9:45 Sha Tin (HK) 12 Mar 2017
Geranium Handicap (Class 3) (3yo+) (Course C+3) (Turf)
7f Good
1st
£73,557.99 2nd
£28,390.80 3rd
£14,840.65 4th
£7,742.95 5th
£4,516.72
| Pos. (Draw) |
Horse / SP
Trainer / Jockey
|
Jockey
Trainer
|
Age | WGT | OR | TS | RPR | MR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 | 93 b | 76 | – | 93 | – | ||||
| br g Husson (ARG) - Katisam (AUS) (Lonhro) | ||||||||||
| Always close up, driven 2f out, stayed on to lead approaching final furlong, soon clear, comfortably | ||||||||||
|
5 | 91 tv | 74 | – | 86 | – | ||||
| b g Postponed (USA) - Ballyalla (AUS) (Encosta De Lago) | ||||||||||
| Settled in midfield, closed to dispute 4th and driven 2f out, stayed on under pressure to go 2nd final 100yds, no chance with winner | ||||||||||
|
4 | 813 h1 | 72 | – | 77 | – | ||||
| ch g Medicean - Quadri (Polish Precedent) | ||||||||||
| Towards rear, began to close over 2f out, soon ridden and no impression until stayed on well inside final furlong, took 3rd final stride | ||||||||||
|
7 | 80 | 61 | – | 65 | – | ||||
| gr g Clodovil (IRE) - Montagne Magique (IRE) (King's Best) | ||||||||||
| Raced in final pair, began to close more than 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, nearest at finish | ||||||||||
|
5 | 813 | 72 | – | 75 | – | ||||
| b g Thorn Park (AUS) - Richfield Rose (NZ) (Crested Wave) | ||||||||||
| Waited with in touch, 6th and driven 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, not pace to get on terms | ||||||||||
|
5 | 91 b | 74 | – | 76 | – | ||||
| br g Sequalo (AUS) - Cheer Girl (AUS) (Celestial Dancer) | ||||||||||
| Led, headed after nearly 3f, chased new leader, ridden 1 1/2f out and rallied, weakened well inside final furlong | ||||||||||
|
3 | 810 | 69 | – | 70 | – | ||||
| bb g Denman (AUS) - Tsukioka (AUS) (Flying Spur) | ||||||||||
| Missed break then reared leaving stalls, in rear, last and pushed along 2 1/2f out, began to close with 2f to run, 10th and ridden 1f out, stayed on final furlong, never in contention | ||||||||||
|
5 | 97 | 80 | – | 79 | – | ||||
| br g Bel Esprit (AUS) - Vegas Show (AUS) (Keltrice) | ||||||||||
| Chased leaders, driven up on outer to lead after nearly 3f, soon 2 lengths clear, driven 1 1/2f out and headed over 1f out, soon dropped away | ||||||||||
|
8 | 82 h | 63 | – | 56 | – | ||||
| ch g Dutch Art - Castilian Queen (USA) (Diesis) | ||||||||||
| Steadied from wide draw and raced in final trio, never able to get involved | ||||||||||
|
7 | 82 t | 66 | – | 58 | – | ||||
| b g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Lindisfarne (AUS) (Viscount) | ||||||||||
| Close up, driven and no impression 2f out, weakened well over 1f out | ||||||||||
|
4 | 813 b | 72 | – | 63 | – | ||||
| b g Pins (AUS) - Nahayan (NZ) (Zabeel) | ||||||||||
| Raced a little keenly, held up towards rear, never a factor | ||||||||||
|
5 | 712 t | 67 | – | 51 | – | ||||
| b g Caradak (IRE) - Topita (IRE) (Daggers Drawn) | ||||||||||
| Raced in midfield, ridden and beaten 1 1/2f out | ||||||||||
|
4 | 83 b | 62 | – | 43 | – | ||||
| ch g Champs Elysees - Red Boots (IRE) (Verglas) | ||||||||||
| Towards rear of midfield, ridden and weakened final 1 1/2f | ||||||||||
| 4 | 812 h1 | 73 | – | 42 | – | |||||
| bb g Delightful Choice (AUS) - Missun (AUS) (Masterclass) | ||||||||||
| Towards rear of midfield, no impression when ridden over 2f out, soon beaten | ||||||||||
- 14 ran Winning time: 1m 21.68s (slow by 0.68s) Total SP: 123%
- Non-runners: Look Eras, Starship
- 1st owner: Happy Corner Syndicate (Nothingilikemore) 1st breeder: S Smith
- 2nd owner: Rotary Club of Sha Tin Syndicate (Happy Agility)
- 3rd owner: Rusy M Shroff & Purviz R Shroff (Royal Performer)
