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Race 8 (204)

THE SKYE HANDICAP   Rating:70-50   1650m   Happy Valley   Good

Section 2

Placing Horse
No
Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 3 LUCKY SUPERSTAR (CA270) H K Yim -- On rails and 5Ls off lead until 900 M out when improved racing 3-wide until 2.5Ls off lead 400 M out, joined FRENCH CONNECTION in lead 200 M out, asserted final 100 M.
2 6 FRENCH CONNECTION (CA384) K H Ting -- Sent on to lead passing stands, passed by HAPPY FOREVER 1100 M out and settled 1 to 2Ls off in 2nd, grabbed lead again 300 M out, joined by winner 200 M out, no extra final 100 M.
3 7 GOLDEN SPIRIT (CA215) D Dunn -- Raced 2-wide in 6th 4Ls off pace, improved position slightly on final bend, stayed on fairly well in straight but no chance with leading pair.
4 8 VICTORY MOUNT (BP195) J Egan SR Held up in rear, 10Ls off pace 1000 M out, took closer order on final bend and 4Ls off pace 400 M out, stayed on well in straight to be nearest finish.
5 9 ME AND YOU (BT011) R Fradd -- Always 7 to 8Ls off pace, still in rear when turned in very wide, finished off strongly down centre of track final 200 M to be nearest finish.
6 10 RANGEELA (BS035) A Marcus SR Dropped in towards rear 7Ls off pace, 5Ls off and 3-wide 400 M out and straightened up wider again, stayed on fairly well final stages to be nearest finish.
7 2 D'OR WIN (CA092) F Coetzee TT Clear 3rd 2.5Ls off pace from start until home stretch when under pressure, found little off bridle and well beaten 200 M out.
8 1 HAPPY FOREVER (BP144) W C Marwing B Sent on to contest lead early on before taking up running 1100 M out, hard ridden turning in and passed 300 M out, dropped away quickly. (Lame.)
9 4 SUPER FORCE (BV141) B Marcus -- Raced 2 and 3-wide between 4 and 5Ls off pace until straight, minor place prospects 300 M out but weakened considerably final 100 M.
10 5 DANCING SOUND (CA066) E Legrix TT Never travelled well racing 2-wide and about 5Ls off pace throughout, not take home turn well, no threat in straight.
11 12 TABBRIS (CB088) S Dye -- Broke well but restrained from taking leaders on and raced keenly early on, sat 4Ls off pace on fence 800 M out and niggled 500 M out, well beaten on straightening. (See Racing Incidents.)
12 11 FOREVER BEST (CA375) W M Lai -- Raced wide passing stands 1st time, always 3-wide and 6Ls off pace until well outpaced 600 M out, virtually tailed off on straightening, finished in own time.
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