Japan - Kyoto RC - Race 1

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

8.9f

Maiden

Dirt

72.0K

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Verdict

NAOMIGA SAIKYO (1) sets the standard after resuming with a second at Hanshin Dirt, beaten four lengths by Book Of Kells, and she already has a placing at this distance from just one attempt. Her debut fifth in a NEWCOMER gave her a base, and the first-up improvement makes her the most reliable form reference. MARINER VALLEY (3) has finished fifth at both starts and was not disgraced when beaten just over six lengths at Kyoto, though her previous try around 1 ?m did not produce a placing. WIN BREEZE (6) was disappointing on debut at this track, beaten over 15 lengths, but the market kept her safe and that suggests there may be more to come with race experience. MEAL (4) resumes after a three-month break with a class drop and a useful family background, but her Chukyo debut was plain and she has to show sharper race manners first-up.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Resumed with a solid second at Hanshin Dirt, beaten four lengths by Book Of Kells after working home evenly at generous odds. That was a clear step forward from her debut fifth in a NEWCOMER, where she settled rearward and was beaten over 11 lengths by Chloris. Already placed at this distance and rated strongest on recent form, she has the most dependable profile and should take beating. 1st Pick 1 Naomiga Saikyo Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka Trainer: Yuta Sato J: Fuma Matsuwaka T: Yuta Sato	225	-	-	-	56%	4/5
Analysis Resumed with a solid second at Hanshin Dirt, beaten four lengths by Book Of Kells after working home evenly at generous odds. That was a clear step forward from her debut fifth in a NEWCOMER, where she settled rearward and was beaten over 11 lengths by Chloris. Already placed at this distance and rated strongest on recent form, she has the most dependable profile and should take beating.
3	Kept grinding away for fifth at Kyoto last start, beaten just over six lengths by Batik after settling rearward as an outside chance in the betting. Her debut at Fukushima was also sound enough, finishing fifth and beaten four and a half lengths by Cirque Du Mars after racing handy. The 1m record is still unconvincing, but her two runs give her enough substance to be a winning threat. 2nd Pick 3 Mariner Valley Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura Trainer: Koichi Ishizaka J: Atsuya Nishimura T: Koichi Ishizaka	163	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Kept grinding away for fifth at Kyoto last start, beaten just over six lengths by Batik after settling rearward as an outside chance in the betting. Her debut at Fukushima was also sound enough, finishing fifth and beaten four and a half lengths by Cirque Du Mars after racing handy. The 1m record is still unconvincing, but her two runs give her enough substance to be a winning threat.
6	Started near the top of an open market on debut at this track, so there was clearly some respect, but she finished 11th and was beaten over 15 lengths by Himehakka after never looking likely. That market profile leaves room for improvement with the run behind her, and the class drop is a plus. Untried around 1m, she profiles more as a place chance than a firm win play. 3rd Pick 6 Win Breeze Jockey: Osuke Tayama Trainer: H Miyamoto J: Osuke Tayama T: H Miyamoto	70	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Started near the top of an open market on debut at this track, so there was clearly some respect, but she finished 11th and was beaten over 15 lengths by Himehakka after never looking likely. That market profile leaves room for improvement with the run behind her, and the class drop is a plus. Untried around 1m, she profiles more as a place chance than a firm win play.

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