27May2018 11R VENGEANCE OF RAIN HANDICAP - Race Result|Race Info|Hong Kong Horse Racing|Japan Horse Racing Tips-Umanity.jp

Crowded for room after start, settled down behind midfield 5Ls off the pace, held up early straight, got split 300M, quickened away impressively to lead 200M out, drew well clear for a dominant victory.

Reserved behind midfield, about 5Ls off the pace home turn, pulled to the outside on straightening, ran on well late to go 2nd just in time but well beaten by winner.

Jumped well to be racing outside leader, found to be no match for winner mid-straight, kept grinding on to hold 2nd from 200M until headed near line.

Switched off after the start to race towards the rear, stayed on moderately but no clear run 200M-100M, found the line well again late to narrowly miss out on 3rd.

Moved up to share the lead on the inside, tried hard in straight but couldn't shake off pursuers, headed by winner 200M, fought on for minor placing but faded late and edged out to 5th close home.

Chased leaders in a steadily run race, battled steadily in the straight, lacked a strong kick, held ground over final 200M.

Reserved in midfield, switched 3-wide from 800M, swung wide into straight, kept battling away on same pace over final 200M.

Pressed forward but unable to cross, caught 3-wide no cover throughout, stayed in touch early straight, effort petered out 200M after difficult trip.

Began awkwardly, recovered to race in midfield 4Ls off the pace, blocked and unable to obtain clear running throughout in the straight, not tested.

Taken back to be 2nd last, well off the pace down the back straight but moved closer home turn, closed off mildly without threatening.

Away with them, settled down in 7th spot just ahead of midfield, laid in under pressure in straight, let down fairly lacked finishing effort.

Slow to begin then ridden along to go forward, 3-wide chasing leaders on settling, couldn't muster speed to be closer early straight, couldn't go on final 150M.

Raced ahead of midfield and saved ground along the rail, crept closer to leaders nearing top of straight, had his chance, faded out of contention 150M.

Dropped back early stages from wide draw, settled in rear almost 10Ls back at 1200M but moved closer home turn, driven out 400M but couldn't do much in the run home.