Races ORM Funabashi - JAP

Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation to post a big 5 len win. Ohi January 15 over 1400m defeating Una Montana Alta carrying 57kg at $1.40. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 4 len win. Urawa December 24 over 1500m defeating Ken Atlas with 57kg at $3.30. Expect a forward showing.

At the latest run 8th of 16 at Ohi on March 10 over 1400m, 9 len behind Nansei White with 56kg at $47.80. The start before that ran last of 16 at Kyoto Dirt in LR on January 10 over 1400m, 18 len behind Kitano's Edge with 58.0kg at $43.20. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.

At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on March 11 over 2400m, 46 len behind Odilon carrying 56kg at $873.90. The run before that 12th of 15 at Ohi on February 17 over 1800m, 11 len behind Victipharus carrying 56kg at $297.90. Hard to make a case today.

Second run back. First-up after five months made ground from midfield; 4th of 16 at Ohi on March 10 over 1400m, 3 len behind Nansei White carrying 56kg at $160.10. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at Ohi on July 16 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Ranryo O carrying 57kg at $7.80. Unlikely to threaten.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Comes off a 55 day let-up. Resuming won by 0.8 len at this track January 23 over 1800m defeating Material Girl carrying 57kg at $33.60. Second-up 7th of 12 at Kawasaki on February 4 over 2100m, 9 len behind Suleyman with 56kg at $32.70. Fully tested on his recent run.

Returns from a 47-day let-up. Last start 5th of 13 at this track on February 12 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Abrams with 57kg at $4.20. Before that 3rd of 11 at this track on January 23 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind Jo Espoir with 57kg at $2.20. Well held last time and facing tough task today.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 3rd of 11 at Kawasaki on January 3 over 1600m, 9 len behind Alain Barows carrying 58kg at $3.10. Won previous preparation first up won by 2 len at Ohi October 22 over 1600m defeating Moueix carrying 56kg at $21.80. Anticipate a bold showing.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up won by 2.5 len at Urawa February 26 over 1400m defeating Energy Poco A Poco carrying 56kg at $4.80. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 16 at Ohi on March 10 over 1400m, 2 len behind Nansei White carrying 56kg at $24.20. Capable of a strong showing.

Racing second-up today. Not raced for 58 days. Last start 10th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt in the G3 Negishi Stakes on February 1 over 1400m, 6 len behind Lord Fons with 57.0kg at $19.10. At only start last preparation led but faded 3rd of 13 at this track on November 3 over 1800m, 8 len behind Mikki Fight carrying 57kg at $6.60. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation won by 0.8 len Ohi December 3 over 1800m defeating Nansei White with 58kg at $1.90. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at this track August 27 over 1800m, 8 len behind Saint Honore with 58kg at $1.70. Could prove too smart for these.

Second-up. Comes off a 55-day let-up. First-up after three months 10th of 12 at Kawasaki on February 4 over 2100m, 16 len behind Suleyman carrying 58kg at $13.20. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at this track on October 1 over 1800m, 8 len behind Forever Young carrying 56kg at $66.80. Needs to do a lot more.

Comes off a 33 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 13 at Urawa on February 26 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind George Tesoro with 56kg at $4.80. The start before that 6th of 10 at this track on February 10 over 1200m, 8 len behind Copano Pasadena with 56kg at $8.20. This looks too tough.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation raced on the pace before fading ran last of 16 at Chukyo Dirt in the G1 Champions Cup on December 7 over 1800m, 27 len behind W Heart Bond with 58.0kg at $143.80. First up last campaign 4th of 14 at Sapporo Dirt in the G3 Elm Stakes on August 9 over 1700m, 5.5 len behind Perriere with 59.0kg at $14.60. Likely to feature.

Comes off a 33 day let-up. Last start 9th of 13 at Urawa on February 26 over 1400m, 8 len behind George Tesoro with 56kg at $41.40. The race before that 3rd of 10 at this track on February 10 over 1200m, 6 len behind Copano Pasadena with 56kg at $25.80. Can't see him troubling these.