Races ORM Chukyo - JAP

Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 14 at Sapporo Dirt in the G3 Elm Stakes on August 9 over 1700m, 5.5 len behind Perriere carrying 59.0kg at $14.60. First up last campaign 2nd of 9 at Funabashi on May 5 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Shamal with 57kg at $11. Win would surprise.

Having second run back today. Last start won by a neck at Kyoto Dirt G3 Miyako Stakes November 9 over 1800m in soft going defeating Saimon Xanadu with 55.0kg at $6. At only start last preparation set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Monbetsu on August 28 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Riot Grrrl with 55kg at $3.20. Grade 3 winner fresh. Won 6/6 this trip and 3/3 this course and distance. Low draw and will take running down.

Second run back. First-up after five months 2nd of 13 at Funabashi on November 3 over 1800m, 3 len behind Mikki Fight carrying 57kg at $39.20. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Kawasaki April 9 over 2100m defeating Diktaean with 57kg at $6.30. Has a great second-up record and leading rider goes aboard. Don't underestimate.

Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 5th of 10 at Morioka Dirt on July 21 over 2000m, 11 len behind Kazu Tanja carrying 58kg at $3. Won previous preparation first up favourite; won by a neck at Funabashi March 12 over 2400m defeating Grand Bridge carrying 56kg at $3.20. Not ready yet.

Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run won by a neck at Morioka Dirt November 2 over 1800m defeating Hiroshikun carrying 57kg at $14.50. The race before that 12th of 16 at Morioka Dirt on October 13 over 1600m, 24 len behind Wilson Tesoro with 57kg at $615.20. Other runners are much more appealing.

Resuming after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at Nagoya May 6 over 2100m, 8 len behind Sunrise Zipangu with 57kg at $14. When resuming last campaign ran last of 12 at Hanshin Dirt in the G3 Antares Stakes April 19 over 1800m, 11 len behind Mikki Fight carrying 58.0kg at $7.40. Faces a tough essay.

Racing second-up today. Last start 4th of 15 at Kyoto Dirt in the G3 Miyako Stakes on November 9 over 1800m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind W Heart Bond carrying 58.0kg at $8.40. At only start last preparation tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Seoul on September 7 over 1800m, slow going 3 len behind Diktaean with 57kg at $2.30. Ready for improvement with that run under the belt.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up scored a big 4 len win at Morioka Dirt October 13 over 1600m defeating Sixpence carrying 57kg at $5.10. Second run from a spell 5th of 13 at Funabashi on November 3 over 1800m, 11 len behind Mikki Fight carrying 57kg at $3.90. Talented galloper placed three times this level. Placed 2/3 this course and distance and looks a serious threat.

Second run back. First-up after four months 7th of 15 at Kyoto Dirt in the G3 Miyako Stakes on November 9 over 1800m, on a slow track; 10 len behind W Heart Bond carrying 58.0kg at $3.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Ohi on July 2 over 2000m, neck behind Mikki Fight carrying 57kg at $8.50. Has five wins at the trip. Should progress from that first-up run.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 12 at Ohi on October 7 over 1800m, neck behind Beyond The Valley with 56kg at $1.80. Last start 2nd of 14 at Funabashi on November 3 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Ammothyella carrying 55kg at $3. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.

Second-up today. Not raced for 55 days. Last run held ground to the line 2nd of 16 at Morioka Dirt on October 13 over 1600m, 4 len behind Wilson Tesoro with 57kg at $9.50. At only start last preparation 12th of 18 at Tokyo in the G1 Yasuda Kinen on June 8 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Jantar Mantar carrying 58.0kg at $4.40. Unbeaten at trip and jockey has a great record while aboard. Has won three Grade 2 races and expected to feature.

Third-up today. Comes off a 60 day let-up. Resuming won by 2.5 len at Morioka Dirt September 2 over 2000m defeating Hug with 56kg at $1.70. Last start won by 3 len at Ohi October 8 over 2000m defeating Natural Rise with 57kg at $4.90. Speedy colt beaten just once in six runs and will take catching.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming made ground from midfield; 4th of 16 at Morioka Dirt on October 13 over 1600m, 8 len behind Wilson Tesoro carrying 57kg at $3.20. Second-up 10th of 13 at Funabashi on November 3 over 1800m, 18 len behind Mikki Fight carrying 57kg at $6.70. Not doing enough of late to threaten.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 16 at Morioka Dirt on October 13 over 1600m, 8 len behind Wilson Tesoro with 57kg at $3.50. Second run from a spell 9th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt in the G3 Musashino Stakes on November 15 over 1600m, 6 len behind Luxor Cafe with 58.0kg at $11.80. Not one of the top selections.

Second run back. First-up after three months 10th of 15 at Kyoto Dirt in the G3 Miyako Stakes on November 9 over 1800m, on a slow track; 14 len behind W Heart Bond carrying 57.0kg at $7.90. Previously second-up won by 2.5 len at Sapporo Dirt G3 Elm Stakes August 9 over 1700m defeating Lord Couronne carrying 57.0kg at $8.90. Unlikely to threaten.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 16 at Ohi on October 8 over 2000m, 12 len behind Narukami carrying 57kg at $4.50. Last start won by 3.5 len at Tokyo Dirt G3 Musashino Stakes November 15 over 1600m defeating Costa Nova with 56.0kg at $4.50. Effortless winner last time and won only other try third-up. Expected to perform well.