26Sep2009 1R SHEK YAM HANDICAP - Race Result|Race Info|Hong Kong Horse Racing|Japan Horse Racing Tips-Umanity.jp

Always held a handy position in front of midfield, put in a sustained effort to overhaul the leader inside 50 M, won in class record time.

Went forward from the outside barrier, unable to cross and raced 3-wide following leaders, led from 250 M, kept on well only to be swamped by the winner near 50 M.

Along the fence in mid-division, tracked well to bend, driven and made some progress from 350 M to finish a non-threatening 3rd.

Settled in midfield 4Ls off the pace, progressed steadily inside 400 M but offered little threat to the principals.

Began awkwardly and lost ground, ended up racing in last 7Ls behind leader, difficult to settle at times, taken wide to challenge from 400 M and made even progress to the line.

Up with the pace tracking leaders prominently, kept on final 400 M but not enough pace to challenge.

Taken back on jumping, raced in last few and 6Ls off the pace making the home turn, into clear 350 M, made some headway from the back but never looked dangerous.

Broke well from the inside, held up in midfield along the fence, challenged 400 M but only kept on at the same pace. (Jockey dropped whip 100 M.)

Hard ridden out the gate to find the lead, led steadily to straight, headed 250 M and weakened rapidly over the final 100 M.

Bustled along after the start and raced one out one back from leader, under urge passing 450 M and faded out gradually.

No early pace and had to be pushed along to stay in touch, 2nd last going into straight, not quicken.

Even break, parked 3-wide in mid-division, under serious pressure 450 M out, soon weakened on straightening. (Irregular heart rhythm.)