Races ORM Urawa - JAP

Returns from a two-month freshening after a much sharper second at Urawa, where she loomed and fought on to be beaten two and a half lengths by Nikoniko Nicole at long odds. That was a clear turnaround from her previous last, beaten over 17 lengths behind Okashi Daisuki Man. The 1400m remains a genuine query, but the latest form gives her a strong winning platform.

Resumes after a four-month break since a plain Urawa debut, when sixth behind Forever Aiya and beaten over 11 lengths as a short odds-on favourite. She had plenty to make up and was only fair late, so there was no strong excuse in the run. Lightly raced and drawn to get every chance, but she needs to justify that earlier market confidence.

Returns from a two-month freshening after finishing ninth in a 3yo Maiden over 1200m at Niigata Dirt, beaten just over nine lengths when unwanted in the market. She was also ninth at Kawasaki two back after settling rearward and making no late impact. The class drop helps, and she has placed with Genki Fujimoto, but the rise to 1400m needs to spark a better finish.

Returns from a lengthy eight-month spell after finishing eighth at Urawa, beaten over 12 lengths behind Itoitation at big odds. Her previous fifth behind Terrentius was also soundly beaten, and she is unplaced from five starts overall, including four at this track and distance. The fresh start helps only so much; she has a fair bit to find.

Returns from a two-month let-up after a disappointing last at Urawa, beaten over 15 lengths by Nikoniko Nicole despite being near the top of betting. She had settled just off the lead and there was no obvious excuse. The prior fourth behind Okashi Daisuki Man was better, but eight starts without a placing tells the story. Needs a sizeable turnaround.

Returns from a two-month freshening after finishing fifth in a 3yo+ COND at Nagoya, beaten six and a half lengths behind Nanyo Request when unwanted in the market. His previous tenth behind Fortia was plain, but he has placed five times from 19 starts and twice from four runs at this distance. With class relief, he can rebound into a serious role.

Returns from a two-month freshening off a Urawa third behind Nikoniko Nicole, beaten five and a half lengths after having plenty to do and still finishing into the money as favourite. Her earlier fifth behind G T Pudding was also sound enough, and she has placed twice from three starts at this track. The beaten-favourite tag is the knock, but her profile still reads strongest.

Returns from a two-month freshening after finishing last in a 3yo Maiden over 1200m at Chukyo, never competitive and beaten out of sight behind Ber Secreto. The Kokura run prior was better, beaten six and a half lengths after giving away a huge start, but he is still unplaced from five starts. Class relief gives him a place path, though the 1400m rise must suit.

Returns from a two-month freshening after finishing fifth at Urawa, beaten seven and a half lengths by Nikoniko Nicole despite picking up in the straight. Two back she was third at long odds behind Okashi Daisuki Man by the same margin, so there is some honest late work. The concern is a 15-start maiden record and no placing from five at this track and distance.

Resumes after a three-month break following an eighth at Urawa, beaten over 13 lengths behind Egal at big odds after giving away too much ground. His previous sixth behind Pants Only was also well held after failing to quicken. A leading local stable is a positive backdrop, but his three-start record offers little recent substance.

Makes her debut with 52kg and limited exposed evidence to assess against race-hardened rivals. Maki Hirayama has had one winner from four debut starters in the supplied figures, which is a small positive, and half-sibling Midnight Honey has raced. Even so, the absence of race form makes this a cautious starting point rather than a confident betting profile.

Returns from a two-month freshening after finishing fourth at Urawa, beaten six and a half lengths behind Nikoniko Nicole when she failed to finish it off. The run prior over 800m had some merit at huge odds, holding a position before picking up late. She was behind Eclair Seira and Vina Nam Dinh last time, so minor money looks the realistic target.