JP - Tokyo City Keiba - Race 2

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Unknown

Dirt

10.5K

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Verdict

NORI SAMSON (13) showed good early muster and fought on to finish second last start over 6f at this track. Has the gate speed to cross from out wide. Hard to beat in this suitable race. POND SPRING (2) recorded a gutsy maiden victory last time out over 6f at this track, scoring by a neck. Winning rider Shunsuke Ishikawa sticks and he is definitely worth including. RED FLOGA (11) resumes. Wasn't far away at last run before a break, finishing fifth over 6f at this track 11 weeks ago. Sure to make his presence felt. FLORIDA FOUNTAIN (9) was beaten 10 lengths into 12th in a 6f contest at this track two-and-a-half weeks ago. Well placed and can figure in the finish this time.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
13	Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 14 at this track on May 21 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Keiryu O with 123lbs at $4.40. Second-up raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 14 at this track on June 12 over 6f, neck behind Into You carrying 123lbs at $3.60. Capable of a strong showing. 1st Pick 13 Nori Samson Jockey: Masashige Honda Trainer: Kazuya Omiya J: Masashige Honda T: Kazuya Omiya	165	-	-	-	37%	7/4
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 14 at this track on May 21 over 6f, 3.5 len behind Keiryu O with 123lbs at $4.40. Second-up raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 14 at this track on June 12 over 6f, neck behind Into You carrying 123lbs at $3.60. Capable of a strong showing.
2	Recent form sound. At the latest run won by a neck at this track June 10 over 6f defeating Rukariri with 123lbs at $4.20. Before that made ground from midfield, 3rd of 12 at this track on May 20 over 6f, 5 len behind Mihata Tatenashi with 123lbs at $211.30. Excellent winning chance with the help of an inside barrier. 2nd Pick 2 Pond Spring Jockey: Shunsuke Ishikawa Trainer: Minoru Asakura J: Shunsuke Ishikawa T: Minoru Asakura	181	-	-	-	39%	13/8
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run won by a neck at this track June 10 over 6f defeating Rukariri with 123lbs at $4.20. Before that made ground from midfield, 3rd of 12 at this track on May 20 over 6f, 5 len behind Mihata Tatenashi with 123lbs at $211.30. Excellent winning chance with the help of an inside barrier.
11	Resumes. Finished off last preparation fifth of 14 at this track April 15 over 6f, 2 len behind Ruru Runrun carrying 123lbs at $7. Previously first up, fourth of 13 at this track December 30 over 6f, 7 len behind Linda Pokke with 123lbs at $91.40. Has the talent to take this out. 3rd Pick 11 Red Floga Jockey: Hiroshi Chida Trainer: Hiroyuki Matsuura J: Hiroshi Chida T: Hiroyuki Matsuura	75	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Resumes. Finished off last preparation fifth of 14 at this track April 15 over 6f, 2 len behind Ruru Runrun carrying 123lbs at $7. Previously first up, fourth of 13 at this track December 30 over 6f, 7 len behind Linda Pokke with 123lbs at $91.40. Has the talent to take this out.

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