JP - Funabashi - Race 1

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Unknown

Dirt

24.3K

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Verdict

GOLD STAGE (4) progressed nicely last time out to finish just one length from the winner in second over 6f at this track after being in the firing line on the corner. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. RAY GLANZ (6) impressed when successful as favourite on debut over 6f at this track 12 weeks ago and has not been produced since. Promising type who can measure up again. EGALITE ARIEL (9) has switched yards since finishing second five weeks ago over 6f at this track. Has found a suitable race and is worth including. OSMANTHUS (8) returns from a layoff of 12 weeks. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 6f at this track. Comes here with definite top-three claims.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Returns from a 34-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 12 at this track on April 1 over 6f, 1.0 len behind Gold Topiary carrying 123lbs at $2.30. Before that 6th of 10 at this track on March 9 over 6f, 11 len behind River Star with 123lbs at $2.40. Made headway last time. Top chance. 1st Pick 4 Gold Stage Jockey: Kenji Okamura Trainer: Hitoshi Tamai J: Kenji Okamura T: Hitoshi Tamai	125	-	-	-	39%	13/8
Analysis Returns from a 34-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 12 at this track on April 1 over 6f, 1.0 len behind Gold Topiary carrying 123lbs at $2.30. Before that 6th of 10 at this track on March 9 over 6f, 11 len behind River Star with 123lbs at $2.40. Made headway last time. Top chance.
6	Resuming after a break, only one run when favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a nose at this track February 13 over 6f defeating M One Works carrying 119lbs at $1.70. Can go on with the job this prep. 2nd Pick 6 Ray Glanz Jockey: Shotaro Kawashima Trainer: Tsuyoshi Ohtsu J: Shotaro Kawashima T: Tsuyoshi Ohtsu	80	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Resuming after a break, only one run when favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a nose at this track February 13 over 6f defeating M One Works carrying 119lbs at $1.70. Can go on with the job this prep.
9	Second-up. First-up after four months ran on from midfield, 2nd of 12 at this track on April 1 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Masakki with 119lbs at $2.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at this track on December 11 over 6f, 5 len behind Ryuno Legacy carrying 119lbs at $3.80. Leading chance with plenty of upside. 3rd Pick 9 Egalite Ariel Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa Trainer: Tsutomu Tanaka J: Tsubasa Sasagawa T: Tsutomu Tanaka	135	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after four months ran on from midfield, 2nd of 12 at this track on April 1 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Masakki with 119lbs at $2.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at this track on December 11 over 6f, 5 len behind Ryuno Legacy carrying 119lbs at $3.80. Leading chance with plenty of upside.

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