8:40 Sha Tin (HK) 24 Mar 2008
Premier Plate (Handicap) (Group 3)
1m1f Good
1st
£84,471.66 2nd
£32,603.09 3rd
£17,042.52 4th
£8,891.75 5th
£5,186.86
Pos. (Draw) |
Horse / SP
Trainer / Jockey
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Jockey
Trainer
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Age | WGT | OR | TS | RPR | MR | ||
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5 | 84 t | – | – | 113 | – |
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Howbaddouwantit (USA) |
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Began fairly, drifted back to race towards rear 6 or so lengths back, aided by pace but not assisted by bias, swept closer 4 and 5 wide on bend, shot clear at inside final 2f, eased down late for a comprehensive win | ||||||||||
5 | 87 2 t | – | – | 108 | – |
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b g
O'Reilly (NZ) |
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Out in line, went forward to take a prominent role, raced in 1 out 1 back spot, had to trail behind a solid pace in mid-section, challenged on bend but lacked dash of winner and was no match last 1 1/2f | ||||||||||
7 | 87 1 | – | – | 106 | – |
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Langfuhr (CAN) |
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Tardy into stride, settled in rear 8 lengths off pace, had a good run with pace on, still last on turning, made good progress down centre to be closest on line | ||||||||||
6 | 85 b | – | – | 98 | – | |||||
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Metal Storm (FR) |
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Restrained from a wide draw, ended up back with last few 6 lengths off speed on line, aided by solid tempo, saved ground on bend, made some gradual progress in straight, however never really threatened | ||||||||||
5 | 97 | – | – | 111 | – |
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b g
Zabeel (NZ) |
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Even jump, raced 3 lengths back on rails, enjoyed an easy time following a hot speed, close enough on turning, unable to take opportunity 2f out and failed to finish race off as normally would | ||||||||||
5 | 810 | – | – | 94 | – |
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Second Empire (IRE) |
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Away fairly, ended up 5 or so lengths back 3 wide in midfield, did have cover but did share of work with pace on, made a wide run on bend, struggled to pick up and just kept on at same pace late | ||||||||||
7 (7)
2½
[13¼]
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5 | 86 t | – | – | 90 | – |
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b g
Danehill (USA) |
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Fast into stride, applied pressure to lead and shaded inside horse throughout, kept pace solid in mid-section, held a narrow advantage on turning, quickly overtaken and knocked up badly final furlong (mucus in trachea) | ||||||||||
7 | 88 tb | – | – | 83 | – |
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b g
Sillery (USA) |
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Standard jump, took a midfield position in running line, suited by pace 4 lengths back by bend, travelled well on turning, in traffic 2f out and badly held up to over 1f out, never a live prospect thereafter | ||||||||||
5 | 81 2 t | – | – | 67 | – |
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b g
Montjeu (IRE) |
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Began in line, pressed on to take closer order, ended up 3 wide without cover, did it tough with strong pace on, right there on turning but hard run took toll and dropped out in straight | ||||||||||
5 | 713 | – | – | 55 | – | |||||
b g
Daylami (IRE) |
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Out with rest, in running line before forced 3 wide, had cover 2 lengths back just behind pace but doing some work with pace on, challenged on bend but soon under pressure and gave in easily | ||||||||||
6 | 91 | – | – | 31 | – | |||||
b g
Danehill (USA) |
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First to hit ground, went to lead easily enough but challenged from that point, held inside keeping a solid pace, under pressure turning and weakened right out in straight | ||||||||||
- 11 ran Winning time: 1m 46.30s (fast by 0.70s) Total SP: 1%
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1st owner:
Wong Wing Keung (Bullish Cash)
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2nd owner:
David Sin Wai Kin (Fellowship)
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3rd owner:
Rotary Club of Sha Tin Syndicate (Agility)