Races ORP Funabashi - JAP

Second-up. First-up after four months made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on July 30 over 1200m, 4 len behind Face Khmer carrying 53kg at $222.90. Previously second-up 8th of 18 at Kokura on July 7 2024 over 1200m, 10 len behind Koyu Mojoka carrying 54.0kg at $217.90. Sure to run well.

Returns from a 43-day let-up. Last start got back early 9th of 12 at Nagoya on July 18 over 1500m, 9 len behind Welwitschia with 57kg at $18.80. Before that 7th of 11 at Nagoya on July 7 over 1500m, 10 len behind Tuna Forty with 57kg at $50.50. Can do a lot better than that last run.

Comes off a 31 day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on July 30 over 1200m, 4 len behind Face Khmer carrying 56kg at $37.80. Before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track on July 3 over 1200m, 12 len behind Maono Alois carrying 56kg at $216.30. Will prove tough to stave off.

Second-up. First-up after six months ran last of 12 at this track on July 29 over 1200m, 41 len behind Taisei Uno carrying 56kg at $212.30. Previously second-up second last of 8 at this track on August 27 2024 over 1200m, 14 len behind Peach Blossom carrying 54kg at $177. Unlikely to threaten.

Second run back. First-up after five months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on July 30 over 1200m, 7 len behind Birewecka with 54kg at $31.50. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at this track on October 29 over 1200m, 31 len behind Aranjuez Rose with 54kg at $15.90. Expecting improvement and is among the better chances.

Third-up today. Resuming 11th of 16 at Hakodate on June 15 over 1200m, 8 len behind Elsa To Anna with 55.0kg at $159.40. Second-up second last of 12 at this track on July 29 over 1200m, 11 len behind Taisei Uno with 54kg at $35.50. Hard to recommend on recent form.

Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track on July 30 over 1200m, 14 len behind Birewecka carrying 54kg at $69.40. The run before that 5th of 10 at this track on July 3 over 1200m, 9 len behind Maono Alois with 54kg at $309.40. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.

Got off the mark on debut; favourite; scored a big 4 len win at this track August 1 over 1200m defeating Mad Craps carrying 56kg at $1.01. Big chance to go two from two.

Third-up today. Resumes off a 48 day letup. Resuming 10th of 15 at Hakodate on July 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind La La Banyuls carrying 57.0kg at $89.20. Second run from a spell second last of 16 at Hakodate on July 13 over 1200m, 12 len behind Le Brillant with 57.0kg at $207.60. Wait until he shows something.

Resumes. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at this track April 3 over 1200m, 7 len behind Uwasano Dekopin with 54kg at $8.20. First up last campaign second last of 11 at this track January 23 over 1200m, 13 len behind Nobu And Max with 54kg at $36.60. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming second last of 10 at Urawa on June 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Tosen Penelope with 54kg at $254.80. Second-up 9th of 12 at this track on July 29 over 1200m, 6 len behind Taisei Uno carrying 54kg at $194.60. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.