29Jan2023 2R BLAZING SPEED HANDICAP - Race Result|Race Info|Hong Kong Horse Racing|Japan Horse Racing Tips-Umanity.jp

Went forward under 10lb claimer, led slowly early stages before quickening up entering home turn, kicked clear on straightening, responded well late to just hold on from fast finishing 2nd.

Dropped back from draw 11, settled at last early stages, came very wide home turn, closed off final 400M best, just held at the line. Well clear from remainders.

Obtained a 3-wide position in midfield, pushed along 600M, kept on moderately final 400M, got up for 3rd close home, no threat to first two.

Reserved in midfield along inside, held up for clear running rounding home turn, ran on mildly final 300M for non-threatening 4th.

Quickly into stride, tracked leader 2-wide, tried hard turning home but unable to get closer to leader, held 2nd until 150M, weakened towards the line.

Began awkwardly, settled towards the rear early stages, moved closer to midfield passing 1000M, driven wide into straight, stayed on only fairly, never dangerous.

Steadied on jumping from draw 14, raced towards the rear, made limited progress down the inside final 400M, no threat to leaders.

Tracked leaders on inside, not quickened on straightening when asked, soon gave ground and out of contention. (Mild abrasion RH leg.)

Pressed forward, caught 3-wide no cover chasing leaders, battled on to hold 3rd spot until nearing 200M, soon no extra, weakened rapidly.

Always in touch, settled in 5th along the 2-path, unable to quicken turning into straight, soon out of contention.

Began only fairly, settled towards the rear along the fence, struggled to keep up passing 500M, never involved.

Obtained a 3-wide spot ahead of midfield, under pressure 600M, run ended 250M, weakened away.

Crowded for room on jumping, held up 2-wide in midfield, couldn't go on passing 400M, soon beaten.

Restrained after the start, hung out badly after 1400M despite jockey's efforts, ended up in rear and already under pressure down the back-straight, finished tailed out. (Racing manners and performance unacceptable.)