28May2017 8R THE SHA TIN VASE (HANDICAP) - Race Result|Race Info|Hong Kong Horse Racing|Japan Horse Racing Tips-Umanity.jp

Bustled along after the jump, sat outside leader in a slowly run race, hit lead inside 150M, battled on well to line and kept pursuers at bay.

Began only fairly, raced keenly 1000M, in midfield 2-3Ls back home turn, worked home steadily to go 2nd near line.

Towards the rear in a slowly run race, pushed to a 3-wide spot making the turn, closed off fastest down outside, got up for 3rd just before line.

Jumped well, sat just off the pace along the rail, kept up the chase on winner passing 300M, missed 3rd narrowly.

Held up behind midfield in a slowly run race, just over 2Ls away at 400M, responded well over final 300M, held by winner but remained in contention for minor placing, narrowly missed in a close finish.

Never far off from leaders, 3-wide home turn and moved into contention 500M, tried hard on straightening but always held by winner, peaked on its run 100M, beaten into 6th in photo.

Crossed to the lead 900M, led slowly, fought on well up the inner, faded final 100M.

Dropped back to the rear, pace slow, 3-4Ls behind leader at 400M, responded mildly under top weight, inclined to lay out under pressure and couldn't go on passing 150M.

Began only fairly, taken back to the rear in a slowly run race, couldn't make up ground on leaders passing 400M and never threatened.

Niggled along early stages to keep up with rivals, raced without cover throughout, made 4-wide move home turn to be closer to leaders, soon under pressure 450M and weakened.