JP - Tokyo City Keiba - Race 5

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Unknown

Dirt

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Verdict

MEISHO TOWANI (2) was well fancied last start over this track and trip when fourth, continuing a consistent run of form. No tougher this time and she rates a strong winning chance. SAMBA FLAVOR (11) kept coming only to just miss when fresh from a spell last start here. Sure to derive great benefit from that run. Hard to beat in this suitable race. PORTE D'ITALIE (6) ran a bold race over this journey last start, racing on the pace and sticking on strongly to finish third at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run again. ISOTYPE (13) made progress last time out, finishing second over this journey at this track. Looks to be in the right race so he should be in contention again.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 11 at this track on September 2 over 1m, 7 len behind Lien Fort with 119lbs at $2. The run before that ran on from midfield, 2nd of 14 at this track on August 11 over 1m, 0.5 len behind West Leader carrying 119lbs at $11.10. Can do much better. 1st Pick 2 Meisho Towani Jockey: Masashige Honda Trainer: Hiroshi Takami J: Masashige Honda T: Hiroshi Takami	175	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 11 at this track on September 2 over 1m, 7 len behind Lien Fort with 119lbs at $2. The run before that ran on from midfield, 2nd of 14 at this track on August 11 over 1m, 0.5 len behind West Leader carrying 119lbs at $11.10. Can do much better.
11	Second run back. First-up after five months 2nd of 8 at this track on September 1 over 1m, neck behind Keiryu O carrying 117lbs at $8.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at this track on July 29 2024 over 1m, neck behind Weiser Barco with 119lbs at $9.90. Among the top chances. 2nd Pick 11 Samba Flavor Jockey: Takayuki Yano Trainer: Kenji Tsukioka J: Takayuki Yano T: Kenji Tsukioka	170	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after five months 2nd of 8 at this track on September 1 over 1m, neck behind Keiryu O carrying 117lbs at $8.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at this track on July 29 2024 over 1m, neck behind Weiser Barco with 119lbs at $9.90. Among the top chances.
6	Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track on September 2 over 1m, 7 len behind Lien Fort with 123lbs at $7.50. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 14 at this track on August 11 over 7f, 12 len behind Shimoguri with 123lbs at $13. Worth following up. 3rd Pick 6 Porte D'italie Jockey: Wada Joji Trainer: Takashi Kubosugi J: Wada Joji T: Takashi Kubosugi	94	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track on September 2 over 1m, 7 len behind Lien Fort with 123lbs at $7.50. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 14 at this track on August 11 over 7f, 12 len behind Shimoguri with 123lbs at $13. Worth following up.

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