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Race 9 (443)

MEI LAM HANDICAP   Rating:80-60   1400m   Sha Tin   Good

Section 1

Placing Horse
No
Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 5 SEATTLE CHOICE (D133) J Moreira -- Began well, sat right behind the leader on rail, easy run throughout, took the lead after turning in, kept on strongly to the line, easily scored.
2 3 TAKE WHAT YOU NEED (C474) H Bowman B Began smartly, raced 2 wide better than midfield, there to turn, no clear running early in straight, made good progress thereafter to take 2nd, no threat to the winner.
3 10 HIGH RISE SOLDIER (C511) C Y Ho B/H Moderately away from gate 1, positioned on rail in midfield, saved ground on turn, finished off well to take a place without threatening.
4 7 SMOOTHIES (D233) G van Niekerk TT Jumped with them, sent forward to take the lead, travelled well to turn, peaked and headed early in straight, weakened gradually thereafter.
5 2 FOLLOW ME (B440) R Moore TT Taken back from a wide draw, raced 2 wide at rear, commenced move after passing 650M, very wide into straight, made good progress in straight without threatening the first few.
6 11 HANG'S DECISION (T262) M L Yeung B/H Taken back from the widest draw, raced at rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, made good progress in straight without threatening.
7 1 GAMEPLAYER TIMES (D269) A Badel XB1 Crowded on jumping, positioned on rail behind midfield, saved ground on turn, finished off one pace.
8 12 GLENEALY GENERALS (B475) K Teetan -- Jumped well, sent forward to race prominently, 2 wide, allowed rival to cross near 900M, angled out 600M, peaked early in straight, weakened gradually thereafter. (Lame left hind leg.)
9 8 HOME MADE (D069) H N Wong B/TT- Average to begin, raced 2 wide in midfield, 3 wide from 500M, finished off one pace.
10 4 CHARIZARD (B463) N Callan B/TT Taken back from a wide draw, raced 3 wide with cover at rear, 5 lengths or so back on turn, made little progress in straight.
11 9 SUNSHINE WARRIOR (C360) C Schofield CP/TT Shifted in at start and made contact, raced 3 wide behind midfield, moved a bit closer in the middle stages, angled out after passing 550M, peaked early in straight, weakened gradually thereafter.
12 13 UNICORNBABY (C203) M F Poon B/TT Bumped start, raced 3 wide with no cover in midfield, carried wider from 600M, peaked early in straight, weakened gradually thereafter.
13 14 SALTO OLIMPICO (A350) M Chadwick B Bumped start, raced 2 wide behind midfield, 5 lengths or so back on turn, failed to make any progress in straight.
14 6 FLYING ON THE TURF (C477) K C Leung CP Bumped start, sent forward to race prominently, 2 wide on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened final 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