24Feb2016 8R BLUE POOL HANDICAP - Race Result|Race Info|Hong Kong Horse Racing|Japan Horse Racing Tips-Umanity.jp

Soon led, had uncontested lead, rallied on strongly when joined by rival 150M, dug in gamely late stages to prevail.

Travelled strongly behind leaders, lodged a bid inside the winner 200M, drew alongside final stages and was just denied in a close finish.

Settled down 2-wide in midfield 4Ls off the pace, gathered momentum passing 250M and closed off willingly late, nearest finish.

Positively ridden and gained a forward spot just off the pace, chased winner from 300M but always held, inclined to lay in late stages.

Held up near the rear 5Ls behind leader, made some progress past 250M, altered course 150M and stayed on mildly down outside.

Not hurried early stages, dropped back to the rear group 7Ls off leader, took a while to pick up in straight, did best work past 150M.

Soon hugged the rail and raced in mid-division, 4Ls to make up leaving 400M, made a mild bid entering straight but evened out late in the drive.

Urged along soon after jumping from 12, obtained a 2-wide spot in the group chasing leaders, pursued to 150M then found no extra late.

Restrained to race towards the rear 5Ls off leader, found less than expected when driven out 300M, never a threat to leaders. (Jockey : horse not suited by the way the track was racing)

Eased back to the rear from wide barrier, proved very difficult to settle down the back straight, 3-wide turning for home and not picked up to challenge.

Began only fairly, unhurried and settled as the back-marker, 7Ls behind leader leaving 400M, didn't respond to riding and soon weakened.

Began only fairly from 11, caught wide no cover throughout, moved closer to midfield before the turn, had little left and gave ground early straight. (lost LF plate at start)