8Jul2020 4R PO SHAN HANDICAP - Race Result|Race Info|Hong Kong Horse Racing|Japan Horse Racing Tips-Umanity.jp

Shifted across after start to race worse than midfield between runners. Shifted wider to improve position passing 400m when over 4L from the lead. Finished strongly in final furlong to dash to narrow lead in final strides.

Began well before being crossed after first bend & getting good position 1,1. Moved 4 wide around home corner, dashed to lead at 175m & looked the winner before being caught by fast finisher in final strides.

Had nice run on leaders back throughout. Moved over heels approaching the corner, improved to share lead on straightening before being joined at the 175m. Battled on gamely late to hold third, beaten under a length.

Showed good early speed to come across from outside barrier and position outside the leader after the first bend. Hung out around home corner before finishing off soundly late to be only a length behind.

Obtained good position in midfield inside runners throughout early & middle stages. Entered last section just under 3 lengths from the lead before finishing off steadily to not be beaten far.

Hard ridden after start to maintain lead. Joined in the lead soon after cornering before yielding two lengths in last furlong. Not beaten far.

Steadied after start & settled between runners at the rear. Moved wider when improving passing 600m before forced very wide on cornering. Made up a few lengths when running on to midfield from rearward position.

Bumped & unbalanced at start before steadying after first bend to get good position in midfield away from rail. Eased wider entering last section when under 3L from lead before failing to make any improvement in straight.

Tightened for room on jumping before being caught three wide without cover after 300m. Continued wide passage, nearly 4L form lead near 800m. Forced wider on bend but never improved in straight. No threat.

Slowest to begin before settling worse than midfield on rail. Improved along rail passing 400m before steadying & shifting away from inside when tightened for room at 350m. Failed to close off in final stages & was well held.

Fractious in barriers, commenced awkwardly, bumped on multiple occasions & consequently settled at the tail. Was second from last on cornering, made no improvement in straight & was well beaten.

Steadied from wide barrier after start & shifted back towards the tail. Continued rearward, a clear last on cornering when 6.5 lengths from lead before failing to improve & finishing a similar margin behind in last.