JP - Tokyo City Keiba - Race 4

OMASA (4) is the clear horse to beat on exposed form, having won five straight this campaign and returned from his latest run at this track with a four-length success as a heavily backed odds-on runner. His record at this track and distance is outstanding, and the ongoing partnership with Tsubasa Sasagawa is another strong marker. NINE ESQUIRE (2) is the most credible danger after winning first-up at this venue by a neck, and his overall record of nine wins and two placings from eleven starts gives him genuine winning substance. ORWELL (5) has been close enough in two Kawasaki runs this campaign to keep himself in the mix, especially with a solid 7f profile. GO BUDDY (8) resumes from a long break, but three wins from three attempts at this track and distance make him more than a simple fitness query.