Races ORM Urawa - JAP

Improved at Funabashi last start when fourth over 1200m, beaten five lengths behind End Stage after working home evenly and starting near the top of an open market. Her Urawa run prior was much weaker, finishing last behind Rebat and beaten over 16 lengths. Barrier one should let her race handy, but the rise to 1500m has to be answered before she takes full control of this.

Returns from a two-month freshening after finishing fifth to Ichigo Whip at Urawa, beaten nine and a half lengths in a small field at big odds. Her previous run was also plain, finishing second last behind Kobinai Fountain after settling rearward and making no impression. Unplaced in 20 attempts at this track and distance, she needs a turnaround to hold a minor spot.

Returns from a two-month freshening after a sound Urawa second behind Mundi, beaten two lengths at generous odds. He had also run second here in 3yo Cond grade before the break, though he only battled home after getting into a good enough position. Still a maiden, but three placings from four starts at this track give him a solid base and he should take proper catching if he repeats that latest run.

Returns from a two-month freshening following a decisive Urawa win, scoring by three lengths from Mauritius Aroma as favourite at this track and distance. That was a clear lift on her fifth behind Kobinai Fountain, when she was beaten just under five lengths after being run down late. Proven three times over this course and distance, she brings the most reliable winning form into the race.

Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing 11th at Funabashi, beaten over 11 lengths behind Final Wonder, and the market gave little encouragement. Two back she was last over 2000m at Urawa in 3yo+ C2C3 grade, beaten over 16 lengths after weakening badly. The class drop is some help, but the recent evidence says she must find a much sharper finish.

Has been safely held in two recent Kawasaki 900m runs, finishing ninth behind Kanasando and then tenth behind Hanasaki Poplar, both times at long odds after settling rearward and failing to make ground. She does have past winning form at this track and distance, but current-season results are plain and she needs to show far more at 1500m to trouble the main chances.

Returns from a six-month break after a poor ninth in 3yo+ C2 grade at Funabashi, beaten over 15 lengths behind Dacitapit after being in touch but offering little. His prior Urawa run was also well below his best when ninth to Arabian Rain, beaten over 13 lengths despite market respect. The class drop and past Urawa success keep him in the place mix, but fitness under race pressure is the test.

Returns after one month since an eighth at Funabashi, beaten over 11 lengths by Proud Park after getting well back and making no impact. She had been fair to the line when fourth behind Ichigo Whip at Urawa, but that was still an eight-and-a-half-length defeat. Three wins at this track and distance are noted, yet her current form leaves her needing a genuine rebound.

Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing tenth at Funabashi, beaten over 10 lengths by Final Wonder when unwanted in the market and unable to get involved. He had also been well beaten over 1800m there behind Bonifacio after conceding a huge start. Unplaced in 14 starts over the past 12 months and eight at this track and distance, he looks hard to recommend.

Returns from a two-month freshening after finishing last to Ichigo Whip at Urawa, beaten nine and a half lengths in a six-runner field at big odds. The previous run was no better, with ninth behind Kobinai Fountain after fading out when close enough to do more. He has placed five times at this track and distance without winning, so a minor-money case is stronger than a winning one.

Was sixth at Funabashi last start, beaten over 12 lengths by B B Radon, and the market was firmly against her. She did keep working when fourth behind Rebat at Urawa the run prior, a performance that put her ahead of Eminent Career, but she remains winless from six attempts at this distance. There is some fight in her recent form, though she needs more than that to upset this field.

Needs to rebound from a disappointing Funabashi run when second last behind B B Radon, beaten over 17 lengths despite being near the top of an open market. The run prior was much better, winning there by a neck from Kobinai Fountain as favourite with a determined finish. Four wins and seven places from 20 starts in the past 12 months give her claims, but trust is the issue after that latest failure.