7Jan2024 2R LEI MUK SHUE HANDICAP - Race Result|Race Info|Hong Kong Horse Racing|Japan Horse Racing Tips-Umanity.jp

Quickly into stride, led uncontested into straight, kept responding to pressure passing 300M, held on well from pursuing rivals at the line.

From wide draw settled at the rear further back than intended, closed off well when asked on straightening, got 2nd near line in an eye-catching effort. (Lay in final 200M / Jockey questioned re riding tactics.)

Restrained to a position ahead of midfield, 3-wide making the home turn, battled steadily home to claim 3rd in a busy finish.

Dropped back from wide draw and adopted a rearward position 7Ls back, worked into it nicely from 350M, made up good ground in the run home to get up for 4th late.

Crowded on jumping, raced in midfield along the fence, stayed on moderately over final 300M, lacked a kick and was safely held in the end.

Chased leaders along the inside, moved up to 2nd early straight, tried hard to get to leader but succumbed late, lost several places close home.

Caught 4-wide without cover from outside draw, maintained a position just ahead of midfield home turn, kept battling until no extra inside 100M. (Jockey was advised his ride in early stages lacked initiative.)

Always in touch, raced keenly in early stages, had every chance turning home, improved to 3rd mid-straight but couldn't sustain effort final 150M.

Jumped well, taken back to a midfield position, was commencing to finish off the race when disappointed for running 200M and had difficulty obtaining clear running after. Inconclusive run.

Jumped fairly, settled near last 5Ls off the pace, offered very little on straightening, never posed a serious threat.

Tracked leader, checked 200M when already beaten, no extra late stages.

Caught wide in a position behind midfield from draw 11, struggled to keep up 550M, never dangerous.

Settled at the back of midfield, held up for clear running until 200M, made no impression after.