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Race 1 (047)

VERBENA HANDICAP   Rating:40-15   1800m   Happy Valley   Good

Section 1

Placing Horse
No
Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 4 SMART UNION (P268) J Moreira B- Gradually shifted across from a wide draw to settle in midfield, a bit keen when pace slackened far side, soon came to challenge after straightening, took charge 100 metres out.
2 2 FRESH AND FRESH (P407) G Mosse B Led from a wide-ish draw, obtained rails run passing winning post the first time setting a steady pace, unable to sustain effort and headed 100 metres out.
3 5 HIGH SPEED METRO (P293) M Chadwick XB Slow out, settled in rear of midfield on rails, shuffled slightly backward in slackened pace off the Rock but re-gained to midfield on rails turning for home, finished off race well with clear running final 150 metres.
4 11 GLORIOUS VICTORY (S369) R Fourie B/TT Jumped awkwardly sideway, settled 2-back in 5th on rails about 3L off the pace, similar rounding home bend but saved ground turning in, baulked for a run inside final 200 metres.
5 12 LITTLE RAINFOREST (N101) Y T Cheng TT Close up 2nd, came under pressure in similar position after straightening, found nothing.
6 10 SWEET BEAN (S205) C Y Ho -- Settled just off the pace on rails, tightened passing the 200 metres and remained tight between runners throughout closing stages.
7 9 SUPER STRIKE (CL393) C Schofield B Towards the rear most of way, came under pressure around the bend, produced moderate late impression closing stages.
8 1 LIGHTNING AND GOLD (P354) H N Wong B1/TT Slow out, travelled well back, switched out for a run turning into straight, made moderate progress without threatening.
9 7 SMART GUY (M377) T H So H Raced wide without cover in midfield to straight, kept on well.
10 6 PERFECT TRIUMPH (P241) W M Lai B Settled in 4th within 3L of pace, found nothing in straight.
11 8 SMART PLANET (S046) M L Yeung P/TT Never on terms.
12 3 LET'S GOAL (M061) D Whyte B/TT Settled mainly 2-wide in rear, came under pressure from the 800 metres, made no impression from last into straight.
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