Races ORM Funabashi - JAP

At the latest run second last of 10 at Urawa on April 23 over 1400m, 17 len behind Welwitschia with 56kg at $342.70. The run before that ran last of 12 at this track on March 30 over 1200m, 11 len behind Cosmo En En carrying 56kg at $427.60. Draws well but looks safely held.

Comes off a 38 day let-up. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track March 30 over 1600m defeating Grand Picnic with 56kg at $4.80. Before that 6th of 14 at this track on February 9 over 1600m, 5 len behind Final Heart with 56kg at $5.10. No reason he cannot salute again.

Most recently second last of 12 at Urawa on April 22 over 1500m, 11 len behind Fukuchan King with 55kg at $81. The run before that 9th of 11 at this track on March 10 over 1600m, 7 len behind Green Dial carrying 55kg at $115.20. Has a nice gate but this will test.

Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Last start 10th of 13 at this track on April 1 over 1800m, 22 len behind Shoken with 56kg at $7.60. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on March 11 over 1800m, 5 len behind Fifties carrying 56kg at $2.40. Nice alley and worth including.

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 13 at this track on April 1 over 1800m, 7 len behind Shoken carrying 54kg at $10.60. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 11 over 1800m, 5 len behind Fifties with 54kg at $38.40. Genuine chance this time around.

Form hard to fault. Returns from a 38-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on March 30 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Crystal Cave with 56kg at $5.20. The start before that came from midfield and won by a neck at this track March 13 over 1600m defeating Midnight Hawk with 56kg at $2. Not a bad effort last time and is open to improvement.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at this track December 11 over 1800m, 18 len behind Sezan World carrying 55kg at $388.60. Previously first up; fourth of 10 at this track June 5 over 1200m, 4 len behind Heliamphora carrying 56kg at $29.30. Might need the run.

Recent form sound. Returns from a 38-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at this track on March 30 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Crystal Cave with 56kg at $5.10. Before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 10 at this track on March 9 over 1600m, neck behind Sumeragi with 56kg at $3.70. Nicely placed to score.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 12 at Urawa on March 19 over 800m, 14 len behind Crystallize carrying 57kg at $133. Last start second last of 12 at Urawa on April 24 over 800m, 9 len behind Speakeasy with 57kg at $258.20. Fully tested on his recent run.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Freshened for 36 days. Resuming 3rd of 12 at this track on March 11 over 1800m, 3 len behind Fifties with 56kg at $4.30. Last start 6th of 12 at this track on April 1 over 1600m, 10 len behind Siena No Palio carrying 57kg at $8.80. Safely held last start but is capable of better.

Second-up. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after six months failed to make an impression; 7th of 12 at this track on April 1 over 1600m, 11 len behind Siena No Palio carrying 55kg at $3.90. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at this track June 30 over 1600m defeating Cullberg with 54kg at $1.40. Among the leading chances.

Third-up today. First-up sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at this track on March 30 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Crystal Cave with 56kg at $2.20. Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 14 at Kawasaki on April 8 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Vip Solio with 56kg at $2.40. Capable of a better showing. Respect.

Comes here off a 36-day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on April 1 over 1600m, 15 len behind Siena No Palio with 57kg at $11.30. The start before that 7th of 11 at this track on March 10 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Green Dial with 57kg at $8.40. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.

At the latest run ran last of 12 at Urawa on April 24 over 800m, 9 len behind Speakeasy with 55kg at $242.10. The start before that 11th of 13 at Urawa on March 16 over 1400m, 8 len behind Suns with 56kg at $151.80. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.