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Race 9 (093)

SHING MUN HANDICAP   Rating:100-80   1200m   Sha Tin   Good

Section 1

Placing Horse
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Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 2 TOMODACHI KOKOROE (H303) H Bentley BO/TT Began well from a wide draw, unable to slot in, raced better than midfield on the outside, no cover throughout, hard ridden approaching 250M, finished off strongly to score by a neck.
2 1 LADY'S CHOICE (H155) K C Leung B Jumped with them, positioned 1-1/2L behind the leader, 2 wide, similar position on turn, showed very good response in straight, took the lead 100M, kept on well but unable to hold off the winner close home.
3 6 BABY CRYSTAL (H081) K De Melo B/TT Began smartly from gate 10, sent forward to take the lead, 2 wide, led by 1-1/4L turning in, kept on well early in straight, peaked and headed 100M, weakened gradually close home.
4 11 AERIS NOVA (J534) M Chadwick B/XB/TT Taken back from the widest draw, raced at rear on the outside, 6 lengths or so back turning in, made very good progress in straight to make frame, nearest finish.
5 8 WONDER KIT (G455) P N Wong V Jumped well from gate 1, sent forward to race prominently on the inside, travelled comfortably to turn, kept on evenly in straight.
6 10 SKY TRUST (J161) D Probert TT Began well from a tricky gate, positioned 2 wide slightly better than midfield, there to turn, finished off well without threatening.
7 7 MASTEROFMYUNIVERSE (J325) Z Purton -- Began awkwardly, positioned 4 lengths behind the leader on rail, saved ground on turn, made minor progress in straight.
8 5 DANCING CODE (G365) E C W Wong B/TT Crowded start, raced 2 wide behind midfield, angled out 450M, made little progress in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)
9 12 BRAVE STAR (G268) A Atzeni XB Slightly inconvenienced at start, raced in midfield on the inside, 3 lengths or so back, saved ground on turn, kept on same pace in straight.
10 4 YOUNG CHAMPION (J195) B Avdulla B Taken back to race at tail, 6 to 7 lengths back turning in, unable to obtain clear run until approaching final 100M, made minor progress thereafter.
11 3 GORGEOUS WIN (J008) H Bowman TT Crowded start, raced towards rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, made little progress early in straight, peaked 100M, eased final 50M. (See Racing Incidents.)
12 9 MID WINTER WIND (K208) L Hewitson -- Shifted in at start and made contact, raced in midfield on the outside, there to turn, showed limited response in straight, eased final 50M. (See Racing Incidents.)
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