JP - Urawa - Race 9

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

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Verdict

KITANO EN CIEL (2) is a 18-start maiden who could only manage to finish sixth at her latest appearance over 7 ½f at this track. Among the top chances in what looks a most suitable race. FANTA FESTA (9) met with solid support last time out but could only manage to finish sixth over 7f at this track in a disappointing performance. Going up a level this time but she deserves another chance. YET TO COME (4) showed little early speed last start and failed to come on in the straight when eighth, beaten 9 lengths, over 7 ½f at Funabashi. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is good enough to take this out. SANTA ANA WIND (13) finished fourth over 7 ½f at this track at her most recent appearance on January 6. Has to be included.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 6th of 10 at this track on March 16 over 7 ½f, 5 len behind Astral Flare carrying 119lbs at $11.30. The race before that ran on from midfield, 3rd of 10 at this track on February 23 over 7 ½f, 4.5 len behind Tokai Diamant with 119lbs at $25.40. Can turn things around. 1st Pick 2 Kitano En Ciel Jockey: Naoki Machida Trainer: Yumiko Iriguchi J: Naoki Machida T: Yumiko Iriguchi	66	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 6th of 10 at this track on March 16 over 7 ½f, 5 len behind Astral Flare carrying 119lbs at $11.30. The race before that ran on from midfield, 3rd of 10 at this track on February 23 over 7 ½f, 4.5 len behind Tokai Diamant with 119lbs at $25.40. Can turn things around.
9	Third-up today. First-up 5th of 12 at this track on February 26 over 7f, 6 len behind Kitasan Ribbon with 121lbs at $11.70. Second run from a spell 6th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 7f, 7 len behind Marron Lupinus with 121lbs at $1.80. Definite winning chance. 2nd Pick 9 Fanta Festa Jockey: Kenji Okamura Trainer: Maki Hirayama J: Kenji Okamura T: Maki Hirayama	76	-	-	-	45%	5/4
Analysis Third-up today. First-up 5th of 12 at this track on February 26 over 7f, 6 len behind Kitasan Ribbon with 121lbs at $11.70. Second run from a spell 6th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 7f, 7 len behind Marron Lupinus with 121lbs at $1.80. Definite winning chance.
4	At the latest run got back early 8th of 12 at Funabashi on April 3 over 7 ½f, 9 len behind Jingga Blitz with 123lbs at $58.70. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 9 at Funabashi on March 12 over 7 ½f, 3.5 len behind Thinking Fursa carrying 123lbs at $54.10. Leading contender coming out of a very nice draw. 3rd Pick 4 Yet To Come Jockey: Tatsuya Yamaguchi Trainer: Noboru Sakamoto J: Tatsuya Yamaguchi T: Noboru Sakamoto	127	-	-	-	2%	60/1
Analysis At the latest run got back early 8th of 12 at Funabashi on April 3 over 7 ½f, 9 len behind Jingga Blitz with 123lbs at $58.70. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn, 3rd of 9 at Funabashi on March 12 over 7 ½f, 3.5 len behind Thinking Fursa carrying 123lbs at $54.10. Leading contender coming out of a very nice draw.

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