6Sep2017 8R YAU OI HANDICAP - Race Result|Race Info|Hong Kong Horse Racing|Japan Horse Racing Tips-Umanity.jp

Away well enough from draw 1, sat in 5th 3Ls off the pace, shifted out near 400M and improved to challenge, hit lead 200M, fought on well to maintain upper-hand over the runner-up.

Chased leader, joined by eventual winner 200M, rallied but was held in the run home.

Held up in midfield 4-5Ls off the pace, chased hard behind first two over final 200M but not getting there.

Taken back, settled 7Ls back near the tail, waited with until 250M, sprinted home well down the outside to take 4th. (Jockey reminded he must ride with sufficient vigour and purpose.)

Caught 3-wide from widest draw until slotting in 700M, in 4th place making the turn, inside 300M couldn't quicken to challenge leaders, just kept on.

In midfield, pushed to a 3-wide spot down the back straight, swung widest into straight, kept on steadily but run ended passing 150M.

Quickly into stride, tracked leader along the rail, couldn't lift when asked, kept on same pace to line.

Ended up 3-wide towards the tail, stayed on moderately inside 350M but severely checked 200M, lost rhythm never recovered. (Lame next day.)

Settled down 2-wide towards the rear, 6Ls behind leader at 400M, kept on only fairly in straight, no threat to leaders. (Mucus.)

Behind midfield 5-6Ls off the slow pace, offered little response on straightening, awkwardly placed 150M but made little difference to the results.

Crossed to the lead passing 1000M, led slowly, couldn't fend off pursuers 200M, weakened towards finish.

Soon ended up in the rear, didn't respond to riding turning home, never involved.