12Feb2022 8R ORCHID HANDICAP - Race Result|Race Info|Hong Kong Horse Racing|Japan Horse Racing Tips-Umanity.jp

Not far off from leaders early stages, left racing 3-wide without cover from 900M, moved up to chase leaders home turn, produced a sustained effort from 400M to reel in the long-time leader close home.

Began fairly, moved up to take the lead passing 1200M, set good pace to straight, continued on strongly from 400M only to be caught by winner close home. Well clear from rest.

Reserved towards the rear, 6Ls to make up 400M, stayed on moderately to claim a non-threatening 3rd, well behind first 2.

Held up behind midfield 3-wide, 5Ls off the pace halfway, put in a mild bid leaving home turn, got up for distant 4th late.

From draw 1 settled in midfield along the fence, responded fairly turning in, never able to challenge first 2, briefly went 3rd 150M, edged out to 5th late.

Went forward to take early lead, tracked leader from 1100M, under pressure 500M, battled on to hold 3rd until 150M then faded away final stages.

Stumbled at the start, held up behind midfield along the fence, kept on same pace turning home, never troubled leaders final 300M.

Became fractious as the start was effected, slowly away, settled towards the rear on inside, couldn't go on passing 400M, never reached contention.

Taken back from wide draw, settled at the rear 8Ls off the pace, driven wide home turn, failed to run on.

Caught wide early, strode forward to chase leader passing 1100M, found disappointingly little when placed under pressure 600M, out of contention 250M. (Jockey unable to offer any explanation.)

Dropped back to a rearward spot, raced 3-wide throughout, driven 600m out but made no real progress. Never in the picture.

Lost ground at the start, caught 4-wide no cover in midfield, bustled along 600M but failed to quicken, never able to challenge.

Restrained to race behind midfield, failed to respond when driven out nearing 450M, never involved.

Chased leaders early stages, travelled keenly, under pressure prior to home turn, soon gave ground and finished tailed out. (Jockey unable to offer explanation for the performance.)