JP - Urawa - Race 7

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

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Dirt

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Verdict

BIKKURI MARK (2) went to the lead from the low draw when fresh from a spell last time out and was still there on straightening, eventually finishing second over 7 ½f at this track. Rates highly and will be hard to peg back. SHIGERUTSUKIMIZAKE (5) was racing well without winning, finishing in the money on three consecutive occasions, before finishing fourth last time out over 1m at Funabashi. Has a decent record at this trip with four minor placings from five tries and should prove tough to beat. SORCERESS (12) comes here off a break of four months. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 6f at Funabashi. Has found a suitable race and is worth including. SWEET SEASON (11) returns from a spell. Finished fourth at this track and distance at her only appearance last prep seven months ago. Looks a strong top-three prospect.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Second-up. First-up after five months set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at this track on May 29 over 7 ½f, 2 len behind A Shin Zodiac carrying 123lbs at $5.10. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at this track November 19 over 7f defeating Tomono Crystal carrying 123lbs at $1.60. Improver with winning prospects. 1st Pick 2 Bikkuri Mark Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa Trainer: Tomoyuki Fujihara J: Tsubasa Sasagawa T: Tomoyuki Fujihara	177	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Second-up. First-up after five months set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at this track on May 29 over 7 ½f, 2 len behind A Shin Zodiac carrying 123lbs at $5.10. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at this track November 19 over 7f defeating Tomono Crystal carrying 123lbs at $1.60. Improver with winning prospects.
5	Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 14 at Funabashi on June 3 over 1m, 6 len behind Marron Chantilly carrying 123lbs at $2.40. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 14 at Funabashi on May 5 over 1m, 9 len behind Turquoise Due with 123lbs at $4.70. Can do much better. 2nd Pick 5 Shigerutsukimizake Jockey: Ryo Novata Trainer: Takeshi Minowa J: Ryo Novata T: Takeshi Minowa	118	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 14 at Funabashi on June 3 over 1m, 6 len behind Marron Chantilly carrying 123lbs at $2.40. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 14 at Funabashi on May 5 over 1m, 9 len behind Turquoise Due with 123lbs at $4.70. Can do much better.
12	Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at this track February 24 over 7 ½f, 3 len behind Chicago Fountain carrying 119lbs at $3. First up last campaign third of 11 at Funabashi December 16 over 6f, 0.8 len behind Ski Thunder carrying 119lbs at $16.30. Among the leading players. 3rd Pick 12 Sorceress Jockey: Tokoro Hotaru Trainer: Tsutomu Tanaka J: Tokoro Hotaru T: Tsutomu Tanaka	88	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at this track February 24 over 7 ½f, 3 len behind Chicago Fountain carrying 119lbs at $3. First up last campaign third of 11 at Funabashi December 16 over 6f, 0.8 len behind Ski Thunder carrying 119lbs at $16.30. Among the leading players.

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