JP - Urawa - Race 9

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

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Dirt

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Verdict

NISHINO SIEG (6) finished eighth over 7f at Tokyo Dirt at his most recent appearance on November 15. Now under the care of new trainer Toshio Tomita. Has ability and should be right in the finish as he drops back in grade. GALLOS (2) ran fourth at his latest appearance over 4 ½f at Kawasaki, finishing 2.5 lengths from the winner. Likely to feature. PHACELIA (5) progressed nicely last time out when he did his best work late to finish just a long neck from the winner in third over 4 ½f at Kawasaki. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is capable of a big performance. NISHINO NEW LEAF (8) was in the money two starts back at this track but was unable to repeat the effort last time when 11th at this track over 4f. Likely improver with top-three prospects.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Gelding back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 16 at Tokyo Dirt November 15 over 7f, 7 len behind Erika Mayuri with 128lbs at $99.10. Previously first up, seventh of 16 at Tokyo Dirt November 2 over 7f, 7 len behind Unquenchable carrying 128lbs at $131. Expecting a bright start to the campaign. 1st Pick 6 Nishino Sieg Jockey: Yuto Kokubun Trainer: Toshio Tomita J: Yuto Kokubun T: Toshio Tomita	63	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Gelding back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 16 at Tokyo Dirt November 15 over 7f, 7 len behind Erika Mayuri with 128lbs at $99.10. Previously first up, seventh of 16 at Tokyo Dirt November 2 over 7f, 7 len behind Unquenchable carrying 128lbs at $131. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
2	Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 12 at Kawasaki on February 6 over 4 ½f, 2.5 len behind Moulin Alezan with 123lbs at $4.60. The run before that came from midfield, 2nd of 12 at this track on January 7 over 4f, 1.0 len behind Siena Wave with 123lbs at $18.50. Draws a nice alley and rates highly. 2nd Pick 2 Gallos Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa Trainer: Hirotsugu Ozawa J: Yamato Ishikawa T: Hirotsugu Ozawa	113	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 12 at Kawasaki on February 6 over 4 ½f, 2.5 len behind Moulin Alezan with 123lbs at $4.60. The run before that came from midfield, 2nd of 12 at this track on January 7 over 4f, 1.0 len behind Siena Wave with 123lbs at $18.50. Draws a nice alley and rates highly.
5	Form hard to fault. Last start made ground from midfield, 3rd of 12 at Kawasaki on February 6 over 4 ½f, long-neck behind Moulin Alezan with 119lbs at $8.90. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on January 7 over 4f, 3.5 len behind Siena Wave with 119lbs at $36.70. Made headway last time. Top chance. 3rd Pick 5 Phacelia Jockey: Haruto Nakayama Trainer: Tamotsu Yokoyama J: Haruto Nakayama T: Tamotsu Yokoyama	132	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Form hard to fault. Last start made ground from midfield, 3rd of 12 at Kawasaki on February 6 over 4 ½f, long-neck behind Moulin Alezan with 119lbs at $8.90. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on January 7 over 4f, 3.5 len behind Siena Wave with 119lbs at $36.70. Made headway last time. Top chance.

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