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Race 10 (720)

THE RACING CLUB HANDICAP   Rating:80-60   1400m   Sha Tin   Good

Section 1

Placing Horse
No
Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 7 WINNING LEADER (N268) Z Purton H Began nicely, took a trail and ended up with ideal run in 1 out 1 back spot, all favours to bend, loomed for a challenge at 300m and dug in to take control final 50m.
2 9 MIGHTY K (M315) B Prebble H/TT Pressed forward from a tricky alley to race outside leader, relaxed well in run and sat 1/2L away to bend, drew to lead at 400m, fought well and just lost out in duel over final 200m.
3 1 IT HAS TO BE YOU (N356) D Whyte -- Even getaway, pressed on but caught 3 wide just behind them, 3Ls away to bend, didn't dash but kept on soundly to hold a placing.
4 4 PLENTIFUL (CK319) C K Tong B Bounced out well and travelled further forward than usual racing on leaders back, had every chance to bend, lacked a dash but stayed on evenly to make frame.
5 8 ANCIENT KINGDOM (M210) T Clark B/TT- Fair getaway, posted 3 wide without 2Ls back, made a bit of ground at 400m and looked a place chance but workload too toll and dropped off late.
6 3 OPEN SESAME (CL091) M Chadwick TT Angled back and toward rail from a tricky gate, raced with last few 5-6Ls away, made headway between horses turning, came on evenly but peaked on run at 100m.
7 12 CHAMPION MOUNT (CK087) W Pike B/TT Posted 4 wide without cover from an awkward draw, 4Ls off lead doing share of work throughout, same margin down turning, stayed on evenly given task.
8 14 THE FAST LANE (N079) H W Lai -- Standard break, raced in running line 4-5Ls back amongst horses, gradually crept closer turning, made only modest progress in straight.
9 6 CHAMPAGNE DAYS (CL024) W C Marwing B/TT Unable to drop in and raced 3 and 4 wide with cover, 5Ls away in mid-section, pushed wider turning, came on reasonably in straight holding ground after tough trip.
10 5 FRESH AIR (CL206) K C Leung H1 Showed good pace to take up running from outside gate, set standard tempo to suit to bend, kept on briefly but additional trip took toll and stopped quickly final 200m.
11 2 MASTER GUNNER (CJ142) M Zahra XB Tardy into stride, settled at rear 6Ls away in 2 wide line, always well back to bend, made minimal headway in stretch.
12 11 BACKSTREET FIGHTER (N210) W M Lai TT Drifted back from a wide gate, raced 3 wide at rear 6Ls or so away, came wider turning, only passed beaten runners.
13 10 SAMADHI (N200) T H So -- Settled just off midfield near to fence, 4-5Ls off speed, saved ground throughout, same margin back turning, made no impression in straight.
14 13 HAPPY CERAMIBO (N145) C W Wong H/TT Landed a spot 3Ls back on rails, overaced in mid-section, struggling turning, dropped right out in 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