Japan - Kyoto RC - Race 6

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

8.9f

Unknown

Dirt

99.7K

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Verdict

YAEGIRI (11) sets the standard after resuming with a fifth at Tokyo, beaten a length and a half, and that came off a narrow Kyoto second when well-supported favourite. Her record around 1 ?m is sound without being dominant, but she brings the best recent profile and should be hard to beat second-up. EIYU FIRE (5) is the main threat after a close third at this track, with his string of placings keeping him firmly in the contest despite a modest winning strike. TAMAMO LAMP (6) resumes off a plain finish to last preparation, yet his earlier Kyoto sixth was much better and the returning winning rider is a genuine plus. DAIMEI KUMAMOTO (1) can improve second-up from barrier 1, especially if he recaptures the Kokura Dirt Mdn win that preceded his fair return.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
11	Resumed with a very solid fifth at Tokyo, beaten a length and a half by Huriya after settling handy, and that form reads strongly for this. She was beaten only a neck at Kyoto two back as a well-supported favourite, showing she can sustain quality form at this level. Her 1m record is sound rather than flawless, but she brings the best recent profile and looks the one to beat. 1st Pick 11 Yaegiri Jockey: Christophe Lemaire Trainer: Yuichi Fukunaga J: Christophe Lemaire T: Yuichi Fukunaga	288	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Resumed with a very solid fifth at Tokyo, beaten a length and a half by Huriya after settling handy, and that form reads strongly for this. She was beaten only a neck at Kyoto two back as a well-supported favourite, showing she can sustain quality form at this level. Her 1m record is sound rather than flawless, but she brings the best recent profile and looks the one to beat.
5	Ran his best race for some time when third at this track last start, beaten a length and a half by Allen Star after settling back in the field. He had been fourth at Hanshin Dirt before that and continues to hold form without quite breaking through. The 1m win strike is modest, but repeated placings at the trip and race fitness make him a major player. 2nd Pick 5 Eiyu Fire Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama Trainer: Naoyuki Morita J: Kohei Matsuyama T: Naoyuki Morita	96	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Ran his best race for some time when third at this track last start, beaten a length and a half by Allen Star after settling back in the field. He had been fourth at Hanshin Dirt before that and continues to hold form without quite breaking through. The 1m win strike is modest, but repeated placings at the trip and race fitness make him a major player.
6	Returns from a six-month break after ending last preparation with an 11th at Niigata, beaten just under ten lengths by Meiner Azzurro. His previous Kyoto run was better, finishing sixth and beaten just under three lengths after leading. He has not placed in two tries around 1m, but the winning rider is back aboard and his broader 12-month profile keeps him firmly in play. 3rd Pick 6 Tamamo Lamp Jockey: K Ikezoe Trainer: Manabu Ikezoe J: K Ikezoe T: Manabu Ikezoe	68	-	-	-	8%	12/1
Analysis Returns from a six-month break after ending last preparation with an 11th at Niigata, beaten just under ten lengths by Meiner Azzurro. His previous Kyoto run was better, finishing sixth and beaten just under three lengths after leading. He has not placed in two tries around 1m, but the winning rider is back aboard and his broader 12-month profile keeps him firmly in play.

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