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Race 2 (402)

POITIERS HANDICAP   Rating:40-16   1400m   Happy Valley   Good To Firm

Section 2

Placing Horse
No
Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 6 MAGIC RUN (BD132) R Thompson -- Prominent throughout, challenging for lead approaching Rock. Forged 1/2L clear nearing 400 M, holding off rivals the length of the straight for game win.
2 8 HAPPY WINNER (BH021) B Thomson -- Took up running from 1100 M but taken on in front from 700 M. Back to 3rd off Shell Bend. Renewed effort inside final 200 M but unable to catch winner.
3 3 FOUR WINDS (BH011) J K S Ho -- Improved early to be tackling for lead, three-deep at Rock. Drew to within neck of winner 100 M out but could not match. Lost 2nd late.
4 4 SEA DRAGON (BB107) C F Chan -- Travelled 6th from Rock, claiming 4th inside final 200 M.
5 2 AMERICAN GLORY (BG244) J Marshall -- Led early, settling 4th from 800 M. Outpaced by place- getters down straight, weakening over final 200 M.
6 1 CLOUD NINE (BE009) H K Yim -- Never a factor.
7 7 WELSH STAR (BD032) A S Cruz -- Always well back.
8 5 WONDER THE BEST (BD149) N Tiley -- Held 5th to home bend.
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