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Race 6 (210)

HIBISCUS HANDICAP   Rating:60-40   1800m   Happy Valley   Good

Section 1

Placing Horse
No
Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 2 DUAL HAPPY (N427) N Callan B Hard ridden to take a midfield spot, 3Ls off the leader 2 wide, made early move 800M to take advantages from the slow tempo, ran on strongly to score by a neck.
2 12 SMART UNION (P268) C Y Lui -- Pressed forward, 1L off the leader, trapped 3 wide throughout but favoured by the slow tempo, closed off strongly 300M, just beaten by narrow margin in 2nd.
3 3 OXFORD CHARLEY (P266) D Whyte SR Settled in box seat, benefited by the slow sectionals, just held ground for 3rd.
4 8 LOVING STAR (M382) W M Lai H Pushed early but not muster, 3.5Ls off the leader along the fence, harmed by the slow tempo, blocked 300M, dashed well when clear.
5 11 DRAGON BACHELOR (P128) K Teetan P Hard ridden forward, sat 2 wide, shuffled back to 3.5Ls off the leader, not suited by the slow pace, little dash in straight.
6 6 CHINA DELIGHT (N148) M L Yeung B2 Eased at start, took rail at rear, 7.5Ls off the leader, dashed well 200M despite not suited by the slow pace.
7 1 DRAGON PINS (N167) J Moreira B Eased back, 5.5Ls off the leader 2 wide, harmed by the slow tempo, held up 4-2, dashed well when clear.
8 9 NAVEL ORANGE (P035) M Demuro -- Slow away, at rear, 7Ls off the leader along the fence, not suited by the slow pace, no dash.
9 4 SERGEANT TITANIUM (S332) B Prebble P-/B1 Slow away, 5.5Ls off the leader 2-3 wide, harmed by the slow pace, bumped 300M, lack turn of foot.
10 10 GOOD THINKER (M127) U Rispoli V Hard ridden forward, took rail, led by 1L at advantageous slow sectionals, soon emptied 250M.
11 7 SUPER STRIKE (L393) A Atzeni B Eased back, 6.5Ls off the leader, trapped 3 wide, harmed by the slow pace, no progress.
12 5 SPIRIT SOARING (N099) C Reith H/P/TT Hard ridden forward, sat just off the lead 2 wide, suited by the slow tempo, however reduced quickly 350M.
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