Races ORM Funabashi - JAP

Useful entire. Comes here off a 50-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 9 at Ohi on December 26 over 1600m, 6 len behind Benissimo with 57kg at $2. The race before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at this track November 28 over 1600m defeating Jo Espoir carrying 57kg at $5.90. Capable of a better run.

Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 13 at this track on January 21 over 1600m, 4 len behind Mille Nuits with 56kg at $26. The start before that 7th of 10 at this track on December 17 over 1800m, 13 len behind Saint Ex carrying 56kg at $154.20. Likely to struggle.

Last start 4th of 13 at this track on January 21 over 1600m, 5 len behind Mille Nuits carrying 57kg at $43.80. The race before that 5th of 11 at Kawasaki on January 4 over 2100m, 2.75 len behind Placebo carrying 57kg at $20.60. Not among the main chances.

Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 9 at Ohi on January 14 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Rebake Full City with 57kg at $6.40. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at this track on July 21 over 1600m, 8 len behind Moueix with 56kg at $2.50. Improver with winning prospects.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at Ohi December 5 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Vehement carrying 57kg at $3.30. Previously first up; second of 9 at Kawasaki November 14 over 2100m, a head behind Ho O Truth with 55kg at $1.60. Among the leading players.

At the latest run 10th of 14 at Kawasaki on February 5 over 2100m, 12 len behind Hero Call carrying 55kg at $311. The race before that 8th of 11 at Kawasaki on January 4 over 2100m, 5 len behind Placebo with 57kg at $61.20. Can't recommend against this lot.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up second last in a small field at this track on December 18 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Rodeo carrying 55kg at $3.30. Last start 5th of 13 at this track on January 21 over 1600m, 5 len behind Mille Nuits with 55kg at $4. Will be winding up strongly.

Second run back. First-up after two months favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 len at this track January 24 over 2200m defeating Sayono Field with 57kg at $2.40. Previously second-up 12th of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on November 16 over 2100m, 10 len behind Realest with 58.0kg at $217.40. Strong winning chance.

Second-up. First-up after three months 6th of 9 at Ohi on January 14 over 1800m, 9 len behind Rebake Full City with 55kg at $1.90. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Ohi on May 17 over 1800m, 12 len behind Hades Keeper carrying 57kg at $7.70. Worth consideration.

Most recently 7th of 13 at this track on January 21 over 1600m, 6 len behind Mille Nuits carrying 55kg at $65.20. Before that 11th of 13 at this track on December 19 over 1700m, 6 len behind Castle Brave carrying 55kg at $20.10. Needs to improve.

Second run back. First-up after eight months 12th of 14 at this track on January 24 over 1600m, 11 len behind Meiner Submarine carrying 57kg at $61.80. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Kanazawa on May 4 over 2000m, 18 len behind Hakusan Amazones carrying 57kg at $12.60. Unlikely to threaten.

Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 12 at Kawasaki on January 3 over 1600m, 10 len behind Moueix with 55kg at $197.10. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at this track on December 19 over 1700m, 2.5 len behind Castle Brave with 57kg at $90. Hard to recommend.