Races ORM Hanshin - JAP

Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign 12th of 16 at Niigata August 30 over 2200m, 10 len behind Goltzschtal carrying 58.0kg at $6.40. First up last campaign fifth of 12 at this track June 21 over 2200m, 3 len behind Wurttemberg carrying 57.0kg at $6. Competitive in stakes class last time in. Looks a key runner.

Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 13 at Kyoto on November 2 over 3000m, 6 len behind Volante with 52.0kg at $20.10. The race before that 5th of 14 at Nakayama on September 14 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Black Shield with 52.0kg at $37.20. Doesn't pose too much of a threat.

Third-up today. Freshened for 42 days. Resuming 15th of 18 at Tokyo on October 19 over 1800m, 8 len behind Nishino Ti Amo with 55.0kg at $153.80. Last start 8th of 13 at Kyoto on November 2 over 3000m, 8 len behind Volante with 55.0kg at $73.90. Fully tested on his recent run.

Third-up today. Freshened for 43 days. Resuming raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at this track on September 14 over 2000m, 1.1 len behind Arenaria with 55.0kg at $1.10. Second-up favourite; won by 3 len at Kyoto November 1 over 2000m defeating Mediterranean with 56.0kg at $2.50. Led throughout for an effortless win last time. Speedy type who is a strong winning hope again.

First-up. Finished off last campaign tenth of 14 at Kyoto May 11 over 2400m, 12 len behind Sunrise Soleil carrying 56.0kg at $43.70. First up last campaign 14th of 16 at this track April 12 over 2000m, 6 len behind Kane Hula with 56.0kg at $8.90. Looking to others for the winner.

Returns from a 50-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 18 at Niigata on October 25 over 2000m, 2 len behind Simhanada carrying 58.0kg at $5.10. The run before that 8th of 15 at this track in the G3 Challenge Cup on September 13 over 2000m, 4 len behind Allnatt with 54.0kg at $17.30. Working up to a win. Worth following.

Second run back. First-up after two months 13th of 18 at Tokyo in the G2 Copa Republica Argentina on November 9 over 2500m, 4 len behind Mystery Way carrying 52.0kg at $36.80. Previously second-up 4th of 16 at Niigata on August 30 over 2200m, 2.25 len behind Goltzschtal carrying 58.0kg at $128.90. Not far away in Grade 2 company latest and this far easier. Improvement likely and looks a big chance.

Third-up today. Not raced for 43 days. Resuming 3rd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on September 28 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Slazak with 58.0kg at $5.40. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on November 1 over 1800m, 7 len behind T O Granville carrying 58.0kg at $3.80. Genuine hope on best form.

Most recently second last of 15 at Tokyo on November 30 over 2000m, 10 len behind Willem carrying 58.0kg at $211.20. The run before that 7th of 12 at Tokyo on November 9 over 2000m, 6 len behind Victor Verus carrying 58.0kg at $221.60. Others preferred at this stage.

Racing second-up today. Last run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at Kyoto November 22 over 2000m defeating Nebra Disk with 56.0kg at $2.80. At only start last preparation 2nd in a small field at Kokura on June 28 over 1800m, neck behind Theresa carrying 55.0kg at $1.70. Yet to miss the frame from six runs including three wins. On speed runner who is the one to beat.

Having second run back today. Last outing second last of 12 at Tokyo on November 9 over 2000m, 8 len behind Victor Verus carrying 58.0kg at $48.50. At only start last preparation ran last of 12 at Tokyo on May 17 over 2400m, 47 len behind Las Cumbres carrying 58.0kg at $35.60. Needs to do a lot more.

Last start 5th of 16 at Kyoto on November 22 over 2400m, 3.5 len behind Danon Cima with 56.0kg at $16.30. The start before that came from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Niigata in LR on October 19 over 2200m, 1.75 len behind Canela Fina with 55.0kg at $16. Has been racing well. Top prospects.

Second run back. First-up after seven months failed to make an impression; second last of 16 at Kyoto on November 22 over 2400m, 14 len behind Danon Cima with 58.0kg at $254.10. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Hanshin Dirt on March 29 over 2000m, 12 len behind Opera Plage carrying 58.0kg at $25.10. Unlikely to threaten.

Second-up. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after six months raced on the pace before fading ran last of 18 at Niigata on October 25 over 2000m, 43 len behind Simhanada with 58.0kg at $100.30. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on February 15 over 1900m, 17 len behind Jinsei carrying 58.0kg at $17.40. Needs to lift.

Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation tenth of 16 at Sapporo August 2 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind A Plus with 55.0kg at $9.70. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Nakayama December 8 2024 over 2000m defeating Bitter Glace carrying 55.0kg at $4.40. Will take a lot from this run but stays under notice.