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Race 8 (600)

SPOONBILL HANDICAP   Rating:85-60   1650m   Sha Tin   Good

Section 1

Placing Horse
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Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 3 ROYAL PERFORMER (V405) Z Purton H/PC Commenced well, raced 2 wide, 1 to 2 lengths back early, found rail after entering the back straight, 3 lengths back in the middle stages, improved on turn, took the lead early in straight, kept on strongly to the line and scored.
2 9 PING HAI TREASURE (B407) J Moreira P Jumped well from gate 13, raced 3 wide in midfield, no cover from 1200M, closer on turn, 4 wide turning in, kept on very well in straight to take 2nd.
3 14 HAPPY SEBRING (B189) K Teetan B/TT Bumped start and unbalanced, raced 2 wide, 6 to 7 lengths back, 3 wide from 800M, still 6 lengths back on turn, finished off very strongly to take 3rd, nearest on line.
4 5 BEAR SLAM (C143) N Callan -- Away with them, raced 3 wide better than midfield, found a 2 wide spot after entering the back straight, struck heels and checked near 700M, 3 wide turning, kept on well in straight to make frame.
5 10 WILLIE WAY (T281) G van Niekerk B Began fairly from gate 1, showed no early speed, raced 9 lengths back at rear, closer on turn, made some progress in straight.
6 12 THUNDER STOMP (V279) H T Mo B Began smartly, sent forward to take the lead, travelled well to turn, challenged by rivals turning in, headed early in straight, weakened gradually thereafter.
7 1 NOBLE STEED (A326) C Y Ho -- Taken back from a wide draw, raced at tail, 9 to 10 lengths back, moved closer along the rail on turn, angled out after passing 450M, finished off evenly.
8 2 PEOPLE'S KNIGHT (T305) R Bayliss B/TT Bumped start, raced 2 wide in midfield, checked near 700M, 4 lengths or so back on turn, one paced in straight.
9 13 SPLENDID TIMING (C161) T H So B1 Taken back from the widest draw, raced 3 wide with cover at rear, 9 lengths or so back, closer on turn, 6 lengths behind at 400M, made little progress in straight.
10 11 LUCKY TIME (A045) M F Poon B Average to begin, raced 3 wide with cover behind midfield, 6 lengths back, carried wider on turn, made no progress in straight.
11 8 CHEERFUL GIGGLES (B165) U Rispoli B Moderately away, positioned on rail in midfield, saved ground on turn, failed to close off in straight.
12 7 GAMEPLAYER EMPEROR (B207) K H Chan B Moderately away from gate 10, sent forward to race prominently but trapped 3 wide in the early stages, 2 wide from 1050M, carried wider after passing 600M, weakened early in straight.
13 6 MAGNIFICENT (C121) H N Wong -- Jumped with them, raced prominently, 2 wide, allowed rival to cross near 1050M, bumped and checked near 700M, peaked on turn, weakened early in straight.
14 4 HANG'S DECISION (T262) K C Leung B/H Began fairly, positioned 6 to 7 lengths back on rail, moved closer along the rail on turn, weakened early in straight, eased thereafter.
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