Races ORM Funabashi - JAP

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at Urawa December 26 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Tea Five carrying 57kg at $6.90. When resuming last campaign ran last of 14 at Kokura Dirt February 25 2024 over 1000m, 19 len behind June Earth with 58.0kg at $341.90. Others have firmer winning claims.

Last start 5th of 11 at this track on July 6 over 1200m, 3 len behind Wara carrying 56kg at $12.50. The race before that 6th of 8 at this track on June 5 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Satono Mustang with 56kg at $5.30. Might just find this lot a bit smart.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 9 at this track on July 4 over 1200m, 2 len behind Zeus Bisty carrying 56kg at $22.10. Second-up 4th of 7 at Urawa on July 21 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Ken Atlas carrying 55kg at $32.90. Racing okay but look elsewhere.

At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 16 at Ohi on July 17 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Half Blue with 56kg at $10.10. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on June 4 over 1200m, 3 len behind Bear Bakkyun with 57kg at $8.50. Solid prospects and a good barrier doesn’t hurt.

Is first-up after a break of 12 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at this track May 9 over 1200m, 4 len behind Satono Mustang with 57kg at $6.10. Previously first up; second of 12 at Urawa February 27 over 1400m, a head behind Airport Liner with 57kg at $6.80. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.

Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 11 at this track on July 6 over 1200m, 3 len behind Wara carrying 54kg at $23.80. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track June 5 over 1200m defeating Supposed To Kill carrying 54kg at $5.70. Has the ability to be in the finish.

Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at this track April 4 over 1200m, 3 len behind Satono Mustang with 57kg at $1.10. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 5 len win. This track November 28 over 1200m defeating Cool Gadget carrying 56kg at $2.50. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.

Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 11 at this track on July 6 over 1200m, 2 len behind Wara with 56kg at $3.30. The start before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 11 at this track on June 3 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Dread with 56kg at $3.60. Leading chance again.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on June 6 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Menkoi Bokuchan with 55kg at $8.20. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at this track on July 6 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Wara carrying 56kg at $2.30. Strong winning hope.

At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track on July 6 over 1200m, 10 len behind Wara carrying 56kg at $27.20. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at this track on June 5 over 1200m, 2 len behind Satono Mustang with 56kg at $19.20. Not doing enough.