JP - Funabashi - Race 4

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10 Runners

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Verdict

KEIAI WHAKAPONO (8) finished third when resuming two runs back at this track then progressed nicely last time out to score by a neck as favourite over 6f at this track. Steps up a level but he is capable of running another bold race. JUST KINGDOM (2) turned in a fine effort to win by 4 lengths at today's course and distance last start in a far better run. Meets some better types this time but another big run will not surprise. STEEL CHARM (4) is a handy type who resumes after a break of eight months. At her last appearance she finished sixth over 5f at Monbetsu, beaten 4.5 lengths. One of the contenders. RYUNO RAPTOR (9) was below his best last time when sixth over 7f at Kawasaki, beaten 11 lengths. Best figures measure up nicely. Solid top-three prospects.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track on January 20 over 6f, neck behind Mashi Good Luck carrying 123lbs at $2. Last start favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by a neck at this track February 11 over 6f defeating Derma Katasukashi carrying 123lbs at $1.50. Genuine contender under these conditions. 1st Pick 8 Keiai Whakapono Jockey: Akira Harita Trainer: Tsutomu Tanaka J: Akira Harita T: Tsutomu Tanaka	200	-	-	-	50%	1/1
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track on January 20 over 6f, neck behind Mashi Good Luck carrying 123lbs at $2. Last start favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by a neck at this track February 11 over 6f defeating Derma Katasukashi carrying 123lbs at $1.50. Genuine contender under these conditions.
2	Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Last start won by 4 len at this track February 10 over 6f defeating Get Desire with 123lbs at $6.90. The start before that 7th of 10 at this track on December 10 over 6f, 5.5 len behind High Speed Bio with 123lbs at $40.90. Another win is on the cards. 2nd Pick 2 Just Kingdom Jockey: Yuki Yamanaka Trainer: Takayuki Yamashita J: Yuki Yamanaka T: Takayuki Yamashita	138	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Last start won by 4 len at this track February 10 over 6f defeating Get Desire with 123lbs at $6.90. The start before that 7th of 10 at this track on December 10 over 6f, 5.5 len behind High Speed Bio with 123lbs at $40.90. Another win is on the cards.
4	Filly back from a spell of eight months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Monbetsu July 10 over 5f, 4.5 len behind Ignis Spiritus carrying 121lbs at $13.20. Previously first up, fourth of 8 at Monbetsu April 17 over 5f, 6 len behind Nishiken Cabal with 121lbs at $1.90. Expected to run well. 3rd Pick 4 Steel Charm Jockey: Nakano Kazuma Trainer: Takamitsu Watanabe J: Nakano Kazuma T: Takamitsu Watanabe	73	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Filly back from a spell of eight months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Monbetsu July 10 over 5f, 4.5 len behind Ignis Spiritus carrying 121lbs at $13.20. Previously first up, fourth of 8 at Monbetsu April 17 over 5f, 6 len behind Nishiken Cabal with 121lbs at $1.90. Expected to run well.

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