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Race 10 (520)

HOMESTEAD HANDICAP   Rating:80-60   1400m   Sha Tin   Good

Section 1

Placing Horse
No
Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 10 UNIQUE JEWELLERY (CH196) D Whyte -- Fast away, took a close up spot 1 out 1 back 2Ls away, always travelling well in mid-section, made run turning in and let down swiftly, soon had race in keeping and went on to score on effortless victory.
2 8 FAVOURITE SUPREME (CH203) Y T Cheng TT Restrained from a wide gate, settled 6 to 7Ls away at rear, travelled well however had a big job to do even by midpoint, saved ground turning, made plenty of ground between horses in straight finishing fastest for a remarkable 2nd.
3 2 WIN AGAIN (CD371) D Beadman B/SR Began well, settled in a prime position on leaders back, enjoyed a reasonable run with even speed, run emerged on turning, kept to task well holding ground for a solid placing.
4 6 NAMJONG FIGHTERS (CG308) E Saint-Martin B Moderate jump, didn't have early pace and ended up 4Ls back on rails, not used in middle stages, took inside runs on turning, steadied at 200 M and again at 100 M, kept closing late for an unlucky 4th.
5 4 CALIFORNIA LUCK (CG215) K L Chui TT Bounced out well, took up running, kept sections even 1L clear throughout, kicked 2Ls clear on turning, tried hard when challenged at 200 M but couldn't go up extra notch last bit.
6 14 CENTURY SUPER STAR (CE070) W M Lai BO Began with them, settled closer than usual 3Ls back on fence, had a soft run thereafter, angled into clear running at 350 M and closed off reasonably without looking a winning hope.
7 12 SUPER SNIPPETS (CG217) M Nunes B Standard jump, ended up 5 to 6Ls away in running line, overraced in mid-section, not used in middle stages, improved between horses turning, produced usual solid finish doing best work late to be nearest on line.
8 1 FAMAGUSTA (CJ054) B Prebble -- Standard jump, ended up in midfield 3 wide 4Ls back early, overraced in mid-section, dropped in 2 wide on bend, made a run on straightening however lacked usual dash and peaked at 200 M.
9 13 BOBO WIN (CC238) M Du Plessis TT Began with purpose, raced outside leader 1L back on solid pace, didn't have an easy time to bend, unable to find extra when they sprinted at 400 M, lost touch last furlong.
10 9 HORSE WIN WIN (CJ078) F Coetzee -- Began in line, slotted in behind midfield 4 to 5Ls back overraced in mid-section, well back and switched widest on turning in, made even headway in straight without ever looking in contention.
11 3 EIGHT PLUS NINE (CH259) H W Lai B-/CP1 Moderate getaway, raced behind midfield 5 to 6Ls away in 3 wide line, still well back leaving bend, didn't produce usual close and failed to make any real impression.
12 7 ENCHANTED (CE065) O Doleuze SR Restrained from a wide gate, raced 6 to 7Ls away at rear racing 2 wide, proved difficult to settle in middle stages, still well back to bend, didn't run on with usual purpose and only beat tiring runners.
13 5 MASCOT FORTUNE (CH221) G Mosse XB Away in line, went forward however posted 3 wide without cover 3 to 4Ls back, did it tough with even pace on, ridden along on turning, hard run took toll last 300 M and dropped out late.
14 11 DR POSSI (CE288) C W Wong -- Showed good early pace, unable to get in and posted 3 wide without cover, did plenty of work in mid-section, struggling on turning in, folded tamely 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