Races ORP Kawasaki - JAP

Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 12 at Urawa on June 25 over 2000m, 7 len behind Major Quality with 57kg at $32.80. Before that 7th of 12 at Funabashi on June 4 over 1800m, 9 len behind Shoken with 57kg at $41.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.

Most recently 5th of 9 at this track on July 6 over 2000m, 8 len behind Lilabad with 57kg at $13.50. The run before that 7th of 13 at Funabashi on June 5 over 2200m, 11 len behind Sehr Schnell carrying 55kg at $238.70. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.

Comes off a 61 day let-up. Most recently 12th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 30 over 2100m, 17 len behind Taisei Kaiser carrying 58.0kg at $39.80. The start before that 8th of 12 at Nakayama Dirt on April 12 over 2400m, 9 len behind Indicator carrying 56.0kg at $19.90. Capable of more – worth another chance.

Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 12 at Urawa on July 15 over 2000m, 8 len behind Rutonwaji with 55kg at $11.40. The race before that came from midfield and won by 2 len at Urawa June 22 over 2000m defeating High Tide with 56kg at $2.50. Genuine hope on best form.

Third-up today. First-up held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Urawa on June 25 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Major Quality carrying 57kg at $4.10. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track July 6 over 2000m defeating Lysine carrying 57kg at $2.50. Profiles nicely. Top chance.

At the latest run 8th of 12 at Urawa on July 15 over 2000m, 12 len behind Rutonwaji carrying 57kg at $32.50. The start before that got back early 7th of 11 at this track on June 19 over 1500m, 6 len behind Champagne Fight carrying 57kg at $72.70. Others going much better leading into this.

At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at this track July 9 over 2000m defeating Kagayaki Fighter carrying 56kg at $4.50. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track on June 18 over 2000m, 5 len behind B B Chance with 56kg at $1.50. Found his best form now. Take beating.

At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track on July 8 over 1400m, 2 len behind Regno carrying 54kg at $5.50. The run before that 8th of 11 at this track on June 16 over 1500m, 5 len behind Lux Mendes carrying 55kg at $7.90. Close to a win. One of the better chances.

Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 12 at this track May 15 over 2000m, 2 len behind Definitivo carrying 57kg at $6.80. Previously first up; sixth of 12 at Funabashi March 11 over 1800m, 6 len behind Fifties with 56kg at $8.50. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.

Entire back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at this track April 7 over 2000m, 10 len behind Definitivo with 55kg at $4.60. Previously first up; fifth of 13 at this track October 14 over 2000m, 14 len behind Double Message carrying 56kg at $102.90. Likely to run well.

Second run back. First-up after four months didn't do much in the run home; ran second last of 9 at this track on July 6 over 2000m, 13 len behind Lilabad with 55kg at $17.60. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on November 21 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Fifties with 56kg at $9.50. Unlikely to threaten.