Races ORM Hanshin - JAP

Third-up today. Resumes off a 49 day letup. First-up 2nd of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 25 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Amp It Up carrying 57.0kg at $2.30. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 6 len at Tokyo Dirt February 15 over 1300m defeating Toyosakae with 57.0kg at $3.60. Last-start maiden winner who can measure up.

Most recently 5th of 12 at Chukyo Dirt on March 15 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Smart Julius carrying 57.0kg at $2.30. The race before that favourite; ran on from midfield and scored a big 5 len win at Tokyo Dirt February 7 over 1400m defeating Fulmine Blu carrying 54.0kg at $2.70. Kept coming as favourite last time and not beaten far. Drawn well and worth another chance.

Resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last preparation second of 16 at Tokyo Dirt January 31 over 1600m, 2 len behind Libeccio with 57.0kg at $10.10. On debut won by 1.0 len Kyoto Dirt January 10 over 1400m defeating Wide Ghunsa with 57.0kg at $3. Promising type. Has the talent to take this out.

Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 12 at Chukyo Dirt on March 15 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Smart Julius carrying 57.0kg at $11.10. Previously second-up won by 3.5 len at Chukyo Dirt August 16 over 1200m defeating Lucky Buck carrying 54.0kg at $3.40. Nice return and fitter again. Among the leading chances.

Recent form sound. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 0.5 len at Nakayama Dirt March 7 over 1200m defeating Live Red Eye carrying 57.0kg at $2. The start before that 2nd of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 11 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Ecoro Seed with 57.0kg at $3.90. Genuine hope.

Second-up. First-up after four months favourite; won by 1.3 len at Nakayama Dirt March 22 over 1200m defeating Takasutakasutakasu carrying 57.0kg at $2.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at this track on September 7 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind Lichtmuhle with 55.0kg at $3.40. Facing a tougher challenge.

Resuming. Only had one start last preparation favourite; won by a neck at Kyoto Dirt February 1 over 1400m defeating Festive Dress with 55.0kg at $1.50. Won previous preparation first up favourite; won by 3.5 len at Kyoto Dirt October 18 over 1400m defeating Narita Armor carrying 55.0kg at $2. Looks tested without a run under the belt.

Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 12 at Chukyo Dirt on March 15 over 1400m, 2 len behind Smart Julius carrying 57.0kg at $24.30. Previously second-up won by 2.5 len at Fukushima Dirt November 24 over 1150m defeating Fancy Frill with 56.0kg at $2.10. Worth consideration.

Second run back. First-up after three months 16th of 18 at Hanshin in the G2 Hochi Hai Fillies Revue (1000 Guineas Trial) on March 7 over 1400m, 8 len behind Ghillies' Ball with 55.0kg at $28.20. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at Kyoto Dirt October 18 over 1400m defeating Brontes with 55.0kg at $5.20. Must improve significantly.

Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 16 at this track on March 21 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Quai Branly carrying 57.0kg at $13.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at Kyoto Dirt on November 29 over 1400m, neck behind Lucky Buck with 56.0kg at $3.90. Should progress from that first-up run.

Third-up today. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Resuming 3rd of 12 at Kyoto Dirt on February 7 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Smart Julius with 57.0kg at $2.10. Second-up favourite; won by a neck at this track February 22 over 1400m defeating Hiruno Puglia carrying 57.0kg at $2.50. Racing well. Has strong claims.

Yet to taste defeat in two starts. When well in the market on debut, favourite; won by 1.0 len at Nakayama Dirt January 24 over 1200m defeating Tokai Leo with 57.0kg at $2.10. Last start favourite; won by 2 len at Tokyo Dirt February 21 over 1400m defeating Takasutakasutakasu carrying 57.0kg at $3.10. Won't threaten this lot.