26Mar2017 8R THE LUSITANO CHALLENGE CUP (HANDICAP) - Race Result|Race Info|Hong Kong Horse Racing|Japan Horse Racing Tips-Umanity.jp

Tracked leader 2-wide, took over 350M, fought on strongly in the lead and courageously held off persistent challenge of rival overs final 250M.

Began awkwardly and lost ground, ended up near the rear in a steadily run race, 4Ls to make up 400M, closed off strongly to be nearest at the line.

Never far off behind the steady pace, loomed 300M, closed off well but couldn't run down winner, lost 2nd just before line.

Soon took rail position tracking leader, had every chance passing 350M, battled on well to hold 4th.

In 5th place 3Ls behind leaders, in touch with main rivals turning in, kept on steadily to the line but was always held.

Restrained in midfield, 3-wide and left with no cover from 1200M, tried hard but couldn't get closer to leaders over final 300M.

Slow to begin, settled down behind midfield 5Ls behind leader in a steadily run race, kept on one pace final 400M, well held by leaders.

Switched off to the rear after the start, given a waiting ride along the rail, failed to make appreciable ground passing 400M, no threat to leaders.

Taken back to the rear, 7Ls off the pace middle stages, made no real progress turning in, still last 200M and only went past some weakening rivals late stages.

Towards the rear 3-wide, travelled only fairly and had to be shaken up 900M, 5Ls back and widest of all turning, failed to improve and never featured as a threat.

Held up behind midfield 4Ls off the steady pace, kept on fairly 400M-200M, no extra late stages.

Allowed uncontested lead, set steady pace to straight, fought on briefly when challenged 350M but weakened badly from 200M. (Jockey : unable to offer explanation for disappointing performance.)