Races ORM Funabashi - JAP

Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Most recently second last of 9 at this track on June 30 over 1200m, 9 len behind Bright Flash with 56kg at $126.10. The start before that 9th of 12 at this track on June 3 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind My Venerable carrying 56kg at $80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.

Racing second-up today. Last outing sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on June 29 over 1150m, 10 len behind Rouge Azurite carrying 58.0kg at $43.10. At only start last preparation 8th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on April 13 over 1150m, 6 len behind Nishino Crown with 58.0kg at $15.20. Unlikely to threaten.

At the latest run second last of 14 at Kawasaki on July 10 over 1600m, 11 len behind Mind Blown carrying 56kg at $45.20. The start before that 7th of 12 at Urawa on May 30 over 1500m, 10 len behind Rock City Boy with 56kg at $10.30. Not doing enough of late to threaten.

Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at this track on July 3 over 1200m, 7 len behind Tatsuno King O carrying 54kg at $36.30. The run before that ran last of 11 at this track on June 4 over 1200m, 44 len behind Bright Flash carrying 54kg at $12.40. Well held last time and facing tough task today.

Resuming today after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at this track March 12 over 1200m, 4 len behind Bambolina carrying 57kg at $14.10. When resuming last campaign fifth of 8 at this track September 24 over 1200m, 7 len behind Will Shine carrying 54kg at $50.40. Expect a forward showing.

Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on July 3 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Southern Rapid carrying 54kg at $14.80. The start before that 7th of 12 at this track on June 3 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind My Venerable with 54kg at $4.80. Encouraging effort last start. In the mix.

At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at this track on July 4 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Taisei Marshal with 54kg at $7.50. The start before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at this track on June 3 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Osore carrying 54kg at $41.40. Genuine contender under these conditions.

Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track July 5 over 1200m defeating Bitcoin carrying 56kg at $1.40. The race before that favourite; scored a big 6 len win at this track June 4 over 1200m defeating Maruhiro Knight with 56kg at $2.20. Leading chance again.

Second-up. First-up after three months 7th of 9 at this track on June 30 over 1200m, 5 len behind Bright Flash with 56kg at $65.40. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1200m, 19 len behind Fat Dragon with 56kg at $23.60. Solid top-three hope.

Second run back. First-up after a year tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at this track July 3 over 1200m defeating Platina Band carrying 56kg at $3.50. Previously second-up won by 2 len at this track April 29 2024 over 1200m defeating Ice Note with 56kg at $2.70. Strong winning chance.