JP - Funabashi - Race 5

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Unknown

Dirt

SOFT

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Verdict

MEL DORE (5) is a promising type who scored at her last run before a break four-and-a-half months ago over 6f at this track. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Expecting a bold showing. SEA OF STARS (8) opened this prep last start with a third, beaten 4 lengths, over 6f at this track. Among the leading chances. BEAR TOOTH (1) finished second at Urawa two runs back but didn't measure up last time over 7 ½f at Kawasaki, finishing 6 lengths back in eighth after being in the firing line on the bend. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. MY BELIEVE (3) is back after a break of three-and-a-half months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 5f at this track. Among the better hopes.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Filly back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation won by 0.5 len this track February 11 over 6f defeating Daisen Sirius carrying 119lbs at $1.40. Previously first up, second of 12 at this track January 22 over 6f, a neck behind Castle Loid carrying 119lbs at $1.40. Expect a forward showing. 1st Pick 5 Mel Dore Jockey: Masashige Honda Trainer: Masakazu Kawashima J: Masashige Honda T: Masakazu Kawashima	145	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Filly back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation won by 0.5 len this track February 11 over 6f defeating Daisen Sirius carrying 119lbs at $1.40. Previously first up, second of 12 at this track January 22 over 6f, a neck behind Castle Loid carrying 119lbs at $1.40. Expect a forward showing.
8	Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 11 at this track on June 1 over 6f, 4 len behind Salire Cima carrying 119lbs at $22.20. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 11 at this track on February 9 over 6f, 6 len behind Na Hiku carrying 119lbs at $95.60. Strips fitter and is an excellent winning chance. 2nd Pick 8 Sea Of Stars Jockey: Yuki Yamanaka Trainer: Takashi Harita J: Yuki Yamanaka T: Takashi Harita	185	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 11 at this track on June 1 over 6f, 4 len behind Salire Cima carrying 119lbs at $22.20. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn, 4th of 11 at this track on February 9 over 6f, 6 len behind Na Hiku carrying 119lbs at $95.60. Strips fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
1	Most recently 8th of 13 at Kawasaki on June 15 over 7 ½f, 6 len behind Sam Barows carrying 123lbs at $6.70. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Urawa on May 26 over 7f, 3 len behind Poppy Red carrying 123lbs at $9. Genuine contender. 3rd Pick 1 Bear Tooth Jockey: Wada Joji Trainer: Satoru Furusawa J: Wada Joji T: Satoru Furusawa	111	-	-	-	8%
Analysis Most recently 8th of 13 at Kawasaki on June 15 over 7 ½f, 6 len behind Sam Barows carrying 123lbs at $6.70. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Urawa on May 26 over 7f, 3 len behind Poppy Red carrying 123lbs at $9. Genuine contender.

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