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Race 9 (584)

BOWRINGTON HANDICAP   Rating:80-60   1200m   Happy Valley   Good

Section 1

Placing Horse
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Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 4 EASON (G061) J Moreira TT Shifted out at start, trapped wide in midfield early, sent forward after entering the back straight, took the lead 750M, found rail 550M, led by 1/2L on turn, kept on very well in straight, won by 1-3/4L.
2 2 TORONADO PHANTOM (E300) V Borges TT Shifted out at start and bumped, raced 2 wide behind midfield, similar position on turn, closed off well to take 2nd, no threat to the winner.
3 6 GLUCK RACER (E157) H Bentley V Shifted in at start and bumped, raced 3 wide slightly better than midfield, no cover after passing 700M, 2 lengths or so back on turn, made some progress in straight to take a place.
4 5 JOYFUL WIN (D451) K H Chan B Moderately away, raced 2 wide slightly better than midfield, there to turn, kept on evenly in straight.
5 7 EXCELLENT DADDY (E321) L Hewitson CP-/TT- Jumped with them, raced 3 wide with cover behind midfield, 3 lengths or so back on turn, made minor progress in straight. (Jockey concerned with action before the race.)
6 8 SUPER DOBBIN (D352) C L Chau B Crowded start, raced prominently on the outside, 2nd on turn, kept on well early in straight, peaked 150M, weakened gradually final 100M.
7 1 WIND N GRASS (D197) A Hamelin TT Taken back from a wide draw, raced 2 wide at rear, 5 lengths back, no clear run in straight, just kept on evenly.
8 11 MERCURIAL (D283) M F Poon H/TT Crowded start, sent forward to take the early lead, headed near 750M, positioned 1-1/2L behind the leader on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened gradually final furlong.
9 10 WOOD ON FIRE (C460) M L Yeung H/V/TT Jumped well, taken back to race 3 wide with cover at rear, 5 lengths or so back on turn, made little progress in straight.
10 3 ARMOUR EAGLE (G093) A Badel TT Average to begin, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened final furlong.
11 9 STOCK LEGEND (D039) Z Purton H/TT Moderately away from gate 1, positioned on rail slightly behind midfield, saved ground on turn, showed limited response early in straight, eased final 100M. (See Racing Incidents.)
12 12 MAJESTIC KNIGHT (G258) M Chadwick CP1 Taken back from a wide draw, raced at rear throughout, never a factor.
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