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Race 10 (086)

VALMONT HANDICAP   Rating:80-60   1600m   Sha Tin   Good To Firm

Section 1

Placing Horse
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Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 6 YANKEE (CH271) D Beadman -- First to hit ground, lead them easily in unexpected role, controlled race from outset, had 1/2L break on turning, turned race into a sprint home and let down nicely at 300 M to dash away for an easy win.
2 12 FAIR WIN (CE027) W M Lai B Away well, took up spot on leaders back, had run of race in mid-section, right there on turning, couldn't match winner but kept on fairly to narrowly hold 2nd place.
3 5 FIRST BABY (CG170) C W Wong CP/TT Standard jump but drove through into prime 1 out 1 back position, had easy time throughout, into clear at 300 M and kept trying but couldn't get closer in dash to line.
4 7 CIRCUIT HERO (CG304) H W Lai -- Fast away, pressed on from an outside alley to race outside leader, suited by leisurely tempo, 1/2L down turning, no dash but held ground when run ended at 200 M to make frame. (Dropped whip.)
5 8 DASHING THUNDER (CD080) Y T Cheng -- Fair break, ended up in midfield, raced 3 wide with cover 3 to 4Ls back, came 4 wide with trail into straight, kept on evenly without looking likely, sound for covering ground.
6 11 CHATER SILK (CG050) G Boss B Not much early speed, ended up behind midfield in running line 5 to 6Ls back, had a fair trip between horses but not helped by pace and difficult to settle, no clear run turning for home, closed well when clear last 200 M.
7 9 RIGHT FRAAR (CE024) F Coetzee B Out with rest, took a midfield spot 3 to 4Ls back on fence, had an easy time in mid-section, saved ground on fence, lacked turn of foot but kept grinding away in run to line.
8 3 WINNING SPEED (CH322) O Doleuze -- Lacked early pace, settled in rear 9Ls back in 2 wide line, harmed by tempo, well back on turning in, came between horses and held up 400 to 200 M, closed off nicely when clear. Solid debut.
9 4 BEST POWER (CG006) S K Sit -- Restrained from start to assume usual role as a back marker, raced on rails 10 or so lengths away, made a run 5 wide from 600 M, made good ground down middle and not disgraced after giving away start.
10 1 NOBLE HEART (CC355) C K Tong B/TT Even getaway, raced 3 wide with cover 6Ls back, covered ground throughout, switched 4 wide turning, flattered at 200 M and just battled away thereafter.
11 10 EASY GAME (CC346) Z Purton P- No pace and restrained from a wide gate, back with last few, not helped by slow pace at top end, last on turning, switched out and made good progress late from too far back.
12 2 MUTUAL FUN (CH098) K L Chui SR Began nicely, went forward to race 3 wide without cover, did share of work on circle despite slow tempo, urged along at 300 M but hard run took toll and dropped out last furlong.
13 14 DR MORE (BV164) S Dye B Moderate jump, pushed up to recover in a midfield slot, had a soft trip 6Ls back on fence, saved ground on bend, made no progress in straight and just battled to line.
14 13 WONG'S SUCCESS (CE107) M Nunes B No speed on jumping, raced 3 wide 11Ls back at rear, had cover in mid-section, went forward with trail at 600 M, 5 wide turning, run ended at 250 M and struggled thereafter.
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