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Race 8 (636)

THE ATV CUP (HANDICAP)   Rating:120-95   1600m   Sha Tin   Good

Section 1

Placing Horse
No
Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 9 REWARDING HERO (N376) T Berry H/XB Taken back from widest gate, settled in the rear 8Ls off the pace, brought wide 450M, ran on strongly final 300M, got up near 50M for 5th victory of the season.
2 5 SECRET SHAM (P174) J Moreira H Slotted into a 2-wide spot, never far off 3Ls off the pace, moved to a striking position 450M, quickened to lead inside 300M, kept on well to line but unable to hold off fast finishing winner final stages.
3 3 PACKING WHIZ (N120) N Callan H/XB Switched off to the rear, 8Ls behind leaders middle stages, kept to the fence throughout, ran on steadily for 3rd.
4 7 PLEASURE GAINS (P246) C Y Ho -- Had uncontested lead through slow fractions, headed inside 300M, stayed on same pace final 200M to hold 4th.
5 10 SUPER LIFELINE (P158) K Teetan -- Gained a forward position, crossed to the rail 1100M tracking leader, driven 350M but not quickened as well as his main rivals, raced in restricted room final 100M.
6 1 HELENE SPIRIT (M310) Z Purton B-/TT Began only fairly, restrained in a position near the rear, stayed on under hands and heels riding final 300M but never going the pace to challenge. (Tactics questioned.)
7 4 REAL SPECIALIST (M143) D Whyte B Held up in mid-division 3-4Ls behind leader, ran on one paced entering straight never a serious threat.
8 11 PENGLAI XIANZI (CK248) M Chadwick TT Lost ground when reared in the air at the start, settled towards the rear along the rail, had to be taken wide for a clear run in straight but failed to trouble leaders.
9 8 DESTINED FOR GLORY (M207) W M Lai XB/TT Close up early stages, travelled keenly 1100M, eased back to a position ahead of midfield, failed to go on when placed under pressure in straight, weakened 200M.
10 6 FLASH KNIGHT (N173) B Prebble H Reserved in midfield along the 2-path, gave brief response early straight, weakened badly final 200M. (Bled 2nd time.)
11 2 FLAGSHIP SHINE (P104) H Bowman CP Caught wide early stages, advanced to a 2-wide spot behind leader just before the turn, found disappointing little turning home, gave way passing 300M.
B : Blinkers BO : Blinker with one cowl only CC : Cornell Collar CP : Sheepskin Cheek Pieces
CO : Sheepskin Cheek Piece One Side E : Ear Plugs H : Hood P : Pacifier
PC : Pacifier with cowls PS : Pacifier with one cowl SB : Sheepskin Browband SR : Shadow Roll
TT : Tongue Tie V : Visor VO : Visor with one cowl XB : Crossed Nose Band
"1" : First time "2" : Replaced "-" : Removed