Races ORM Funabashi - JAP

At the latest run 7th of 12 at Urawa on March 19 over 800m, 5 len behind Crystallize carrying 57kg at $34.40. The run before that ran last of 9 at Kawasaki on March 5 over 900m, 8 len behind Tony Prince with 56kg at $58.40. Not for ours.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on March 9 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind K's Blanc carrying 53kg at $41.10. The race before that 2nd of 14 at this track on February 10 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Ryuno Asraam carrying 51kg at $39.20. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.

Last start 7th of 14 at this track on March 11 over 1000m, 5 len behind Eis Lindy carrying 53kg at $14.40. The start before that 6th of 12 at Kawasaki on March 4 over 900m, 4.5 len behind Rule Maple with 54kg at $36.30. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 14 at this track on March 11 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Eis Lindy with 53kg at $10.70. The run before that didn't do much in the run home; 12th of 14 at this track on February 10 over 1000m, 11 len behind Ryuno Asraam carrying 54kg at $10.80. Chance with the aid of an inside gate.

Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 14 at this track on March 11 over 1000m, neck behind Eis Lindy carrying 57kg at $3.30. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on February 13 over 1200m, 4 len behind Kingsbury with 56kg at $5.80. Put the writing on the wall last time.

At the latest run 6th of 12 at Urawa on March 19 over 800m, 4.5 len behind Crystallize with 55kg at $18.40. The race before that 4th of 12 at Urawa on February 25 over 800m, 4.5 len behind Cutie Romera with 55kg at $62.30. Can't make much of a case.

Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 14 at this track September 29 over 1000m, 2 len behind Edono Phoenix with 55kg at $1.70. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 2 len Urawa August 15 over 800m defeating Tamamo Altair with 57kg at $1.80. Should be right in the finish.

Recent form sound. Last start came from midfield and won by 2.5 len at this track March 12 over 1000m defeating Suzuno Line carrying 56kg at $3.10. The run before that 3rd of 13 at this track on February 11 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Sapporo Kitako with 56kg at $7.80. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.

Recent form sound. Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 14 at this track on February 10 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Ryuno Asraam carrying 56kg at $1.80. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track on January 20 over 1200m, 5 len behind Maile Lei with 55kg at $1.60. Plenty to like about his prospects.

At the latest run 5th of 14 at this track on March 11 over 1000m, 5 len behind Eis Lindy with 53kg at $24.50. The race before that 10th of 12 at Kawasaki on March 4 over 900m, 9 len behind Rule Maple carrying 54kg at $37. Might just find this a bit too tough.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 9th of 12 at this track on February 13 over 1200m, 14 len behind Kingsbury carrying 56kg at $56.80. Second run from a spell sat on the pace before fading 9th of 14 at this track on March 11 over 1000m, 6 len behind Eis Lindy with 57kg at $4.30. Will not find this easy. Not keen.

At the latest run 10th of 14 at this track on March 11 over 1000m, 7 len behind Eis Lindy carrying 55kg at $133. The start before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 12 at Kawasaki on March 2 over 1400m, 12 len behind Kaseno Rao carrying 56kg at $113.50. Draw no help to chances.

Last start 12th of 14 at this track on March 11 over 1000m, 11 len behind Eis Lindy with 53kg at $104. The start before that 11th of 14 at this track on February 10 over 1000m, 9 len behind Ryuno Asraam carrying 54kg at $37.40. Wide draw makes it tough.

At the latest run second last of 14 at this track on March 11 over 1000m, 11 len behind Eis Lindy with 57kg at $3.40. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track on February 13 over 1200m, 12 len behind Kingsbury carrying 55kg at $62. Expect improvement today. Winning chance.