Races ORM Funabashi - JAP

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 10 at Kawasaki on September 6 over 1600m, 10 len behind Michael Maximus with 56kg at $6.60. Second run from a spell raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Urawa on October 24 over 2000m, 9 len behind Raipachi carrying 56kg at $18.10. Draws well but predicted to struggle.

Useful gelding. Comes off a 38 day let-up. Last start 5th of 12 at this track on September 24 over 1200m, 4 len behind Plasma with 56kg at $1.90. The run before that 2nd of 10 at this track on August 29 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Rino Meteor with 56kg at $1.90. Winning prospects enhanced by the favourable gate.

Useful type. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start raced on the pace before fading 7th of 11 at this track on September 27 over 1600m, 6 len behind Antonio with 55kg at $8.20. The run before that 4th of 9 at this track on August 30 over 1600m, 8 len behind Clementi carrying 55kg at $25.70. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.

At the latest run 8th of 11 at Kawasaki on October 10 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Sky Across with 56kg at $9.80. Before that 10th of 12 at Urawa on September 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind Daimei Tamana with 55kg at $12.30. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.

On a three run winning streak. Comes here off a 39-day let-up. At the latest run won by 0.8 len at this track September 23 over 1500m defeating Bankroll with 56kg at $5.50. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at this track August 26 over 1600m defeating Success Beiju carrying 56kg at $3.20. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.

Form hard to fault. Most recently sat on the pace when 2nd of 13 at Kawasaki on October 9 over 1500m, neck behind Akino Smart carrying 53kg at $2.10. The race before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at this track on September 23 over 1500m, 1.3 len behind Carnival March carrying 56kg at $17.10. Well placed to take this out.

Second run back. First-up after three months 9th of 11 at this track on September 27 over 1600m, 9 len behind Antonio carrying 56kg at $63.50. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at this track on March 7 over 1600m, 15 len behind Aoi Koki carrying 56kg at $88.90. Needs to lift.

Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track on September 27 over 1600m, 2 len behind Antonio carrying 55kg at $8.50. Before that 5th of 9 at this track on August 30 over 1600m, 10 len behind Clementi carrying 55kg at $7.50. Genuine hope on best form.

Second-up. First-up after four months second last of 11 at this track on September 27 over 1600m, 18 len behind Antonio carrying 56kg at $148.40. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at this track on July 21 2023 over 1500m, 6 len behind Lady Jan with 56kg at $20.10. Fitter but must improve sharply.

Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 12 at this track on September 26 over 1600m, neck behind Sun Caprice with 56kg at $214. The start before that eased back early on 5th of 7 at this track on August 29 over 1600m, 11 len behind Green Dial with 56kg at $24.90. Wide draw too testing.

Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 11 at this track on September 27 over 1600m, 22 len behind Antonio carrying 53kg at $26.10. The race before that ran last of 9 at this track on August 30 over 1600m, 47 len behind Clementi carrying 53kg at $11.40. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.