JP - Funabashi - Race 1

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Unknown

Dirt

GOOD

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Verdict

SAMAROLI (3) is the one to beat after a sound debut second at this track over 5f, beaten four lengths by Captain Queen after being prominent for a long way. The extra 1f is the query, but she has the strongest recent profile and represents the leading trainer and jockey at this venue. ASTRO NOVA (2) was disappointing as favourite when seventh over 7 ½f at this track, yet his debut second to True Target gives him a solid platform if he rebounds from that plain effort. KUNINO ASCOT (11) also placed on debut at this venue, finishing second to Noble Motion over 5f, and has clear upside despite drawing wider. COPANO HAKUSHU (5) has been safely held at her past two runs, but her prior 11f placing and overall place record keep her in the minor-winning mix.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Returns from a five-week freshening after a promising debut second at this track over 5f, where she led and was run down late by Captain Queen, beaten four lengths. The move to 6f is the main unknown, but that first run rated well against this field and she has the top local trainer-jockey combination. With natural improvement, she sets the standard. 1st Pick 3 Samaroli Jockey: Masashige Honda Trainer: Masakazu Kawashima J: Masashige Honda T: Masakazu Kawashima	161	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Returns from a five-week freshening after a promising debut second at this track over 5f, where she led and was run down late by Captain Queen, beaten four lengths. The move to 6f is the main unknown, but that first run rated well against this field and she has the top local trainer-jockey combination. With natural improvement, she sets the standard.
2	Returns from a five-week freshening after being sent out favourite at this track and finishing seventh, beaten over 11 lengths by Fly The Flag, without producing a serious challenge. His debut second to True Target at this venue was more encouraging, with market respect again evident. The 6f is new, but he is race fit third-up and has enough exposed quality to bounce back strongly. 2nd Pick 2 Astro Nova Jockey: Ryo Novata Trainer: Yasuto Mori J: Ryo Novata T: Yasuto Mori	135	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Returns from a five-week freshening after being sent out favourite at this track and finishing seventh, beaten over 11 lengths by Fly The Flag, without producing a serious challenge. His debut second to True Target at this venue was more encouraging, with market respect again evident. The 6f is new, but he is race fit third-up and has enough exposed quality to bounce back strongly.
11	Returns from a one-month break after finishing second on debut at this track over 5f, beaten four lengths by Noble Motion in a small field. She travelled well behind the leaders to the turn but could not quicken, so the step to 6f is a fair test. Even so, she was well found in betting and has clear upside second-up, making her one of the main threats. 3rd Pick 11 Kunino Ascot Jockey: Akira Harita Trainer: Takashi Harita J: Akira Harita T: Takashi Harita	130	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Returns from a one-month break after finishing second on debut at this track over 5f, beaten four lengths by Noble Motion in a small field. She travelled well behind the leaders to the turn but could not quicken, so the step to 6f is a fair test. Even so, she was well found in betting and has clear upside second-up, making her one of the main threats.

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