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Race 9 (242)

UNITED KINGDOM HANDICAP   Rating:100-80   1800m   Happy Valley   Good

Section 1

Placing Horse
No
Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 12 FA FA (E106) C Y Ho TT Jumped with them, raced 2 wide better than midfield, a length or so back on turn, finished off very strongly to score.
2 10 BELUGA (D105) K C Leung H Out in line, raced 2 wide in midfield, 3 wide from 700M, very wide into straight, finished off very strongly to take 2nd, nearest on line.
3 1 SAVVY NINE (D056) R Moore B/XB Began well from gate 1, positioned in midfield on the inside, 2 wide on turn, closed off well to take a place.
4 4 ZEBROWSKI (E382) D Lane TT Away with them, unable to slot in, trapped 3 wide with no cover in midfield, moved a bit closer in the middle stages, 2 lengths back on turn, finished off well to make frame, not quite able to challenge.
5 7 SOLAR WAI WAI (C111) B Shinn -- Began smartly from a wide draw, sent forward to race in 2nd, 2 wide, challenged the leader near 400M, took the lead early in straight, kept on well but unable to hold off the first few final 50M.
6 9 SUNSHINE WARRIOR (C360) V Borges CP/TT Began awkwardly, raced 2 wide behind midfield, there to turn, made some progress early in straight, not enough room final 50M.
7 8 SUNNY STAR (D273) A Badel -- Average to begin, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, made good progress early in straight, no extra final 50M.
8 6 SAVAQUIN (D479) J McDonald -- Moderately away from the widest draw, raced towards rear on the inside, saved ground to turn, angled out 400M, taken wide in straight and made reasonable progress.
9 11 KILINDINI (E236) J Moreira TT Began awkwardly, raced 2 wide towards rear, commenced move after passing 500M, very wide turning in, peaked early in straight, ran on evenly to the line.
10 2 TELECOM FIGHTERS (D482) M Chadwick -- Clean jump, sent forward to take the lead, travelled well to turn, challenged by rival near 400M, peaked and headed early in straight, weakened final 150M.
11 5 DELIGHTFUL LAOS (D321) M F Poon B/TT Slowly away, raced at rear throughout, never a factor.
12 3 THE ROCK (D187) T Marquand -- Jumped with them, positioned 1 to 2 lengths behind the leader on rail, saved ground throughout, showed limited response early in straight, weakened final 150M.
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