Races ORM Funabashi - JAP

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 11 at this track on March 30 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Kramskoi carrying 56kg at $2.30. Second-up second last of 11 at Ohi on April 13 over 1800m, 13 len behind Baby The Rock with 55kg at $46.80. Won’t spend a cent in the run from the inside draw. Good each-way hope.

Colt returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 16 at Ohi December 4 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Baby Quest with 55kg at $18.40. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 len Urawa October 28 over 1400m defeating Crimson Prince with 55kg at $3. Likely to make his presence felt.

Recent form sound. Returns from a 54-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on March 13 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Moere Sawan Miyagi with 56kg at $5.90. The run before that came from midfield and won by a nose at this track February 13 over 1600m defeating Haseno Gaisen with 56kg at $13.20. Definite chance.

Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign struggled in the run home; 6th of 9 at this track on November 5 over 1600m, 8 len behind Sumatera Flavor carrying 55kg at $6.90. Won previous preparation first up scored a big 5 len win at this track July 6 over 1500m defeating Creme D'or with 54kg at $4.10. Others are preferred.

Third-up today. First-up 7th of 12 at this track on March 31 over 1200m, 7 len behind Wonder Journey carrying 56kg at $7. Last start came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Urawa April 20 over 1500m defeating Grinnell carrying 56kg at $5.30. Last-start winner who can measure up again.

Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on April 1 over 1600m, 2 len behind Ningente Iina with 57kg at $4.50. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on March 11 over 1500m, 0.8 len behind Fours Men carrying 56kg at $2.40. Can take this out.

Form hard to fault. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently won by 2.5 len at this track April 1 over 1500m defeating Kenshi Yuki carrying 56kg at $3.80. Before that 4th of 9 at this track on March 9 over 1500m, 9 len behind Baby Face with 56kg at $14.10. Sure to go well again.

Second run back. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after two months won by 1.0 len at this track March 30 over 1500m defeating Aufguss with 56kg at $15.70. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at this track on November 5 over 1500m, 10 len behind Good Deeds with 55kg at $2.20. This is tougher so prefer others.

Comes off a 54 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on March 13 over 1700m, 5 len behind Moere Sawan Miyagi carrying 56kg at $19.10. The start before that 5th of 9 at this track on February 13 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Tatsuno Sky carrying 56kg at $5.80. Hard to recommend.