Races ORP Funabashi - JAP

Returns from a five-week let-up after finishing fourth as a well-supported favourite at this track, beaten just over two lengths behind Final Wonder. The prior third over 1800m behind Bonifacio was also sound, and his 1500m record reads well enough to respect from barrier one. He has the profile to hold a place in the finish, though that last defeat leaves him short of the main winning hopes.

Second-up on a one-week turnaround after finishing fifth in a 3yo+ C2C3 at Urawa, beaten six and a half lengths after settling rearward. His previous second over 2000m at Urawa was much better, when beaten just under a length after letting down nicely. The class drop helps, but he is winless from 36 starts and the return to 1500m makes him more a place hope than a runner to lean on.

Returns from a five-week let-up after improving into third at this track, beaten two lengths at big odds behind Final Wonder. That was a better effort than his seventh here two runs back, when beaten seven lengths and under pressure late. His distance record is useful, but a long winless track profile and mixed recent form mean he has to repeat the latest run just to press for a minor spot.

Returns from a five-week let-up after winning first-up at this track, working over the top to beat Ericeira by half a length despite being unwanted in betting. His Kawasaki second in 3yo+ C2C3 company before the break was distant but still showed he can hold form in stronger races. With one win and one placing from two starts at this venue, he has genuine place claims again.

Beaten over 11 lengths when tenth at Urawa last week, never making any impression after settling well back at long odds. That followed another tenth at this track behind Final Wonder, again beaten over 10 lengths. He has old track-and-trip form on the page, but being unplaced in all 15 runs over the past 12 months makes him hard to recommend.

Returns from a five-week let-up after finishing eighth behind Final Wonder at this track, beaten four and a half lengths after being in touch but unable to threaten. She was closer two runs back when fourth to Fruits Parfait, beaten two and a half lengths. Her record at this track and distance shows placings without a win, so a minor placing is the more realistic ceiling.

Returns from a five-week let-up in consistent form, with back-to-back thirds at this track. The latest was a distant third behind B B Radon after having every chance, but her previous effort behind Another Moon was much closer and she has already beaten Fruits Parfait at this venue. A strong record with Takehiro Kasano adds to the case, and she stays among the key chances.

Turns around quickly after a fair fifth at Urawa, beaten four lengths at generous odds. The second-last finish at this track two runs back was poor, but her wider profile is stronger than that, with a win and a placing from four starts at this track and distance and a good record with Ryo Novata. If she finds her usual 1500m level, she has a strong winning chance.

Returns from a three-month break after ending last campaign with an eighth at this track, beaten over 17 lengths at triple-figure odds. The run prior was also well held when seventh behind Santa Ana Wind, and he offered little late on that occasion. He has placed at this track and distance before, but recent form points to a tough first-up assignment.

Returns from a five-week let-up after finishing sixth behind Proud Park at this track, beaten ten lengths after conceding a huge start. Her previous fifth behind Fruits Parfait was more competitive, beaten just over three lengths, and she does have four wins at this track and distance. At this stage, though, she has to find a sharper finish to threaten the main chances.

Returns from a five-week let-up as the one to beat after a strong second at this track, beaten a length and a half behind Proud Park after looming and fighting on. He had won here the start prior, beating Meisho Bongochi by half a length, and his track-and-distance record is a clear advantage. Third-up with Kenji Okamura aboard, he has the right form to win this.

Comes through a solid Kawasaki fourth, beaten just over four lengths behind Horse Spirit at big odds after working home fairly. His third two runs back behind My Bridge was not a serious winning threat, but it continued a reliable run of form. With two wins and five placings from 13 starts around 1500m, he has the grounding to run into the money again.