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Race 8 (460)

WYNDHAM HANDICAP   Rating:105-80   1650m   Happy Valley   Good

Section 1

Placing Horse
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Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 1 NOBLE CONQUEROR (CG169) W C Marwing P Taken back early, raced in last 8Ls behind leader, had a relaxed run throughout before taken wide to challenge passing 350 M, came with a sustained run and was well on top close home.
2 11 WINNING REWARD (CE254) H W Lai B Guided to a midfield spot along the inside rail 5Ls back, used little in running, hit full stride passing 200 M, held every chance but not being able to stay on as well as the winner over the concluding stages.
3 7 REALLY HAPPY (CJ165) M Chadwick TT Caught wide making the first turn, moved up to the lead passing 1200 M, had an uncontested run to bend, kept on well going into final 200 M but was headed in the closing stages.
4 8 WHITE JADE (CK131) D Beadman XB/H1 Taken back on jumping and was given a waiting ride in the rear, had 7Ls to make up passing 400 M, didn't have a clear run to 200 M but finished off the race well when cleared.
5 9 CONGRATS (CG298) Y T Cheng TT Niggled along in the early stages to assume a position better than midfield, stayed close to the pace throughout, lacked a finishing touch and could keep on one-paced to the line only.
6 5 DORDENMA (CE333) D Whyte -- Taken back on jumping, settled towards the rear 6Ls off the pace, made some headway on straightening but was steadied near 150 M.
7 12 SAFETY FIRST (CG161) C K Tong V/TT Shaken up early to obtain a forward position, caught 3-wide and raced without cover for the major parts of the race, under pressure 400 M out and could not sustain his effort from 200 M.
8 3 SOUNDS BEST (CE255) G Mosse TT Behind midfield 5Ls back, travelled 2-wide but well covered, held every chance in straight but ran flat and never figured.
9 4 ROMPING (CK038) J Winks B Quickly moved to a rail position and led early, raced handily in 3rd / 4th down the back straight, couldn't sprint with them as the pace quickened inside 300 M, no extra over the final 100 M. (Questioned.)
10 6 LU YUE (CH278) M L Yeung B/H Pressed on early, tracked leader one out one back, unable to quicken inside 300 M and could never land a blow.
11 2 GALAXY TREASURE (CK220) O Doleuze TT Broke well from the inside barrier, settled in midfield under restraint, tracked well to bend, held up on the inside in straight and was not tested in the run to the line.
12 10 FAT DRAGON (CD130) K C Leung -- Failed to muster early, unable to cross and covered extra ground on the first turn, remained wide in a midfield spot throughout the trip, couldn't pick up when asked and weakened 200 M out.
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