2Feb2014 8R THE CENTENARY VASE (HANDICAP) - Race Result|Race Info|Hong Kong Horse Racing|Japan Horse Racing Tips-Umanity.jp

Restrained in midfield 4Ls off the pace, responded well when taken to clear 450M, hit lead near 200M, strongly challenged by the 2nd late but always had enough to hold on.

Not hurried early stages, settled near the rear and was given a waiting ride, chased Akeed Mofeed strongly from 250M, finished a very creditable 2nd.

Never far off, came through to challenge mid-straight but was readily held by the winner final 200M.

Settled within 3Ls of leader, moved to a striking position 500M out, had every chance in straight, kept on steadily to take 4th.

Tracked the speed along the inside, moved up to join leader 500M, briefly led passing 300M but was unable to sustain his effort into final 200M.

Held up towards the rear, offered no serious response when driven passing 400M, not reached leaders.

Assumed the lead from 1400M, led uncontested to 500M, fought on briefly turning home, weakened 200M out.

Switched off to last, well off the pace early stages, failed to make any progress on the principals over final 400M, never involved.

Close up but caught 3-wide without cover throughout, came under serious pressure 500M, soon no extra.

Began only fairly, moved up to race just off the pace, niggled along to maintain position entering home turn, weakened from 600M and finished tailed out. (Unacceptable Performance.)