Races ORM Funabashi - JAP

Second-up. First-up after three months second last of 11 at Kawasaki on March 4 over 900m, 12 len behind Palace Legacy carrying 53kg at $63.70. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at this track on November 25 over 1200m, 3 len behind All Flag carrying 56kg at $44.20. Fitter but must improve sharply.

Recent form sound. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 14 at this track on February 14 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Quattro Fonte carrying 55kg at $5.40. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on January 22 over 1200m, 3 len behind Karlsbad carrying 53kg at $14.70. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.

Recent form sound. Last start set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 11 at Kawasaki on March 4 over 900m, 1.1 len behind Palace Legacy carrying 51kg at $8.90. The run before that won by 1.0 len at this track January 22 over 1000m defeating Lino Destino carrying 55kg at $3. Rates highly. Big chance.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up did the work up front then tired 6th of 8 at Ohi on January 28 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Louis with 55kg at $35.30. Last start 4th of 14 at this track on February 14 over 1000m, 3 len behind Quattro Fonte with 57kg at $6.60. Solid prospects and a good draw doesn’t hurt.

Comes here off a 51-day let-up. Last start faded in the straight 6th of 10 at this track on January 22 over 1200m, 6 len behind Karlsbad carrying 55kg at $3.20. Before that sat on the pace before fading 9th of 13 at Ohi on December 31 over 1200m, 8 len behind Giselle carrying 55kg at $7.90. Favour others today.

At the latest run ran last of 7 at Urawa on February 26 over 1400m, 16 len behind Lord Gladio with 54kg at $149.90. The start before that 7th of 10 at this track on February 12 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Menkoi Bokuchan with 54kg at $236.60. Tempted to look elsewhere on recent form.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on January 24 over 1200m, 5 len behind Strike On with 57kg at $4. Last start won by 1.5 len at this track February 14 over 1000m defeating Believe In Me with 57kg at $4.50. Strong winning hope.

Second-up. First-up after five months raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at this track on February 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind Menkoi Bokuchan carrying 54kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Kawasaki on April 5 over 900m, 1.5 len behind Mitsukane Pluto carrying 54kg at $27.90. Worth consideration.

Third-up today. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at this track on January 22 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Cutie Romera carrying 57kg at $5.90. Last start led but faded 3rd of 14 at this track on February 14 over 1000m, 2 len behind Quattro Fonte carrying 55kg at $3.20. Expected to go very well.

Second run back. First-up after four months 7th of 11 at Kawasaki on March 4 over 900m, 8 len behind Palace Legacy with 50kg at $66.60. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Kawasaki on April 5 over 900m, 3 len behind Mitsukane Pluto carrying 55kg at $12.70. Unlikely to threaten.