Races ORM Funabashi - JAP

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 14 at this track on December 11 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Welwitschia carrying 56kg at $5.80. Second run from a spell 4th of 12 at this track on January 19 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind Taisei Vainqueur with 56kg at $1.60. Can improve. Top chance if at his best.

Last start 4th of 14 at this track on January 20 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Recado with 51kg at $66.30. Before that 3rd of 14 at this track on December 8 over 1600m, 7 len behind Cellist carrying 51kg at $150.60. Needs to find lengths to test these.

Second-up. First-up after six months 11th of 14 at this track on January 21 over 1600m, 12 len behind Bari Flavor with 56kg at $11.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at this track on February 13 over 1500m, 5 len behind Ambassador with 56kg at $21.30. Fitter and worth including.

Recent form sound. At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 12 at this track on January 21 over 1200m, nose behind Barnsbury with 56kg at $1.80. The start before that favourite; won by 3 len at this track December 8 over 1500m defeating Anticipar carrying 56kg at $2.30. Narrowly missed last start and is a top chance again.

At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 12 at this track on January 19 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Taisei Vainqueur carrying 56kg at $387.30. The race before that second last of 12 at Ohi on December 30 over 1200m, 12 len behind G T God with 56kg at $192.20. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.

Recent form sound. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on January 19 over 1500m, head behind Taisei Vainqueur with 56kg at $50.30. The start before that 4th of 12 at Urawa on January 8 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Tosen Genial with 56kg at $9.80. Worth including.

Second-up. First-up after three months 10th of 12 at this track on January 19 over 1500m, 5 len behind Taisei Vainqueur carrying 54kg at $5.60. Previously second-up 6th of 15 at Kokura Dirt on February 8 over 1700m, 12 len behind T O Marconi with 55.0kg at $82.50. Needs more time.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Not raced for 41 days. Resuming eased back early on 9th of 14 at this track on December 11 over 1600m, 14 len behind Welwitschia carrying 54kg at $19.30. Last start ran last of 12 at Ohi on December 30 over 1200m, 13 len behind G T God carrying 54kg at $41.70. Latest form makes this a pretty tough assignment.

Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 14 at this track on December 12 over 1600m, 16 len behind Grand Picnic carrying 56kg at $27.80. Second-up 8th of 14 at this track on January 21 over 1600m, 6 len behind Bari Flavor with 56kg at $18. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.

Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on January 19 over 1500m, 4 len behind Taisei Vainqueur with 54kg at $235.90. The run before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Kawasaki on December 16 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Roaring Flame with 52kg at $66.60. Would rather see in something easier.

Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 14 at this track on December 8 over 1600m, 17 len behind Cellist carrying 56kg at $12.80. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at this track on January 20 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Recado with 56kg at $30.20. Cannot be ruled out.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 14 at this track on December 11 over 1600m, 4 len behind Welwitschia carrying 54kg at $13.30. Second-up 5th of 12 at this track on January 19 over 1500m, 1.3 len behind Taisei Vainqueur carrying 54kg at $6. Capable of a better showing. Respect.

Last start eased back early on 9th of 13 at this track on January 23 over 1000m, 8 len behind Shadow Duchess with 56kg at $63.10. The run before that 11th of 14 at this track on December 12 over 1600m, 23 len behind Grand Picnic carrying 56kg at $67.90. Fully tested on his recent run.