Races ORM Tokyo City Keiba - JAP

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation tenth of 14 at this track September 11 over 1600m, 10 len behind Maruyo Sota carrying 56kg at $5.90. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.5 len this track July 8 over 1600m defeating Kuu Lei Nani carrying 56kg at $6.60. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.

Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on January 30 over 1600m, 6 len behind Black Persimmon with 56kg at $348.80. The race before that 13th of 16 at this track on January 15 over 1200m, 9 len behind Thanks Grandpa with 56kg at $89.60. Low draw but others have better credentials.

Third-up today. First-up second last of 16 at this track on January 15 over 1200m, 12 len behind Thanks Grandpa with 56kg at $283.80. Second-up second last of 14 at this track on January 30 over 1200m, 10 len behind Kitano Martini carrying 56kg at $394.30. Draws well but looks safely held.

Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on January 30 over 1600m, 5 len behind Black Persimmon with 56kg at $1.80. The run before that faded in the straight 6th of 10 at this track on January 15 over 1600m, 6 len behind Yamanin Tremolo with 56kg at $2.90. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.

Comes off a 37 day let-up. Last start 7th of 16 at this track on January 15 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Thanks Grandpa carrying 54kg at $170.80. Before that 7th of 14 at this track on December 29 over 1200m, 10 len behind Singing Blues carrying 54kg at $171.80. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.

Useful entire. Last start crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 3rd of 13 at this track on January 29 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Mikinokarakuribako carrying 56kg at $9.90. The run before that 5th of 16 at this track on January 14 over 1200m, 8 len behind Imperio with 56kg at $24.20. Likely to play a big role.

Second run back. First-up after five months 9th of 14 at this track on January 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind Kitano Martini with 52kg at $139.10. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at this track on May 15 over 1200m, 7 len behind Yannoka Step with 54kg at $10.50. Fitter but must improve sharply.

Second-up. First-up after five months 10th of 14 at this track on January 30 over 1200m, 7 len behind Kitano Martini with 54kg at $120.80. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 4th of 14 at this track on November 16 2023 over 1200m, 5 len behind Katsuwakamaru with 54kg at $7. Solid top-three hope.

At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on January 30 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Black Persimmon carrying 56kg at $3.10. The start before that 2nd of 9 at this track on January 14 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Dobby Flash carrying 56kg at $9.40. Will prove tough to stave off.

Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at this track August 13 over 1400m, 12 len behind Merry Go Round with 56kg at $140.30. On debut second last of 7 at this track February 28 over 1200m, 14 len behind Ecoro Shine carrying 56kg at $36.50. Others are preferred.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fifth of 14 at this track May 15 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind War Hammer carrying 56kg at $25.90. First up last campaign ran last of 14 at this track March 20 over 1600m, 48 len behind Shinto Hanano Ran with 56kg at $8. Faces a tough essay.

Last start 10th of 12 at this track on January 30 over 1600m, 8 len behind Black Persimmon with 56kg at $281.30. The start before that ran last of 10 at this track on January 15 over 1600m, 16 len behind Yamanin Tremolo with 54kg at $303.10. Tested from a wide gate.

Most recently got back early 6th of 12 at this track on January 30 over 1600m, 6 len behind Black Persimmon with 56kg at $34. The start before that 8th of 10 at this track on January 15 over 1600m, 12 len behind Yamanin Tremolo with 56kg at $31.70. Wide draw makes it tough.

Going well. Most recently 3rd of 12 at this track on January 30 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Black Persimmon with 56kg at $11.40. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on January 15 over 1600m, 5 len behind Yamanin Tremolo carrying 56kg at $86.10. Will be hard to hold out.