Races ORM Funabashi - JAP

Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 12 at Urawa on January 9 over 800m, 3.5 len behind Grazie with 54kg at $20.90. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Urawa on December 25 over 800m, 0.8 len behind Mahne Flottant with 54kg at $6.70. Gets the inside gate so deserves respect.

Racing second-up today. Last run ran last of 12 at Urawa on January 8 over 1400m, 46 len behind Onsight carrying 54kg at $106.50. At only start last preparation 8th of 12 at this track on November 6 over 1200m, 8 len behind Odenta carrying 51kg at $8.60. Needs to lift.

Racing first-up today. Not seen since he finished last of 16 at Kyoto Dirt November 16 over 1200m, 20 len behind Bachalpsee with 57.0kg at $52. At his first start to post a big 4 len win. This track August 1 over 1200m defeating Mad Craps with 56kg at $1.01. Expect a bold showing.

At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 12 at this track on January 23 over 1200m, 11 len behind Derma Nekodamashi carrying 54kg at $51.20. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track on December 10 over 1200m, 24 len behind Barjeel carrying 54kg at $32.60. Predicted to struggle.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Kawasaki on September 11 over 900m, 2.5 len behind Sincere Beauty carrying 56kg at $12.90. When resuming last campaign 9th of 11 at Kawasaki on May 12 over 1400m, 14 len behind G T Kaisoku with 56kg at $6.80. Anticipate a bold showing.

Last start won by 2 len at this track January 23 over 1200m defeating Pantanal with 54kg at $4.80. Before that 6th of 9 at Kawasaki on December 19 over 1400m, 4 len behind Masse D'amour with 54kg at $8.60. No reason she cannot salute again.

Recent form sound. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on January 23 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Surreal carrying 56kg at $1.50. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at this track on December 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind Cosmo En En with 56kg at $3.80. Everything points towards a big run.

Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 13 at this track on January 23 over 1500m, 11 len behind Lunar South Pole carrying 52kg at $57.90. The race before that raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 11 at this track on December 12 over 1500m, 43 len behind Copano Dylan with 54kg at $15.60. Latest form makes this a pretty tough assignment.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 9 at this track on December 9 over 1200m, 9 len behind Pod Buddy carrying 51kg at $7.40. Second run from a spell 3rd of 12 at this track on January 23 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Surreal carrying 51kg at $22.80. Thereabouts last start and should be competitive.

At the latest run couldn't go on with it; 7th of 12 at this track on January 21 over 1200m, 8 len behind Shiny Duque carrying 54kg at $51.70. The run before that 9th of 12 at this track on December 9 over 1200m, 12 len behind Shiny Duque with 54kg at $237.40. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign favourite; won by 3 len at Urawa October 31 over 2000m defeating Meisho Sanosa carrying 57kg at $1.80. Won previous preparation first up favourite; won by a nose at Urawa February 25 over 1400m defeating Invention carrying 56kg at $1.40. Likely to play a major role.

Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on January 21 over 1200m, 16 len behind Shiny Duque with 54kg at $167.70. The run before that struggled in the run home; 7th of 10 at Mizusawa on December 2 over 1400m, 9 len behind Hiro Shige Wave carrying 54kg at $4.10. Prepared to just watch today.