Races ORP Funabashi - JAP

Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 14 at Ohi December 5 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Formosa Ruby with 56kg at $2. Previously first up; third of 16 at Ohi November 6 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Riko Astra with 56kg at $4. Likely to play a major role.

Resumes after a break of seven months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation post a big 4 len win. This track November 27 over 1200m defeating Miss Prima with 56kg at $3. First up last campaign fourth of 9 at this track August 27 over 1200m, 4 len behind Atmosphere with 56kg at $4.20. Expected to run well.

Racing second-up today. Last outing second last of 12 at Kawasaki on June 19 over 1600m, 10 len behind On Glide Path with 54kg at $4.50. At only start last preparation tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Urawa on March 17 over 1500m, 3 len behind Apasionado carrying 54kg at $2.50. Worth consideration.

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track on June 3 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Osore with 54kg at $41.40. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at this track May 5 over 1200m defeating Nishino Wool carrying 54kg at $4.50. Good job last start and has top-three aspirations.

At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Kawasaki on June 18 over 1400m, 4 len behind Lum Teleos with 56kg at $41.80. The run before that got back early 6th of 11 at this track on June 4 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ryuno Masamune with 56kg at $97.20. Not doing enough of late to threaten.

Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start 4th of 11 at this track on June 4 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Ryuno Masamune carrying 54kg at $52. The race before that eased back early on 10th of 13 at Urawa on May 29 over 1400m, 8 len behind Love And Happiness with 54kg at $33.90. Not far away last time but hard to have in this contest.

Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 11 at this track on June 3 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Osore with 56kg at $8. The start before that 2nd of 10 at this track on May 8 over 1200m, 2 len behind Smash Through with 56kg at $6.90. Prepared to risk on current form.

Comes off a 32 day let-up. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track June 2 over 1200m defeating Good Indeed carrying 56kg at $2.40. Before that came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on May 7 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind November Step carrying 56kg at $2.80. Hard to beat again.

Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track on June 4 over 1200m, neck behind Ryuno Masamune carrying 56kg at $12.20. Before that 8th of 10 at this track on May 7 over 1200m, 7 len behind Horsemanship with 56kg at $18.20. With a little improvement can take this out.

Gelding back from a spell of ten months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign by 1.0 len this track August 29 over 1200m defeating Lonely Planet with 56kg at $5.80. Previously first up; second last of 10 at this track April 11 2024 over 1200m, 6 len behind Gifted King with 56kg at $9. Must be included.

Filly back from a spell of nine months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign 11th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt October 6 over 1400m, 14 len behind Not Found carrying 54.0kg at $128.70. When resuming last campaign 13th of 15 at Niigata Dirt August 24 over 1200m, 15 len behind Morino Sepia carrying 54.0kg at $137. Top hope if back in good order.

At the latest run 4th of 10 at Urawa on June 24 over 1500m, 7 len behind Fast Lane with 54kg at $32.70. The race before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 11 at this track on June 4 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Ryuno Masamune with 54kg at $10.60. Has failed to show enough.