JP - Tokyo City Keiba - Race 8

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Unknown

Dirt

34.1K

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Verdict

FESTIVE LUDI (1) made a strong late bid but just failed to pick up the winner when first-up as favourite last start over 6f at this track. Sure to derive great benefit from that run. Has raced seven times here and has never missed the frame. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is capable of testing his rivals. SATONO LILIUM (3) is a progressive three-year-old filly who resumes from a break of four-and-a-half months, her last appearance being a win over 6f at this track. Has never been out of the placings first up from two tries. Has a very good record here with three wins from five starts. Should be in the finish. NISHINO SECRET (10) returns after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 6f at this track. Sure to make his presence felt. RYU ONE KA NOA (8) defied a lack of market support last start, scoring by a head over 6f at this track. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Can feature in the finish.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 8 at this track on November 12 over 6f, head behind Ryu One Ka Noa carrying 123lbs at $1.30. Previously second-up 11th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on November 17 2024 over 5 ¾f, 9 len behind Bright Lupinus with 126lbs at $132.80. Strong winning chance. 1st Pick 1 Festive Ludi Jockey: Masashige Honda Trainer: Chiaki Hori J: Masashige Honda T: Chiaki Hori	165	-	-	-	48%	11/10
Analysis Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 8 at this track on November 12 over 6f, head behind Ryu One Ka Noa carrying 123lbs at $1.30. Previously second-up 11th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on November 17 2024 over 5 ¾f, 9 len behind Bright Lupinus with 126lbs at $132.80. Strong winning chance.
3	Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation won by 2 len this track July 17 over 6f defeating Kitasan Yuja carrying 121lbs at $2.50. Previous preparation first-up favourite, to post a big 9 len win. This track June 10 over 6f defeating Ikuno Eight Nine with 119lbs at $2.20. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work. 2nd Pick 3 Satono Lilium Jockey: Wada Joji Trainer: Hidemitsu Sakai J: Wada Joji T: Hidemitsu Sakai	145	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation won by 2 len this track July 17 over 6f defeating Kitasan Yuja carrying 121lbs at $2.50. Previous preparation first-up favourite, to post a big 9 len win. This track June 10 over 6f defeating Ikuno Eight Nine with 119lbs at $2.20. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work.
10	Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by 2 len this track August 14 over 6f defeating Magic Of Love with 123lbs at $6. When resuming last campaign second of 11 at this track July 4 over 6f, 2 len behind Amphora carrying 123lbs at $6.20. Could prove too smart for these. 3rd Pick 10 Nishino Secret Jockey: Ryuji Tatsushiro Trainer: Makoto Ichimura J: Ryuji Tatsushiro T: Makoto Ichimura	74	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by 2 len this track August 14 over 6f defeating Magic Of Love with 123lbs at $6. When resuming last campaign second of 11 at this track July 4 over 6f, 2 len behind Amphora carrying 123lbs at $6.20. Could prove too smart for these.

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