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Race 10 (700)

ELDERLY SERVICES HANDICAP   Rating:80-60   1600m   Sha Tin   Good

Section 1

Placing Horse
No
Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 5 ANKH MORPORK (CH306) B Prebble TT Began well, took up a prime spot 1 out 1 back, had ideal run with steady pace, tracked nicely at 400 M, came with a well timed run at 300 M and kicked clear, held margin in run to line.
2 10 MAVERICK (CE199) O Doleuze TT Failed to muster early, raced 8Ls back in 2 wide line, improved wide from 700 M, switched widest in straight, closed hard from rear closing strongly for a creditable 3rd.
3 6 WISE LOVER (CE095) M Nunes B No speed and faded back from a wide alley, ended up 7 to 8Ls away on fence, rails bias against as was pace, still well back on bend, came between horses in straight and made many lengths late from impossible spot.
4 3 MEDICO (CH075) K L Chui -- Away nicely, pushed on to race outside leader, aided by steady tempo throughout, took over soon after turning, didn't have much dash at 300 M and just held ground last 200 M.
5 12 MARIACHI (CH190) Z Purton SR-/B1/TT Began only fairly, ended up 6 to 7Ls back in running line, not used up but harmed by steady tempo, well back turning, did best work late down middle to be closest on line.
6 9 WINNING SPEED (CH322) M Du Plessis B Away well enough, caught 3 wide without cover and raced 1 to 2Ls off speed, did share of work in mid-section, still there turning but lacked an extra gear, just held ground when run ended at 200 M.
7 14 WINBO (CJ085) C K Tong -- Slow into stride, positioned 4Ls back on rails, not used in run but rails bias against, raced keenly to bend, kept on evenly in worst going to 200 M, just held ground thereafter.
8 8 MASTER GUNNER (CJ142) D Whyte -- Standard to begin, ended up 3 wide midfield with cover, had a reasonable run despite covering ground, eased into clear on turning, only produced a one paced effort in straight.
9 2 FIRST AMONG EQUALS (CC327) Y T Cheng B Ordinary jump, ended up 4 to 5Ls back in running line, amongst horses in midfield travelling well, held up at 400 M, switched out but lacked usual finish and just battled late.
10 7 MASCOT FORTUNE (CH221) K T Yeung XB Began nicely, crossed to race behind leader, had ideal trip on slow speed despite rail bias, right there on turning in, lacked usual finish despite poorer surface and dropped out at 200 M. ("Didn't handle trip".)
11 1 ALL CHANCES (CE241) F Coetzee XB Began awkwardly, pressed forward however posted 4 wide without cover 5Ls back in midfield, worked hard in run, struggling on turning, soon faded out from 300 M.
12 11 CHEERFUL MASTER (CE309) H W Lai TT No early pace, raced 3 wide at rear 7Ls back, still well back to bend, made limited headway in straight. (Bled 2nd time.)
13 4 INDUSTRIAL MARVEL (CG188) C W Wong -- Fast into stride, took up running and dictated terms 1L clear throughout, held margin on turning but gave in easily soon after and dropped right out.
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