JP - Funabashi - Race 3

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

7.5f

Unknown

Dirt

14.5K

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Verdict

B B PRIMERO (4) remains a maiden after nine runs. Had plenty of admirers last time and finishing a close second over 7 ½f at this track. Looks close to breaking through. BURNING WIND (1) comes here off a break of three months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 7 ½f at this track. Looks a winning chance. GOD TREASURE (7) went to the lead from the low draw last time out and was still there on straightening, eventually finishing second over 7 ½f at this track. Bold showing expected. BALLETCORE (8) finished third last start over 7 ½f at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths. Should be cherry-ripe. Likely improver with solid prospects.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Third-up today. Resuming came from midfield, 2nd of 12 at this track on January 21 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Symboli Light carrying 119lbs at $12.30. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on February 13 over 7 ½f, 0.5 len behind Eukleia with 119lbs at $1.50. Profiles nicely. Top chance. 1st Pick 4 B B Primero Jockey: Masashige Honda Trainer: Kiyoshige Arai J: Masashige Honda T: Kiyoshige Arai	191	-	-	-	45%	5/4
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming came from midfield, 2nd of 12 at this track on January 21 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Symboli Light carrying 119lbs at $12.30. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on February 13 over 7 ½f, 0.5 len behind Eukleia with 119lbs at $1.50. Profiles nicely. Top chance.
1	Is first-up after a break of three months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 12 at this track December 12 over 7 ½f, 0.8 len behind Arcelia carrying 123lbs at $7.30. Previously first up, second of 11 at this track November 5 over 7 ½f, 3 len behind King's Way with 123lbs at $3.50. Can return in winning form. 2nd Pick 1 Burning Wind Jockey: Shotaro Kawashima Trainer: Satoshi Saito J: Shotaro Kawashima T: Satoshi Saito	78	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Is first-up after a break of three months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 12 at this track December 12 over 7 ½f, 0.8 len behind Arcelia carrying 123lbs at $7.30. Previously first up, second of 11 at this track November 5 over 7 ½f, 3 len behind King's Way with 123lbs at $3.50. Can return in winning form.
7	Racing well recently. Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 13 at this track on January 23 over 7 ½f, 0.5 len behind Wake Up People carrying 123lbs at $14. Before that won by 1.5 len at Nagoya December 9 over 7 ½f defeating Yanushi Thunder carrying 126lbs at $2.40. Knocking on the door. 3rd Pick 7 God Treasure Jockey: Naoki Machida Trainer: Shun Ishizaki J: Naoki Machida T: Shun Ishizaki	128	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Racing well recently. Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 13 at this track on January 23 over 7 ½f, 0.5 len behind Wake Up People carrying 123lbs at $14. Before that won by 1.5 len at Nagoya December 9 over 7 ½f defeating Yanushi Thunder carrying 126lbs at $2.40. Knocking on the door.

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