22Feb2009 8R THE CHAIRMAN'S SPRINT PRIZE - Race Result|Race Info|Hong Kong Horse Racing|Japan Horse Racing Tips-Umanity.jp

First to jump, always prominent behind leader, in a perfect position to strike turning in, produced a late surge inside 200 M to hit front close home and battled on to hold off his much higher rated rivals.

Led early, eased back after crossing to the rail near 800 M, squeezed through a narrow gap to challenge inside 200 M, dug deep over the closing stages but was unable to overhaul the winner.

Carried to a rail position after start, 3Ls adrift to leader in middle stages, switched to 2-wide making home turn, made steady progress passing 400 M, came close final 50 M but couldn't wear down the winner.

Slightly slow out, in a handy position early before taking up the running near 800 M, head 1L advantage going into straight, kept on strongly and was just swamped in the closing stages.

Even break, settled 3-wide in mid-division, crept closer rounding the home bend, brought with a run 350 M, kept giving to the line but once again couldn't pull out the extra under pressure.

Soon towards the rear after starting a little slow, had 4Ls to make up turning in, closed off the race strongly down the inside but was severely checked near the 50 M mark. Should have been closer.

Quickly away to hold a prominent position on the rail, hampered near 800 M when the front runner steadied the tempo, unable to sprint with them on straightening and could produce an one-paced finish only. (Lame front leg.)

Restrained on jumping, raced as the back marker trailing 5Ls to the leader, checked and shifted wider near the top of the bend, made a little progress in the straight but never really threatened.

Given a waiting ride in a position towards the rear but ran a shade keen in the middle stages, carried wide making the home turn, unable to find top gear and was gradually outpaced from 200 M.

Jumped well, drifted back to a midfield position one off the fence, checked near 700 M, found little when pressed on in straight and was a touch disappointing.