JP - Funabashi - Race 4

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Unknown

Dirt

GOOD

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Verdict

INITIATE (7) led all the way to score as favourite on debut over 5f at this track five-and-a-half weeks ago. Turned in a strong figure to get the job done there and it's easy to think he'll be better again for the run. The one to beat with further improvement in store. GRIOTTE (8) settled back before coming home strongly to score on debut over 6f at this track ten weeks ago and has not appeared since. Promising type who can go back-to-back. AWESOME SIENNE (1) will strip fitter for this after running below expectations first-up at Kawasaki, finishing fifth and beaten 4 lengths over 4 ½f. Nicely placed to turn things around. BABY FACE (6) is ticking along okay with two runs this time in. Improved last time out when fourth, beaten 5 lengths, at Urawa over 7 ½f. Has a decent record at this track with three minor placings from four runs. Among the top-three hopes.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	Freshened since claiming her maiden victory on debut, favourite, won by 6 len at this track December 12 over 5f defeating Paris Fountain with 119lbs at $1.20. Big chance to go two from two. 1st Pick 7 Initiate Jockey: Takehiro Kasano Trainer: Takanori Yamanaka J: Takehiro Kasano T: Takanori Yamanaka	112	-	-	-	46%
Analysis Freshened since claiming her maiden victory on debut, favourite, won by 6 len at this track December 12 over 5f defeating Paris Fountain with 119lbs at $1.20. Big chance to go two from two.
8	Resuming after a break, only one run when won by a nose at this track November 7 over 6f defeating Teruken Yumito Ken carrying 119lbs at $3.20. Should be right in the finish. 2nd Pick 8 Griotte Jockey: Kenji Okamura Trainer: Masakazu Kawashima J: Kenji Okamura T: Masakazu Kawashima	129	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Resuming after a break, only one run when won by a nose at this track November 7 over 6f defeating Teruken Yumito Ken carrying 119lbs at $3.20. Should be right in the finish.
1	Third race start. Promising on debut scored a big 5 len win at Kawasaki September 12 over 4 ½f defeating Engel Lied with 119lbs at $1.30. Went for a spell before returning 5th of 12 at Kawasaki on January 2 over 4 ½f, 4 len behind Bitter Melon with 117lbs at $6.30. Among the leading chances. 3rd Pick 1 Awesome Sienne Jockey: Masaaki Kuwamura Trainer: Hiroyuki Mogi J: Masaaki Kuwamura T: Hiroyuki Mogi	123	-	-	-	7%
Analysis Third race start. Promising on debut scored a big 5 len win at Kawasaki September 12 over 4 ½f defeating Engel Lied with 119lbs at $1.30. Went for a spell before returning 5th of 12 at Kawasaki on January 2 over 4 ½f, 4 len behind Bitter Melon with 117lbs at $6.30. Among the leading chances.

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