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Race 2 (705)

MEI LAM HANDICAP   Rating:40-0   1200m   Sha Tin   Good

Section 1

Placing Horse
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Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 9 DAILY TROPHY (H283) H Bowman B/TT Chased leaders, raced keenly early stages, 3-wide no cover from 700M, travelled best of all turning home, quickened to lead inside 300M then drew well clear for his maiden victory.
2 2 SPEEDY FORTUNE (H097) Z Purton P1 From draw 11 slotted into a 3-wide spot in midfield, 5th at 400M, put in a mild effort to go 2nd near 100M but not able to challenge winner.
3 4 COOL BLUE (H011) K Teetan V2/TT Slow to begin from draw 12 then switched off to race at the rear 6-7Ls away, had task ahead 400M, finished off best to claim a non-threatening 3rd close home. (Jockey dropped left rein for a number of strides near 100M.)
4 8 SUPER JOY (G251) M Chadwick B/XB/TT Jumped awkwardly, soon pushed along to take up a midfield position, 6th at 400M 3Ls off leader, couldn't quicken enough to challenge.
5 5 DIAMOND SOARS (G201) M F Poon TT Strode to the front and shared lead on inside, couldn't hold off winner inside 300M, faded final stages.
6 6 PATCH OF WATCH (H476) B Avdulla SR/B1 Went forward to be vying for the lead on outside, fought hard to stay in contention early straight, ran home one paced final 250M.
7 3 SMART FOLKS (D343) B Thompson B/SR Failed to muster early speed, unable to hold a forward position as instructed, 10th at 400M 6-7Ls back, ran to the line only fairly.
8 1 BEAU GOSSE (G389) C Y Ho B/XB1/TT- Positioned ahead of midfield 4Ls off leaders, responded fairly to pressure on straightening, never looked likely. (Jockey : would be benefit by stepping up in distance.)
9 11 ALL IS READY (G042) L Hewitson B/XB/TT Jumped fairly, pushed along to obtain a position behind midfield, gave limited response on straightening, No impression.
10 10 VAMOS (G004) L Ferraris B Slow to begin, held up near last 5-6Ls back, pushed along nearing 400M but lacked a finishing effort.
11 12 DASHING GLORY (G397) Y L Chung -- Hard driven out the gate to take up a trailing position behind leader, couldn't keep up passing 500M, soon weakened and fell back through the field. (Jockey - no explanation for disappointing performance.)
12 7 FIRE BALL (D087) H Bentley CP Away with them then dropped back to a position near last, under pressure home turn, had the job ahead top of the straight and couldn't make any headway.
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