Full Result 8.40 Sha Tin (HK) | 26 October 2008

Mission Hills Sha Tin Trophy (Handicap) (Group 3)

(4yo+) 1m Good

1st £84,471.64 2nd £32,603.09 3rd £17,042.52 4th £8,891.75 5th £5,186.85

Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1⁽¹¹⁾	2. Viva Pataca Darren Beadman John Moore	Darren Beadman John Moore	6	97 h	–	–	126	–
bb g Marju (IRE) - Comic (IRE) (Be My Chief)
Taken back from a wide gate, ended up 6 to 7Ls away at tail always racing solo at rear, not helped when pace steadied, switched widest turning, closed over the top with breathtaking finish to score easily. Remarkable win.

2⁽¹⁾ ¾	8. Egyptian Ra (NZ) E Saint-Martin A S Cruz	E Saint-Martin A S Cruz	7	88 t	–	–	112	–
ch g Woodborough (USA) - Egyptian Queen I (NZ) (Karioi Lad)
Began well, took a prominent position on back of leader, raced keenly throughout, still in between runners on bend, took inside runs turning and closed nicely when clear but proved no match for winner.

3⁽²⁾ shd [¾]	11. Joy And Fun (NZ) W M Lai ² D Cruz	W M Lai ² D Cruz	5	83	–	–	108	–
b g Cullen (AUS) - Gin Player (NZ) (Defensive Play)
Away nicely, assumed ideal spot 1 out 1 back, had fair run when speed slackened, in between horses turning, clear passing 400 M and challenged strongly but couldn't sprint with first two inside final furlong.

4⁽³⁾ 1½ [2¼]	10. Jackpot Delight (NZ) Brett Doyle C Fownes	Brett Doyle C Fownes	5	85 1 b	–	–	105	–
gr g Danasinga (AUS) - Principation (AUS) (Prince Echo)
Out on line, took a midfield spot on rails 3Ls or so from pace, no excuses in run, still in traffic on turning, into clear at 300 M, didn't dash but worked to line nicely

5⁽¹²⁾ ¼ [2½]	12. Hawkes BayI Brett Prebble D J Hall	Brett Prebble D J Hall	6	83	–	–	102	–
b h Vettori (IRE) - Nordico Princess (Nordico)
Relatively well away, pressed forward but was caught wide without cover 2Ls back, aided by steady pace to bend, challenged soon after turning and in mix to 200 M before run ended.

6⁽⁹⁾ ¼ [2¾]	1. Good Ba Ba (USA) Olivier Doleuze A Schutz	Olivier Doleuze A Schutz	6	97 t	–	–	120	–
b g Lear Fan (USA) - Elle Meme (USA) (Zilzal)
Standard jump and allowed to drift back from an awkward draw, raced 3 wide towards rear 6Ls back, forced 4 wide on circle, made steady headway without looking likely in straight.

7⁽⁸⁾ ¼ [3]	5. Fellowship (NZ) Douglas Whyte P O'Sullivan	Douglas Whyte P O'Sullivan	6	810 t	–	–	108	–
b g O'Reilly (NZ) - Mystical Flight (NZ) (Danzalion)
Standard jump, drifted back to race in 2nd half of field, raced keenly when pace steadied, 3 wide with cover on circle held up passing 200 M, closed off reasonably in circumstances to be nearest on line.

8⁽¹⁰⁾ ¼ [3¼]	13. Gold Striker (NZ) K L Chui ³ J Size	K L Chui ³ J Size	6	712	–	–	99	–
br g Faltaat (USA) - Lady Centaine (NZ) (Centaine)
First to hit ground, went on to take up running easily, ran race to suit in front, increased speed at 400 M, kept on to 250 M before run ended and simply battled away late.

9⁽¹³⁾ ¼ [3½]	4. Bullish Luck (USA) Gerald Mosse A S Cruz	Gerald Mosse A S Cruz	9	813 b	–	–	110	–
b g Royal Academy (USA) - Wild Vintage (USA) (Alysheba)
Away OK, taken back to race 4 wide without cover behind midfield, did plenty of work in run, improved to be 4Ls down turning, held ground evenly in run home without looking likely.

10⁽⁴⁾ ½ [4]	3. Floral Pegasus (AUS) Y T Cheng ² A S Cruz	Y T Cheng ² A S Cruz	5	812 t	–	–	110	–
b h Fusaichi Pegasus (USA) - Crown Crest (Mill Reef)
Began smartly, pushed forward to race outside leader, had fair run once pace steadied, 1/2L down on turning, still in mix at 300 M but couldn't lift a gear after that and faded late.

11⁽⁵⁾ ¼ [4¼]	6. Joyful Winner (AUS) Mark Du Plessis John Moore	Mark Du Plessis John Moore	8	810 t	–	–	105	–
b g El Moxie (USA) - Northern Tycoon (AUS) (Last Tycoon)
Standard jump, ended up 5Ls or so away on rails, had a soft run but not aided by pace, saved ground on bend, made limited progress along inside in home stretch.

12⁽⁶⁾ shd [4½]	9. Excellent Boy (NZ) C K Tong ⁵ C Fownes	C K Tong ⁵ C Fownes	7	80	–	–	100	–
b g Deputy Governor (USA) - The Essence (AUS) (Voltage Peak)
No early pace, raced in rearward division 5Ls off speed, back between horses to bend, made no real progress, just held ground in straight.

13⁽⁷⁾ 2¼ [6¾]	7. Viva Macau (FR) Zac Purton John Moore	Zac Purton John Moore	5	89 t	–	–	99	–
bb h Sendawar (IRE) - Diyawara (IRE) (Doyoun)
Began fairly, positioned nicely in midfield 4Ls off bend, not used in mid-section, not aided by steady pace, couldn't sprint when asked, checked when tiring in straight.

13 ran Winning time: 1m 34.71s (slow by 0.71s) Total SP: 1%
1st owner: Dr Stanley Ho Hung Sun (Viva Pataca) 1st breeder: Floors Farming And Side Hill Stud
2nd owner: Cheng Keung Fai (Egyptian Ra)
3rd owner: Mr & Mrs Johnny Wong Chun Nam (Joy And Fun)

8:40 Sha Tin (HK) 26 Oct 2008

Mission Hills Sha Tin Trophy (Handicap) (Group 3)