6May2012 11R BERLIN HANDICAP - Race Result|Race Info|Hong Kong Horse Racing|Japan Horse Racing Tips-Umanity.jp

Pressed forward from a wide gate to race outside leader, kept leader honest throughout and threw down challenge at 400m, was headed by 2nd horse at 200m but fought back strongly to score.

Began well, took ideal spot 1 out 1 back, all favours 2Ls back throughout, set out after leaders at 400m and gained advantage but unable to contain eventual winner who fought back late.

Fast into stride, took a sit on leaders back, fair run using little to bend, right there at 400m but lacked dash to go with principals, kept on honestly for 3rd.

No early pace, ended up behind midfield on rails, enjoyed a quiet trip 5Ls away, saved ground rounding turn and set out after lead group at 400m, did well to make inroads and take 4th.

Raced in rearward division 8Ls of so away from lead, angled off rails rounding bend, closed best of rest making good ground to be nearest at finish.

Tardy into stride, dropped down to rear, best part of 12Ls back, made run widest turn and made many lengths in straight to be closest on line.

Even break, raced just behind pace on rails 3-4Ls back, no excuses to bend, one paced when clear and dropped off final 200m.

Slow into stride, settled at rear on rails 10Ls or more off lead, still plenty to do on bend, took inside runs and made some late ground without threatening.

Pressed forward from outside gate and used a bit to lead, kept speed genuine in middle stages, headed at 400m and kept giving but work and additional trip took toll final furlong.

Assumed a midfield position, raced 4-5Ls back in running line, hung approaching bend and didn't put in thereafter with jockey easing final furlong.

Settled just off midfield 6-7Ls back in running line, fair run mid section, one paced when pressure applied and made no serious progress.

Drifted back from a tricky alley, 10Ls or so away at rear, still well back to bend, lacked usual turn of foot and only passed tired ones late.

No early pace, settled in rear division, 8Ls away middle stages, came 3 wide turning, no real impression.

Unable to slot in and settled in midfield 3 wide without cover, 4-5Ls back, struggling before turn, dropped right out.