Full Result 10.10 Sha Tin (HK) | 15 June 2008

Premier Cup (Group 3 Handicap)

(4yo+) 7f Good To Yielding

1st £84,471.65 2nd £32,603.09 3rd £17,042.53 4th £8,891.75 5th £5,186.86

Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1⁽⁵⁾	. Able One (NZ) Zac Purton John Moore	Zac Purton John Moore	5	813	–	–	118	–
b g Cape Cross (IRE) - Gardenia (NZ) (Danehill)
Fast away, took up running and set a good pace with pressure from outside horse, kicked through to retain lead 2 1/2f out, dashed sharply 2f out, held an advantage in run to line to win with ease

2⁽³⁾ 2¾	. My Choice (NZ) Y T Cheng ² D J Hall	Y T Cheng ² D J Hall	7	83 b¹	–	–	103	–
b g Volksraad - Chianina (NZ) (Super Imposing)
Reasonable jump, slotted in to race behind leader, had good trip throughout, tracked leader on bend, lacked pickup when they sprinted but held on nicely late

3⁽⁶⁾ ½ [3¼]	. Tiber (IRE) Darren Beadman John Moore	Darren Beadman John Moore	8	87 1 t	–	–	104	–
b g Titus Livius (FR) - Exciting (Mill Reef)
Amongst first to hit ground, ended up with ideal spot in rear, had nice run to bend despite reasonable tempo, angled out on turning, couldn't match dash of winner but kept giving all the same

4⁽⁹⁾ ½ [3¾]	. Joy And Fun (NZ) Glen Boss D Cruz	Glen Boss D Cruz	4	813	–	–	108	–
b g Cullen (AUS) - Gin Player (NZ) (Defensive Play)
Away in line, ended up 3 wide in midfield 4 lengths back, had cover to bend, improved 4 wide on turning, made gradual headway 1f out but just couldn't peg back margin thereafter

5⁽⁷⁾ shd [3¾]	. Sunny King (IRE) W M Lai ² John Moore	W M Lai ² John Moore	5	83 ht	–	–	100	–
b g Desert Sun - Princess Mood (GER) (Muhtarram)
Fair to begin, took a position 5 lengths back in running line behind midfield, had an even run with pace on, well back turning, made solid progress between horses to be nearest on line

6⁽¹²⁾ 1½ [5¼]	. Down Town (AUS) C K Tong ⁵ C H Yip	C K Tong ⁵ C H Yip	5	90 t	–	–	110	–
gr g Scenic (IRE) - Twain (AUS) (Kenvain)
Showed expected speed to be prominent early, shaded inside horse throughout in lead, still there on bend, niggled along turning, lacked usual tenacity and weakened quickly, just battled in straight

7⁽¹⁴⁾ ¾ [6]	. Pocket Money (IRE) F Coetzee J Size	F Coetzee J Size	6	812 b	–	–	101	–
bb g Namid - Duck Over (Warning)
Restrained for cover from a wide alley, raced behind midfield 3 wide with cover 5 lengths back, travelled keenly in run, improved wide on turning in, made progress 1 1/2f before run ended

8⁽¹⁾ 1¼ [7¼]	. Ambitious General (AUS) Mark Du Plessis D J Hall	Mark Du Plessis D J Hall	4	82	–	–	88	–
b c General Nediym (AUS) - Lake Lagoda (AUS) (Military Plume)
Fair to jump, ended up 3 lengths back on rails, enjoyed a quiet trip to bend, lacked extra gear in straight and just kept on at same pace in run to line

9⁽⁴⁾ ¾ [8]	. Joyful Winner (AUS) K T Yeung ⁵ John Moore	K T Yeung ⁵ John Moore	7	92 t	–	–	105	–
b g El Moxie (USA) - Northern Tycoon (AUS) (Last Tycoon)
Showed more initiative than usual, raced 4 lengths back in midfield, took keen hold in mid-section, 3 lengths down but ridden along 2f out, lacked usual finish and battled in straight

10⁽¹⁰⁾ 1 [9]	. Egyptian Ra (NZ) Olivier Doleuze D J Hall	Olivier Doleuze D J Hall	6	90	–	–	95	–
ch g Woodborough (USA) - Egyptian Queen I (NZ) (Karioi Lad)
Out in line, pressed on in search of a prominent spot, raced 3 wide without cover outside leaders, did it tough to bend, soon under pressure and gradually faded out in straight

11⁽¹¹⁾ ½ [9½]	. Bullish Cash (NZ) Gerald Mosse A S Cruz	Gerald Mosse A S Cruz	5	810 t	–	–	90	–
b g Howbaddouwantit (USA) - La Mafia (NZ) (Phizam)
Taken back from an awkward alley, raced 6 lengths back in running line, aided by pace, still had job to do turning, struggled in finish making no real impression

12⁽⁸⁾ ¾ [10¼]	. Flaming Lamborgini H W Lai ² C S Shum	H W Lai ² C S Shum	7	81 t	–	–	80	–
b g Compton Place - Miss Rimex (IRE) (Ezzoud)
No early pace, settled 7 lengths back at rear in running line, helped by pace but faced a task with track condition, still last turning, switched out but only passed tired runners late

13⁽²⁾ nk [10¾]	. Survey Survey (USA) S K Sit ² A S Cruz	S K Sit ² A S Cruz	5	80 t	–	–	79	–
b h Chester House (USA) - Gem Treck (USA) (Java Gold)
Standard getaway, ended up 7 lengths back sharing rear on rails, had pace to suit but conditions against, same margin down turning, struggled to clash and simply battled in run to line

14⁽¹³⁾ 3¼ [14]	. Royal Prince I K L Chui ⁵ A S Cruz	K L Chui ⁵ A S Cruz	5	85 t	–	–	78	–
ch h Mark Of Esteem (IRE) - Pelagia (IRE) (Lycius)
Restrained from gates, raced further away than usual, back with last few racing 3 wide with cover, set a task in conditions, still well down turning, offered nothing in run home

14 ran Winning time: 1m 21.50s (slow by 0.50s) Total SP: 1%
1st owner: Dr & Mrs Cornel Li Fook Kwan (Able One) 1st breeder: Sir Partick & Lady Hogan
2nd owner: Andy Wu Bark To (My Choice)
3rd owner: Anthony Cheung Hin Shun & P J Keller (Tiber)

10:10 Sha Tin (HK) 15 Jun 2008

Premier Cup (Group 3 Handicap)