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Race 4 (541)

CASTLE PEAK BAY HANDICAP   Rating:60-40   1200m   Sha Tin   Good

Section 1

Placing Horse
No
Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 5 GOLDEN SIXTY (C238) C Y Ho -- Began awkwardly before mustering speed to race in midfield away from the rail. Travelled 4 lengths form the lead at the 800m. Sprinted fast once balanced, striking lead at the 150m then pulling away for effortless victory.
2 11 SHINING ACE (C229) J Moreira B Began fast and hard ridden to come across to race outside leader. Obtained lead at the 300m before being joined by winner at the 150m.
3 3 BRAVE BABY (C066) K Teetan B/TT Strode forward after start before settling third in the clear, 2.5 lengths from lead after first section. Around 2 lengths from lead once balancing and battled on hard but couldn't match winner in last 300m.
4 7 SPEEDY OPTIMIST (C253) Z Purton -- Raced in midfield but left racing wide without cover after the 900m marker. Improved position approaching the turn and cornered 4 lengths from lead. Made some headway late but never a threat to winner.
5 10 FAMILY LEADER (C089) C Schofield H Ridden across to race in midfield, away from rail, 5.5 lengths from lead at the 800m. Ridden hard to improve position after the 550m, before conceding 6 lengths on turn. Made up a length or two late.
6 4 EIGHT TRIGRAMS (C102) M F Poon H/XB Taken back after the start and raced near the rear, three wide with cover. Shifted wider on the turn before balancing up 6 lengths from lead. Battled on but never likely.
7 13 HAPPY COOPERATION (T392) M L Yeung H/TT Began fast and strode to lead. Joined in the lead at the 350m before peaking on effort at the 250m and giving ground late.
8 1 SONIC FIGHTER (A187) K C Leung -- Had no speed and raced rearward. Badly checked by yielding runner at the 850m and again at the 650m effectively putting pay to any chances.
9 12 JUNZI (V274) M Chadwick -- Shifted across behind runners after the start and raced at the tail. Awkwardly placed behind checked horse near the 700m. Over 8 lengths from lead entering the final section and made little headway in run to line.
10 2 FABULOUS EIGHT (B473) U Rispoli -- Began awkwardly & crowded and consequently raced rearward. Checked at the 750m before veering away from heels shortly after. Conceded 6.5 lengths after straightening and made no headway in last section.
11 9 WINNERS BROTHER (C220) H N Wong -- Mustered speed to rail up to midfield in first 250m. Made the turn at the 900m awkwardly before yielding ground abruptly, throwing away any competitive chance. Reluctant to hold position – rider. No veterinary abnormalities.
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