Sha Tin results · Sun, 19 Nov 2023

11 races · going GOOD · rail B+2

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Winners · Sha Tin · Sun, 19 Nov 2023

TAMRA BLITZ R11 at 12.0 · surprise · STAR CLUB R1 at 7.8 · STRAIGHT ARRON R9 at 5.7 · LOST CHILD R5 at 5.6 · ENSUED R6 at 4.8 · HELIOS EXPRESS R4 at 3.9 · GALAXY PATCH R10 at 3.5 · CHAMPION DRAGON R2 at 2.5 · BEAUTY ETERNAL R8 at 2.5 · RAGING BLIZZARD R3 at 2.4 · LUCKY SWEYNESSE R7 at 1.3

Race 1 · Class 4 · 1200m Turf

Won by STAR CLUB at 7.8 · 1:09.25 · sectionals 23.65 · 22.56 · 11.02 · 11.54 · 23.04 · 11.29 · 11.75

1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right

Full result

Pl	Horse	Jockey	Dr	Wt	Body	Style before	Odds
1	STAR CLUB (10)	B Avdulla	3	126	1046	no history	7.8
	Average to begin, raced 2 wide, 3 lengths or so back, there to turn, showed good response in straight, hit the front 150M, kept on very well to the line and scored.
2	DOUBLE WIN (6)	C L Chau	10	125	1126	no history	62.0
	Began well from a wide draw, sent forward to race prominently, took the lead 950M, headed 750M, 2nd turning in, hit the front approaching 200M, headed 150M, kept on well to take 2nd.
3	SUPER HIGHWAY (1)	M Chadwick	2	135	1195	Stalker	9.6
	Began awkwardly and crowded, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, unable to obtain clear run until final 150M, closed off well to take a place, no threat to the first two.
4	PATCH OF TIME (7)	Z Purton	4	127	1148	no history	8.3
	Jumped well, positioned 2 lengths behind the leader on rail, saved ground on turn, angled out 450M, not enough room early in straight, ran on evenly thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)
5	COMPASSION SUPER (5)	K C Leung	7	128	1236	Stalker	45.0
	Made contact at start, sent forward to race prominently on the inside, took the lead 750M, led by 3/4L turning in, peaked and headed near 200M, weakened gradually final 150M.
6	ROMANTIC HERO (8)	K Teetan	1	127	1150	no history	1.8
	Made contact at start, raced in midfield on the inside, 3 lengths or so back, saved ground on turn, finished off evenly. (See Racing Incidents.)
7	PARTY WARRIOR (3)	L Hewitson	6	133	1043	Closer	25.0
	Bumped on jumping, raced 2 wide behind midfield, angled out 500M, no daylight early in straight, ran on evenly thereafter.
8	PROUD DRAGON (12)	C Y Ho	8	120	1194	Closer	27.0
	Crowded start, raced towards rear on the inside, angled out 550M, made minor progress early in straight, no extra final 100M.
9	THE GOOD DEAL (13)	K De Melo	12	120	1134	Stalker	32.0
	Began well from a wide draw, raced 2 wide better than midfield, 3 wide from 700M, showed limited response early in straight, weakened gradually inside final furlong.
10	HAPPY MISSION (2)	L Ferraris	13	134	1107	no history	43.0
	Moderately away from a wide draw, raced in midfield on the outside, 3-1/2L back, same margin back on turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened gradually final 150M.
11	ENNEA FORTUNE (4)	A Badel	9	131	1127	no history	18.0
	Made contact at start, raced 2 wide towards rear, 6 lengths or so back on turn, made no impression in straight.
12	SMART LEADER (14)	A Atzeni	5	116	1135	Midfield	14.0
	Bumped on jumping, raced behind midfield on the outside, 5 lengths or so back, very wide into straight, made no progress in the run home.
13	SUNNY SHINES (9)	A Hamelin	14	127	1117	no history	126.0
	Taken back from the widest draw, raced at rear throughout, never a factor.
14	BEAUTY UNITY (11)	M L Yeung	11	124	1273	no history	220.0
	Out in line, raced prominently on the outside early, slightly taken back 750M, 3rd on turn, weakened early in straight.
WV	PRIDE OF EIGHT (0)	M F Poon	—	121	—	no history	—

Race 2 · Class 2 · 1800m Turf

Won by CHAMPION DRAGON at 2.5 · 1:49.51 · sectionals 14.00 · 24.22 · 24.84 · 23.77 · 12.27 · 11.50 · 22.68 · 11.23 · 11.45

1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right

Full result

Pl	Horse	Jockey	Dr	Wt	Body	Style before	Odds
1	CHAMPION DRAGON (4)	A Badel	1	127	1129	Leader	2.5
	Raced on outside of leader, established narrow lead 300M, kept on well final 200M when driven out.
2	TOURBILLON DIAMOND (1)	B Avdulla	6	135	1236	Midfield	14.0
	Jumped awkwardly and lost ground, reserved in last, brought wide top of straight, closed off well to claim 2nd near line. (Jockey: instructed to ride his mount conservatively early stages.)
3	ALL FOR ST PAUL'S (3)	M F Poon	7	127	1096	Leader	14.0
	Soon lead, challenged by rival top of straight, outstayed by winner from 200M but refused to give in and fought hard to the finish. (Jockey suspended for 6 days for failing to ride out over the final stride.)
4	BOURBONAIRE (2)	A Hamelin	2	130	1041	Stalker	11.0
	Chased leaders along the fence, attempted a run on the inside early straight but disappointed for a run near 250M, shifted lane and stayed on well to the line, just missed 3rd.
5	LOOKING GREAT (9)	M Chadwick	5	118	1126	no history	42.0
	In 4th place always in touch, had every chance from top of straight, held by leaders final stages.
6	COLUMBUS COUNTY (6)	C Y Ho	3	123	1079	Midfield	9.0
	Settled midfield, kept on steadily from top of straight but lacked the needed response to challenge leaders.
7	BUTTERFIELD (5)	L Ferraris	4	123	1191	Midfield	11.0
	Jumped awkwardly, held up near rear, ran on mildly over final 400M but not going the pace to challenge.
8	NEARLY FINE (8)	M L Yeung	8	120	1113	Midfield	25.0
	Held up in mid-division, kept on one paced behind leaders on straightening, raced in restricted room after 150M.
9	RISE BRETHREN (7)	Z Purton	9	122	1062	Midfield	3.1
	Settled in a position behind midfield, shifted out from fence 600M out and soon ridden along, held up from 250M and unable to secure clear running from that point. (Jockey questioned re his riding.)

Race 3 · Class 4 · 1200m Turf

Won by RAGING BLIZZARD at 2.4 · 1:08.91 · sectionals 23.61 · 22.08 · 10.76 · 11.32 · 23.22 · 11.42 · 11.80

1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right

Full result

Pl	Horse	Jockey	Dr	Wt	Body	Style before	Odds
1	RAGING BLIZZARD (4)	Z Purton	11	130	1083	no history	2.4
	Settled in front of midfield 2 wide, traveled comfortably, made good progress over the final 150M, closed off nicely.
2	STRATHPEFFER (12)	K De Melo	3	119	1032	Stalker	16.0
	Sat in front of midfield on the rail, traveled strongly, showed some dash over the concluding stages, kept on well for 2nd.
3	GORGEOUS WIN (8)	K Teetan	10	127	1179	no history	4.4
	Ridden along to share lead until the Turn, raced keenly in the early and middle stages, responded fairly well when asked (See Incident Report).
4	PRINCE CHISWICK (11)	C Y Ho	6	125	1173	no history	5.6
	Sat handy, slightly lay out in the Straight, ran on evenly.
5	FIGHTING MACHINE (7)	A Atzeni	7	127	1052	no history	31.0
	Sat midfield 2 wide, commenced to improve rounding the Turn, lay out over the final 100M, ran on fairly.
6	CHARMANDER (13)	M F Poon	8	115	1163	Midfield	73.0
	Settled towards rear, switched out entering the Home Straight, show some response under pressure, closed off okay.
7	DEVAS TWELVE (6)	M Chadwick	5	127	1103	no history	88.0
	Slow to jump, settled worse than midfield 2 wide, no clear run and steadied until 150M.
8	AWESOME TREASURE (5)	L Hewitson	9	128	1161	Leader	11.0
	Jumped okay, ridden hard to share lead, slightly weakened in the Straight, further dropped back inside 250M (Bled, Must trial).
9	COMMANDING MISSILE (10)	C L Chau	4	124	1207	Stalker	17.0
	Settled in front of midfield, traveled fairly, held up until 250M, weakened thereafter.
10	HIGH RISE SOLDIER (1)	L Ferraris	2	135	1059	Stalker	19.0
	Jumped only fairly, sat behind midfield, limited response when asked, one pace.
11	DIVINE SHINING (3)	K C Leung	12	131	1127	Midfield	178.0
	Settled worse than midfield 3 wide, raced keenly from 950M, weakened passing 250M, never a danger.
12	PRESTIGE MOOCHI (14)	A Hamelin	1	118	1068	Midfield	132.0
	Sat midfield on the rail, weakened and faded passing 200M.
13	VICTORY SCHOLARS (2)	E C W Wong	14	123	1259	Stalker	16.0
	Settled midfield, raced wide and without cover throughout, never a threat.
14	JOYFUL SUPREME (9)	M L Yeung	13	127	1126	no history	184.0
	Sat rear, never improve, no contention.

Race 4 · Class 2 · 1200m Turf

Won by HELIOS EXPRESS at 3.9 · 1:08.49 · sectionals 23.77 · 22.53 · 11.28 · 11.25 · 22.19 · 10.79 · 11.40

1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right

Full result

Pl	Horse	Jockey	Dr	Wt	Body	Style before	Odds
1	HELIOS EXPRESS (8)	B Avdulla	4	122	1102	Midfield	3.9
	Raced in midfield along the rail. Came off the rail on straightening, shifted over heels to get clear mid-straight before making continual ground to steal the lead in final few strides to win.
2	PACKING TREADMILL (1)	L Hewitson	2	135	1181	Stalker	21.0
	Pushed forward to lead. Dashed clear of immediate challengers mid-straight, continued in front until being caught in the shadows of the post.
3	FLYING ACE (2)	Z Purton	9	130	1197	Midfield	5.8
	Drifted back to race last. Shifted out to be the widest runner on straightening, asked for full effort mid-straight & closed off strongly down the outside to charge to fast finishing third late in fast run final section.
4	LUCKY WITH YOU (3)	A Atzeni	7	130	1192	Midfield	13.0
	Bumped at the start before racing in midfield away from the rail. Moved wider on cornering, closed off steadily down the outside to be beaten under 2L into fourth.
5	LUCKY ENCOUNTER (9)	K Teetan	5	120	1080	Leader	2.9
	Showed speed to share lead early & raced outside the leader for the majority. Contused in second but leader had raced over a length clear mid-straight, battled on but weakened a few lengths late.
6	BEAUTY CHARGE (5)	M Chadwick	1	129	1097	Midfield	9.2
	Got back to race second last along the rail. Moved off the rail just before straightening, was just over 3L from the lead entering last section & effectively maintained that deficit all the way to the line.
7	BUNDLE OF CHARM (6)	A Badel	6	124	1167	Leader	16.0
	Bumped at the start before drifting back to race third last. Came wider on cornering when 3.5L from the lead before finishing off only fairly in the fast run final section to be beaten just under 5L.
8	WE ARE HERO (4)	E C W Wong	3	120	1218	Closer	89.0
	Raced fourth along the rail after start & improved to race on the leaders back from about the 700m. Travelled strongly approaching final corner before giving a few lengths to be beaten 5L on line.
9	DREAM WINNER (7)	C Y Ho	8	122	1269	Stalker	6.9
	Got a nice position 1,1 throughout. Was niggled along just before straightening, entered last section just over 1L from the lead, peaked on run mid-straight & weakened plainly in last furlong to be beaten over 7L in last.

Race 5 · Class 4 · 1400m Turf

Won by LOST CHILD at 5.6 · 1:21.62 · sectionals 13.28 · 21.31 · 22.94 · 11.33 · 11.61 · 24.09 · 11.72 · 12.37

1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right

Full result

Pl	Horse	Jockey	Dr	Wt	Body	Style before	Odds
1	LOST CHILD (3)	B Avdulla	4	134	1190	Stalker	5.6
	Out with rest, raced 2 wide behind midfield, angled out 600M, very wide into straight, finished off very strongly to score.
2	EIGHTY LIGHT YEARS (2)	C L Chau	5	132	1251	no history	13.0
	Jumped with them, sat a length behind the leader on rail, saved ground on turn, angled out 500M, took the lead 300M, kept on well but not able to hold off the winner 200M, finished 2nd.
3	CIRCUIT NINE (6)	M Chadwick	2	128	1163	Closer	7.3
	Slow to begin, raced at rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, angled out early in straight, bumped heavily 350M, finished off strongly to take a place, nearest on line.
4	DIVINE ERA (4)	K C Leung	8	130	1166	Stalker	13.0
	Away well, raced 2 wide better than midfield, a bit closer on turn, finished off evenly.
5	G LINER (9)	C Y Ho	12	123	1126	Closer	51.0
	Bumped start, raced 2 wide towards rear, wider turning in, bumped heavily and unbalanced 350M, closed off well without threatening.
6	SMART FIGHTER (5)	A Atzeni	14	130	1151	no history	5.3
	Began well from gate 14, raced 3 wide with cover in midfield, there to turn, showed limited response early in straight, ran on evenly to the line. (See Racing Incidents.) (Lost left front plate.)
7	LUCKY FUN (13)	K Teetan	1	118	1123	Closer	6.2
	Began fairly from gate 1, raced in midfield on the inside, moved a bit closer along the rail on turn, showed limited response early in straight, peaked 200M, weakened thereafter.
8	ATOMIC BEAUTY (8)	K H Chan	11	118	1221	Midfield	71.0
	Bumped start, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, no clear run early in straight, ran on evenly thereafter.
9	CHIU CHOW BROTHER (10)	K De Melo	7	120	1062	Leader	10.0
	Jumped well, sent forward to race prominently, took the lead 1150M, led by 1/2L in the middle stages, headed 500M, peaked early in straight, weakened final furlong.
10	MY INTELLIGENT (11)	M L Yeung	10	120	1112	Stalker	44.0
	Began smartly, took the early lead, headed 1150M, 1/2L back in the middle stages, retook the lead 500M, peaked and headed 300M, weakened final furlong.
11	HO HO STAR (7)	A Hamelin	3	124	1116	Midfield	29.0
	Moderately away, raced 2 wide in midfield, there to turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened final furlong.
12	DARCI LEGEND (14)	M F Poon	9	115	1061	Midfield	62.0
	Slowly away, raced at rear throughout, never a factor.
13	SPEEDSTAR (12)	A Badel	6	119	1076	Stalker	9.4
	Away well, raced 3 wide with cover slightly behind midfield, wider turning in, checked near 350M, weakened gradually thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)
14	ARIEL (1)	L Ferraris	13	134	1213	Leader	10.0
	Began well from a wide draw, unable to slot in, raced 3 wide with no cover, a length or so back, there to turn, weakened early in straight when hard run took effect. (See Racing Incidents.)

Race 6 · Class 3 · 2000m Turf

Won by ENSUED at 4.8 · 2:00.93 · sectionals 25.58 · 23.53 · 23.69 · 24.25 · 12.14 · 12.11 · 23.88 · 11.75 · 12.13

1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right

Full result

Pl	Horse	Jockey	Dr	Wt	Body	Style before	Odds
1	ENSUED (7)	B Avdulla	12	126	1065	no history	4.8
	Broke nicely, settled in front of midfield 2 wide, travelled comfortably throughout, switched out to 3 wide at 600M, and ran on very nicely, always doing enough.
2	PACKING HURRICANE (6)	C Y Ho	9	128	985	Leader	16.0
	Jumped alertly, settled near midfield on the rail, closed off nicely, can't hold off the winner.
3	SWAN BAY (8)	L Ferraris	2	124	1119	Midfield	6.3
	Sat handy just behind the pace, kept on nicely for 3rd.
4	C P BRAVE (10)	M F Poon	3	120	1126	Midfield	10.0
	Tracked leader 2 wide, kept on well until weakened slightly at 100M. (See Incident Report)
5	INTREPID WINNER (11)	K De Melo	4	119	1033	Stalker	11.0
	Settled in front of midfield on the rail, saved every ground, closed off fairly. (See Incident Report)
6	NICHOLSON RETURNS (13)	A Badel	8	117	1233	no history	42.0
	Restrained early and moved across towards the rail at the start, settled towards the rear, stayed on okay.
7	TURIN MASCOT (4)	Z Purton	7	131	1106	Midfield	8.8
	Settled midfield 2 wide, only one pace when asked.
8	BILLIONAIRE SECRET (9)	A Atzeni	10	122	1030	Closer	4.4
	Settled near the rear 2 wide, had some trouble obtaining clear running in the Straight, and never seriously tested.
9	FRANTANCK (12)	M L Yeung	1	118	1147	Stalker	8.0
	Broke nicely and led, weakened inside 250M. (See Incident Report)
10	DEVILDOM (5)	L Hewitson	5	129	1090	no history	35.0
	Settled midfield on the rail, made little impression.
11	NATURAL STORM (1)	K Teetan	13	135	1140	Closer	55.0
	Sat last on the rail early, moved out to 2 wide down the back Straight, shifted out to 3 wide to improve at 800M, limited response in the Straight.
12	CALIFORNIA VOCE (3)	M Chadwick	11	131	1089	Midfield	22.0
	Settled worse than midfield 2 wide, never a factor.
13	SWEET ENCOUNTER (2)	L Currie	6	134	1162	Closer	28.0
	Raced behind midfield on the rail, never in contention.

Race 7 · · 1200m Turf

Won by LUCKY SWEYNESSE at 1.3 · 1:08.42 · sectionals 23.93 · 21.93 · 11.08 · 10.85 · 22.56 · 10.86 · 11.70

1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right

Full result

Pl	Horse	Jockey	Dr	Wt	Body	Style before	Odds
1	LUCKY SWEYNESSE (1)	Z Purton	5	128	1209	Stalker	1.3
	Ridden along before settling in 2L 4th 2-wide, came to challenge soon after straightening and gained upper hand close to home.
2	VICTOR THE WINNER (6)	K Teetan	4	123	1100	Leader	10.0
	Soon took up running attempting to make all but only to be over-shadowed final few strides.
3	WELLINGTON (2)	A Badel	1	128	1168	no history	6.1
	Settled one back in 3rd on rail, did not find much room early in straight, came to challenge inside final 200 metres but never able to threaten.
4	SIGHT SUCCESS (3)	B Avdulla	7	123	1152	Stalker	10.0
	Jumped awkwardly, settled just outside race leader, unable to sustain effort inside final 250 metres.
5	FANTASTIC TREASURE (7)	M L Yeung	2	123	1188	no history	59.0
	Settled mainly in 5th towards rear of the small field, crowded and lost position 900 metres out, ran home one-paced.
6	DUKE WAI (4)	A Atzeni	3	123	1142	no history	22.0
	Soon recovered from moderate start to 5th in rear of midfield, travelling keenly throughout early stages and steadied and lost position about 1000 metres out, ran home one-paced under pressure.
7	SUPER WEALTHY (5)	L Ferraris	6	123	1228	no history	38.0
	Began moderately, always well behind and never seen with a chance.

Race 8 · · 1600m Turf

Won by BEAUTY ETERNAL at 2.5 · 1:33.04 · sectionals 24.42 · 22.84 · 22.91 · 11.73 · 11.18 · 22.87 · 11.21 · 11.66

1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right

Full result

Pl	Horse	Jockey	Dr	Wt	Body	Style before	Odds
1	BEAUTY ETERNAL (5)	Z Purton	5	123	1193	Stalker	2.5
	Settled 4th in a 5 runner race, cruised to the fore 350M, led mid-straight, strongly challenged by rival final stages, just held on at the line.
2	BEAUTY JOY (2)	K C Leung	2	123	1041	Midfield	11.0
	Reserved in last in a 5 runner race, ran on strongly passing 250M, just denied at the post. (Jockey lost whip 300M.)
3	VOYAGE BUBBLE (4)	A Badel	3	123	1242	no history	10.0
	Pressed leader on outside, vied for lead from 500M, outsprinted by first 2 mid-straight, held on for non-threatening 3rd.
4	CALIFORNIA SPANGLE (1)	M Chadwick	4	128	1213	no history	1.7
	Obliged to make early use when obtaining the lead, set fast pace up front and was taken on by rival from 500M, could find no extra 200M.
5	HEALTHY HAPPY (3)	A Atzeni	1	123	1177	no history	27.0
	Jumped fairly, tracked the pace, came under pressure 500M, failed to respond on straightening.

Race 9 · · 2000m Turf

Won by STRAIGHT ARRON at 5.7 · 2:01.84 · sectionals 26.95 · 25.33 · 22.95 · 23.09 · 11.63 · 11.46 · 23.52 · 11.35 · 12.17

1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right

Full result

Pl	Horse	Jockey	Dr	Wt	Body	Style before	Odds
1	STRAIGHT ARRON (6)	C Y Ho	6	123	1107	Closer	5.7
	Jumped with them, raced 2 wide towards rear, moved a bit closer after passing 1250M, 3 lengths or so back in the middle stages, commenced move 550M, finished off very strongly to score.
2	SWORD POINT (7)	Z Purton	3	123	1126	no history	2.3
	Away well, raced in 2nd, travelled well to turn, hit the front 400M, kept on well but unable to hold off the winner final 100M.
3	MONEY CATCHER (3)	K C Leung	8	123	1142	no history	7.6
	Began well, sent forward to take the lead, led by 1-1/2L, challenged by rival from 500M, peaked and headed 400M, kept on evenly to the line.
4	NIMBLE NIMBUS (9)	K De Melo	1	123	1153	no history	13.0
	Average to begin, positioned 2 lengths behind the leader, moved a bit closer along the rail on turn, made some progress in straight, crowded close home.
5	SENOR TOBA (2)	L Hewitson	2	123	1166	Midfield	18.0
	Began only fairly, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, kept on same pace in straight.
6	LA CITY BLANCHE (8)	K Teetan	7	123	1000	Midfield	16.0
	Began fairly, taken back to race at tail, 4 lengths or so back on turn, made some progress in straight.
7	FIVE G PATCH (4)	A Badel	4	123	1012	no history	5.1
	Commenced well, positioned 2 wide, 2-1/2L back, similar position on turn, ran on evenly in straight.
8	RUSSIAN EMPEROR (1)	M Chadwick	9	128	1161	no history	18.0
	Taken back from gate 9, raced towards rear on the outside, 4 lengths or so back, one-paced in the run home.
9	GLORIOUS DRAGON (5)	A Atzeni	5	123	1186	no history	23.0
	Began awkwardly, raced 2 wide behind midfield early, sent forward after entering the back straight, raced in 3rd in the middle stages, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter. (Lame right front leg next day.)

Race 10 · Class 3 · 1200m Turf

Won by GALAXY PATCH at 3.5 · 1:08.65 · sectionals 23.57 · 22.36 · 11.16 · 11.20 · 22.72 · 11.16 · 11.56

1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right

Full result

Pl	Horse	Jockey	Dr	Wt	Body	Style before	Odds
1	GALAXY PATCH (4)	K Teetan	10	125	1168	no history	3.5
	Began fairly, raced 2 wide behind midfield, slightly improved on turn, finished off very strongly, easily scored.
2	THE HEIR (6)	C Y Ho	6	124	1155	no history	16.0
	Out in line, raced behind midfield on the inside, 2 wide after passing 700M, 5 to 6 lengths back turning in, made very good progress in straight to take 2nd, no threat to the winner.
3	NORTHERN BEACHES (8)	Z Purton	7	120	1139	Stalker	3.8
	Jumped with them, raced 2 wide better than midfield, similar position on turn, showed good response early in straight, peaked on run 100M, ran on evenly to the line.
4	SOLID IMPACT (3)	B Avdulla	2	130	1042	Midfield	16.0
	Away with them, raced 2 wide in midfield, found rail near 750M, saved ground on turn, angled out early in straight, closed off well to make frame without threatening.
5	CELESTIAL COLOURS (2)	L Hewitson	8	130	1163	no history	8.6
	Moderately away, sent forward to race in 2nd, challenged the leader turning in, took the lead 400M, peaked and headed 100M, weakened gradually thereafter.
6	COMPASSION SPIRIT (13)	A Badel	1	117	1117	Midfield	19.0
	Moderately away from gate 1, raced slightly behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, finished off evenly.
7	PINS PRINCE (10)	L Currie	4	119	1180	Stalker	8.3
	Shifted out at start and made contact, raced slightly better than midfield on the inside, angled out 600M, 2 to 3 wide turning in, peaked early in straight, ran on evenly to the line.
8	CALL ME DANDY (5)	M L Yeung	3	124	1232	Stalker	8.5
	Began smartly, positioned 2 lengths behind the leader on rail, 2 wide from 550M, no clear run early in straight, cleared 200M, failed to make any progress thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)
9	WINNER METHOD (1)	C L Chau	13	133	1300	Stalker	53.0
	Taken back from gate 13, raced 2 wide at rear, 7 lengths or so back turning in, passed some tired runners in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)
10	MONTA FRUTTA (7)	M Chadwick	12	120	1111	no history	26.0
	Jumped awkwardly, raced 2 wide towards rear, 3 wide from 700M, 5 lengths or so back turning in, one-paced in the run home.
11	STAR MAC (11)	K C Leung	14	119	1193	no history	112.0
	Taken back from the widest draw, raced at tail, 9 lengths back turning in, passed some tired runners in straight.
12	EVERYONE'S VICTORY (14)	H T Mo	9	115	1132	no history	166.0
	Jumped awkwardly, raced at rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, failed to close off in straight.
13	RAGNARR (9)	M F Poon	5	118	1068	no history	49.0
	Made contact at start, raced slightly better than midfield on the outside, 4 lengths or so back, same margin back on turn, weakened early in straight.
14	CALIFORNIA VANES (12)	A Atzeni	11	117	1266	Stalker	19.0
	Fast into stride, sent forward to take the lead, challenged by rival turning in, peaked and headed early in straight, weakened and eased thereafter. (Bled.)

Race 11 · Class 3 · 1400m Turf

Won by TAMRA BLITZ at 12.0 · 1:22.17 · sectionals 13.47 · 22.57 · 23.00 · 11.72 · 11.28 · 23.13 · 11.19 · 11.94

1st2nd3rdrest of fieldposition at each call, left to right

Full result

Pl	Horse	Jockey	Dr	Wt	Body	Style before	Odds
1	TAMRA BLITZ (5)	A Hamelin	3	132	1103	no history	12.0
	Jumped only fairly before improving position and then racing on the leaders back. Moved over the leaders heals approaching the 300m mark, dashed well to move to lead at passing 100m & went on to win well.
2	LET'S DO IT (11)	K Teetan	7	122	1127	Closer	19.0
	Jumped awkwardly before shifting across behind runners to the rail & then racing midfield. Stayed along the rail on straightening when about 3.5L from lead, closed off well & improved to take second place in final 25m.
3	CHIU CHOW SPIRIT (3)	A Badel	9	133	1205	Midfield	14.0
	Jumped fairly, was crowded & consequently raced worse than midfield along the rail. Stayed along rail on straightening, was 5L behind entering last section before making good late ground, moving to 3rd in final strides.
4	MASSIVE ACTION (6)	L Hewitson	2	131	1200	Leader	5.6
	Showed customary early speed to lead. Dropped off immediate challenger on straightening, was still 1L clear of nearest rival at 200m mark before being caught for third in final few strides.
5	GOLDEN SAMURAI (7)	C Y Ho	6	124	1207	Stalker	3.3
	Raced in midfield away from the rail. Was just under 4L from the lead on straightening, held up for clear running passing the 300m before getting clear at the 250m & closing off steadily late.
6	LESLIE (10)	A Atzeni	8	123	1158	Closer	33.0
	Raced just worse than midfield away from the rail. Shifted outwards on straightening and bumped, entered last section 5L from the lead before making some late ground down the outside to be beaten just over 2L into midfield.
7	SIMPLE HEDGE (4)	Z Purton	11	133	1145	Closer	3.4
	Raced three wide without cover in midfield throughout. Was just under 4L from the lead on straightening, was bumped at the 200m when finishing off steadily & was only fair in the concluding stages.
8	JUMBO FORTUNE (14)	K De Melo	14	120	1299	Midfield	24.0
	Was shifted across behind runners from the outside gate & raced at the tail. Stayed along the rail on straightening when 6L from lead before making strong late ground in the final stages when finishing off close to the rail.
9	BRAVE DREAMS (1)	M Chadwick	1	135	1100	Midfield	18.0
	Jumped only fairly before making up ground and racing in midfield along rail. Moved off the rail just prior to straightening, was only 2.5L from the lead entering last section, finished off only moderately in last furlong.
10	FAST VICTORY (12)	K C Leung	4	121	1075	no history	224.0
	Had a nice run 1,1 throughout. Was ridden along passing the 500m mark, was 3L from the lead entering last section, was bumped passing the 250m mark before weakening a length or so in final stages.
11	BEER PALACE (9)	L Currie	10	123	1110	no history	259.0
	Raced just worse than midfield when three wide with cover. Came wider on straightening, was bumped at the 400m mark when 5L from the lead before finishing off steadily down the outside without ever looking a real threat.
12	STREET CONQUEROR (8)	M L Yeung	13	124	1153	Midfield	63.0
	Drifted back from a wide gate after the start & raced rearward when wide with cover. Continued back and wide around bend, shifted outwards to be the widest runner at the 400m when 6.5L from the lead, never really ran on.
13	NORDIC STAR (13)	M F Poon	12	119	1036	Closer	184.0
	Shifted across behind runners from a wide draw & raced rearward. Shared last place from the 800m, came under hard ridding before straightening, was just under 8L from the lead in straightening, never improved.
14	MAGNIAC (2)	B Avdulla	5	134	1211	Leader	10.0
	Pushed forward to race outside the leader. Was beaten early in the straight & weakened poorly in final furlong to be beaten a long last. (Failed to run out 1400m – rider).