Races ORM Tokyo City Keiba - JAP

Last start eased back early on 5th of 9 at Funabashi on December 20 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Menkoi Bokuchan with 57kg at $26. The run before that 8th of 16 at this track on December 3 over 1200m, 7 len behind Exult carrying 54kg at $268.60. Draws well but others preferred.

Most recently 9th of 16 at this track on December 3 over 1200m, 7 len behind Exult carrying 52kg at $174.80. Before that 8th of 10 at this track on November 8 over 1200m, 12 len behind Wonder Land with 54kg at $31.60. Low draw but others have better credentials.

Second run back. First-up after three months didn't do much in the run home; second last of 16 at this track on December 3 over 1200m, 15 len behind Exult with 52kg at $15.70. Previously second-up second last of 14 at Niigata Dirt on August 18 over 1200m, 11 len behind Meta Max with 52.0kg at $75.30. Fitter but must improve sharply.

Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 15 at Nakayama Dirt in the G3 Capella Stakes on December 8 over 1200m, 22 len behind Gabby's Sister with 57.0kg at $435.20. Previously second-up won by 2 len at Funabashi December 20 2023 over 1800m defeating Savage with 55kg at $12.80. Fitter but must improve sharply.

Second run back. First-up after four months raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 16 at this track on December 6 over 1200m, 4 len behind Louis carrying 57kg at $83.10. Previously second-up won by 3 len at Kawasaki June 12 over 900m defeating Primo Joker with 57kg at $1.40. Needs to do a lot more.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 9 at Funabashi on November 29 over 1200m, 12 len behind Seidelbast carrying 56kg at $80.50. Second run from a spell sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 9 at Funabashi on December 20 over 1200m, 7 len behind Menkoi Bokuchan with 56kg at $51.60. Prefer others in this contest.

Resuming today after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 17 at Kyoto June 22 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Josho Hope carrying 55.0kg at $43. First up last campaign ninth of 18 at Kyoto April 28 over 1200m, 4 len behind Grand Est carrying 58.0kg at $163.90. Winning hope in a suitable contest.

Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 9 at Funabashi on December 20 over 1200m, nose behind Menkoi Bokuchan with 55kg at $4. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Funabashi on November 29 over 1200m, 2 len behind Seidelbast with 55kg at $16. Nicely placed to score.

Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Funabashi November 27 over 1000m defeating Shinano Smile carrying 55kg at $4.60. The start before that 7th of 10 at Urawa on November 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Bordeaux Nesebar with 54kg at $9.80. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.

Most recently 4th of 9 at Funabashi on December 20 over 1200m, 5 len behind Menkoi Bokuchan with 57kg at $24.70. The race before that 12th of 14 at Funabashi on November 27 over 1000m, 13 len behind Entelecheia carrying 55kg at $371.20. Well held last time and facing a tough task today.

Second run back. First-up after eight months 6th of 16 at this track on December 3 over 1200m, 6 len behind Exult carrying 54kg at $62.70. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at this track on June 10 2022 over 1200m, 7 len behind Last Vigorous with 56kg at $5.50. Must improve significantly.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 14 at this track October 3 over 1200m, 6 len behind Chikappa carrying 54kg at $218.10. Previously first up; fourth of 9 at Funabashi July 22 over 1200m, 6 len behind Wonder Land with 55kg at $1.40. Happy to work around.

Third-up today. Resuming ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track November 7 over 1200m defeating High Good Power carrying 56kg at $3. Second-up won by 1.5 len at this track December 6 over 1200m defeating Asia No Junshin carrying 57kg at $4.50. Racing well. Has strong claims.

At the latest run 2nd of 16 at this track on December 6 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Louis carrying 53kg at $4.70. The start before that made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 10 at this track on November 8 over 1200m, 3 len behind Wonder Land with 51kg at $16.40. Capable of going to the next level.