Races ORM Funabashi - JAP

Racing second-up today. Not raced for 54 days. Last start ran last of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on October 19 over 1400m, 15 len behind Grand Faubourg with 54.0kg at $29.90. At only start last preparation raced on the pace before fading 14th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on August 3 over 1400m, 7 len behind Accha Ghora with 58.0kg at $22.30. Should progress from that first-up run.

Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after two months 4th of 11 at this track on November 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Sammaru Ship with 56kg at $181.90. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Monbetsu on August 28 over 1200m, 8 len behind Dodo Kirishima carrying 55kg at $196.40. Needs more time.

Form hard to fault. Returns from a 38-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track November 4 over 1200m defeating Golden Sweep with 54kg at $1.80. Before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at this track on October 3 over 1200m, 2 len behind Master Plan with 53kg at $2.60. Should be right in the finish.

Comes here off a 36-day let-up. At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 11 at this track on November 6 over 1200m, 10 len behind Sammaru Ship with 54kg at $308.60. The run before that 8th of 13 at Ohi on October 22 over 1400m, 9 len behind Canele Flavor carrying 57kg at $154.40. Better off avoiding.

Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 12 at Urawa on November 28 over 1500m, 24 len behind Blazing Heat carrying 55kg at $107.80. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by a head at this track August 27 2024 over 1200m defeating La Briage with 54kg at $13.30. Unlikely to threaten.

Last start did the work up front then tired ran last of 9 at Ohi on December 1 over 1200m, 10 len behind Una Montana Alta carrying 54kg at $84.70. The run before that 7th of 10 at Kawasaki on November 17 over 900m, 6 len behind Edono Phoenix with 53kg at $157.20. Likely to run around at long odds and deservedly so.

Second-up. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after nine months 7th of 11 at this track on November 6 over 1200m, 10 len behind Sammaru Ship with 53kg at $28.20. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a neck at this track November 25 2024 over 1200m defeating Jack Orange carrying 56kg at $8.50. Don't underestimate.

On a six run winning streak. Comes here off a 36-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track November 6 over 1200m defeating Dread with 56kg at $1.20. The start before that favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track October 2 over 1200m defeating Bellwood One carrying 57kg at $1.20. Has the right credentials.

Returns from a 38-day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on November 4 over 1200m, 4 len behind Fanyu carrying 56kg at $15.10. The race before that 8th of 14 at this track on September 29 over 1000m, 7 len behind Edono Phoenix with 57kg at $15.90. Wide draw makes it tough.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Comes off a 36 day let-up. Resuming came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on October 2 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Sammaru Ship with 55kg at $5.80. Second run from a spell 2nd of 11 at this track on November 6 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Sammaru Ship with 56kg at $5.70. Genuine contender under these conditions.

Second-up. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after four months raced on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 11 at this track on November 6 over 1200m, 13 len behind Sammaru Ship with 56kg at $111.50. Previously second-up 4th of 14 at this track on February 14 over 1000m, 3 len behind Quattro Fonte carrying 57kg at $6.60. Solid top-three hope.