JP - Funabashi - Race 5

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Unknown

Dirt

GOOD

12.0K

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Verdict

SEIUN YUZUKA (1) knuckled down strongly to get within 1.5 lengths of the winner in third last start over 6f at this track. Commendable record at this trip with a win and two minor placings and rates highly in this field. MIYABI MORTAR (10) ran below expectations last time after being prominent on the bend at this track, finishing tenth when starting at $6.40. Beautifully placed and is sure to play a pivotal role. POD BUDDY (12) travelled just behind the leader before taking over and scoring a determined win by a nose over 6f here last time. Will push forward and is among the chances again. CONURBATION (5) finished ninth at this track and distance at his last appearance five months ago. Has to be respected.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Recent form sound. Returns from a 41-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at this track on December 9 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Shiny Duque carrying 119lbs at $1.30. The start before that favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 4 len at this track November 3 over 6f defeating Wanaka carrying 119lbs at $1.40. Makes plenty of appeal from the inside draw. 1st Pick 1 Seiun Yuzuka Jockey: Takayuki Yano Trainer: Yasuto Mori J: Takayuki Yano T: Yasuto Mori	191	-	-	-	67%
Analysis Recent form sound. Returns from a 41-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at this track on December 9 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Shiny Duque carrying 119lbs at $1.30. The start before that favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 4 len at this track November 3 over 6f defeating Wanaka carrying 119lbs at $1.40. Makes plenty of appeal from the inside draw.
10	Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at this track on December 8 over 1m, 20 len behind Cellist carrying 123lbs at $6.40. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 14 at this track on November 4 over 1m, 2.25 len behind Welwitschia carrying 123lbs at $3.50. Expected to finish much closer. 2nd Pick 10 Miyabi Mortar Jockey: Shotaro Kawashima Trainer: Masaki Iwasaki J: Shotaro Kawashima T: Masaki Iwasaki	78	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at this track on December 8 over 1m, 20 len behind Cellist carrying 123lbs at $6.40. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 14 at this track on November 4 over 1m, 2.25 len behind Welwitschia carrying 123lbs at $3.50. Expected to finish much closer.
12	Form hard to fault. Returns from a 41-day let-up. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a nose at this track December 9 over 6f defeating Presto Emery with 123lbs at $5.10. The run before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 9 at this track on November 5 over 6f, 1.5 len behind High Speed Bio carrying 123lbs at $5.30. Can measure up again. 3rd Pick 12 Pod Buddy Jockey: Junichi Jitsukawa Trainer: Isao Sasaki J: Junichi Jitsukawa T: Isao Sasaki	86	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Form hard to fault. Returns from a 41-day let-up. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a nose at this track December 9 over 6f defeating Presto Emery with 123lbs at $5.10. The run before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 9 at this track on November 5 over 6f, 1.5 len behind High Speed Bio carrying 123lbs at $5.30. Can measure up again.

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