28Mar2010 8R DIAMOND HILL HANDICAP - Race Result|Race Info|Hong Kong Horse Racing|Japan Horse Racing Tips-Umanity.jp

Led from 1400 M and dictated the pace from thereon, went a decent gallop and kicked almost 2Ls clear inside 300 M, kept on well enough in late stages to hold his pursuers at bay.

Placed behind midfield along the fence and travelled strongly 4 to 5Ls off the pace, had no clear run in early straight before a gap appeared nearing 200 M, finished best of all and came within half length of the winner.

Positioned 3-wide in midfield, switched out 450 M to challenge, gradually responded and went 3rd close home.

Moved forward to race at the shoulder of the leader, held every chance, lacked extra pace to challenge seriously but kept on well for 4th.

Switched off to rear 7Ls off the pace, held up 300 M then made late headway to finish 5th never nearer. (Jockey reminded to make every endeavour to avail himself of clear running.)

Soon taken across from draw 14, keen at the back in early stages, switched widest approaching home straight, ran on fairly without ever looking likely to take a hand in the finish.

Began well then dropped back to a position behind midfield, well covered throughout but got into difficulties when trying to squeeze between horses 200 M out, ran on late without reaching the leaders.

Soon crossed to the fence and obtained a prominent position just behind leaders, kept on one-paced under pressure. (Jockey obliged to stop riding over final 50 M.)

Placed in 6th 3Ls off the pace and had a smooth run along the rail, briefly threatened near 300 M but couldn't sustain his effort, gradually weakened.

Given a patient ride in the rear, shifted away from fence passing 500 M but was held up until passing 200 M, made late gains when clear.

Close enough in the first half, came under pressure rounding the home turn and outpaced gradually inside 400 M.

Ordinary jump, moved forward to a 3-wide position in chasing group just off the pace, driven 400 M but found no response and was done with inside 200 M.

Settled 2-wide in midfield, well placed to challenge turning in but failed to pick up, steadied near 100 M then eased.

Began very awkwardly, refused to race and consequently became detached from the field, never in contention.