5Jul2020 11R YAN CHAU TONG HANDICAP - Race Result|Race Info|Hong Kong Horse Racing|Japan Horse Racing Tips-Umanity.jp

Steadied & shifted behind runners to settle last of main group. Stayed on rail on cornering before being held up until 300m. Shifted into clear running before sprinting strongly between runners to snare lead final strides.

Began well, raced prominently, crossed near the 900m before moving away from inside immediately after when racing third. Moved up to assume lead near 300m before being caught by fast finishing winner in final few strides.

Not fast away but improved quickly after start to race in midfield. Crowded & lost a length near 900m before entering last section under 2L from lead. Raced greenly in straight but made continual late ground to close up 3rd.

Mustered speed quickly after start to assume lead after first furlong before being headed on outside near 900m. Improved to share lead at the 300m before battling on gamely in later stages to hold forth, less than 2L behind.

Settled in midfield between runners after start before being inconvenienced near 900m & drifting back to third last of main group. Eased wider on straightening, dashed up & looked a threat at 250m before peaking late.

Steadied after start & shifted back to second last away from rail. Moved the widest runner on straightening when 3.5L from lead before finishing off steadily to midfield without threatening from the rear.

Settled worse than midfield on the rail soon after start. Awkwardly placed on cornering, made steady ground once clear before being checked & losing ground near 150m. Not tested late & should have finished length closer.

Has a soft run in midfield on the rail throughout. Continued less than 2 lengths from the lead at the 300m mark before being passed by the fast finishers in concluding stages. Not beaten far but was never a threat.

Shifted across to midfield from wide gate but was left coving additional ground when wide with cover for majority. Continued wide passage on cornering, entered last section 3L from lead before peaking & yielding ground late.

Ridden forward but caught wide & without cover behind leading trio. Continued to cover additional ground around bend before entering last section a length from lead. Emptied out passing 300m before giving ground thereafter.

Hard ridden at start, raced outside early leader before assuming lead away from the rail from the 900m. Continued to hold narrow lead on straightening before being joined at 300m & weakened out sharply in final furlong.

Very slow to begin & lost considerable ground & consequently trailed the field for the majority. Was never going to play a part after the start & was a complete forgive run. (Must trial).