Races ORM Funabashi - JAP

This Sinister Minister entire is a four-year-old having his first start. Prefer to see under race conditions.

Returns from a 41-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on December 9 over 1200m, 2 len behind End Stage carrying 54kg at $91.10. The run before that 9th of 12 at this track on November 3 over 1200m, 7 len behind Scream Eagle with 54kg at $21.40. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.

Resumes. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Ohi October 5 over 1200m, 13 len behind Rukariri with 54kg at $136.80. Previously first up; eighth of 16 at Ohi February 18 over 1200m, 5 len behind Shimoguri carrying 54kg at $162.90. Returns in a winnable race.

Resuming after a spell of five months. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Kawasaki August 21 over 1400m, 12 len behind Final Wonder carrying 54kg at $228.70. First up last campaign ninth of 11 at Kawasaki February 6 over 1400m, 7 len behind It's My Treat carrying 54kg at $55.50. Should be right in the mix.

At the latest run 5th of 12 at Urawa on December 22 over 1400m, 7 len behind Lalatina with 56kg at $69.10. The start before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track on December 9 over 1200m, 9 len behind End Stage carrying 56kg at $10.20. Expected to finish much closer.

Was well-supported at debut, ran last in a small field at this track on December 12 over 1200m, 38 len behind Kurino Cenote carrying 54kg at $3.60. Plenty to build upon following her debut.

Comes off a 41 day let-up. At the latest run faded in the straight 10th of 12 at this track on December 9 over 1200m, 9 len behind End Stage with 54kg at $191.60. The run before that 8th of 11 at Kawasaki on November 20 over 1400m, 13 len behind Smile Feliz with 54kg at $541.70. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Most recently didn't do much in the run home; 8th of 12 at this track on December 9 over 1200m, 6 len behind End Stage with 54kg at $441.90. The start before that second last of 12 at Kawasaki on November 20 over 1500m, 16 len behind Hatsuwaka with 54kg at $387.10. Others look better placed.

This Mr Melody mare is a four-year-old having her first start. Expect there will be plenty of interest from punters.

Second run back. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after four months ran last of 12 at this track on December 9 over 1200m, 10 len behind End Stage with 54kg at $229. Previously second-up eased back early on 6th of 11 at this track on June 2 over 1200m, 7 len behind Scream Eagle carrying 54kg at $17.70. Unlikely to threaten.

Four-year-old entire (Duramente - Curren Lisbeth) making his debut. Nice profile and a bold showing is on the cards.

Four-year-old gelding by Etario out of Victory Rose who has taken a long time to make it to the track. Maybe later.