Race 6 (421)
CHEONG MING HANDICAP Rating:105-80 1650m Happy Valley Good
Section 1
Placing | Horse No |
Horse Name | Jockey | Gear | Comment |
1 | 4 | OPERATION SECRET (CH081) | W C Marwing | CP1 | Eased to sit in midfield, 3-1/2Ls off the leader 2-wide, momentarily held up 300 M, dashed strongly when clear and scored. |
2 | 10 | CONGRATS (CG298) | Y T Cheng | TT | Hard ridden early to obtain a more prominent spot, 2-1/2Ls off the leader 2-wide, benefited by the slow tempo, dashed well 250 M to grab 2nd. |
3 | 2 | CALIFORNIAMOUNTAIN (CG310) | M Chadwick | TT | Took rail easily and led by 1/2L at advantageous slow early sectionals, hung on strongly until 50 M when overhauled, ran on for 3rd. |
4 | 9 | WINNING REWARD (CE254) | H W Lai | B | Dipped after start, behind midfield, 5Ls off the leader 2-wide, dashed strongly 250 M despite not suited by the slow pace. |
5 | 3 | WATCH WHAT HAPPENS (CH145) | D Beadman | -- | Eased back, 5Ls off the leader along the fence, harmed by the slow pace, blocked 4-2, dashed well when clear. |
6 | 12 | SAFETY FIRST (CG161) | C K Tong | V/TT | Hard ridden to sit outside the lead, enjoyed the slow early tempo, ran on until 200 M flattened. |
7 | 5 | OURAJA (CG214) | B Prebble | B | Eased at start to take rail behind the field, then ridden along to gain a midfield spot, 3-1/2Ls off the leader, not suited by the slow pace, just held ground in final stages. |
8 | 8 | FAT DRAGON (CD130) | M Du Plessis | -- | Hard ridden early but failed to challenge the lead, 3Ls off the leader, not suited by the slow tempo, trapped 3 to 4-wide throughout and lost too much ground, still held ground in straight despite all negative racing situations. |
9 | 1 | JOYFUL WINNER (CE045) | G Mosse | -- | Settled in box seat, favoured by the slow early sectionals, weakened 250 M. |
10 | 6 | SOUNDS BEST (CE255) | W M Lai | TT | Eased back, 6-1/2Ls off the leader 2-wide, not suited by the slow tempo, just ran on ok in straight. |
11 | 7 | BOOK OF KELLS (CK255) | J Winks | -- | Eased to rear, 7Ls off the leader on the fence, harmed by the slow pace, dashed fairly in final stages. |
12 | 11 | REWARDING STAR (CG234) | K L Chui | TT | Pushed forward, settled 1-1/2Ls off the slow pace, however trapped 3-wide throughout and lost too much ground, faded quickly 300 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 |