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Race 10 (675)

CAFETERIA HANDICAP   Rating:100-80   1600m   Sha Tin   Good To Firm

Section 1

Placing Horse
No
Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 10 PACKING LLAREGYB (S109) Z Purton H/SR/XB Began well from a tricky gate, unable to slot in early, sent forward to race in 2nd near 1100M, kept same position on turn, loomed at 400M, hit lead and finished off well to score narrowly.
2 4 KHAYA (P289) J Moreira H-/E1/P1/TT Jumped well, sent forward to take the lead, set a moderate tempo in mid- section, travelled well to turn, kept on well in straight but unable to hold off the winner.
3 1 KABAYAN (P345) B Prebble CP Slowly away, raced 4-5 lengths back on rail behind midfield, difficult to settle early, saved ground to turn, kept to inside after straightening, finished off very well to get 3rd.
4 13 FAT CHOY HONG KONG (N253) W M Lai TT Jumped well, positioned 1-2 lengths back on rail in front of midfield, easy run to turn, lacked a threat at 400M, kept on evenly in straight to make frame.
5 2 TRAVEL BROTHER (S107) T Berry -- Moderately away, raced 3 wide with cover at rear, 4-5 lengths back, improved on turn, made good progress in straight to be nearest on line, just missed frame.
6 7 BEAUTY LEAD (N209) C Reith TT Began fairly from the widest draw, taken back to race 2 wide 7 lengths back at tail, slightly improved on bend, taken widest after turning in, made good progress in straight to be nearest on line.
7 9 HO IN ONE (N382) H Bowman CP Jumped well, unable to slot in, raced 3 wide throughout, 4 lengths back, no cover turning, closed off evenly in straight without threatening the first few.
8 8 ENTHUSIASM (P127) K Teetan TT Average to begin, raced 2 wide in midfield, 3 lengths or so back, similar margin to turn, finished off evenly final 300M without showing extra gear to trouble them.
9 3 BUSINESS AS USUAL (M057) K C Leung H Jumped well from a wide draw, sent forward to race prominently in 3rd, traveled well to turn, soon under pressure and just kept on evenly in straight without threatening.
10 5 HELENE SUPER STAR (S152) A Suborics TT Began fairly, positioned 3-4 lengths back on rail in midfield, similar position to turn, finished off one-paced in straight.
11 12 CRAZY BUDDIES (S155) K C Ng TT Taken back from a wide draw, raced 6-7 lengths back on rail at rear, still well back turning, made only minor progress in straight.
12 14 NOBLE DE MAN (S215) T Clark B1 Jumped with them, raced 2 wide behind midfield, 4-5 lengths back, similar position turning, made no headway in straight, kept on one-paced.
13 11 ROYAL PARTNER (N394) C K Tong TT Began well, positioned 1 out 1 back, same position to turn, under pressure after 600M, weakened gradually in straight.
14 6 LITTLE MEN (N441) O Doleuze B Slowly away, raced at tail throughout, still last turning in, made no progress in straight, never competitive. (See racing incidents.)
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