26Feb2023 4R CITI ULTIMA HANDICAP - Race Result|Race Info|Hong Kong Horse Racing|Japan Horse Racing Tips-Umanity.jp

Had a nice run on the leaders back throughout. Moved over heels passing the 400m, moved to the lead at the 275m before going on for a much deserved win, holding a 1L advantage on line.

Improved after first 100m, raced 4th but a wide without cover before shifting into the 1,1 near the 700m. Moved up to challenge at the 300m, looked the winner at the 250m, battled well to be beaten 1L into second.

Raced in fifth place when staying half a horse away from the rail throughout. Shifted outwards to get clear running mid-straight before closing off well in the late stages to finish a good debut third.

Shifted inwards after the start before racing in a bunch in midfield when away from the rail. Was over 3L from the lead on straightening before making some headway in the last furlong to move to 4th in final 50m.

Began very fast & pushed forward from the outside barrier to race outside the leader. Continued to be close to the lead passing the 200m mark but couldn't go with the first couple in final 150m. Ok.

Pushed forward to get soft lead in early stages. Joined & headed by the winner at the 275m before weakening a few lengths in final stages.

Badly crowded, blundered & lost ground at the start & raced rearward. Moved wider to improve passing the 900m, shifted to be the widest runner on straightening when 4.5L from lead before passing a number of runners late.

Hampered at the start & was then taken back to race at the tail. Shared last place and about 6L from the lead on straightening before passing a couple of runners when running onto midfield from a long way back.

Steadied & threw head soon after start & was taken back to race rearward along the rail. Shifted off the rail just before straightening when about 5L from the lead before a couple of tiring rivals late but never threatening.

Raced just worse than midfield between runners throughout. Forced into the three wide line but with cover from the first turn, was only 3.5L from the lead entering last section but did little in the straight & was well held.

Raced three deep with cover in midfield for the majority. Had clear running on straightening when only 2.5L from the lead but emptied at the 200m & gave ground late.

Shifted outwards & bumped at start before steadying away from heels & racing four wide without cover after the first turn. Was wide on straightening before weakening in final 300m after wide passage throughout.

Shifted inwards at start & raced very keenly when worse than midfield before racing fiercely at the first bend & losing ground. Was last & just under 6L from the lead at 400m before failing to make any headway (see report).

Hampered after start before getting position in midfield along the rail. Got close to heels & steadied near 850m, entered last section only 3.5L from lead when continuing along rail before weakening out quickly in last 250m.