Races ORM Funabashi - JAP

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Comes off a 40 day let-up. First-up 8th of 14 at this track on December 9 over 1700m, 4 len behind Oh My Goodness with 57kg at $15. Last start 4th of 11 at Kawasaki on January 3 over 1600m, 11 len behind Alain Barows with 55kg at $73.40. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 11 at this track on January 23 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Jo Espoir carrying 57kg at $3.30. Previously second-up won by a neck at Urawa June 26 over 1500m defeating Tonopah carrying 57kg at $4.10. Sure to run well.

Returns from a 61-day let-up. Last start 9th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on December 13 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Arare Tabashiru carrying 58.0kg at $106.40. The run before that 6th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on October 25 over 1800m, 10 len behind Ask Stein carrying 58.0kg at $57.30. Chance with the aid of an inside stall.

Comes off a 33 day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 13 at Nakayama Dirt on January 10 over 1800m, 7 len behind Eclipse Ruban carrying 55.0kg at $95.50. Before that 11th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on November 15 over 1600m, 7 len behind Lofty Story with 58.0kg at $80.90. Not today.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last campaign by neck Ohi November 12 over 1600m defeating Mut Kurve with 57kg at $3.40. First up last campaign second of 8 at Ohi October 5 over 1800m, 2 len behind Mut Kurve carrying 57kg at $3. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.

Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation 13th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt November 29 over 2100m, 14 len behind Vanargand with 56.0kg at $29.20. Previously first up; ninth of 16 at Tokyo Dirt October 11 over 2100m, 15 len behind Champagne Pop carrying 56.0kg at $89.80. Looking to others.

Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 11 at this track on January 23 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind Jo Espoir carrying 57kg at $2.20. Before that favourite; won by a neck at this track December 9 over 1700m defeating Taisei Warrior carrying 57kg at $1.90. Nicely placed to score.

Comes here off a 54-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on December 20 over 1200m, 12 len behind Los Angeles carrying 53.0kg at $261.90. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Urawa on October 28 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Erin Achilles with 55kg at $14.50. Fully tested on her recent run.

Comes off a 53 day let-up. Last start raced on the pace before fading 13th of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on December 21 over 1800m, 15 len behind Del Avar with 55.0kg at $12.80. Before that faded in the straight 8th of 13 at Hanshin Dirt on December 7 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Tamamo Calicot carrying 58.0kg at $99. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resumes off a 51 day letup. Resuming rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 8 at this track on December 9 over 1800m, 6 len behind Seesaw Game with 57kg at $7.20. Second run from a spell ran last of 13 at Urawa on December 23 over 1400m, 18 len behind Moueix with 56kg at $80.20. Not going well enough to win this.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 14 at Kawasaki September 9 over 1600m, 3 len behind Shin Believe carrying 57kg at $8.40. First up last campaign third of 15 at Ohi June 9 over 1600m, 3 len behind You're On Fleek carrying 57kg at $20.30. Best form gives him a decent chance.

Comes off a 38 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 15 at Kyoto Dirt on January 5 over 1200m, 13 len behind Irifi carrying 58.0kg at $6.10. The race before that 4th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on December 6 over 1400m, 2 len behind Meisho Tsuyoki with 58.0kg at $15.70. Can bounce back.

Returns from a 54-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on December 20 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Truman Tesoro with 58.0kg at $24.90. The race before that 14th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on November 15 over 1600m, 9 len behind Lofty Story carrying 58.0kg at $138.40. A big spike in form is anticipated.