8Jan2023 4R THE PO LEUNG KUK CUP (HANDICAP) - Race Result|Race Info|Hong Kong Horse Racing|Japan Horse Racing Tips-Umanity.jp

Ridden forward, raced third, behind the first two who were racing freely behind one another at the front. Under 3L from lead entering last section, moved to lead at 200m & had enough in hand to narrowly hold off late closer.

Raced 4th along the rail for the majority. Entered last section 4L from the lead when adjacent to winner, shifted over winners heels at 200m mark, finished off strongly in closing stages but fell a short head behind on line.

Steadied & taken behind runners to race third last on rail. Shifted away from rail passing 500m, wider again on straightening, entered last section 7L behind before closing off strongly down the outside to be beaten only 1L.

Didn't have early speed at start but mustered to race just worse than midfield along rail. Was 5.5L from the lead on straightening before closing off well in final stages to only be beaten 2L into 4th.

Steadied from second widest barrier & taken back to race at the tail after start. Continued near the rear throughout, was over 8L behind on straightening before making late ground from a long way back to finish in midfield.

Steadied after start & taken back to race worse than midfield but was left three wide without cover for majority. Was over 7L from the lead on straightening before passing a few when running onto well beaten midfield finish.

Pushed forward & raced second, following the clear leader who held about 2L advantage for most of middle stages. Improved to be 1L form the lead entering last section, passed by winner at 225m mark before weakening out late.

Stumbled after start before getting position in midfield when racing in the clear. Eased wider on straightening when 5L from the lead but finished only one paced & was well beaten in midfield.

Raced in midfield away from the rail throughout. Eased wider on straightening when about 6L from the lead before finishing off only one paced in the straight & making no headway into that margin.

Was steadied from outside gate & taken back to race near the tail. Was a long way back on straightening when 9L behind but did little in the straight & was third last & was never a factor (mucus in trachea post-race).

Drifted back after start & raced a little keenly near 1000m before getting further back to race third last around bend. Slightly steadied on straightening when 8.5L behind but did nothing in the straight & was second last.

Mustered speed quickly to lead & held 2L advantage from the 900m. Entered the last section 1L clear of nearest rival before peaking on run at 225m & weakening out very quickly in concluding stages to be long last.