JP - Tokyo City Keiba - Race 1

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Unknown

Dirt

9.8K

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Verdict

BLACK RED (9) missed the frame last time when sixth at this track. Prior to that had been in the money on two consecutive occasions. Has ability and can return to winning form. PIENA EOS (4) finished seventh two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 6f at this track, beaten 6 lengths after being prominent at the turn. Likely improver with strong prospects. SIAMTORA DAIKO (11) had been racing well with two consecutive placings before last start managing only fourth over 6f at this track. Deserves a win and should do much better this time. POND SPRING (2) finished sixth over 6f at this track last time out following a determined win two runs back. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Don't underestimate.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
9	At the latest run 6th of 13 at this track on January 12 over 1m, 8 len behind Danon Cruiser carrying 119lbs at $4.50. The start before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Kanazawa on December 15 over 7f, 0.5 len behind Blue Trailer carrying 126lbs at $1.50. Nicely placed to atone. 1st Pick 9 Black Red Jockey: Haruto Nakayama Trainer: Hiroshi Takami J: Haruto Nakayama T: Hiroshi Takami	142	-	-	-	34%
Analysis At the latest run 6th of 13 at this track on January 12 over 1m, 8 len behind Danon Cruiser carrying 119lbs at $4.50. The start before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Kanazawa on December 15 over 7f, 0.5 len behind Blue Trailer carrying 126lbs at $1.50. Nicely placed to atone.
4	Most recently sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 15 at this track on January 12 over 6f, 6 len behind Vulture Star carrying 119lbs at $14.50. Before that 7th of 12 at Nagoya on November 21 over 7 ½f, 8 len behind Smooth Operator carrying 121lbs at $27.90. Draws well and is a strong winning chance. 2nd Pick 4 Piena Eos Jockey: Kenji Okamura Trainer: Takatoshi Takaiwa J: Kenji Okamura T: Takatoshi Takaiwa	60	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Most recently sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 15 at this track on January 12 over 6f, 6 len behind Vulture Star carrying 119lbs at $14.50. Before that 7th of 12 at Nagoya on November 21 over 7 ½f, 8 len behind Smooth Operator carrying 121lbs at $27.90. Draws well and is a strong winning chance.
11	Form hard to fault. Most recently came from midfield, 4th of 15 at this track on January 12 over 6f, 6 len behind Vulture Star with 119lbs at $7.30. The start before that 2nd of 10 at this track on December 24 over 7f, neck behind Pond Spring with 119lbs at $6.70. Capable of a better run. 3rd Pick 11 Siamtora Daiko Jockey: Ryuji Tatsushiro Trainer: Norio Watanabe J: Ryuji Tatsushiro T: Norio Watanabe	98	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Form hard to fault. Most recently came from midfield, 4th of 15 at this track on January 12 over 6f, 6 len behind Vulture Star with 119lbs at $7.30. The start before that 2nd of 10 at this track on December 24 over 7f, neck behind Pond Spring with 119lbs at $6.70. Capable of a better run.

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Rabbit

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