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Race 11 (819)

ENTRAPMENT HANDICAP   Rating:80-60   1200m   Sha Tin   Good To Firm

Section 1

Placing Horse
No
Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 2 GOOD LUCK FRIEND (D228) J Moreira CP Strode forward before racing in second along the rail, just inside leader. Moved up to assume lead on straightening before finishing strongly in last furlong to maintain margin clear of fast finisher.
2 3 SMART LEADER (B456) K Teetan B/TT Limited early pace & drifted back after start to race in midfield on rail. Continued on rail on straightening, 5L from lead entering last section before finishing very strongly last 250m to get within half-length on line.
3 5 METRO WARRIOR (D387) N Callan CP Began fast before being headed & racing fourth on rail. Travelled strongly approaching corner, stayed on inside on straightening, moved within a length of lead at furlong before finding first two too strong late. Held third.
4 8 MOERAKI (D084) C Schofield CP-/B1 Steadied after start & drifted back to third last away from rail approaching first bend. Moved the widest runner on cornering, entered last section 4.5L from lead before finishing strongly in last 250m to just miss third.
5 9 WINNING BREW (C521) Z Purton -- Slow to begin conceding 2L before mustering to race worse than midfield on rail. Steadied passing the 750m when racing keenly, held up after straightening before getting clear near 300m & closing strongly to just miss third.
6 14 KEEP YOU WARM (D272) H T Mo B/XB Raced prominently in first furlong before drifting back to midfield on rail. Continued on rail when entering last section 3.5L from lead before shifting out at 250m (rider suspended) and making up a length in closing stages.
7 4 CRUISING (B337) C L Chau -- Began fairly before ridden forward from wide gate & improving to midfield away from rail. Travelled well entering last section when 2L from lead before peaking on run inside last 100m & giving a length late. Not beaten far.
8 11 TRUST ME (C134) T H So B- Steadied after the start & directed back to last. Continued at the rear on cornering, moved the widest runner entering last section when 6 lengths form lead before halving margin in dash home. Good effort from poor position.
9 6 EXCEPTIONAL NICE (D367) B Shinn -- Began well before being steadied & shifting across to midfield when racing three wide with cover throughout. Moved second widest on cornering but failed to improve on margin in last section & was well held in midfield.
10 1 QUADRUPLE DOUBLE (B250) K H Chan TT Improved quickly to assume narrow lead after first furlong. Continued in lead when racing away from rail in middle stages. Joined & headed by the winner soon after straightening before weakening out in last furlong.
11 12 DAY DAY RICH (D231) M L Yeung B Began awkwardly, bumped & unbalanced before improving to midfield away from rail. Moved three wide with cover passing 800m when 3L behind. Ridden along on straightening before emptying out 250m & weakening thereafter.
12 13 FIRST RESPONDER (C205) K C Leung B Strode forward from wide gate but left racing three wide without cover outside lead. Continued wide passage on speed, entered last section only a length from the lead before emptying out at 250m & weakening after tough run.
13 7 PRESIDENT'S CHOICE (D038) A Hamelin -- Ridden along after first furlong before settling between runners in midfield throughout middle stages. Continued between runners, 4L from lead on cornering before being badly checked at 250m & losing all chance thereafter.
14 10 TOTAL EXCESS (C428) H N Wong TT Drifted back after first furlong before being relegated to second last between runners passing the 900m. Continued at the tail on cornering before weakening out to long last. (Lame post-race).
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