JP - Urawa - Race 4

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

7.5f

Unknown

Dirt

12.3K

VIEW

R10

R11

Verdict

GIVRE (7) has scored at his last two starts, most recently by 6 lengths over 7f at Kawasaki as favourite. That continued the very strong form this campaign, with three wins and two minor placings from five outings. Sure to go well again. TOA RUDOLF (5) is back after a break of five months. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 7 ½f at Funabashi. Expect him to play a major role. SKY LIST (12) went forward last start over 7 ½f at Funabashi and held on well for second, beaten 2.5 lengths. Should go forward from the awkward gate. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot salute. EYE ON THE BALL (11) remains a maiden after nine starts. Finished fourth last start over 7f at this track, beaten 8 lengths. Wide draw and will need a good steer from Mai Fukuhara but looks tough to beat. Worth including.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite, scored a big 6 len win at Kawasaki February 6 over 7f defeating Maruzensky Two carrying 123lbs at $1.10. The run before that favourite, won by 4 len at this track January 8 over 7f defeating Relaxante with 123lbs at $1.10. This is well within his grasp. 1st Pick 7 Givre Jockey: Ryo Novata Trainer: Hironori Unoki J: Ryo Novata T: Hironori Unoki	178	-	-	-	48%	11/10
Analysis Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite, scored a big 6 len win at Kawasaki February 6 over 7f defeating Maruzensky Two carrying 123lbs at $1.10. The run before that favourite, won by 4 len at this track January 8 over 7f defeating Relaxante with 123lbs at $1.10. This is well within his grasp.
5	Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 13 at this track September 22 over 7f, 3 len behind Fubuki carrying 123lbs at $2.60. First up last campaign third of 10 at Funabashi April 2 over 7 ½f, 5 len behind Idealist with 123lbs at $7.70. Looks a key runner. 2nd Pick 5 Toa Rudolf Jockey: Kenji Okamura Trainer: Kiyoshige Arai J: Kenji Okamura T: Kiyoshige Arai	102	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 13 at this track September 22 over 7f, 3 len behind Fubuki carrying 123lbs at $2.60. First up last campaign third of 10 at Funabashi April 2 over 7 ½f, 5 len behind Idealist with 123lbs at $7.70. Looks a key runner.
12	Form hard to fault. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at Funabashi on February 12 over 7 ½f, 2.5 len behind Gold Breeder with 119lbs at $3.80. The race before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 13 at Funabashi on January 23 over 7 ½f, 1.5 len behind Lunar South Pole with 119lbs at $1.70. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat. 3rd Pick 12 Sky List Jockey: H Yoshihara Trainer: Tsuyoshi Ohtsu J: H Yoshihara T: Tsuyoshi Ohtsu	150	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Form hard to fault. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at Funabashi on February 12 over 7 ½f, 2.5 len behind Gold Breeder with 119lbs at $3.80. The race before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 13 at Funabashi on January 23 over 7 ½f, 1.5 len behind Lunar South Pole with 119lbs at $1.70. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.

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