Races ORM Hanshin - JAP

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation tenth of 16 at Kyoto Dirt January 18 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Bakken Record with 57.0kg at $7.10. Previously first up; tenth of 15 at Nakayama Dirt December 13 over 1800m, 8 len behind Miraieno Kagi carrying 57.0kg at $9.60. Expect a bold showing.

Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation 11th of 13 at Tokyo Dirt November 2 over 1600m, 6 len behind Rossiniana carrying 58.0kg at $9.80. Previously first up; 11th of 14 at Kyoto Dirt October 19 over 1800m, 12 len behind Testimone with 58.0kg at $6.40. Must be included.

Recent form sound. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Nakayama Dirt on March 15 over 2400m, 4 len behind Long Way Home with 58.0kg at $4.70. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on February 14 over 1900m, 1.1 len behind Lokahi with 58.0kg at $3.10. Placed three of last four. Another bold run is expected.

First-up. Finished off last preparation third of 15 at this track December 21 over 1800m, 3 len behind Del Avar carrying 58.0kg at $297.20. Previously first up; 12th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt December 13 over 1800m, 8 len behind Miraieno Kagi carrying 58.0kg at $234. Will struggle against these.

First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt November 15 over 1600m, 13 len behind Lofty Story carrying 58.0kg at $10.90. When resuming last campaign fifth of 16 at Kyoto Dirt October 5 over 1400m, 5 len behind Tamamo Tea Cup carrying 58.0kg at $8.30. Marginal prospects.

Second run back. First-up after three months 13th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 22 over 1900m, 9 len behind Taisei Addict carrying 56.0kg at $23.10. Previously second-up 3rd of 15 at Chukyo Dirt on December 6 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Reve Drefong with 55.0kg at $4.20. Solid top-three hope.

Returns from a 57-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on February 14 over 1900m, 27 len behind Lokahi carrying 57.0kg at $7.90. Before that second last of 16 at Kokura Dirt on January 25 over 1700m, 10 len behind I Will carrying 57.0kg at $3.80. Can bounce back.

Second run back. First-up after three months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 22 over 1900m, 3.5 len behind Taisei Addict with 58.0kg at $10. Previously second-up 2nd of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on November 30 over 1800m, 0.8 len behind Dura Eterno with 56.0kg at $12.30. Fitter again and a winning hope.

Second-up. First-up after three months 12th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 22 over 1900m, 9 len behind Taisei Addict with 58.0kg at $221.40. Previously second-up got back early 11th of 15 at this track on December 21 over 1800m, 13 len behind Del Avar with 58.0kg at $219.10. Needs more time.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up raced on the pace before fading 12th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on February 28 over 1800m, 9 len behind Merry Christmas with 57.0kg at $4.40. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at this track on March 28 over 2000m, 1.0 len behind Gylfi with 58.0kg at $7.70. Went close last time and now at top. Should be right in the finish.

Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 11 at Kyoto Dirt February 1 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind King Blue with 57.0kg at $3.30. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.0 len Kyoto Dirt January 11 over 1800m defeating Eiyu Fire carrying 57.0kg at $8.10. Placed only try course and distance and goes well fresh. Hard to beat.