Races ORM Urawa - JAP

Returns after two months following a plain sixth at Urawa, beaten over 12 lengths behind Nikoniko Nicole after giving away a big start and never getting into the race. He was also second last here two runs back, beaten over 17 lengths by Okashi Daisuki Man. The class drop gives him some hope of sneaking into the money, but the recent form asks for a clear turnaround.

Returns from a three-month break after finishing seventh in a 3yo+ C2 at Sonoda, beaten just under eight lengths by Iron Overcome after leading and being caught late. She had led to the turn when sixth in 3yo C1C2 company before that, so the early speed is there. Two wins from ten starts at this distance are a useful pointer, but she must produce it first-up at Urawa.

Returns after two months with a fair bit to repair after being eighth at Urawa, beaten over 17 lengths by Okashi Daisuki Man. His Kawasaki run before that was no better, second last and well beaten by 21 lengths after being near the top of an open market. Third-up fitness is a positive, but he needs to find a much stronger finishing effort.

Dropped out sharply when last at Kawasaki over 1500m, beaten over 19 lengths by Vesel, despite being in a suitable position. The previous Urawa run was also below the mark when seventh and beaten just over eight lengths by Ukiyono Messiah. He has placed twice from five starts here, but current form is the clear obstacle.

Returns after two months having been seventh at Urawa, beaten just over nine lengths by Sara Mischief when making only mild late ground from well back. That followed a last at Kasamatsu, beaten over 20 lengths by Nefer Asti after weakening badly. The light weight is some help, but she was behind Castanea Rose here and needs a much cleaner performance.

Returns after two months with a strong overall record, having won three and placed twice from nine starts. She was disappointing last time in a 3yo B2 at Morioka Dirt, seventh and beaten just over eight lengths by Juno Vert after being close enough to win, but her second to Valuable two back was beaten only a neck. Best form makes her a genuine threat if she rebounds.

Finished a distant last at Kawasaki over 1400m after sitting just off the leaders and dropping away badly behind Mitono Teio. She had also been ninth at Urawa, beaten over 17 lengths by Okashi Daisuki Man, and her overall record is still unplaced from 15 starts. The class drop is not enough to offset such heavy recent margins.

Returns after two months off a strong Urawa second, beaten just under a length by Sara Mischief after being run down late. Her third in 3yo+ C4 company at Mombetsu before that came despite being unwanted in the market, and the recent pattern is better than most here. She has placed once from five at the track and distance, and this looks a suitable chance to go close again.

Returns from a three-month break after being 11th at Ohi over 1200m, beaten over 17 lengths by Bago Rio when unwanted in the market. Her prior Ohi run was second last over 1400m, beaten over 13 lengths by Terre Vert after dropping out. She has placed once from seven starts, but recent form gives little confidence for a sharp first-up revival.

Returns from a one-month freshening after finishing sixth in a 3yo+ C4 at Mombetsu, beaten just over six lengths by Penta Felice when prominent enough to matter. The stronger reference is her win two back at Mombetsu, where she beat Daimei Easter by a length and a half as odds-on favourite and kept finding. If she recaptures that, she is a key winning chance.

Returns from a three-month break after a poor last in 3yo B1 company at Morioka Dirt, beaten out of sight by Pico De Orizaba. She had been ninth over 1200m the start before at long odds, so the recent form is hard to support. The counterpoint is her distance record, with one win and one place from two tries, which keeps her in the minor-money mix if freshened up.

Returns after two months since finishing eighth at Urawa, beaten just over nine lengths by Sara Mischief after working home evenly from a held position. Her fourth here two runs back behind Sable Love was better, beaten five lengths after picking up well, but she remains a maiden after 11 starts. Capable of filling a minor spot, though winning looks a tougher ask.