Races ARM Kawasaki - JAP

First-up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Urawa September 24 over 2000m, 12 len behind Love And Happiness carrying 53kg at $39.10. When resuming last campaign fifth of 9 at Saga November 12 2023 over 1300m, 5 len behind Cool Boss with 54kg at $6.20. Might need the run.

Last start second last of 12 at this track on December 19 over 1600m, 18 len behind Gletscher carrying 57kg at $147.70. Before that ran last of 11 at this track on November 21 over 2000m, 25 len behind Fifties with 55kg at $96. Fully tested.

Second-up. First-up after three months won by 4 len at this track December 16 over 2000m defeating Incroyable with 56kg at $24.60. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at this track on June 19 over 1400m, 16 len behind Shonan Manten carrying 56kg at $7.80. The one to beat based on that latest effort. Improver with winning prospects.

Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; won by 3 len at this track December 19 over 2000m defeating Henny's Nephew with 55kg at $2.50. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on November 21 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Fifties with 56kg at $9.50. No reason he cannot salute again.

Third-up today. Not raced for 43 days. First-up sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 13 at this track on October 14 over 2000m, 3 len behind Double Message with 56kg at $1.50. Second run from a spell didn't do much in the run home; 8th of 11 at this track on November 21 over 2000m, 10 len behind Fifties with 56kg at $1.10. Can do a lot better than that last run.

At the latest run ran last of 14 at this track on December 18 over 1500m, 25 len behind Fire Whip with 56kg at $49.20. Before that 9th of 11 at this track on November 21 over 2000m, 17 len behind Fifties with 56kg at $37.40. Needs to improve sharply.

Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 9 at this track on December 17 over 1500m, 15 len behind Hanano Utage with 54kg at $44.50. Previously second-up 4th of 13 at this track on October 9 2024 over 1500m, 4 len behind Akino Smart with 54kg at $5.50. Needs more time.

Last start second last of 14 at this track on December 16 over 1500m, 20 len behind Benedit carrying 54kg at $30.80. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on November 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Mondo carrying 54kg at $28.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.

Second-up. First-up after six months came from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track on December 19 over 2000m, 4 len behind Oken Duke carrying 55kg at $19.20. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Kokura on June 29 over 2860m, 13 len behind Oro Y Plata carrying 60.0kg at $15.10. Among the top chances.

Comes here off a 53-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 11 at Monbetsu on November 11 over 1700m, 17 len behind Fereydun with 55kg at $140.40. The start before that 7th of 12 at Monbetsu on October 28 over 1800m, 6 len behind Asteroid Mare with 55kg at $62.80. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.

Last start 8th of 14 at this track on December 19 over 2000m, 9 len behind Oken Duke carrying 55kg at $31.20. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track on November 21 over 2000m, 6 len behind Fifties with 56kg at $53.70. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 14 at this track on December 16 over 2000m, 6 len behind Fireball carrying 56kg at $17. Before that 3rd of 13 at this track on November 17 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Peace Warrior carrying 56kg at $222.70. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.

At the latest run 2nd of 14 at this track on December 16 over 1500m, 2 len behind Benedit carrying 54kg at $4.40. The run before that 13th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on October 19 over 2500m, 29 len behind Lietamente carrying 56.0kg at $86. Not far off the winner latest and looks a genuine hope.

Most recently ran last of 14 at this track on December 16 over 2000m, 16 len behind Fireball carrying 54kg at $5.80. The run before that 2nd of 11 at Urawa on November 28 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Summer Story carrying 52kg at $2.10. Capable of a better run.