7Oct2018 8R PALM HANDICAP - Race Result|Race Info|Hong Kong Horse Racing|Japan Horse Racing Tips-Umanity.jp

Held up 3-wide in mid-division, driven along 350M, let down strongly to lead near 100M, kept on well to score on debut.

Began well, soon restrained to race in midfield, no clear run to 300M, chased well into 2nd last stride.

Chased leaders on inside, loomed a strong chance 250M, no match with winner final 200M, lost 2nd last stride.

Failed to muster despite ridden, held up behind midfield, no clear run early straight before peeling out for clear running 250M, ran on well to the line.

Taken back to race at the rear, switched wide leaving the bend, ran on well down outside producing good late impression.

Soon led, pressed by rival middle stages, ridden along 400M, headed 150M, faded towards the finish.

Began fairly, settled towards the rear 5Ls off the pace, brought wide home, made some progress final 400M but never threatened leaders.

Bustled along to be racing outside leader, drifted out when placed under pressure in straight, outpaced final 150M.

Slowly away, held up in midfield on inside, battled on same pace in the straight, no impression final 200M.

Settled down ahead of midfield, wide no cover during race, kept battling away early straight before weakening passing 200M.

Chased leaders 2-wide, fought on same pace early straight, weakened final 200M. (Jockey unable to offer explanation for poor run.)

Shifted out abruptly on jumping and lost ground, dropped back to race near the rear, kept on same speed turning home, never able to challenge.

From wide draw gradually dropped back to race at the rear, 8Ls off the pace in clear last at 400M, failed to quicken, soon beaten. (Jockey : didn't travel comfortably at any stage.)