1Jul2013 8R THE HONG KONG REUNIFICATION CUP (HANDICAP) - Race Result|Race Info|Hong Kong Horse Racing|Japan Horse Racing Tips-Umanity.jp

Settled midpack, hampered at the 700M but quickly recovered, brought wide 400M, ran on well to wear down the leader inside 100M.

Bustled along early stages to hold a position close to leaders, quickened up nicely to lead 200M out, kept on well but unable to hold off winner over final stages.

Held up mid-division, had a smooth run along the rails, quickened up to challenge 300M, briefly threatened mid-straight but lacked a further response late stages.

Began awkwardly, ended up near the rear 6Ls off the pace, improved position passing 450M, stayed on fairly final 200M for a non-threatening 4th.

Unhurried, settled well back at the tail of the field, swung 3-wide for home, ran on without threatening.

Vigorously ridden after the start, tracked leaders 2-wide, outpaced by leaders early straight, soon out of contention.

Rushed forward from draw 12, shared lead on the outside from 800M, held narrow lead turning home, headed near 250M, weakened.

lacked speed, settled towards the rear, struggled to hold position rounding home turn, made no impression on leaders.

Held up near the rear, not quickened turning into straight, eased when no chance.

Driven to lead, always under pressure to hold his position, headed 300M and no extra.

Tracked leaders, severely checked at 700M, lost momentum, never recovered and eased.

Niggled along to hold a position behind leaders, severely hampered at 700M, pushed very wide, out of contention and eased.