7Jan2018 5R THE PO LEUNG KUK CENTENARY CUP (HANDICAP) - Race Result|Race Info|Hong Kong Horse Racing|Japan Horse Racing Tips-Umanity.jp

Travelled strongly in midfield 3-4Ls off the pace, accelerated through the final 300M to snatch it late.

Began well from draw 2, always in touch behind leaders, into clear 200M, chased steadily to go 2nd near line.

Pushed to occupy leading spot, shared lead at a slow pace middle stages, caught 150M, battled on to hold 3rd.

Never far off the pace, raced keenly when pace slackened middle stages, no cover until 700M, made good progress turning in and hit the lead 150M, flattened late under top weight and edged out to 4th.

Caught 3-wide behind mid-division throughout, difficult to settle when pace slackened middle stages, closed off well final 400M off a tough run, nearest finish.

Reserved behind mid-division 4-5Ls off the steady pace, took a while to get going, did best work late.

Chased leaders along the 2-path, closed off moderately from 300M, couldn't close gap on leaders.

Driven forward from draw 14 to be racing just off the pace, kept battling to the line but outsprinted by rivals passing 300M.

Began well from draw 1 then restrained to race in midfield, saved ground on the inner but not able to obtain clear running in straight, not properly tested.

Settled down behind mid-division 5-6Ls behind leaders, worked home fairly over final 400M, no threat to leaders.

Slow to begin, held up 2nd last, 6Ls to make up 400M but never got going. (Lame next day.)

Caught wide from draw 13, no cover from 900M and strode forward to race outside leaders, remained wide to straight, gave ground passing 300M.

Slow to begin, detached last over 10Ls off the pace in early and middle stages, struggled to make an impression in the run home.

Held up in midfield, proved very difficult to settle during the race, wide on the bend and already a spent force turning home. (Unacceptable racing manners / Lame next day.)