Races ORM Chukyo - JAP

Is first-up after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fourth of 13 at Hanshin Dirt September 27 over 1800m, 2 len behind Stop Yearning with 55.0kg at $3.10. Previously first up; third of 13 at Hanshin Dirt June 8 over 1800m, 6 len behind Chujo with 55.0kg at $30.50. Could prove too smart for these.

Second run back. First-up after three months raced on the pace before fading 10th of 13 at Tokyo on November 16 over 2000m, 6 len behind Premier Sortie with 56.0kg at $58.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Nakayama on April 12 over 2200m, 5 len behind Premier Sortie with 57.0kg at $46.50. Needs to do a lot more.

Racing second-up today. Last outing 4th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on November 24 over 1700m, 2.75 len behind Mana Etre with 53.0kg at $13.10. At only start last preparation 9th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on September 20 over 1800m, 9 len behind Hanauma Beach with 54.0kg at $29.90. Expecting improvement and is among the better chances.

Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after seven months 6th of 15 at Tokyo on November 1 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Best Me Ever carrying 56.0kg at $7.60. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Hanshin on April 5 over 2400m, 5 len behind Danon Cima with 57.0kg at $3.40. Winning rider goes back aboard. Fitter again and expected to feature.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 10th of 12 at Kyoto Dirt on October 19 over 1800m, 7 len behind Mission Loose with 58.0kg at $13.10. Last start 11th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on November 15 over 1800m, 11 len behind Artless Mind carrying 58.0kg at $150.40. Well held last time and facing tough task today.

Resuming after a spell of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation sixth of 14 at Kyoto Dirt October 5 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Pod Volk carrying 55.0kg at $6. First up last campaign fifth of 16 at Kyoto Dirt May 25 over 1800m, 8 len behind Tripolitania with 56.0kg at $11. Certainly one to consider.

Third-up today. First-up 13th of 15 at Kyoto on November 1 over 1600m, 5 len behind Olibanum with 57.0kg at $37.10. Second-up eased back early on 10th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on November 30 over 1800m, 10 len behind Dura Eterno carrying 55.0kg at $60.40. Wait until he shows something.

Last start 7th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on November 22 over 1700m, 7 len behind Matenro Brave with 56.0kg at $277.60. The start before that 10th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on October 18 over 1800m, 15 len behind Golden Cloud carrying 56.0kg at $195.40. Well held last time and facing tough task today.

Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 11 at Kyoto Dirt on October 25 over 1800m, 3 len behind Erika Venezia carrying 56.0kg at $9.90. Second-up 3rd of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on November 15 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Artless Mind carrying 56.0kg at $7.90. Promising galloper. Ready to win and should go well.

Form hard to fault. Returns from a 50-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on October 18 over 1600m, 4 len behind Heliotrope carrying 56.0kg at $10.10. Before that scored a big 6 len win at Kawasaki September 9 over 1600m defeating Copano Orlando carrying 56kg at $1.30. This is well within his grasp.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 11th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt September 20 over 1800m, 12 len behind Hanauma Beach with 53.0kg at $27.50. First up last campaign third of 7 at this track August 23 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Camino Real with 53.0kg at $11. Might need the run.

Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on November 8 over 1300m, 8 len behind Don To The Moon carrying 55.0kg at $48.10. The start before that led to the turn then faded 9th of 14 at Sapporo Dirt on September 7 over 1700m, 8 len behind Dura Eterno with 55.0kg at $5.70. Fully tested on her recent run.

Third-up today. First-up 12th of 18 at Niigata on October 18 over 1000m, 5 len behind Schlaf carrying 55.0kg at $166.40. Last start 8th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on November 15 over 1150m, 6 len behind Prasentier with 55.0kg at $281.50. Latest form makes this a pretty tough assignment.

Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 11 at Kyoto Dirt on October 25 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Erika Venezia with 58.0kg at $11.10. Second run from a spell 5th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on November 9 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Blue Whirl with 58.0kg at $9. Course and distance winner. Has a big finish and looks a strong winning hope.