Races ORM Funabashi - JAP

Resuming. Finished off last campaign rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 12 at Urawa on November 27 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Lysine carrying 55kg at $9.90. Won previous preparation first up won by a nose at Urawa September 22 over 2000m defeating Taisei Ship with 56kg at $3.30. Not good enough for these.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 13 at this track on January 19 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Lilabad with 56kg at $5.70. The run before that won by 3 len at this track December 12 over 1600m defeating Cheval Noir with 56kg at $49.40. Low draw and expected to go well.

Comes here off a 59-day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at this track on December 12 over 1600m, 9 len behind Grand Picnic carrying 56kg at $4. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on November 7 over 1600m, 3 len behind Digest carrying 56kg at $2.30. Prepared to risk on current form.

At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 13 at this track on January 19 over 1600m, 6 len behind Lilabad with 56kg at $1.50. The run before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 at this track on December 8 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Ruler Of Dirt carrying 56kg at $2.10. Deserves another chance.

Returns from a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 11 at Urawa on January 6 over 1500m, 8 len behind The Rock with 56kg at $139. The run before that 8th of 12 at Urawa on December 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind Marron Chantilly carrying 56kg at $44.30. Comes into this in ordinary form. Can't enthuse.

Most recently 11th of 13 at this track on January 19 over 1600m, 7 len behind Lilabad carrying 56kg at $53.10. Before that 4th of 11 at Urawa on January 6 over 1500m, 4 len behind The Rock carrying 56kg at $31. Tough assignment.

At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at this track January 23 over 1600m defeating Welwitschia carrying 56kg at $10.90. The run before that 10th of 14 at this track on December 12 over 1600m, 20 len behind Grand Picnic carrying 56kg at $10.20. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.

Last start 4th of 13 at this track on January 19 over 1600m, 4 len behind Lilabad carrying 54kg at $162.10. The start before that 7th of 11 at Urawa on December 22 over 1500m, 6 len behind Kaito King carrying 54kg at $52.70. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.

Racing well recently. Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 11 at this track on January 23 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Hope Etoile with 56kg at $1.50. The start before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track December 11 over 1600m defeating Yodono Taiyo with 56kg at $2.60. Genuine contender.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 12 at this track on December 8 over 1600m, 35 len behind Ruler Of Dirt with 56kg at $8. Last start ran last of 13 at this track on January 19 over 1600m, 13 len behind Lilabad with 56kg at $38.80. Cannot enthuse.

At the latest run ran last of 14 at this track on January 23 over 2200m, 19 len behind Maximum Power with 53kg at $19.60. Before that won by 4 len at this track December 9 over 1800m defeating Super Chando with 54kg at $20.50. Genuine chance this time around.

Third-up today. First-up 6th of 12 at this track on December 8 over 1600m, 34 len behind Ruler Of Dirt with 56kg at $6. Last start 2nd of 14 at this track on January 20 over 1800m, 2 len behind Jasper Jet with 56kg at $4.90. Capable of a strong showing.

Second run back. First-up after six months 7th of 13 at this track on January 19 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Lilabad with 53kg at $104.30. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at this track on November 1 2024 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Ryuno Medina with 56kg at $4.30. Fitter but must improve sharply.

Third-up today. Resuming got back early 8th of 11 at Urawa on December 22 over 1500m, 8 len behind Kaito King carrying 56kg at $77.80. Second-up 8th of 13 at Urawa on January 9 over 1400m, 8 len behind Matthew with 57kg at $76.80. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.