Races ORM Funabashi - JAP

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at this track August 28 over 1600m, 4 len behind Keiai Indara with 54kg at $23. When resuming last campaign sixth of 11 at this track September 24 2024 over 1200m, 3 len behind Comme D'habitude with 54kg at $5. Cannot enthuse.

Form hard to fault. Returns from a 37-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track November 4 over 1600m defeating Zen Soleil carrying 56kg at $2.30. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track on September 29 over 1500m, 2 len behind Crystal Cave with 56kg at $2.40. Leading contender coming out of a very nice alley.

Resuming after three-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation 11th of 13 at this track August 27 over 1600m, 12 len behind Scenic View carrying 55kg at $17.40. When resuming last campaign 13th of 16 at Chukyo December 15 over 1600m, 12 len behind On The Move carrying 56.0kg at $357.20. Expect a bold showing.

Third-up today. First-up second last of 13 at this track on November 4 over 1500m, 24 len behind Bold Char carrying 56kg at $161.10. Last start 9th of 12 at Kawasaki on November 18 over 1400m, 10 len behind Shuttle Tosho carrying 56kg at $103.90. Has to find a few lengths.

Racing well recently. Comes off a 38 day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on November 3 over 1500m, 4 len behind Cheval Noir carrying 56kg at $2.50. The race before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on September 13 over 1800m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Ardeluxe carrying 57.0kg at $17. Sure to be right there at the business end.

Returns from a 38-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on November 3 over 1500m, 12 len behind Cheval Noir carrying 54kg at $9.80. The run before that led to the turn then faded 6th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on September 13 over 1800m, slow going 3.5 len behind Ardeluxe carrying 52.0kg at $33.10. Safely held last start but is capable of better.

Third-up today. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Urawa on October 31 over 1500m, 4 len behind En Cloche carrying 54kg at $16.50. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Kawasaki on November 17 over 2000m, 9 len behind Double Message carrying 54kg at $41.70. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.

Entire back from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign won by 0.5 len this track June 2 over 1500m defeating Meisho Kammuri carrying 56kg at $1.50. First up last campaign third of 12 at Nagoya November 22 2024 over 1500m, 3 len behind Shirakawano Seki with 56kg at $3.30. Could prove too smart for these.

Second-up. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after three months sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 13 at this track on November 4 over 1500m, 7 len behind Bold Char carrying 55kg at $12.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Ohi on July 15 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Coconut Garden with 56kg at $12.10. Worth consideration.

Returns from a 37-day let-up. At the latest run 11th of 13 at this track on November 4 over 1500m, 17 len behind Bold Char carrying 56kg at $408. Before that second last of 14 at this track on October 1 over 1600m, 14 len behind Hope Etoile carrying 56kg at $84.30. Well held last time and facing tough task today.

Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 11 at Monbetsu on November 12 over 1200m, 5 len behind Dujac with 57kg at $339.70. The race before that 8th of 12 at Monbetsu on October 28 over 1200m, 6 len behind Sapporo Kitako carrying 57kg at $389.30. Better off investing elsewhere.

Most recently 7th of 12 at Kawasaki on November 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Mondo carrying 54kg at $32.30. The race before that 10th of 13 at this track on November 4 over 1500m, 10 len behind Bold Char with 51kg at $97.80. Needs plenty of luck to trouble the top few.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation ran last of 12 at this track on August 28 over 1600m, 42 len behind Keiai Indara carrying 54kg at $5.30. First up last campaign 3rd of 9 at this track on March 11 over 1500m, 4 len behind Meisho Kammuri carrying 54kg at $11.40. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.

Returns from a 37-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 13 at this track on November 4 over 1500m, 6 len behind Bold Char with 54kg at $64.90. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Kawasaki on October 14 over 1400m, neck behind Aino Chantilly carrying 54kg at $6.40. Watch for sharp improvement.