12Feb2023 7R CLEVERLY HANDICAP - Race Result|Race Info|Hong Kong Horse Racing|Japan Horse Racing Tips-Umanity.jp

Began well from a wide draw, pressed forward to share pace out wide, obtained 2-wide position just outside race leader coming onto home bend, fought on dourly to gain upper hand close to home.

Ridden forward to lead after moderate start, obtained rails run onto home bend, held narrow advantage in straight until collared close to home.

Settled wide in 6th just better than midfield, 3-wide in midfield rounding home bend, fought on steadily under pressure without threatening.

Gradually dropped back to last few despite ridden along, produced strong late impression inside final 250 metres, nearest at finish.

Drifted back gradually from prominent position to rear of midfield in 8th, baulked for a run early in straight until the 200 metres, finished off race strongly.

Settled well back from a wide draw, obtained rails run after first 200 metres, saved ground turning for home, did not find much room in straight until late in closing stages.

Ridden forward to be up with the leaders, gradually settled some 2L back in 5th onto home bend, renewed effort entering straight, kept on same pace under pressure.

Ridden forward to join race leaders, some 1L back when hampered approaching home bend, 3-wide rounding home bend gaining 3rd into straight, unable to sustain effort.

With leaders on the rail, settled one back in 3rd coming onto home bend, gradually weakened under pressure after straightening.

Taken well back from the widest draw, never seen with a chance.

Soon recovered to midfield from moderate start, saved ground turning for home, faded under pressure inside final 200 metres.