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Race 8 (354)

LAMMA ISLAND HANDICAP   Rating:80-60   1650m   Happy Valley   Good

Section 1

Placing Horse
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Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 6 GORYTUS (E302) C Y Ho XB/TT Shifted across behind runners in early stages, raced as the back-marker until 700M then moved up to midfield, picked up strongly from 300M. led 100M out, drew clear at the line.
2 7 MEANINGFUL STAR (E230) H Bentley B Raced in mid-division early and middle stages, got shuffled back home turn, ran on well passing 300M to claim 2nd close home without troubling the winner.
3 1 AMAZING ONE PLUS (D173) Z Purton P/XB/TT Crossed to the fence 1300M, close up behind leaders always, tried hard and fought on steadily in the straight, not pace of winner final 100M, edged out to 3rd last stride.
4 11 ZONE D (D415) J Moreira H/P/TT Sat behind midfield, held up rounding home turn and early straight before quickening up final 150M to be nearest at the line. (Jockey suspended for 6 days for failing to ride his mount out to the satisfaction of the Stewards)
5 5 HALL OF CHAMP (D169) B Shinn TT Began well, ended up in the lead, pressed by rival 800M, fought on early straight, headed near 100M then faded towards the line
6 3 EVERYONE'S DELIGHT (D029) A Badel V/TT Strode forward to chase leaders along the 2-path, had every chance turning in, run ended 150M from home. (Jockey reminded to ride his mount out all the way to the end of the race.)
7 9 READY PLAYER ONE (G143) M Chadwick TT Chased the early pace before dropping back to settle ahead of midfield, put in a mild bid turning home, comfortably held by leaders over final 200M.
8 8 ENSURED (G136) L Ferraris -- Began awkwardly, ended up near the rear 7Ls off the pace, last turning home, stayed on fairly final 300M. Never dangerous.
9 10 SACRED IBIS (A127) L Hewitson XB Settled down midfield off the inside, came under pressure 450M, gave limited response on straightening, no threat 150M from home.
10 4 HELENE WISDOM STAR (D460) K Teetan B/H/TT Held up towards the rear until 700M then moved up along the 3-path to be chasing leaders, found no extra passing 250M, weakened towards the line.
11 2 CONQUEROR (E133) A Hamelin B/TT From wide draw caught wide no cover until reaching to race outside leader 800M, came under pressure home turn, soon gave ground on straightening.
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