Races ORM Funabashi - JAP

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 12 at Urawa on December 25 over 2000m, 8 len behind Red Gate carrying 56kg at $24.70. Last start 4th of 12 at Urawa on January 7 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Summer Story with 57kg at $11.80. Fitter and should appreciate the step up to 2200m.

Form hard to fault. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at this track on January 19 over 1800m, 2 len behind Highest Code carrying 56kg at $2.60. The race before that 2nd of 11 at Urawa on January 7 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Mucha Suerte with 56kg at $3.10. Plenty to like about his prospects.

Most recently 8th of 14 at this track on January 19 over 1800m, 9 len behind Highest Code with 56kg at $27.10. The race before that second last of 14 at this track on December 9 over 1800m, 19 len behind Presto Emma carrying 56kg at $72.40. Predicted to struggle.

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 9th of 11 at Urawa on January 7 over 2000m, 39 len behind Mucha Suerte with 52kg at $197.40. The run before that 10th of 12 at Urawa on December 24 over 2000m, 18 len behind Hakushin Dragon carrying 53kg at $184.40. Hard to recommend on recent form.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 13 at this track on December 11 over 2200m, 10 len behind Clarity with 56kg at $9.90. Second-up 7th of 13 at this track on January 19 over 1500m, 8 len behind G T Pharaoh with 56kg at $73.20. Can't make much of a case.

Most recently 7th of 14 at this track on January 19 over 1800m, 7 len behind Highest Code carrying 56kg at $68.80. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 13 at this track on December 11 over 2200m, 10 len behind Clarity with 56kg at $61.70. Fully tested on his recent run.

At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 12 at this track on January 21 over 1500m, 6 len behind Strada Reale carrying 56kg at $388.50. The start before that 8th of 14 at Kawasaki on January 2 over 1400m, 8 len behind Aizumi Sakura with 56kg at $52.80. Needs to find lengths to test these.

At the latest run eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track on January 22 over 1200m, 8 len behind Bricks Latte carrying 56kg at $277.90. The race before that second last of 11 at Ohi on December 29 over 1200m, 16 len behind Fulgurite carrying 56kg at $145.70. Tricky assignment.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 13 at this track on December 8 over 1500m, 10 len behind Deserve carrying 54kg at $71. Second-up 6th of 13 at this track on January 19 over 1500m, 8 len behind G T Pharaoh with 54kg at $22.10. Can't make much of a case.

At the latest run 11th of 13 at this track on January 19 over 1500m, 14 len behind G T Pharaoh with 56kg at $396.50. The race before that settled back and ran on when 9th of 13 at this track on December 11 over 2200m, 19 len behind Clarity carrying 56kg at $62.90. Improvement required to threaten in this field.

Last start 4th of 13 at this track on January 19 over 1500m, 7 len behind G T Pharaoh carrying 56kg at $22.90. The start before that 3rd of 13 at this track on December 11 over 2200m, 6 len behind Clarity with 56kg at $6.60. Shouldn't trouble the top few.

Second-up. Comes off a 59-day let-up. First-up after four months did the work up front then tired 13th of 15 at Chukyo Dirt on December 14 over 1800m, 13 len behind Kojoryozoku carrying 53.0kg at $162.70. Previously second-up 5th of 15 at Chukyo Dirt on March 15 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Camino Real carrying 54.0kg at $51.10. Improvement likely and looks a big chance.

At the latest run 9th of 14 at this track on January 19 over 1800m, 9 len behind Highest Code carrying 54kg at $17.30. The start before that 4th of 11 at Urawa on January 7 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Mucha Suerte with 54kg at $23.50. Worth another chance.

Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 14 at this track on January 21 over 1700m, 2.25 len behind Raffaella Angel carrying 56kg at $1.70. The start before that 3rd of 10 at this track on December 10 over 1200m, 2 len behind High Speed Bio with 56kg at $14.80. Can take this out.