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Race 1 (714)

HIGH WEST HANDICAP   Rating:80-60   2200m   Happy Valley   Good

Section 1

Placing Horse
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Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 8 SALTO OLIMPICO (A350) J Moreira B Began smartly, raced in 2nd, 2 to 3 lengths back, moved closer after entering the back straight, took the lead near 600M, kicked clear early in straight, kept on well to the line and scored.
2 5 TASHIDELEK (C084) Z Purton CP/TT Jumped with them, taken back to race at tail, 9 lengths back, moved a bit closer in the middle stages, 4 to 5 lengths back on turn, finished off very strongly to take 2nd.
3 7 GOD OF DRAGON (B108) K Teetan H/TT Bumped start, positioned on rail behind midfield, 6 to 7 lengths back, moved closer in the middle stages, hard ridden on turn, made some progress in straight to take 3rd, no threat to the first two.
4 4 ROCKETEER (A214) N Callan -- Average into stride, raced 2 wide in midfield, commenced move after passing 600M, peaked early in straight, weakened gradually thereafter.
5 3 OWNERS' STAR (B427) C Schofield H/TT Slightly slow out, raced 2 wide at rear, 7 to 8 lengths back, closer in the middle stages, wide into straight, failed to close off in straight.
6 1 GIANT TURTLE (T391) H N Wong SR/TT Bumped on jumping, positioned on rail slightly better than midfield, moved closer along the rail in the middle stages, peaked turning in, weakened gradually in straight.
7 2 JOLLY GENE (T146) M F Poon B/H/TT Jumped well, sent forward to take the lead, led by 2 to 3 lengths early, slowed the tempo in the middle stages, headed by rival near 600M, peaked on turn, weakened early in 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