7Jan2018 8R THE PEARCE MEMORIAL CHALLENGE CUP (HANDICAP) - Race Result|Race Info|Hong Kong Horse Racing|Japan Horse Racing Tips-Umanity.jp

Began fairly, settled down 5Ls back in 9th, under gradual acceleration passing 400M, swept past leader near 50M and won going away.

Led as expected, pressed by rival passing 1000M setting fast pace in the 2nd quarter, shook off nearest pursuer 300M, kept on but no match with winner's turn of foot final 100M, got tired late but held on 2nd.

Taken back from wide barrier, held up near last on the inside, stayed on moderately to take 3rd in a blanket finish for minor placing.

Guided to a midfield spot along the fence, 3Ls off the pace middle stages, boxed on evenly in straight for 4th but no threat to runaway winner.

From wide draw shifted across behind runners early stages, towards the rear just over 6Ls off the pace, stayed on well down the outside.

Restrained to race behind midfield, saved ground along the rail, switched out 450M to challenge, couldn't quicken enough and only held ground to the line.

Restrained behind leaders, proved difficult to settle passing 1000M, moved up to 2nd 250M, wilted passing 150M.

Eased back to sit at the rear, 7Ls to make up 400M, picked up well but ran into traffic 200M-100M, could have done better.

Held up 2-wide in midfield 3Ls behind leaders, held ground turning in, weakened late stages.

Settled down 4Ls behind midfield, couldn't go on passing 300M, no threat on debut.

Hard ridden forward, pressed leader from 1000M, struggled to hold position 300M, checked inside 200M, lost ground and weakened towards the finish.

Chased leaders along the 2-path, one paced early straight, no extra inside 200M.