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Race 2 (671)

SAPPHIRE HANDICAP   Rating:60-40   1200m   Sha Tin   Good To Firm

Section 1

Placing Horse
No
Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 1 DIAMOND BRILLIANT (B372) Z Purton TT Settled in front, 1 out 1 back, closed off strongly 300M to score.
2 2 WHISKEY NEAT (D150) K H Chan V-/H/TT On entering the track bumped the running rail and was examined by the vet who said the horse was suitable to race. Took rail and lead, hung on until 250M overhauled, ran on for 2nd.
3 7 SO AWESOME (D258) K Teetan B Pressed forward, 2 wide, lack room 400M, progressed steadily when clear.
4 8 SPARKLING STAR (D007) A Hamelin TT Slow away, at back along the fence, lack room 400M, made steady ground when clear.
5 5 TOUCH FAITH (E153) J Moreira P-/B1 On arrival at the Start was noted to have blood in its mouth and was examined by the vet who said the horse was suitable to race. Box seat, ran on well until 150M weakened.
6 11 IRON KING (C133) M F Poon H/TT From wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages to obtain cover, progressed steadily 300M.
7 10 ISLAND SUNSHINE (E063) R Maia PC Midfield, 2 wide, no dash.
8 6 VIGOR CHAMP (C498) H Bentley B Stumbled at start, resulting in its rider becoming unbalanced. Then was slow to muster speed. For the majority of the race travelled wide and without cover, ran on ok in straight.
9 9 TRAVEL GLORY (E170) H N Wong -- From wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages to obtain cover, took rail, made minor ground 200M.
10 3 HEARTY WISH (E343) A Badel -- Slow away, behind midfield along the fence, ran on fairly.
11 12 RUBY STARS (D317) H W Lai TT At back, 2 wide, no progress.
12 4 HEROIC CHAMPION (E292) K C Leung -- Never a factor. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings.
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