16Jun2010 11R CHOPARD HANDICAP - Race Result|Race Info|Hong Kong Horse Racing|Japan Horse Racing Tips-Umanity.jp

Never far off leaders, moved up to challenge inside 400 M, took lead approaching 100 M and held on gamely under strong urging.

Positioned 2-wide in midfield, had to shift out twice for a clear passage in straight, did best work late and was just denied.

Stalked leader off the rail, took over 350 M, fought back when challenged over final 150 M and continued willingly to the line.

Went forward and sat prominently just off the pace, kept on to 100 M, weakened late.

Given a waiting ride near the rear, made promising headway down the inside but was severely checked 50 M form the line. Would have been closer.

Settled nicely in midfield along the inside, kept on to 100 M but lacked extra pace to seriously challenge, turned flat close home.

Reserved off the pace, held up early in straight, ran on final 300 M but not getting to the leaders.

Never far off but kept very wide throughout, not quickened on straightening and hung in badly. (Jockey reported he was unable to test the horse due to its racing manner.)

Driven early to stay in midpack, one-paced going into final 300 M, never threatened.

Taken back to last on jumping, reserved to 400 M, took time to gather and made minor headway final 200 M.

Dropped back and raced near last about 6Ls off the pace, never a factor in the straight and made limited progress only.

Settled off the fence behind midfield, lacked further response on straightening, weakened 150 M.

Sped to the lead but unable to make the cross until 700 M, had little left coming out of the bend, eased.

Obtained a midfield position along the 3 path, gave way 300 M then eased. (Jockey expressed concerns over the horse's action.)