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Race 9 (363)

THE HONG KONG CLASSIC MILE   Rating:-   1600m   Sha Tin   Good

Section 1

Placing Horse
No
Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 1 NOTHINGILIKEMORE (V388) J Moreira B Jumped well, raced 2 wide in midfield, hampered near 950M, improved from 600M, very wide turning in, finished off very strongly to score with still plenty gas in tank.
2 5 SINGAPORE SLING (B104) C Schofield SR Away well, positioned 3 to 4 lengths back, easy run on turn, angled out near 500M, closed off well to take 2nd.
3 10 MORETHANLUCKY (A039) K Teetan B Quickly into stride, sent forward to race in 2nd, 2 lengths back, moved closer on turn, kept on well in straight but couldn't hold off the first two near final 200M, stayed on for 3rd.
4 2 EXULTANT (B101) Z Purton TT Bumped start, taken back to race at rear, 6 to 7 lengths back, steadied near 950M, improved from near 550M, bumped turning in, made some progress in straight to make frame without threatening the first few.
5 6 RIVET (B088) S Clipperton XB-/H/TT Slowly away, positioned 6 to 7 lengths back on rail, saved ground throughout, angled out in straight and made some progress without threatening.
6 12 GRAND CHANCELLOR (B111) P-C Boudot B Slightly slow out, raced 4 to 5 lengths back in midfield, saved ground on turn, awkwardly placed near 600M, finished off evenly in straight.
7 4 RUTHVEN (B160) A Badel B Jumped well from gate 10, sent forward to take the lead, enjoyed the easy lead throughout, peaked and headed early in straight, weakened gradually thereafter.
8 11 PATRIOT HERO (B159) U Rispoli -- Taken back from the widest draw, raced at tail, 8 to 9 lengths back, last turning in, no clear running early in straight, passed a few tired runners when clear thereafter.
9 9 LOCKHEED (B087) C Williams -- Bumped on jumping, unable to slot in early, 5 lengths back, found a 2 wide midfield position near 950M, bumped turning in, failed to close off in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)
10 7 DRAGON LIPS (B212) M Chadwick H/TT Moderately away from a tricky gate, unable to slot in, raced wide without cover, 3 lengths or so back, still no cover on turn, emptied early in straight when hard run took effect.
11 3 TIME TO CELEBRATE (A367) B Prebble -- Average to begin, raced 3 wide with cover at rear, there to turn, emptied early in straight and eased, finished last.
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