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Race 9 (506)

MA WAN HANDICAP   Rating:85-60   1650m   Sha Tin   Good

Section 1

Placing Horse
No
Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 3 HONGKONG GREAT (D353) Z Purton B/TT Began smartly from gate 1, sent forward to take the lead, travelled comfortably in the middle stages, challenged by rival turning in, kicked clear early in straight, ran on strongly to the line, easily scored.
2 5 STAR OF YUEN LONG (C303) K H Chan B- Jumped well, positioned 2 lengths behind the leader on rail, saved ground throughout, closed off well to take 2nd, no threat to the winner.
3 2 ELITE PATCH (C193) M L Yeung B/H/TT Began well, positioned 2 wide, 4 lengths or so back, commenced move after passing 650M, 3 wide turning in, peaked early in straight, ran on evenly to the line.
4 9 PARTY EVERYDAY (C414) M Chadwick H/TT Taken back from gate 11, raced at rear on the inside, 7 lengths back, moved closer along the rail on turn, angled out 400M, made good progress final 200M to be nearest on line.
5 7 PING HAI TREASURE (B407) J Moreira P Began well, raced in 2nd, 2 wide, challenged the leader turning in, peaked early in straight, ran on evenly thereafter.
6 1 BEAR SLAM (C143) B Shinn -- Reared leaving stalls and started slowly, raced behind midfield on the inside, commenced move after passing 600M, very wide turning in, showed limited response early in straight, weakened gradually inside final furlong.
7 10 JOLLY HONOUR (C080) H W Lai B Average to begin, positioned on rail in midfield, 3 to 4 lengths back, saved ground on turn, failed to make any progress in straight.
8 4 HIGH REV (C007) N Callan B/XB Moderately away, raced 2 wide towards rear, 6 lengths or so back, similar position on turn, no clear running early in straight, made no progress final 200M.
9 6 GIFT OF LIFELINE (C172) K C Leung B Taken back from a wide draw, raced 2 wide at rear, angled out 500M, very wide into straight, one-paced in the run home.
10 11 SKYEY SUPREME (C293) M F Poon B/TT Out with rest, raced 2 wide better than midfield, 3 lengths back on turn, weakened gradually in straight.
11 8 SMILING CITY (D113) K Teetan CP Jumped with them, raced behind midfield on the outside, 5 lengths or so back, no cover throughout, weakened early in straight when hard run took effect.
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