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Race 6 (228)

TOKYO HANDICAP   Rating:80-60   1800m   Sha Tin   Good

Section 1

Placing Horse
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Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 8 FLORAL NIRVANA (CH232) K L Chui TT Settled nicely in midfield, 5-1/2Ls behind the leader 2-wide, benefited by the fast pace, finished the race off strongly 300 M to win by a narrow margin.
2 1 WIN PRACTITIONER (CG180) B Prebble P-/B2 Just better than midfield, 4Ls off the leader 3-wide, suited by the fast early tempo, moved up 900 M to keep in touch with the front group, under pressure 500 M, responded well and progressed steadily to run 2nd, just beaten by a neck.
3 5 MUTUAL FUN (CH098) D Beadman SR Eased to rear, 10Ls off the leader 4-wide, helped by the fast pace, dashed well 300 M but was too late to challenge the winner, only be able to grab a 3rd.
4 2 DASH AHEAD (CD199) H W Lai SR Just worse than midfield, 7Ls behind the leader 4-wide, benefited by the fast pace, progressed steadily 500 M, just missed 3rd in last few strides.
5 4 DASHING THUNDER (CD080) C W Wong -- Eased to sit worse than midfield, 7Ls off the leader 3-wide, favoured by the fast tempo, made ground in straight, bumped 300 M but of little significance to its finish.
6 13 WONG'S SUCCESS (CE107) M Nunes B Eased back, 8-1/2Ls behind the leader 3-wide, helped by the fast pace, made ground 300 M without threats.
7 14 RED WINE HONEY (CE287) S K Sit B Hard ridden early to keep up with the field at back, 7Ls off the leader 2-wide, benefited by the fast pace, however blocked most of straight, kept closing the race off nicely despite racing under restricted room.
8 3 WINNING SPEED (CH322) O Doleuze B1 Eased back and took rail, 8-1/2Ls behind the leader, favoured by the fast pace, made ground steadily in straight, run ended 50 M.
9 7 INDUSTRIAL EXPRESS (CH103) D Whyte -- Eased back, 8-1/2Ls off the leader 4-wide, benefited by the fast early sectionals, made ground 400 M, but blocked and checked 300 M, ran ok well to the line when clear.
10 6 FIRST BABY (CG170) K Tanaka CP/TT Midfield, 5Ls behind the leader 4-wide without cover, travelled nicely, helped by the fast pace, made the move early 600 M, however hung out in straight and unable to be fully tested.
11 12 UNIQUE SPEED (CG134) M W Leung V Pushed early, travelled better than midfield along the fence, 4-1/2Ls off the fast pace, held ground until 300 M flattened.
12 9 LUCKY MONEY (CE159) Y T Cheng -- Pushed forward as usual, took seat 2-1/2Ls behind the leader, not suited by the fast early sectionals, led briefly 400 M, emptied 250 M.
13 10 LE ROSSIGNOL (CG196) G Boss B/TT Pushed to take the rail and led by 2Ls at disadvantageous fast pace, travelled too keenly, hung on until 350 M soon weakened.
14 11 ON SHAN BRAVE (CH230) P H Lo SR/V Hard ridden to take a forward spot, 2Ls off the leader 2-wide, not suited by the fast pace, dropped off quickly 400 M.
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