28Oct2012 8R MAURICE LACROIX EXCELLENT HANDICAP - Race Result|Race Info|Hong Kong Horse Racing|Japan Horse Racing Tips-Umanity.jp

Sent forward, travelled strongly behind leader making the turn, found clear run 350M, responded strongly to take lead near 150M, kept on well to maintain the advantage.

Placed in midfield along the 2-path, crept into contention passing 600M, accelerated to the lead 250M, was tackled by the winner and eventually outbattled over final 200M.

Settled near last, switched wide 450M, 6Ls to make up on leaders, finished fastest, nearest finish.

Held up behind mid-division, ran on nicely final 300M, good effort having been off the track for 9 months.

Chased the pace in early stages, within 3Ls of leader making the turn, stayed on evenly final 300M and narrowly missed out on 3rd.

Restrained in midfield, caught 3-wide early but able to slot in before the turn, responded well to riding early straight but could not sustain the effort final 100M.

Always prominent, alongside leader 450M, led briefly but was readily outpaced final 200M.

Dropped back to the rear as expected, switched widest turning for home, made limited progress from off the pace.

Never far off from the pace, held up to 300M but did not find much once a clear run presented, never able to challenge.

Guided to a 2-wide position towards the rear in early stages, did not travel well and had to be niggled along 600M out, kept on same pace in straight.

Never better than midfield, one paced throughout and not making any real progress in straight.

Blew the start, raced at the back about 10Ls off the leader, not quickened when placed under pressure passing 500M.

Up with early pace, emerged to lead from 1000M, run ended 300M out and weakened rapidly.

Tracked leaders 3-wide, left with no cover from 900M, dropped away rapidly passing 350M, eased.