19Jan2014 8R THE STEWARDS' CUP - Race Result|Race Info|Hong Kong Horse Racing|Japan Horse Racing Tips-Umanity.jp

Settled well in 5th never far off the pace, loomed behind leading pair mid-straight, responded to determined riding inside 100M, got up just in time.

Tracked leaders in 3rd, raced without cover for most of the trip, quickened well to join leader 150M, held narrow lead inside 100M, fought on, caught last stride.

Left with no cover from 1200M, strode forward to the lead passing 1100M, kept on well turning home, headed 150M, rallied towards the finish, narrowly beaten.

Held up at the rear 7-8Ls off the pace, driven nearing 500M, did best work final 200M, motored home to clinch 4th near line but not quite got to the leaders.

Up with early pace, sat close up in 4th making the turn, kept up the chase in straight, steadied 150M, every chance thereafter but always held by first few.

Reserved in a 2-wide position behind midfield, travelled well enough early and middle stages, shifted wide 550M, made some progress early straight but not reached leaders, one paced final 150M.

Dropped back to race on the outside of rear pair, driven along 500M but found less than expected, stayed on mildly over final 300M, never seriously threatened.

Held up towards the rear, saved ground along the fence, stayed on but never going the pace to challenge over this inadequate trip.

Set early pace, relinquished the lead passing 1100M, outdashed inside 350M, weakened gradually.

Settled in midfield, travelled well enough but failed to pick up the pace inside 400M when placed under pressure. (Jockey unable to offer explanation for the horse's below par performance.)

Slotted into a 2-wide position in midfield, kept on same speed passing 400M, weakened out of contention mid-straight.