28Feb2024 8R KWAI CHUNG HANDICAP - Race Result|Race Info|Hong Kong Horse Racing|Japan Horse Racing Tips-Umanity.jp

From wide draw slotted into a 2-wide position behind leaders, showed a quick turn of foot early straight, led near 200M and came away for strong win.

Taken across from wide draw to be racing at the rear early stages, steadied 250M and shifted to the fence for clear running, came with a decent finish but was held by the determined winner.

Slow to begin, settled in the second half of the field, finished off well to go 3rd close home.

Off to a good start, soon restrained to a midfield position, raced keenly middle stages, briefly held up after 300M then closed off the race moderately.

Well away from draw 1 and held his position just off leader, closed just fairly over final 300M, no threat from mid-straight.

Reserved near the rear, 5Ls to make up 400M, kept battling away down the outside but posed little threat to leaders.

Away on terms, sat in behind midfield 3-4Ls on settling, maintained his spot to the bend but found less than expected in the finish. (Jockey : travelled satisfactorily but did not quicken as anticipated.)

Out with the line, soon restrained to race at the rear, 6-7Ls to make up 400M but only gave limited response.

Pushed up and settled 2nd of 10, under the pump 500M, nothing more to offer passing 250M.

Jumped awkwardly, kicked up to lead on settling, headed near 200M, no extra and dropped out rapidly to last. (Jockey reported his mount made a respiratory noise during the race.)