17May2017 8R ARC DE TRIOMPHE CHAMPIONS HANDICAP - Race Result|Race Info|Hong Kong Horse Racing|Japan Horse Racing Tips-Umanity.jp

Jumped well, took the lead easily, uncontested throughout, kept on well in straight to score.

Began well, raced 2 wide in 2nd throughout, kept on well in straight to get 2nd, no threat to the winner.

Began fairly, no early speed, raced 4 lengths or so back on rail, saved ground on turn, made good progress in straight to get 3rd.

Slightly slow out from gate 1, raced 3 lengths or so back on rail in midfield, similar position on turn, made minor progress early in straight, peaked near 100M, just stayed on for 4th.

Taken back from the widest draw, raced at tail to turn, taken widest in straight and made very good progress to be nearest on line.

Bumped start, raced 2 wide at rear, slightly improved from 600M, taken wide in straight and made some progress.

Jumped well, positioned 1-1/2L back on rail, same margin back on turn, kept on well early in straight, peaked near 100M, weakened thereafter.

Began awkwardly from a wide draw, raced 6 to 7 lengths back at rear, similar position on turn, failed to close off in straight.

Jumped well from a tricky gate, unable to slot in early, taken back to race 2 wide in midfield, there to turn, failed to close off in straight.

Shifted out at start, difficult to settle early, raced 5 lengths or so back at rear, there to turn, failed to close off in straight.

Moderately away from a wide draw, unable to slot in, travelled wide and without cover throughout, peaked early in straight, weakened gradually thereafter.

Jumped well, raced 2 wide in 4th, improved on turn, peaked early in straight and weakened thereafter, eased final 200M. (See Racing Incidents.) (Sustained a cut to the right hock.)