Races ORM Funabashi - JAP

Last start 7th of 12 at Urawa on November 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind Energy Poco A Poco carrying 54kg at $5.60. The start before that 9th of 13 at this track on November 7 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Takara Liner carrying 57kg at $15.20. This is well within his grasp.

Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 9 at Kawasaki on November 18 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Admire Asia with 57kg at $6.80. Before that 3rd of 11 at this track on November 5 over 1700m, 1.75 len behind Shimizu Minato with 56kg at $20.10. Leading chance again.

At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Urawa on November 27 over 2000m, 6 len behind Lysine with 57kg at $4. The race before that 4th of 11 at Kawasaki on October 13 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind Saransk carrying 55kg at $2.70. Can bounce back after a modest effort last time.

At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Kawasaki on November 21 over 1500m, 4 len behind Snowshoe with 57kg at $20.90. Before that 6th of 13 at this track on November 7 over 1600m, 2 len behind Takara Liner carrying 57kg at $116.20. Watch for him late in the piece.

Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 13 at this track on November 7 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Takara Liner with 57kg at $95.90. Before that 7th of 13 at Kawasaki on October 13 over 2000m, 11 len behind Tsukaino Kizuna carrying 55kg at $94.70. Others look better placed.

Second run back. First-up after 10 months second last of 13 at this track on November 6 over 1600m, 11 len behind Presto Mulan with 57kg at $9.30. Previously second-up got back early 12th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on January 11 over 1800m, 18 len behind Meisho Conan carrying 58.0kg at $79. Fitter and worth including.

Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Ohi on December 4 over 2000m, 0.5 len behind Sparta Leonidas carrying 57kg at $9.40. The race before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 13 at this track on November 7 over 1600m, 5 len behind Takara Liner with 57kg at $4.10. Narrowly missed last start and is a top chance again.

Comes off a 34 day let-up. Last start 4th of 13 at this track on November 7 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind Takara Liner carrying 57kg at $24.30. The start before that second last of 10 at this track on October 1 over 1800m, 25 len behind Forever Young carrying 56kg at $225.10. Expected to be doing his best work late.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 11 at this track on October 2 over 1600m, 16 len behind Sehr Schnell carrying 55kg at $77.20. Second run from a spell raced on the pace before fading 11th of 13 at this track on November 7 over 1600m, 9 len behind Takara Liner with 55kg at $51.40. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.

At the latest run 4th of 9 at Kawasaki on November 21 over 1500m, 8 len behind Snowshoe carrying 57kg at $41.40. The race before that second last of 13 at this track on November 7 over 1600m, 9 len behind Takara Liner carrying 57kg at $206.20. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at this track on November 5 over 1700m, neck behind Shimizu Minato carrying 56kg at $12.20. The race before that ran last of 10 at this track on September 30 over 1800m, 44 len behind Yuto The Yuto with 55kg at $7.60. Rates highly after a strong run last time.

Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 10 at Kawasaki on November 20 over 2100m, 14 len behind Gloria Mundi with 53kg at $95. The run before that 6th of 13 at Kawasaki on October 13 over 2000m, 10 len behind Tsukaino Kizuna with 55kg at $13.40. Likely to run around at long odds and deservedly so.

Returns from a 36-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on November 5 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Shimizu Minato carrying 56kg at $37.90. The run before that 8th of 13 at this track on October 1 over 1600m, 10 len behind Hoshino Suna carrying 57kg at $23.50. Will be winding up strongly.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at this track on October 1 over 1600m, 8 len behind Hoshino Suna with 57kg at $5.10. Second run from a spell won by a neck at this track November 7 over 1600m defeating Bouncelight carrying 55kg at $9.40. Expected to perform well.