6Feb2022 8R HIP WO HANDICAP - Race Result|Race Info|Hong Kong Horse Racing|Japan Horse Racing Tips-Umanity.jp

Reserved towards the rear, picked up well from 250M, made good progress up the inside to gain the lead late stages.

Obtained a trailing spot behind leaders, loomed 250M out, responded well when asked, just held by winner final stages.

Began fairly, driven forward to lead near 800M setting good pace , continued on under pressure in straight, headed by first two 30M out. (Jockey fined for dropping whip near 150M.)

Unable to slot in from wide draw, raced in midfield, caught wide no cover from 600M, closed off well to be nearest at the line, just missed 3rd.

Given a waiting ride at the rear, made home turn awkwardly near 600M and lost ground, almost 8Ls off the pace at 400M, showed a mild late response to claim 5th without troubling first 4.

Chased leaders 2-wide, not quickened early straight when driven, kept on same pace to line, no threat from mid-straight.

Steadied from wide draw to obtain cover, held up behind midfield, stayed on final 300M without threatening leaders.

Began fairly from draw 1, unable to obtain the lead as anticipated, 3Ls back in midfield, kept on same pace to the line, never dangerous.

From wide draw taken back to last for cover, 6-7Ls to make up 400M, made limited progress to the line. Never a serious threat.

Driven forward, prompted the pace on outside, fought on to maintain his position until 200M then weakened.

Settled 2-wide in midfield, driven along passing 400M but failed to respond, soon out of contention.

Caught wide on jumping from draw 11, reserved towards the rear, lost cover from 600M, failed to finish off on straightening. Made no impression on its seasonal reappearance.