Races ORM Tokyo City Keiba - JAP

Racing well. At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 14 at this track on January 29 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Earth Spirit carrying 54kg at $9.60. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at this track December 25 over 1400m defeating Champetre with 54kg at $2.60. Winning prospects enhanced by the favourable barrier.

Most recently 8th of 14 at this track on January 29 over 1600m, 6 len behind Earth Spirit carrying 56kg at $15.40. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 14 at this track on January 15 over 1600m, 3 len behind Valtari with 54kg at $72.20. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.

Most recently 6th of 14 at this track on January 29 over 1600m, 5 len behind Earth Spirit with 56kg at $3.90. Before that won by 2 len at this track December 30 over 1600m defeating Reraitam carrying 56kg at $1.10. Nice draw and worth thought.

Most recently 10th of 14 at this track on January 29 over 1600m, 7 len behind Earth Spirit with 54kg at $91.80. Before that 10th of 14 at this track on January 15 over 1600m, 6 len behind Valtari with 54kg at $28.80. Prefer others.

Most recently 5th of 14 at this track on January 29 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Earth Spirit carrying 56kg at $67. The run before that 7th of 14 at this track on January 15 over 1600m, 6 len behind Valtari carrying 56kg at $37.90. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.

Third-up today. First-up 9th of 12 at this track on January 15 over 1200m, 11 len behind Bleue Libellule carrying 54kg at $24.60. Second-up 7th of 14 at this track on January 29 over 1600m, 6 len behind Earth Spirit carrying 54kg at $91.90. Will be tested.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 14 at this track September 10 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Erz with 56kg at $4.70. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len this track June 26 over 1600m defeating Keiai Bazara carrying 56kg at $3.80. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.

At the latest run 11th of 14 at this track on January 29 over 1600m, 8 len behind Earth Spirit with 54kg at $96.40. The race before that 5th of 14 at this track on January 15 over 1600m, 5 len behind Valtari with 54kg at $216.20. Take on trust.

Most recently second last of 14 at this track on January 29 over 1600m, 12 len behind Earth Spirit with 55kg at $72.10. The race before that 8th of 14 at this track on January 15 over 1600m, 6 len behind Valtari carrying 56kg at $96.40. Well held last time and facing tough task today.

Form hard to fault. Returns from a 38-day let-up. Last start won by 1.3 len at this track January 13 over 1600m defeating Tau Suan with 54kg at $5. Before that 4th of 13 at this track on December 31 over 1600m, 7 len behind Shita Bed with 54kg at $2.90. No reason she cannot salute again.

Form hard to fault. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on January 29 over 1600m, head behind Iide Kantaro carrying 56kg at $9.70. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 13 at this track on January 13 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Yoshino Rose with 56kg at $3.90. Leading player.

Most recently second last of 13 at this track on January 29 over 1200m, 14 len behind Mikki Subaru with 56kg at $32.30. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track on January 15 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind General Win with 56kg at $114.80. Happy to risk.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 10 at this track on January 15 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Yamanin Tremolo with 56kg at $27.90. Second run from a spell favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at this track January 27 over 1600m defeating Jikon with 56kg at $2.60. Should be near his top.

Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on January 29 over 1600m, 3 len behind Iide Kantaro carrying 56kg at $21.40. Before that 3rd of 12 at this track on January 14 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Rapide carrying 56kg at $47.20. Expected to be doing his best work late.