4Dec2016 1R ASHLEY HANDICAP - Race Result|Race Info|Hong Kong Horse Racing|Japan Horse Racing Tips-Umanity.jp

Raced wide in better than midfield early, taken back behind midfield to be closer to rails coming onto home bend, switched out for a run entering straight, ran on well to assert authority close to home.

Broke well, disputed lead rounding home bend, fought on under pressure but overshadowed by eventual winner close to home.

Niggled at after a moderate start, remained in last few to the 400 metres, produced good late impression inside the final 200 metres.

Jumped fairly, soon took up running on rails, led before joined by eventual runner-up around the bend, re-gained slender lead over 200 metres out, but unable to sustain effort and overhauled close to home.

Began fairly from the widest gate, pressed forward in prominent position while remaining wide, taken back for cover in 2L 4th rounding home bend, kept on one pace under pressure.

Slightly slow out, soon recovered on rails to forward of midfield gaining to 5th some 3L back on home bend, kept on same pace in straight.

Ridden early, settled in 2L 4th on rails, became 3rd in the same box-seat rounding home bend, faded under pressure upon straightening.

Lacked pace despite ridden along, produced good late impression in closing stages.

Niggled along in midfield to straight, made no impression in the run home.

Moderate start, settled behind midfield on rails, kept on in straight.

Moderate beginning, niggled along in forward of midfield, came under pressure approaching home turn, found nothing.

Never seen with a chance.