Japan - Kyoto RC - Race 8

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

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Turf

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Verdict

MARGOT MIST (17) sets the standard after finishing third at this track three weeks ago, beaten just over a length, and that followed a fighting Hanshin win over From Raven. He has now placed in all three attempts at this track and distance, so while Swimmy Yunibansu had his measure in that latest meeting, the overall profile is strong enough to make him the one to beat. GOOD PIECE (15) is the clear danger after closing nicely for fifth in the same race, only a length and a half away, and his Kokura win from Mirai Harmony before that gives him a sharp second-up platform. SWIMMY YUNIBANSU (6) outran big odds when second in that key lead-up and beat both Margot Mist and Good Piece there, making her a genuine repeat threat if she holds that level. MOUNTAIN BAROWS (18) brings winning form from this track, scoring by a length from Bersa, and his narrow Kokura third before that says the form is more than a one-off despite the wider draw.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
17	Went close at this track last start, finishing third and beaten just over a length after settling rearward, with Good Piece behind him in the same race. That followed a tough Hanshin win over From Raven, and his season record is strong with two wins and two placings from eight starts. Swimmy Yunibansu did beat him home last time, but his overall 6f profile makes him the one to beat. 1st Pick 17 Margot Mist Jockey: Ryusei Sakai Trainer: Yoshiaki Sugiyama J: Ryusei Sakai T: Yoshiaki Sugiyama	165	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Went close at this track last start, finishing third and beaten just over a length after settling rearward, with Good Piece behind him in the same race. That followed a tough Hanshin win over From Raven, and his season record is strong with two wins and two placings from eight starts. Swimmy Yunibansu did beat him home last time, but his overall 6f profile makes him the one to beat.
15	Closed nicely for fifth at this track first-up, beaten a length and a half in the same race that produced several key chances. He had won at Kokura before that, beating Mirai Harmony by just under a length as a well-supported favourite. With a strong rider-horse record and proven 6f form, he can improve enough second-up to be a major threat. 2nd Pick 15 Good Piece Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura Trainer: Tomokazu Takano J: Atsuya Nishimura T: Tomokazu Takano	174	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Closed nicely for fifth at this track first-up, beaten a length and a half in the same race that produced several key chances. He had won at Kokura before that, beating Mirai Harmony by just under a length as a well-supported favourite. With a strong rider-horse record and proven 6f form, he can improve enough second-up to be a major threat.
6	Produced a big-odds second at this track last start, working home evenly to be beaten a length and putting Margot Mist and Good Piece behind her. That was a clear lift on her Sapporo fifth when unwanted in the market, and she is rated strongly on recent 6f form. If she repeats that latest effort, she is a serious winning player. 3rd Pick 6 Swimmy Yunibansu Jockey: S Hamanaka Trainer: Osamu Hirata J: S Hamanaka T: Osamu Hirata	96	-	-	-	6%	16/1
Analysis Produced a big-odds second at this track last start, working home evenly to be beaten a length and putting Margot Mist and Good Piece behind her. That was a clear lift on her Sapporo fifth when unwanted in the market, and she is rated strongly on recent 6f form. If she repeats that latest effort, she is a serious winning player.

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