JP - Urawa - Race 4

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Unknown

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Verdict

SEIUN AZUR (7) last appeared seven weeks ago over 1 ¼m at Tokyo when she finished tenth. This is her first run for the Hirotsugu Ozawa stable. Shapes well and a bold showing is expected at this level. S K DRAGON (10) finished fifth last time out over 6f at Funabashi two weeks ago. Steps up in distance today. Solid winning chance in this suitable race. COMBAT KICK (3) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish third over 7f at this track. Drawn to enjoy a nice run just off the speed. Looks well placed so expect another big run. ROYAL ORLEANS (2) failed to threaten when fresh from a spell last time out when sixth over 7f at this track. Has ability and shapes as a top-three chance.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Second-up today. Freshened for 48 days. Last outing 10th of 16 at Tokyo on May 30 over 1 ¼m, 6 len behind Bell Wood Bio with 121lbs at $222.60. At only start last preparation 15th of 17 at Nakayama on January 11 over 1m, 11 len behind Gran Alto carrying 121lbs at $35. Improvement likely and looks a big chance. 1st Pick 7 Seiun Azur Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa Trainer: Hirotsugu Ozawa J: Tsubasa Sasagawa T: Hirotsugu Ozawa	230	-	-	-	37%	7/4
Analysis Second-up today. Freshened for 48 days. Last outing 10th of 16 at Tokyo on May 30 over 1 ¼m, 6 len behind Bell Wood Bio with 121lbs at $222.60. At only start last preparation 15th of 17 at Nakayama on January 11 over 1m, 11 len behind Gran Alto carrying 121lbs at $35. Improvement likely and looks a big chance.
10	Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 11 at Funabashi on June 4 over 6f, 5 len behind Kamikaze Sky carrying 123lbs at $4.40. Second run from a spell settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Funabashi on July 3 over 6f, 4.5 len behind La Vie Est Belle with 123lbs at $5.30. Capable of a strong showing. 2nd Pick 10 S K Dragon Jockey: Tatsuya Yamaguchi Trainer: Masato Hayashi J: Tatsuya Yamaguchi T: Masato Hayashi	86	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 11 at Funabashi on June 4 over 6f, 5 len behind Kamikaze Sky carrying 123lbs at $4.40. Second run from a spell settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Funabashi on July 3 over 6f, 4.5 len behind La Vie Est Belle with 123lbs at $5.30. Capable of a strong showing.
3	Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 8th of 10 at this track on May 29 over 7f, 13 len behind G T Pudding carrying 123lbs at $22.30. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track on June 25 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Pants Only with 123lbs at $8.50. This race is well within his grasp. 3rd Pick 3 Combat Kick Jockey: Yoichiro Muro Trainer: Shinsuke Kudo J: Yoichiro Muro T: Shinsuke Kudo	76	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 8th of 10 at this track on May 29 over 7f, 13 len behind G T Pudding carrying 123lbs at $22.30. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track on June 25 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Pants Only with 123lbs at $8.50. This race is well within his grasp.

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Bute

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