Races ORM Funabashi - JAP

Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 11 at Urawa on April 22 over 1400m, 5 len behind A Shin Zodiac with 54kg at $2.40. Before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track April 3 over 1500m defeating Thinking Fursa with 54kg at $1.70. Nicely placed to put the record straight.

Second run back. First-up after six months 7th of 11 at this track on April 1 over 1500m, 8 len behind Win Protea carrying 56kg at $106.40. Previously second-up scored a big 3.5 len win at Ohi June 4 over 1600m defeating Nana Chance carrying 56kg at $2.70. Unlikely to threaten.

Most recently sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 at Urawa on April 22 over 1400m, 4 len behind A Shin Zodiac with 54kg at $36.10. The run before that 10th of 12 at Kawasaki on April 10 over 1400m, 9 len behind Win Protea carrying 54kg at $62.70. Doesn't look good enough to threaten the top few.

Form hard to fault. Last start set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at Urawa on April 23 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Saltaire with 56kg at $3.70. The start before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 12 at Urawa on March 18 over 2000m, neck behind Ryuno Ar Rass with 56kg at $6.70. Sure to be tough to beat from an inside alley.

Going well. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on April 1 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Letemps Allure with 54kg at $6.90. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track on March 11 over 1500m, 6 len behind Ryuno Tabuk carrying 54kg at $6.80. Sure to be about the money.

Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Kawasaki on April 7 over 1500m, 6 len behind Kagayaki Fighter with 55kg at $104. Before that 7th of 9 at Kawasaki on March 4 over 1500m, 13 len behind Tombo with 56kg at $52.50. Fully tested on his recent run.

Second-up. First-up after two months second last of 11 at this track on April 1 over 1500m, 18 len behind Win Protea carrying 56kg at $62.50. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at Ohi on November 4 over 1600m, 7 len behind Rosen Wolf with 56kg at $15.50. Unlikely to threaten.

Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Kawasaki on April 8 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Lemon Aika carrying 56kg at $6.10. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track on April 1 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Letemps Allure with 56kg at $95.20. Forward showing expected.

Useful entire. Last start favourite; won by a neck at Urawa April 23 over 1500m defeating Harmony Yamato carrying 56kg at $1.90. The start before that 7th of 12 at Urawa on March 18 over 2000m, 9 len behind Ryuno Ar Rass carrying 56kg at $2.40. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign 11th of 14 at this track January 21 over 1500m, 11 len behind Leo Bonheur carrying 54kg at $15.20. First up last campaign third of 12 at this track June 27 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Alpha Elizabeth with 54kg at $50.30. Might need the run.

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.5 len at this track April 2 over 1500m defeating Seiun With Me carrying 56kg at $12.90. The start before that won by 2.5 len at this track March 14 over 1500m defeating Aidake with 56kg at $1.40. Best form should see him measure right up.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second of 13 at this track December 17 over 1500m, 2 len behind Luminous Body with 56kg at $4.20. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len this track October 31 over 1200m defeating Serve The Mission carrying 56kg at $5.80. Expect he will go well.