9Jan2022 8R TAI TAN HANDICAP - Race Result|Race Info|Hong Kong Horse Racing|Japan Horse Racing Tips-Umanity.jp

Settled behind mid-division along rails, driven near 400M, switched back to inside and ran on strongly from 300M, led inside 150M, drew away for a dominant victory.

Restrained to race towards the rear, taken wide in straight to challenge, closed off well to go 2nd last stride, no chance with runaway winner.

Held up behind midfield, no closer than 3-wide throughout the race, quickened well early straight to lead briefly inside 200M, soon brushed aside by winner, held 2nd until last stride.

Obtained running in midfield along the 2-path, put in a mild bid from 400M, no chance with runaway winner, lost 3rd late. (Lame next day.)

Reserved in midfield along the fence, was about to make his challenge but got badly held up for clear running 300-200M, stayed on final stages to the line to take 5th.

Driven forward, crossed to the lead before home turn, hung out under pressure in straight, headed inside 200M, dropped away final stages.

Settled down midfield 3-wide, stayed on fairly turning for home, not reached contention.

Ended up racing at the rear 6Ls behind leaders, made good progress on straightening but unable to obtain clear running from 200M, not fully tested.

Began awkwardly, took time to muster speed, gradually moved up to join leaders, fought on to mid-straight then gave way to pursuing rivals

Crossed to the fence 900M, tracked leaders going into the turn, kept on same pace from 400M, no extra final 150M.

Taken back to the rear, saved round on inside, 6Ls to make up 400M, failed to run on.

Began awkwardly, restrained and slotted into a 3-wide spot towards the rear, couldn't go on turning into straight, never dangerous.

From widest draw caught 3-wide no cover outside leader, found no extra passing 400M, weakened away.

Chased leaders, came under pressure nearing 500M, weakened rapidly on straightening.