9Jul2023 7R THE STEVENSON CUP (HANDICAP) - Race Result|Race Info|Hong Kong Horse Racing|Japan Horse Racing Tips-Umanity.jp

Broke well before taken over 2L back to 5th, steadied passing 1000 metres travelling keenly in 4L 7th rounding home bend, obtained clear passage 300 metres out, quickened well to prevail close to home despite hanging in.

Soon came to join race leader after moderate start, settled one back 2-wide rounding home bend, gained narrow advantage under pressure 300 metres out only to be caught close to home.

Bumped at start settling in last few, commenced move 3-wide rounding home bend, quickened well inside final 300 metres to grab 3rd late.

Jumped awkwardly losing ground, travelled wide in last few gaining to midfield 1150 metres out, sustained progress into straight holding every chance inside final 300 metres, unable to sustain effort inside final 100 metres.

Broke well from the one draw settling in midfield on rail, saved ground turning into straight but did not find much room until the 150 metres, produced good late impression late.

Travelled keenly 3-wide towards rear, in similar position rounding home bend, fought on steadily under pressure inside final 200 metres.

Gradually settled in midfield, dropped further back rounding home bend, produced good late impression inside final 200 metres.

Travelled prominently within 2L of pace on rail, in similar position in 3rd rounding home bend, one-paced under pressure in the run to the line.

Niggled along after moderate start gradually dropping to last few and racing keenly in middle stages, became one of last few approaching home turn but kept on well past well-beaten horses closing stages.

Ridden positively from the widest draw to lead on rail from 1200 metres out, steadied pace 1050 metres out approaching home bend, led until weakening under pressure inside final 300 metres.

Well back early gaining towards midfield along the rail inside 1000 metres, did not find much room early in straight until the 150 metres, made no further impression closing stages.

Shifted to last on rail from a wide draw, given reminders when tailing off over 900 metres out, hugged rail turning for home, made no impression.

Wide without cover in prominent position early stages, over 2L back in 4th rounding home bend, dropped out tamely in straight. (Tactic questioned)