8Sep2012 8R DRAKE HANDICAP - Race Result|Race Info|Hong Kong Horse Racing|Japan Horse Racing Tips-Umanity.jp

Broke well, restrained to a position ahead of midfield, going strongly inside 400M, took lead near 150M, kept on well to the line.

Travelled well in the wake of the leaders, came through to lead inside 300M, had every chance only to find the winner too strong final stages.

Held up midfield, into clear 350M, pushed long and stayed on steadily, just failed to catch the 2nd.

Held up towards the rear, 3-wide turning for home, pulled out 400M to chase leaders, ran on and was nearest at the finish.

Settled 3-wide ahead of midfield, had an uninterrupted run passing 400M, turned one pace mid-straight and no threat to leaders thereafter.

Settled midfield, saved ground along the inside but was held up to 300M, stayed on steadily.

Reserved near the rear, had to pull wide to challenge passing 400M, made some late progress but never a serious threat.

Slow to begin, towards the rear, raced keenly middle stages, made limited progress passing 300M, held up for clear running near line.

Unable to cross, caught 4-wide without cover for much of the way, kept on same pace in straight. (Jockey questioned.)

Slow to begin, raced near the rear, taken to 4-wide nearing 600M, swung widest for home, kept on same pace.

One of the early leaders, sat in 4th making the turn, found little under pressure inside 400M, out of contention mid straight.

Dropped back to last from wide barrier, lacked speed and never going the pace to challenge.

Urged to take the lead, set steady pace, headed near 300M, weakened.

Caught wide down the back straight, moved forward to dispute lead, dropped away passing 300M.