Races ORM Funabashi - JAP

Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 10 at Kawasaki on November 20 over 2100m, 50 len behind Gloria Mundi with 51kg at $161.90. Previously second-up ran last of 18 at Niigata on August 24 over 1600m, 44 len behind Fervent carrying 51.0kg at $283.80. Unlikely to threaten.

Last start ran last of 13 at Kawasaki on November 19 over 2100m, 19 len behind Dona Guinea with 54kg at $7. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track on October 2 over 1800m, 6 len behind Proud Fleur carrying 55kg at $220.30. Finds a few better today. Can't recommend.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up came from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Kawasaki on October 14 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Snowshoe with 53kg at $7.70. Second run from a spell favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at Kawasaki November 17 over 1400m defeating Raziation with 54kg at $2.30. Strong winning hope.

Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 13 at Kawasaki on November 19 over 2100m, 1.0 len behind Dona Guinea carrying 54kg at $5.80. Before that 2nd of 11 at Kawasaki on October 16 over 2000m, head behind Esca Tiae carrying 54kg at $3.40. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last start won by 0.5 len at Monbetsu November 5 over 1800m defeating Steel Dream with 53kg at $10.30. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Monbetsu on October 21 over 1800m, 0.8 len behind Steel Dream with 55kg at $17.30. Won last start and is well-placed again.

Racing second-up today. Last run crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 5th of 12 at Urawa on November 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind Energy Poco A Poco with 54kg at $16.10. At only start last preparation ran last of 10 at Ohi on September 5 over 1600m, 21 len behind Keten Dream carrying 55kg at $81.90. Needs to lift.

Racing second-up today. Not raced for 46 days. Last start 12th of 17 at Niigata in LR on October 26 over 1000m, 6 len behind Ikosan carrying 49.0kg at $61.90. At only start last preparation ran last of 15 at Niigata Dirt on August 16 over 1200m, 17 len behind Tagano Mist carrying 56.0kg at $58.60. Fitter but must improve sharply.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming favourite; won by 0.5 len at Kawasaki October 13 over 1600m defeating Tea Five with 55kg at $6. Second run from a spell did the work up front then tired 5th of 13 at this track on November 7 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Takara Liner carrying 55kg at $3. Expected to perform well.

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by a neck at this track November 6 over 1600m defeating Gentle Touch carrying 53kg at $3.50. The race before that favourite; won by a neck at this track October 3 over 1800m defeating Pieds Forts with 53kg at $2.40. Ideally placed to play a significant role.

Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Ohi September 5 over 1600m, 6 len behind Keten Dream with 55kg at $4.20. Previously first up; fourth of 12 at Kanazawa August 5 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Himetsuruichimonji carrying 55kg at $4.20. Likely to be up for this.