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Race 8 (260)

YUNNAN HANDICAP (Turf)   Rating:56-32   1400m   Sha Tin   Good To Firm

Section 1

Placing Horse
No
Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 9 KOWLOON'S BLESSING (BT066) B Marcus B- Midfield early but dropped towards rear from 1100 M. Headway rounding home bend. Ran on well 400 M out to lead inside 200 M. Just held off challenge from the runner-up.
2 2 ROYAL PERFORMANCE (BP063) W Woods -- Soon moved across from widest draw to settle at the back. Trapped wide turning in. Ran on determinedly upon straightening and was just held off by the winner.
3 12 DIAMOND TALENTS (BT186) B Doyle B Midfield or better. Improved from 1000 M to 3rd position. Ran on well and led briefly 200 M out. Weakened and one-paced close home. (Hung in throughout.)
4 13 LUCKY AHEAD (BS162) G Boss B Midfield early but dropped to the rear from 1200 M. Crowded on straightening and became last. Recovered and made up some ground final 300 M to be nearest at finish.
5 4 INTRIGUE (BV018) E Legrix -- In touch early but inclined to over-race. Checked at 900 M and lost position to be in midfield or better. Kept on one-paced in straight.
6 10 ARROWMINT (BN011) C T Cheng B Crowded on jumping. Remained towards rear turning in. Ran on 300 M out until not quicken final 100 M.
7 14 BOTANY BAY (BS219) D Whyte -- Niggled along in midfield. Steadied and lost position turning at 800 M. Ran on steadily 300 M out to be nearest at finish.
8 1 SOUNDS GOOD (BT099) K H Yu B Midfield or better covering ground on the outside. Kept on in straight before weakening final 100 M.
9 7 SHADOW SPEED (BS062) P Smullen -- Midfield. Kept on under pressure to 100 M. Weakened thereafter.
10 5 IT'S MY DAY (BV042) D Boeuf -- Raced erratically early. Swift headway from 1200 M and took lead at 1000 M. Headed turning in. Kept on to 100 M. Weakened therafter. (See Racing Incidents.)
11 6 LEOPARD (BV084) S King -- Midfield or behind. Never a factor in straight.
12 3 SERVE AND VOLLEY (BP335) D Harrison B2 Ridden forward and disputed lead briefly before settling in touch. Weakened badly final 200 M. (Demoted.)
13 11 SKYSTONE (BN233) Y T Cheng -- Disputed lead early whilst hanging in. Headed 1000 M and remained in 2nd position to 200 M. Tired badly thereafter. (Bled.)
14 8 SUPERIOR TITLE (BT053) E Saint-Martin -- Never far off. Kept on in straight but got hampered 200 M out. Never recovered. (Demoted.)
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