GO

Race 1 (386)

THE MARTELL COGNAC PLATE   Rating:-   1200m   Sha Tin   Good

Section 1

Placing Horse
No
Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 1 BANKER'S DELIGHT (BM100) A S Cruz -- Well there. In 3rd position and was 2L behind the leaders into straight. Displayed good turn of foot to lead and go clear final 100 M.
2 10 HEADING TO WIN (BM068) K M Chin -- Always prominent. Led the field from 800 M but failed to resist winner's strong challenge inside final 150 M.
3 13 WINNER ST PAUL'S (BM109) G Childs -- Worse than midfield. Improved to be 7th into straight. Ran on final 200 M to be nearest at finish.
4 8 VOLARE (BM125) B Marcus -- Led briefly after start and was close 2nd from 800 M. Kept on one paced in straight. (Dropped whip 100 M.)
5 3 INTREPID STAR (BM053) C K Tse -- Was mainly in 4th, 2-1/2L behind leaders to straight. Kept on same pace.
6 7 UNIVERSAL BOSS (BM039) A Munro -- Settled midfield. Ridden in straight with little response.
7 9 XANTHUS (BM082) E Legrix -- Towards rear. Ran on and made up some late ground close home.
8 5 SOMETHING MORE (BM151) S King -- Well there to 400 M. Failed to hold place though ridden under pressure in straight.
9 6 SPEED CAT (BM032) L O'Sullivan B1 Slow at start and always towards rear. Ridden with some progress in straight.
10 11 REGENT'S STAR (BM069) M Kinane -- Midfield. Weakened after entering the straight.
11 2 BOLD COMMANDER (BM037) C K Chung -- Outpaced and trailed the field soon after start. Never on terms.
12 4 QUICK SILVER (BM086) H K Yim -- Jumped well but was soon in midfield, dropping to 2nd last into straight.
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