Races ORM Urawa - JAP

Improved into fourth at Kawasaki last start, settling handy and looking a threat before peaking late to be beaten just under six lengths by Stark. The 1400m run prior was plain, when eighth behind Princess Summit at long odds, but she is now race fit and finds a class drop. Still a maiden from seven starts, so she profiles as a place hope rather than a runner to trust as a winner.

Returns from an eight-month break after finishing sixth at Urawa, beaten just over four lengths by Kleis Avanti when at long odds. His previous run was a distant last over 1500m here after leading, so the form tapered off badly before the spell. A prior Urawa win gives him some grounding, but he needs to return much sharper to worry the better chances.

Returns from a one-month let-up after a strong second at Funabashi over 1200m, beaten a length and a half by Toyamano Gold after looming and fighting on. That was a clear lift on her Urawa seventh behind Mico Departure, where she could not quicken. The return to 800m is the main query, but her recent placing strength makes her one of the sounder winning chances.

Returns from a two-month let-up after finishing last at Urawa, beaten over 12 lengths by Mico Departure at big odds. The run prior was another last placing here, beaten eight and a half lengths by Aireena, so the recent pattern is hard to recommend. Two minor placings from eight starts at this track and distance offer only limited support; he must lift significantly.

Returns from a five-week freshening after a disappointing Kawasaki run, finishing second last and beaten over 10 lengths by King Sukeyo after racing just off the lead. Her previous fourth at Urawa was stronger, beaten four lengths by Mico Departure when near the top of betting. With two placings from three tries at this track and distance, she remains a realistic minor-money chance if she rebounds.

Returns from a two-month let-up after running third to Sara Mischief at Urawa, beaten just under five lengths as the well-supported favourite. She travelled well to the turn but did not quicken, which makes the margin a fair reflection. The earlier Fukushima 3yo Maiden run was only moderate, yet she is third-up and has placed with this jockey, keeping her in the each-way conversation.

Returns from a one-month let-up after being safely held at Funabashi, finishing second last and beaten over 19 lengths by Toyamano Gold when unwanted in the market. She was also second last at Urawa two back, beaten nine and a half lengths. Three placings from eight at this track and distance give a small base, but the current form needs a major turnaround.

Returns from a one-month freshening after finishing last at Funabashi, beaten a long way by Toyamano Gold after conceding a huge start. The run prior was also well below the mark, when sixth of seven and beaten over 12 lengths by Smile Freyja. She has won within the past 12 months, but the current form is too plain to make a strong case.

Returns from a two-month let-up after a solid third at Urawa, beaten three and a half lengths by Mico Departure when only run down late. She had earlier worked home evenly for fifth behind Aireena, beaten a length and a half at long odds. Already a winner at this track and distance, and her natural early style gives her a clear platform to make this a genuine winning chance.

Was soundly beaten at Kawasaki last start, finishing second last over 1500m and beaten over 19 lengths by Vuelo Oscuras at long odds. His previous Urawa sixth behind Mico Departure was better, beaten five and a half lengths, and he does return to a track and distance where he has won. Even so, recent form says he must improve sharply before he becomes a serious threat.

Returns from a two-month let-up after winning at Urawa, beating Castanea Rose by just under a length when near the top of betting and finding enough late. That was a strong response to her earlier 1400m failure behind Shinen Kogetsu. With three wins from ten starts, a Urawa 800m victory already banked and Ryo Novata back aboard, she looks the runner the others have to reach.

Returns from a two-month let-up after finishing fifth to Sara Mischief at Urawa, beaten six and a half lengths after tracking the speed but lacking the dash to challenge. The previous 1500m run was a complete forgive only in distance terms, as she was beaten out of sight by Ange Reine. The 51kg helps and she is one from two at this trip, so she can improve into the placings.