Races ORM Funabashi - JAP

Last start 10th of 12 at Urawa on March 20 over 800m, 6 len behind A Shin Emerald with 56kg at $253.80. The run before that 9th of 12 at Urawa on February 24 over 800m, 8 len behind Ecoro Warrior carrying 56kg at $174.80. Draws the inside but looks tested.

Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 11 at Urawa on March 21 over 1400m, 21 len behind South Ville carrying 54kg at $245. Previously second-up ran last of 15 at Tokyo on May 25 over 1400m, 21 len behind Steelblue with 55.0kg at $293.10. Needs to do a lot more.

Resumes. Finished off last campaign sixth of 14 at this track December 20 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Spark Joy carrying 55kg at $36. Previously first up; second last of 8 at this track June 22 2023 over 1500m, 10 len behind Amistad carrying 54kg at $8.90. Expected to prove hard to beat.

At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on March 13 over 1200m, 11 len behind Eternel carrying 54kg at $26.70. The run before that faded in the straight 5th of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1200m, 4 len behind Jonagold with 54kg at $89.80. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.

Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 13 at this track on March 14 over 1000m, 7 len behind Canaria Flavor with 55kg at $44.30. Before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Urawa on February 24 over 800m, 1.0 len behind Ecoro Warrior with 56kg at $11.30. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.

Useful type. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 13 at this track on March 14 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Canaria Flavor with 55kg at $3.40. The start before that 7th of 14 at this track on February 11 over 1000m, 4 len behind Yuno One One carrying 56kg at $1.40. Another bold run is expected.

At the latest run struggled in the run home; 8th of 10 at this track on March 12 over 1200m, 7 len behind Urban Hero carrying 56kg at $83.60. The run before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 9 at Urawa on February 28 over 1500m, 8 len behind Brave Ruler with 56kg at $130.90. Hard to make much of a case.

Last start settled back and ran on when 8th of 13 at this track on March 14 over 1000m, 7 len behind Canaria Flavor with 55kg at $23.20. Before that 2nd of 14 at this track on February 13 over 1000m, 3 len behind Speakeasy with 56kg at $7.10. Fully tested on his recent run.

Second-up today. Freshened for 48 days. Last run favourite; won by 3 len at this track February 13 over 1000m defeating Crazy Rich carrying 56kg at $2.20. At only start last preparation did the work up front then tired 7th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1200m, 5 len behind Exmedi No Tsurugi with 56kg at $7. The one to beat based on that latest effort. Improver with winning prospects.

At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Urawa on March 20 over 800m, 5.5 len behind A Shin Emerald carrying 56kg at $202.80. The race before that 10th of 13 at this track on March 14 over 1000m, 8 len behind Canaria Flavor carrying 55kg at $197.80. Fully tested on his recent run.

Last start 7th of 13 at this track on March 14 over 1000m, 7 len behind Canaria Flavor with 53kg at $49.20. Before that 4th of 14 at this track on February 11 over 1000m, 2 len behind Yuno One One carrying 54kg at $42.70. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.

Last start eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track on March 11 over 1200m, 11 len behind King Furioso with 54kg at $273.40. The race before that second last of 10 at Urawa on February 25 over 1500m, 6 len behind Visconti with 54kg at $106. Tested from a wide gate.

Going well. Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 9 at Kawasaki on March 3 over 900m, 3 len behind Miss Sun with 52kg at $3.20. Before that came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Kawasaki on February 8 over 900m, 1.5 len behind A's Queen carrying 52kg at $3.70. Has the ability to be in the finish.