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Race 8 (398)

SPORTS ROAD HANDICAP   Rating:80-60   1200m   Happy Valley   Good

Section 1

Placing Horse
No
Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 8 THIS IS CLASS (B420) C Y Ho CP/H Jumped well and led steadily, quickened clear mid-straight, continued on strongly to the line for a dominant victory.
2 4 MERIDIAN GENIUS (C067) J Moreira -- In mid-division, pushed along turning for home, did best work late to go 2nd last stride, no match for the clear winner.
3 9 FLYING SWORD (C463) H W Lai CP1 Bustled along after the start, tracked leader in a steadily run race, chased hard on straightening but not pace of winner, went 2nd from 150M until headed last stride.
4 3 FEARLESS FIRE (B085) N Callan B Settled in 4th spot always in touch, drifted out to center of track on straightening, tried had but held ground only.
5 1 SUPER TURBO (V310) Z Purton B Taken back from wide draw, held up behind mid-division, stayed on moderately when switched to outside of straight.
6 7 MAGIC SUPREME (D144) G van Niekerk XB2/TT1 Chased leader, held ground in the straight, faded final 100M.
7 12 RIGHT HONOURABLE (A164) H T Mo H/P/TT Settle down in midfield along the fence, 5th turning for home, kept on same pace, no impact on leaders.
8 2 SEVENTH SEA (D134) L Hewitson SR Dropped back from wide draw, 7Ls back near the rear, lay in under pressure early straight, closed off fairly.
9 5 SMOOTHIES (D233) A Badel TT1 Began only fairly, towards the rear always, ridden along turning for home but found very little, no impression on leaders.
10 6 FLYING GENIUS (D071) K Teetan TT Began fairly from draw 12, didn't muster speed despite ridden, wide no cover chasing leaders throughout, couldn't finish off. (Jockey questioned.)
11 10 TOP MILITARY (B424) M L Yeung -- Steadied to obtain cover after the jump, ended up in last place 8Ls behind, couldn't quicken passing 400M, never reached contention.
12 11 UNIQUE TREASURE (C141) K C Leung H Began only fairly, settled down behind mid-division 5Ls back, soon beaten turning home.
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