JP - Kawasaki - Race 4

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

4.5f

Unknown

Dirt

9.5K

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Verdict

LE RIRE (8) has been in the placings at her last two starts, finishing second last time over 4 ½f at this track. Has her share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. MISSILE BISCUITS (3) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at Urawa over 1 ¼m after being in contention all the way. Well placed this line-up and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. MONTER JEWEL (10) stepped up in trip to 5f last time at Funabashi and ran below her best, finishing 8 lengths away in ninth. Form at this shorter distance is strong so she is one of the main contenders. TANOSHISA (11) was well-fancied when resuming last start but could only manage ninth, beaten 4.5 lengths, over 4 ½f at this track. Has a fair record when second up, including two top-three finishes. Can do better than last.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Recent form sound. Comes here off a 32-day let-up. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 12 at this track on May 14 over 4 ½f, 1.0 len behind Loin carrying 119lbs at $6. The race before that 2nd of 11 at this track on April 6 over 4 ½f, head behind Narino Biscuits with 119lbs at $4.30. Capable of a strong showing. 1st Pick 8 Le Rire Jockey: Niihara Shuma Trainer: Takayuki Hayashi J: Niihara Shuma T: Takayuki Hayashi	175	-	-	-	37%	7/4
Analysis Recent form sound. Comes here off a 32-day let-up. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 12 at this track on May 14 over 4 ½f, 1.0 len behind Loin carrying 119lbs at $6. The race before that 2nd of 11 at this track on April 6 over 4 ½f, head behind Narino Biscuits with 119lbs at $4.30. Capable of a strong showing.
3	Recent form sound. Last start made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 11 at Urawa on May 26 over 1 ¼m, 4 len behind Just The Valse with 119lbs at $10.60. The start before that 3rd of 9 at this track on May 12 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Silver Ginji with 119lbs at $6.90. Another bold run is expected. 2nd Pick 3 Missile Biscuits Jockey: Hiroto Ito Trainer: Terukazu Imai J: Hiroto Ito T: Terukazu Imai	88	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 11 at Urawa on May 26 over 1 ¼m, 4 len behind Just The Valse with 119lbs at $10.60. The start before that 3rd of 9 at this track on May 12 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Silver Ginji with 119lbs at $6.90. Another bold run is expected.
10	Most recently 9th of 14 at Funabashi on June 2 over 5f, 8 len behind Cast Light On with 117lbs at $15.30. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Urawa on May 26 over 4f, 0.5 len behind Python carrying 119lbs at $1.50. Capable of more - worth another chance. 3rd Pick 10 Monter Jewel Jockey: Ryoya Sawada Trainer: Kiyoshige Arai J: Ryoya Sawada T: Kiyoshige Arai	206	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Most recently 9th of 14 at Funabashi on June 2 over 5f, 8 len behind Cast Light On with 117lbs at $15.30. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Urawa on May 26 over 4f, 0.5 len behind Python carrying 119lbs at $1.50. Capable of more - worth another chance.

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