Races ORP Funabashi - JAP

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation second of 11 at this track December 12 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Dread with 57kg at $1.20. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 7 len win. This track August 29 over 1200m defeating A Shin Scotty carrying 56kg at $1.20. Bold performance expected.

At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on February 13 over 1200m, 9 len behind Ackerman carrying 56kg at $26.60. Before that 5th of 10 at this track on January 20 over 1200m, 3 len behind Zeus Bisty carrying 55kg at $26. Low draw but others have better credentials.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on February 13 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Ackerman carrying 56kg at $29.70. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track on January 21 over 1200m, 4 len behind Laser Show with 57kg at $16.30. Cannot be ruled out.

Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign to post a big 7 len win. This track December 10 over 1200m defeating Fast Lane carrying 56kg at $1.10. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 8 len win. This track September 29 over 1200m defeating Pink Towel Chan with 55kg at $1.70. Likely to play a major role.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Comes off a 40 day let-up. Resuming 7th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on December 27 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Bergeronnette with 57.0kg at $207.40. Second run from a spell 9th of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on January 31 over 1400m, 7 len behind Hakusan Iris with 58.0kg at $122.70. Genuine chance this time around.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 10 at this track on January 20 over 1200m, 5 len behind Zeus Bisty with 55kg at $4.50. Second-up settled back and ran on when 8th of 12 at this track on February 13 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Ackerman carrying 56kg at $9.70. Genuine chance this time around.

Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1200m, 4 len behind Jet Speed with 54kg at $34.10. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at this track on December 17 2024 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Smile Now carrying 54kg at $10. Needs to lift.

Entire back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at this track November 6 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Sammaru Ship with 56kg at $14.10. First up last campaign fourth of 12 at this track December 17 2024 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Smile Now with 56kg at $8.30. Returns in a winnable race.

Racing well recently. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 12 at this track on February 13 over 1200m, neck behind Ackerman with 56kg at $18.20. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track on January 21 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Laser Show carrying 57kg at $14.60. Knocking on the door.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming won by 2.5 len at this track January 21 over 1200m defeating Zodiac Reve with 57kg at $6. Last start raced on the pace before fading 9th of 12 at this track on February 13 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ackerman with 56kg at $4.80. Strong winning hope.

At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on February 13 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Ackerman with 56kg at $61.10. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on January 20 over 1200m, 3 len behind Zeus Bisty with 55kg at $269.90. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.