3May2009 8R THE LI CUP (HANDICAP) - Race Result|Race Info|Hong Kong Horse Racing|Japan Horse Racing Tips-Umanity.jp

Settled prominently behind the unsustainably fast pace, travelled strongly to final 400 M, quickened to the front 200 M out and powered nicely clear to record his 4th success over the Sha Tin 1000 M with something in hand.

Slow into stride, soon recovered to race prominently 3Ls off the runaway leader, picked up well under a vigorous ride and pushed the winner all the way to the line. A pleasing effort considering his lack of experience.

Soon grabbed the stands' rail under a positive ride, settled in 3rd and was always in the firing line, had a smooth run against the rail, kept on well inside 400 M to take 3rd.

Average jump only but gradually crept closer to be 3 to 4Ls behind the runaway leader, plugged on well enough but unable to trouble the winner.

Slow into stride, held a midfield position 1 off the stands' rail, made his move 450 M out, looked threatening for a moment but became one-paced passing 200 M.

Even break, travelled in midfield towards the centre of track, had to be rushed along passing 500 M but couldn't muster the pace to challenge. Disappointing run considering a last start winner over same course and distance.

Settled behind midfield 6Ls off the pace, shifted out for a clear run passing 400 M but responded only fairly.

Behind midfield 6Ls back, switched out to challenge near 400 M but found very little in his finish. Never threatening.

In mid-division, urged along passing 500 M but unable to step up a gear. Remained one-paced to the line.

Held a position in midfield on the stands' rail, 4Ls down passing 400 M, found little when pressed and didn't seem to appreciate the drop back in distance.

Outpaced soon after the jump and trailed over 10Ls in a distant last, got going inside 400 M but too late to pose any threat. (Jockey severely reprimanded regarding his ride.)

Standard jump, restrained to a rearward position about 8Ls back, became detached from halfway, didn't respond when asked and was never likely from that position.

Overcame his low draw and led hard in a position towards the stands' side, kicked 3Ls clear at the 400 M mark, unable to sustain effort and was headed near 250 M, weakened quickly thereafter.

Seasonal reappearance. Average jump, urged along to hold a midfield position, struggled to keep up from halfway, dropped off rapidly passing 150 M. (Lame next morning.)