22Mar2017 7R THE HAPPY VALLEY VASE (HANDICAP) - Race Result|Race Info|Hong Kong Horse Racing|Japan Horse Racing Tips-Umanity.jp

Broke well but eased to find cover, settling along rail towards rear. Unhappy with pace and set off passing 1000m, circling field to take over 650m out, increasing lead with every stride to win by wide margin.

Began a little awkwardly, ridden to find cover, settling behind midfield between horses. Checked off heels 1000m, losing position. Began forward move passing 600m, 4th into straight, boxed on gamely for quinella spot.

Jumped OK, not pushed, settling one-out 6L from leader. Got shuffled back along back stretch to near last entering straight before running on strongly to grab minor placing on the line.

Pressed forward from outside draw to lead initially before easing back 2L from leader at first turn. Shaken up 650m to give chase to new leader and kept on gamely before being swamped final 100m.

Vigorously ridden from jump but didn't muster, settling 3-wide in midfield. Lost position approaching final turn before running on steadily in straight to finish behind place-getters.

Ridden to obtain forward position settling on rails 3L from leader. Got shuffled back as rivals moved forward approaching turn, stayed on rail in straight and ran on steadily without looking dangerous.

Restrained on jumping and shifted across behind horses, settling at rear. Trailed field to 800m when urged to go forward. Swung wide into straight and boxed on one-paced.

Jumped OK, ridden to hold rail position, settling ahead of midfield. Lost position turning for home, taken to centre field on straightening, boxed on fairly.

Away nicely, shared early pace before settling 2L behind leader at first turn. Kept tabs on leaders to home turn when came under pressure and gave ground gradually

Pressed forward from widest draw, sharing early pace before taking lead passing 1400m, crossing to fence 1150m and slowing pace. Overtaken passing 650m but kept on gamely to 200m before running out of steam.

Began fairly, outpaced, dropping towards rear along fence. Switched out turning for home, take very wide in straight, found little under pressure.

Steadied on jumping and shifted across behind runners, settling at rear. Began forward move 1000m, racing 3-wide without cover, getting to within 3L of leader at 500m when run ended. Eased down final stages.