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Race 8 (401)

THE CHINESE NEW YEAR CUP (HANDICAP)   Rating:110-85   1400m   Sha Tin   Good

Section 1

Placing Horse
No
Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 3 WHAT ELSE BUT YOU (A136) J Moreira PC Held up towards the rear in 6 runner race, quickened up top of straight making smooth headway to lead 200M, raced away for a dominant win.
2 6 SOLAR PATCH (B307) S De Sousa B Steadied to obtain cover, raced in last of 6, peeled out to challenge top of straight, stayed on well to go 2nd 80M out, couldn't get close to winner
3 5 REGENCY BO BO (A050) H T Mo B/TT Emerged as clear leader passing 1000M, led at good pace, headed by winner near 200M, no extra final stages.
4 4 MORETHANLUCKY (A039) A Badel B Began only fairly, settled 4th of 6, moved within striking distance 500M, tried hard but couldn't muster the speed to challenge, out of contention 150M.
5 2 CALIFORNIA WHIP (A114) K Teetan B/H/TT Shared lead early stages, eased back to sit in 2nd from 1000M, couldn't keep up with leaders 250M, faded towards the line.
6 1 JOLLY BANNER (V077) M F Poon B Settled in 3rd, battled on same pace early straight, weakened final 150M. (Jockey unable to offer any explanation for the disappointing performance.)
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