7Mar2018 7R THE IRELAND TROPHY (HANDICAP) - Race Result|Race Info|Hong Kong Horse Racing|Japan Horse Racing Tips-Umanity.jp

Reserved in midfield one off the fence, into clear 300M, kept coming under gradual acceleration to prevail by narrow margin from the unlucky runner-up.

Eased back on jumping, settled down behind midfield 5Ls off the pace along the fence, unable to obtain running 250M-100M, ran on well late just failed by a whisker. Could have won.

Jumped fairly, held 5th position just over 2Ls behind in a fast run race, driven hard to briefly lead near 100M, headed by first 2 final stages.

Dropped back to 3rd last 5-6Ls off the good pace, took a while to wind up entering straight, stayed on to go 4th near line.

Held up in midfield 3-4Ls behind leader, kept grinding to the line but well held by leaders.

Taken back to 2nd last from wide barrier, 6Ls off leader making the turn, bustled along 500M, battled steadily down the outside without serious threat.

Soon led, took them along at good pace, caught near 100M and tired.

Began awkwardly, recovered to be tracking leaders passing 900M, not quickened early straight, looks beaten already when severely hampered inside 150M.

Sluggish away on seasonal debut, raced as the back-marker 8Lls off the good pace, made some progress over final 300M but never reached contention.

Bustled along after the start to be tracking leader in a fast run race, stayed prominent and in contention until 150M, hampered 100M and faded.

From draw 11 caught 3 deep in mid-division, failed to make appreciable ground when asked early straight.

From draw 9 chased leaders in a 3-wide position without cover, dropped out badly mid-straight, eased.