20Jan2010 3R MOUNT GOUGH HANDICAP - Race Result|Race Info|Hong Kong Horse Racing|Japan Horse Racing Tips-Umanity.jp

2-wide behind midfield through to the home turn. Took inside run and was 4Ls off on straightening. Rallied on to charge down the leader near the post.

2-wide with front runners early. Shared lead on fence from the Rock. Opened a 2Ls gap passing 300 M. Just caught by the winner final strides.

Travelled within 3Ls of the pace through to the home straight. Battled determinedly for a minor placing and just prevailed at finish.

Began well but was caught 5-wide first turn. Taken to stay 3-wide towards rear passing 900 M. Commenced his run from 450 M. Came wide and was 4Ls down turning in. Kept making up ground and was nearest at finish.

Soon led on fence. Elected to take box-seat from 900 M. Peeled out to challenge on straightening. Ran on fairly well with the principals. Failed to make frame narrowly.

Taken to rear from high draw early. Stayed 5Ls behind the lead from 800 M. Made up good ground in the straight on fence without serious threat to the principals.

Slow to begin. Shaken to race 4-wide at midfield first turn. Improved slightly but was trapped 3-wide without cover passing 700 M. Gave very limited response when asked top of home straight and weakened final furlong.

Urged but trapped extremely wide early. Eventually settled outside the speed at the Rock. Dropped out soon after straightening.

Driven to race 4-wide in the leading section and was bumped to a wider spot making the first turn. Sat one-out-one-back from the Rock. Found nothing in the straight.

3-wide behind midfield early and middle stages. Forced to go widest approaching final stretch. Struggled and passed only beaten rivals home.

Good jump but in trouble settling throughout. Never recovered.

Always at rear. Ridden vigorously passing 600 M but failed to get any closer. No impression.