Class G1 - 2000M - A
Course: ST Sunny Going: g/f
Finish Time: 2:04.5
Sectional Time: 28.03 26.77 24.99 22.39 22.41
Place | Horse No | Horse Name | Jockey | Trainer | Rate | Weight | ON | RD | Draw | Margin | Time | In Running | Section Time |
1 | 5 | NEOREALISM (A609) | J. Moreira | N. Hori | 117 | 126 | 5.3 | 4.5 | 6 | 2:04.5 | 6-6-1-1 | 79.79 22.39 22.41 | |
2 | 8 | PAKISTAN STAR (V325) | S. De Sousa | A. S. Cruz | 112 | 126 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 3 | N | 2:04.6 | 3-3-5-2 | 80.47 22.23 21.95 |
3 | 1 | WERTHER (V083) | H. Bowman | J. Moore | 124 | 126 | 2.5 | 2 | 2 | 0.50 | 2:04.6 | 4-4-4-3 | 80.27 22.11 22.29 |
4 | 4 | BLAZING SPEED (P192) | N. Callan | A. S. Cruz | 117 | 126 | 16 | 18 | 7 | 1.25 | 2:04.7 | 2-2-2-4 | 79.99 22.31 22.49 |
5 | 6 | THE UNITED STATES (A627) | B. Prebble | R. Hickmott | 116 | 126 | 41 | 49 | 5 | 3.50 | 2:05.1 | 1-1-3-5 | 80.07 22.39 22.68 |
6 | 2 | SECRET WEAPON (S217) | Z. Purton | C. H. Yip | 119 | 126 | 19 | 25 | 8 | 3.50 | 2:05.1 | 7-7-7-6 | 80.87 21.95 22.34 |
7 | 7 | DICTON (A628) | O. Peslier | G. Bietolini | 115 | 126 | 26 | 65 | 4 | 6.75 | 2:05.6 | 5-5-6-7 | 80.63 22.47 22.58 |
8 | 3 | DESIGNS ON ROME (P270) | T. Berry | J. Moore | 118 | 126 | 22 | 58 | 1 | 8.25 | 2:05.9 | 8-8-8-8 | 81.07 22.27 22.57 |
Pool | Winning Combination | Dividend (HK$) |
win | 5 | 45 |
place | 5 | 15.5 |
8 | 12.5 | |
1 | 10.5 | |
quinella | 5-8 | 66.5 |
quinella place | 5-8 | 23.5 |
1-5 | 19 | |
1-8 | 16 | |
3 pick 1 (Composite Win) | A1 | 14 |
Winning Trainer (Composite Win) | B4 | 38.5 |
tierce | 5-8-1 | 263 |
trio | 1-5-8 | 26 |
first 4 | 1-4-5-8 | 42 |
quartet | 5-8-1-4 | 1097 |
7th double | (4-5) | $489.5 |
7th double consulation | (4-8) | $39.5 |
Recap by phillip woo
Neorealism took off from near the back to lead passing 1,000m out after a sluggish break and had enough left in the tank to hold off the local favourites to bring overseas glory yet again to Japan. Joao Moreira's timely move proved decisive. Pakistan Star jumped very well, dragged back to midfield as the race changed complexion at the 1,000m and hit top stride 150m out to make it close in the end. He's a rising star at 2,000m and possibly further. Werther stayed on well after travelling fore of midfield to finish a close third. He ran well but might be better on a track with some give. Old-timer Blazing Speed stalked the speed and wouldn't go down without a fight. He's got a heart of gold but isn't going to find it any easier. The United States had every chance dictating slow fractions for half the race but couldn't turn it up another gear in the straight drive. He's not good enough at this level of competition. Secret Weapon made some ground without ever looking a threat travelling second from the back. The pedestrian pace went against him.