Races ORM Tokyo City Keiba - JAP

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on May 2 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Festive Ludi with 56kg at $47.80. Last start 4th of 11 at this track on May 23 over 1200m, 7 len behind Jazz Smile with 56kg at $24.10. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.

At the latest run 8th of 11 at this track on May 23 over 1200m, 14 len behind Jazz Smile with 56kg at $10.10. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track on May 2 over 1200m, 2 len behind Festive Ludi carrying 56kg at $9. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.

Most recently 7th of 11 at this track on May 23 over 1200m, 13 len behind Jazz Smile carrying 56kg at $136.70. The start before that got back early 10th of 14 at this track on May 2 over 1400m, 8 len behind T's Island with 56kg at $131.70. Draws well but predicted to struggle.

Most recently 9th of 11 at this track on May 23 over 1400m, 13 len behind Blue Applause with 52kg at $76. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at this track on May 2 over 1200m, 10 len behind Festive Ludi carrying 54kg at $30. Win would surprise.

At the latest run 7th of 15 at this track on May 21 over 1200m, 8 len behind Premiere Pas with 54kg at $39.70. The start before that 8th of 12 at this track on May 2 over 1200m, 7 len behind Festive Ludi with 54kg at $67.10. Hard to make a winning case.

Most recently 11th of 15 at this track on May 21 over 1200m, 11 len behind Premiere Pas with 54kg at $110.90. The race before that 7th of 14 at this track on May 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind T's Island carrying 54kg at $80.70. Well held last time and facing tough task today.

Recent form sound. Returns from a 56-day let-up. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 4th of 13 at this track on April 18 over 1200m, 6 len behind Yumegoten with 56kg at $2.60. The race before that 2nd of 13 at this track on March 28 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Master Key with 56kg at $2.20. Deserves another chance.

Recent form sound. Last start won by 4 len at this track May 21 over 1200m defeating Royal Epic carrying 54kg at $7.40. The start before that 3rd of 11 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 7 len behind Blue Applause with 54kg at $9. Big chance to go back-to-back.

Second run back. First-up after three months won by 2.5 len at this track May 23 over 1200m defeating Singing Blues with 56kg at $28.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 at this track on December 5 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Hirondelle carrying 56kg at $7.60. Only needs to hold that form to be winning again. Improver with winning prospects.

At the latest run second last of 11 at this track on May 23 over 1200m, 16 len behind Jazz Smile with 54kg at $74.20. The race before that eased back early on 6th of 12 at this track on May 2 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Festive Ludi carrying 54kg at $96.40. Likely to struggle.

Recent form sound. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Kuchomoza Kwa Jua carrying 54kg at $4.50. The start before that came from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track on May 1 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Mademoisellerennes carrying 54kg at $2.80. Expected to go well.

Last start 6th of 11 at this track on May 23 over 1200m, 11 len behind Jazz Smile with 54kg at $45. The run before that ran last of 14 at this track on May 2 over 1400m, 17 len behind T's Island with 54kg at $16.80. Fully tested on her recent run.

Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; scored a big 3.5 len win at this track May 22 over 1200m defeating Smile Kei with 53kg at $1.60. Before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track April 28 over 1200m defeating Premiere Pas with 53kg at $3.40. Can take this out.

Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 11 at this track on May 23 over 1200m, 19 len behind Jazz Smile with 54kg at $394.30. The start before that ran last of 12 at this track on May 2 over 1200m, 21 len behind Festive Ludi with 54kg at $337.70. Likely to feel the pinch in this company.