Races ORM Funabashi - JAP

Back from a six-week freshening after two heavy B2 defeats at Mizusawa. Class drop helps, but a sharp lift is required.

Tailed off last start and is still searching for a first win after 14 starts. Hard to make a case.

Recent margins are heavy and the market has wanted little to do with her. One track-and-trip placing is not enough.

Led and held fourth at Urawa, and the return to 1200m suits with a win from three tries around the trip. Strong chance.

Returns from a freshening after a neck second at this track as favourite. With track and distance placings already, he is the one to beat.

Did pick up late at this track two runs back, but remains winless from 11 starts and was safely held last time.

Placed first-up and has hit the frame three times from five starts. First look at 1200m is the query, but place claims are clear.

First-up from three months for a strong track stable, but she is unplaced from eight starts and must return much sharper.

Freshened since a plain Nagoya seventh, but his prior fifth was solid and he owns the right overall record to be a major player.

Beaten over 20 lengths last start and over 15 lengths here two back. Hard to see him turning it around quickly.

Last-start Urawa second and a solid two-win career record keep him in the mix. First try at 1200m tempers the win case.

Improved to fourth at Urawa at big odds, but her 1200m record is a concern. Looks more a minor hope than a win play.