24Feb2019 8R TAI HING HANDICAP - Race Result|Race Info|Hong Kong Horse Racing|Japan Horse Racing Tips-Umanity.jp

Began well from draw 1, restrained to race in mid-division, travelled strongly, quickened to lead 300M, kept finding to the line holding pursuers at bay.

Held up in midfield 4Ls off the pace, saved ground on the inner, chased hard over final 400M to claim 2nd near the line.

Close up behind leaders, ideally placed to strike leaving the bend, lacked winner's acceleration but refused to give in when headed, raced tight closing stages and lost 2nd near line.

Taken back from draw 13, caught 3-wide towards the rear, crept closer from 650M, ran well final 200M to just miss 3rd.

Began only fairly, restrained to race behind midfield, travelled well into straight, chased solidly behind leaders.

Taken back from wide draw, settled towards the rear, 13th spot making the turn, swung wide 600M, stayed on moderately.

Switched off after the start, raced in last on settling and 10Ls off the pace at 800M, chased on steadily between runners, made some ground but not threatening first few.

Held up 2-wide behind midfield, 5Ls off the pace middle stages, plugged away in the straight, never reach contention.

Taken back from wide draw, settled towards the rear along the inside, stayed on fairly final 400M, made no impression on leaders.

Went forward to be tracking leader, took over 500M, held position to 300M, effort levelled off there.

Caught 3-wide behind midfield, 7Ls off the pace middle stages, pushed along 500M, past a few beaten ones, no threat to leaders.

Keen early and restrained, caught wide no cover throughout the race, 7th at 400M, soon gave ground in the straight.

Quickly into stride, led to near 1100M, 4th at 400M, ran out of gas mid-straight, dropped away.

Pushed forward to be tracking leaders 2-wide, over-raced and took outright lead 1100M, under pressure 500M, soon no extra weakened to last.