22Feb2009 9R GRAND DELIGHT HANDICAP - Race Result|Race Info|Hong Kong Horse Racing|Japan Horse Racing Tips-Umanity.jp

Reasonable getaway, unable to slot in, ended up 5Ls back in running line, eased 3 wide without cover on bend, powered to lead at 350 M, kept going despite hanging to score a strong win.

Began fairly, ended up 5Ls back on rails, had an ideal run in mid-section, improved on rails to bend, made good ground between horses once clear of traffic at 300 M, did best work late but unable to wear down margin.

Amongst first few to break, pressed on when caught wide, early to race 3Ls back first without cover 2 wide, tucked in on bend, in mix at 300 M, no match for first two however hel on well late.

Out OK, taken back from widest gate, ended up at rear with last few 10Ls from top end, set a big task, still well back on circle, shifted to outside and made many lengths from an impossible spot to make frame.

No pace early, at rear soon after, ridden hard to make ground and take a midfield ride 6Ls back, not used to bend, progressed to 200 M when run came to an end.

Out with rest, took a position behind midfield and ended up 7Ls back in 2 wide line, niggled along to improve on bend, kept on fairly before flattered at 200 M.

No early pace and settled behind midfield 8Ls off pace, not asked in middle stages, didn't have much dash but made some minor progress to 200 M before run ended.

Began nicely, assumed a forward position on leaders back, raced 3Ls away following a strong speed, close enough on turning, lacked required turn of foot and struggled final 200 M.

Amongst first few to break, prominent in lead battle early, did share of work following strong speed, in contention to 300 M but unable to quicken and simply battled late.

First to hit ground, led easily and kept pace honest in mid-section, raced 2Ls clear on bend, defied rivals passing 300 M but soon overhauled and weakened easily.

Slow break, settled next to last 8Ls back on rails, not used in mid-section, still well back on turning, made limited progress only passing tired runners.

Slow out and lost considerable ground, regathered to race at tail 10Ls from top end, still sharing rear on straightening, never a factor.

Standard jump, unable to slot in and posted 3 wide without cover 3Ls back in mid-section, did work on bend, under pressure turning and faded out easily.

Reasonable break, positioned well 4Ls back, 2 wide with cover, not asked in middle stages, struggling on bend, stopped quickly.