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Race 8 (238)

LONGINES INTERNATIONAL JOCKEYS' CHAMPIONSHIP (HANDICAP) - 4TH LEG   Rating:80-60   1200m   Happy Valley   Good

Section 1

Placing Horse
No
Horse Name Jockey Gear Comment
1 8 AURORA LADY (J066) M Barzalona CP/TT From draw 12 caught racing wide no cover chasing leaders, gave instant response when asked 300M, led mid-straight and drew away for a wide margin victory.
2 3 KYRUS DRAGON (H396) C Keane H/XB Jumped only fairly, patiently ridden in a rearward spot, swung wide into straight before finishing off well to claim 2nd close home. Not reach winner.
3 4 SUPER JOY N FUN (J164) C Y Ho XB/TT Away in line, settled ahead of midfield, ran on mildly inside 300M but never going the pace to challenge winner.
4 12 STORMING DRAGON (J237) R King V/TT Obtained a midfield position, moved closer to leaders nearing 400M, had every chance on straightening but couldn't quicken enough over final 200M.
5 7 DENFIELD (G471) W Buick TT Not hurried after the start, held up towards the rear, brought to outside for his challenge but responded only fairly. (Jockey was advised he should ensure that he continues to ride his mounts out to the finish.)
5 9 SPICY GOLD (H440) Y Kawada H/TT Settled down in midfield, 8th into straight, held up over final 300M and didn't obtain clear running. Not properly tested.
7 5 CHATEAUNEUF (J219) J McDonald B/TT Bumped on jumping, stayed in touch behind leaders, held up for clear running from 300M to 100M, left with too much to do late stages. Inconclusive run.
8 2 GUSTOSISIMO (J303) H Bowman TT Quickly away, tracked leader along the fence, held up 300M-200M but the finishing response was only fair over final stages.
9 1 SUGAR SUGAR (G016) K Teetan B/TT Restrained to race behind midfield, swung wide for home and 4Ls to make up top of straight, kept on only fairly.
10 6 LUCKY EIGHT (G204) R Moore -- Chased leader along the 2-path, moved forward vying for the lead passing 400M, run ended 150M and lost several places late. (Jockey concerned the action of his mount over the concluding stages.)
11 11 GOKO WIN (H069) H Doyle B Bumped and became unbalanced after the start, dropped back to last 9Ls off the pace early stages, still last turning for home, failed to muster any sort of challenge.
12 10 GIANT LEAP (J143) Z Purton B Began well from draw 1 and soon in front setting the pace, caught inside 300M, weakened rapidly mid-straight to last. (Jockey : didn't appreciate the step-up to Class 3.)
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