Race 9 (198)
CHEVALIER ALUMINIUM ENGINEERING HANDICAP Rating:80-60 1400m Sha Tin Good To Firm
Section 1
Placing | Horse No |
Horse Name | Jockey | Gear | Comment |
1 | 4 | PRESTO (CJ048) | D Whyte | -- | Moderate jump, ended up back near last few 6Ls away, not helped when pace steadied, still well back turning, gained split at 400 M and produced very strong sprint to overhaul them. Won with some comfort. |
2 | 14 | ISTIDE (CJ089) | M L Yeung | TT | Out in line, pushed forward but posted 3 wide without cover, raced 2Ls back throughout, moved closer at 400 M, hit front passing 300 M, fought on well however unable to match winner late. |
3 | 13 | STORMIN JOBURG (CJ121) | O Doleuze | -- | Amongst first to jump, took a prominent spot on back of leader, travelled well in mid-section, right there turning, held up 300 M to 200 M, closed well when clear to snatch 3rd late. |
4 | 2 | WHIPLASH (CG072) | C K Tong | -- | Even break, positioned handily behind speed 3Ls back on rails, used nothing in middle stages, into clear at 400 M, in battle for front at 300 M, peaked on effort at 100 M. |
5 | 5 | THUNDER DANCING (CG250) | K C Leung | B | Fast into stride, led easily soon after, set even pace to suit throughout, pressured by outside horse on bend, fought on in straight but emptied inside 100 M. |
6 | 6 | CLEMENT ELITE (CH004) | D Beadman | XB | Taken back from a wide alley, raced at rear but improved 3 wide to be 5Ls down with cover on circle, improved quickly turning, looked a chance before peaking on run late. |
7 | 10 | MINGS' HERO (CJ011) | B Prebble | SR/TT | Taken in for a trail raced 4Ls back in mid-section, had a fair run in between horses throughout, back in traffic turning and made steady ground in straight when running presented to be nearest on line. |
8 | 12 | KINGIFLY (CG020) | K L Chui | TT | Jumped in line, assumed a spot 3Ls back in midfield amongst horses in running line, not asked to bend, just produced a one-paced finish. |
9 | 7 | ENCORE WIN (CH251) | G Mosse | CP/TT | First to jump, held spot outside leader before taking 1 x 1 trail, 2 to 3Ls away throughout, made a brief run at 400 M, just plugged final 200 M finding trip a bit far. |
10 | 3 | CAGA BOY (CG060) | H W Lai | -- | Bounced out with them, couldn't get in, forced to race 4 wide at rear, set big task still well down and wide turning, finished off well making good ground despite negative situation. |
11 | 9 | GOAL KEEPER (CH277) | M Du Plessis | B/TT | Out with rest, unable to slot in, posted 4 wide without cover in midfield, always working in run, under pressure 3Ls down turning, soon faded when hard run took toll. |
12 | 8 | DON FELIPE (CD273) | M W Leung | -- | Taken back from a wide alley, raced 6Ls back on rails, not used in mid-section, still well back on turning, nothing to offer in straight. |
13 | 1 | KING ACRYLIC (CG295) | C W Wong | B/TT | Ordinary jump, ridden hard to get around the field, ended up outside the leader, applied pressure on bend, folded soon after turning and dropped right out. |
14 | 11 | CHEEKY LAD (CG198) | Y T Cheng | V | No early speed, settled at rear 6Ls away 3 wide with cover, always well back to bend, made no impression 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 |