JP - Funabashi - Race 2

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Unknown

Dirt

GOOD

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Verdict

RYUNO ESSENCE (1) was unplaced on turf over 7f at Tokyo two back then again couldn't find the top-three on the same surface last time out, finishing 12th over 7f at Tokyo. Comes back to the easier NAR level today. She's the one to beat. EPIGENETICS (7) is a two-start maiden who looks close to a win after placing at both runs, the latest when second over 6f at this track. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Leading contender. NA HIKU (4) resumed from a spell last start with a sound third over 6f at this track. This looks a sterner test than last time but he is one of the chief contenders. GRINNELL (3) gave away a big start at the top of the straight last start and finished in 12th over 1m at this track. Looks to be in the right race to figure in the finish.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Comes here off a 51-day let-up. Most recently raced on the pace before fading 12th of 18 at Tokyo on November 29 over 7f, 7 len behind Agnes Crest carrying 115lbs at $245.30. The race before that 15th of 18 at Tokyo on November 9 over 7f, 9 len behind Chartres carrying 121lbs at $52.20. Great chance to win with the aid of the inside gate. 1st Pick 1 Ryuno Essence Jockey: Takayuki Yano Trainer: Satoshi Saito J: Takayuki Yano T: Satoshi Saito	136	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Comes here off a 51-day let-up. Most recently raced on the pace before fading 12th of 18 at Tokyo on November 29 over 7f, 7 len behind Agnes Crest carrying 115lbs at $245.30. The race before that 15th of 18 at Tokyo on November 9 over 7f, 9 len behind Chartres carrying 121lbs at $52.20. Great chance to win with the aid of the inside gate.
7	Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at this track on November 7 over 7 ½f, 5.5 len behind Pop That Body with 121lbs at $1.60. Second-up set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at this track on December 10 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Sezan Butler carrying 121lbs at $2.70. Going well enough to take this out. 2nd Pick 7 Epigenetics Jockey: Masashige Honda Trainer: Masakazu Kawashima J: Masashige Honda T: Masakazu Kawashima	143	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at this track on November 7 over 7 ½f, 5.5 len behind Pop That Body with 121lbs at $1.60. Second-up set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at this track on December 10 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Sezan Butler carrying 121lbs at $2.70. Going well enough to take this out.
4	Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after six months raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track on December 8 over 6f, 5 len behind Teruken Yumito Ken carrying 121lbs at $19.40. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Monbetsu on May 14 over 5 ½f, 6 len behind Mr Bad Guy with 121lbs at $1.70. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance. 3rd Pick 4 Na Hiku Jockey: Norifumi Mikamoto Trainer: Masakazu Kawashima J: Norifumi Mikamoto T: Masakazu Kawashima	165	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after six months raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track on December 8 over 6f, 5 len behind Teruken Yumito Ken carrying 121lbs at $19.40. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Monbetsu on May 14 over 5 ½f, 6 len behind Mr Bad Guy with 121lbs at $1.70. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.

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