Races ORM Funabashi - JAP

Returns from a 34-day let-up. Last start failed to make an impression; ran last of 12 at this track on September 26 over 1200m, 36 len behind Macht with 54kg at $141.60. The race before that 7th of 10 at Urawa on August 20 over 1400m, 7 len behind Mikino Bass Drum carrying 54kg at $30.60. Predicted to struggle.

Second-up. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after five months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track on September 23 over 1200m, 2 len behind Odyssey with 56kg at $6. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at this track on March 6 over 1200m, 27 len behind Sammaru Ship with 56kg at $7. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resumes off a 36 day letup. First-up sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at this track on August 29 over 1200m, neck behind Token Mambo with 54kg at $20.50. Last start won by 1.5 len at this track September 24 over 1200m defeating Fortune Bio carrying 54kg at $6.40. Genuine contender under these conditions.

Second run back. First-up after two months 8th of 12 at this track on September 26 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Macht with 54kg at $13.40. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at this track on July 20 over 1200m, 5 len behind Surmount carrying 54kg at $10.50. Fitter but must improve sharply.

Useful type. Most recently crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 11 at Kawasaki on October 10 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Gaston with 54kg at $25. Before that 7th of 12 at this track on September 26 over 1200m, 5 len behind Macht carrying 54kg at $16.50. Forward showing expected.

Racing well. Returns from a 37-day let-up. Last start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at this track on September 23 over 1200m, 2 len behind Odyssey carrying 55kg at $5.40. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track on August 27 over 1200m, 2 len behind Atmosphere with 55kg at $29.40. Impressed last start. Right in the mix again.

Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run got back early 6th of 12 at this track on September 26 over 1200m, 5 len behind Macht carrying 50kg at $113.50. The race before that 6th of 12 at Urawa on September 17 over 1500m, 4 len behind Mina Tierna carrying 53kg at $26.90. Well held last time and facing tough task today.

Useful type. Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at this track on September 23 over 1200m, 5 len behind Jun Fukari carrying 53kg at $4.40. Before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 7 at this track on August 27 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Macht with 53kg at $11. Expected to finish much closer.

At the latest run 10th of 12 at Urawa on October 25 over 1500m, 9 len behind Slieve League carrying 56kg at $108.10. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on September 23 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Jun Fukari carrying 55kg at $187.50. Prepared to just watch today.