6Mar2019 8R ARSENAL HANDICAP - Race Result|Race Info|Hong Kong Horse Racing|Japan Horse Racing Tips-Umanity.jp

Bumped by rival and lost ground at start, improved to be racing behind midfield, did not obtain clear running until inside 200M, let down strongly and wrestled the lead 100M, held sway.

Settled down midfield in 6th spot 3Ls off the pace, responded well to be hitting the front nearing 150M, soon joined by eventual winner, fought hard but no match final 100M.

Switched off to last on jumping from wide gate, detached from the field in first half, moved closer to be 6Ls off at 400M, finished off well to go 3rd near line, not reached first 2.

From draw 12 slotted into a midfield spot along the 2-path, closed off hard early straight but peaked on its run 150M, lost 3rd late.

Held up behind midfield, pushed to 3-wide 700M, 5Ls off the pace home turn, ran on mildly towards the line but never dangerous.

Began awkwardly and lost ground, settled near last 6Ls off the pace, peeled wide to challenge leaving the bend, stayed on past beaten rivals but no threat to leaders.

Led from draw 1 as expected, soon pressed by rival, held slender lead on straightening until headed 150M, no extra late stages.

Tracked leaders along the fence, kept on fairly turning in, out of contention from 100M. (Jockey expressed concern regarding the action of his horse.)

Travelled outside the leader, failed to quicken as expected early straight, weakened noticeably. (Unacceptable Performance / Lame next day.)

Up with early pace, lost ground 1000M and shuffled back to midfield, didn't run on in the straight. (Bled 2nd time.)

Chased leaders, didn't respond when placed under pressure early straight, weakened rapidly. (Jockey unable to explain for the disappointing run / Unacceptable Performance.)

Ridden along but unable to get across, was steadied in an attempt to obtain cover but remained wide without cover throughout the trip, gave ground noticeably over the home turn, eased. (Unacceptable Performance.)