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Race 8 (081)

THE CHINESE RECREATION CLUB CHALLENGE CUP (HANDICAP)   Rating:85-60   1200m   Sha Tin   Good

Section 1

Placing Horse
No
Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 9 MAN STAR (D429) Z Purton V Away quickly from draw 11, travelled strongly in 3rd, moved up to take the lead 200M out, kept on well and was always holding off the runner up towards the line.
2 3 MAXIMUS (D456) S De Sousa SR/XB1 Chased leader on inside, challenged for the lead 300M, had a brief tussle with eventual winner inside 200M, held closing stages.
3 4 CZARSON (D394) L Hewitson B/TT Taken across behind runners, held up in last 6-7Ls off the pace, closed off strongly final 400M to take 3rd near line.
4 7 RED DESERT (C287) A Hamelin B Settled down ahead of midfield, kept on mildly turning for home, never going the pace to challenge first two.
5 5 EXCELLENT DADDY (E321) K C Leung TT Drifted back to near last passing 900M, awkwardly placed 400M, ran on from off the pace but not reaching leaders. (Blood in trachea.)
6 10 EIGHT TRIGRAMS (C102) H N Wong B/TT Sent forward, in 2nd spot until taking outright lead inside 600M, kept on well early straight, headed near 200M, faded towards the line.
7 12 SPONTANEOUS (D106) V Borges B Held up behind midfield, driven out 400M, stayed on mildly, not able to trouble leaders.
8 11 BRILLIANT LIFE (E396) M F Poon -- Hampered at the start, unable to slot in, caught wide no cover throughout, moved closer to leaders home turn, fought on same pace until no extra 200M.
9 8 LIKE THAT (D328) C Y Ho V Began awkwardly, failed to muster speed, drifted back to a 3-wide spot near last, swung home widest, couldn't go on final 300M.
10 6 LUCKY FUN (E013) M Chadwick V1/TT Settled towards the rear, saved ground on inside, failed to muster the speed to challenge turning for home, never dangerous.
11 1 SUNNY BOY (A379) C L Chau B/TT Jumped on terms, drifted back to race behind midfield, driven out 400M but gave limited response, no extra 200M from home.
12 2 ATOMIC FORCE (G221) K H Chan TT From draw 12 driven along to go forward, led from 1000M, commenced to give ground 500M, weakened rapidly 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