25Feb2024 7R THE CITI HONG KONG GOLD CUP - Race Result|Race Info|Hong Kong Horse Racing|Japan Horse Racing Tips-Umanity.jp

Raced wide prominently from the widest draw, obtained rails run in 3rd some 4L back over 1500 metres out, 4th when closer to steadied pace middle stages, quickened well on straightening to gain upper hand over 100 metres out.

Settled over 5L off the pace in 4th tracking eventual winner, shifted 3-wide in midfield when pace slackened middle stages, commenced move 4-wide entering home straight to soon hit the front only to be caught over 100 metres out.

Settled mainly in midfield on rail, some 3L back in 6th entering home straight, fought on under pressure to reach 3rd over 200 metre out but never troubled first two.

Jumped fairly, gradually taken back towards rear causing interference turning into back straight, ran on steadily under pressure without threatening.

Travelled in rear pushing along from over 800 metres out, saved ground on rail making final turn, switched off heels over 200 metres out, ran on steadily without threatening.

Taken well behind from a poor draw and detached from the main body of the field, commenced move rounding home bend to be back in contention, ran on past well-beaten horses in home straight but never threatening.

Broke well before taken back to midfield, in similar position turning into home straight, one-paced.

Settled in last few after moderate start, made steady headway in back straight to reach 3rd within 2L of pace half-way out, gained further closer briefly entering straight but soon weakened under pressure.

Soon took up running setting a sound early pace, steadied up the tempo in back straight before renewing effort around home bend, unable to sustain and swamped inside final 300 metres.

Towards rear early, hampered, unbalanced and lost ground entering back straight, made no impression thereafter.

Pressed forward from a poor draw to soon chase behind race leader, unable to sustain effort upon straightening for home and weakened noticeably.