Japan - Tokyo RC - Race 5

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

8.9f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD

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Verdict

RULING CLASS (7) raced on the pace when resuming last start and lifted strongly to hold second, beaten a nose, over today's journey at Niigata. Big improvement last time to just miss and can go one better. JUNABELA (13) resumed from a spell last start with a sound second over 1 ?m at Niigata. In the right race and is sure to prove hard to beat. RED FREEMAN (4) stepped out on his debut over 1m at Nakayama seven weeks ago and finished 12th, beaten 7 lengths. Will be better for that run and is expected to go well. CLEAR GALE (5) was out of the money on debut two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1 ¼m at this track, beaten 4.5 lengths into eighth. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	Third race start. First start 11th of 16 at this track on February 22 over 1m, 9 len behind Meiner Great with 126lbs at $34.90. Went for a spell before returning sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Niigata on May 3 over 1m, nose behind World Brave carrying 126lbs at $5. Strong winning chance. 1st Pick 7 Ruling Class Jockey: Christophe Lemaire Trainer: Kazutomo Mori J: Christophe Lemaire T: Kazutomo Mori	218	-	-	-	40%
Analysis Third race start. First start 11th of 16 at this track on February 22 over 1m, 9 len behind Meiner Great with 126lbs at $34.90. Went for a spell before returning sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Niigata on May 3 over 1m, nose behind World Brave carrying 126lbs at $5. Strong winning chance.
13	Second run back. First-up after three months 2nd of 16 at Niigata on May 10 over 1m, 2 len behind Fast Forward with 121lbs at $4.30. Previously second-up 11th of 16 at this track on February 7 over 1m, 5 len behind Turn The Tables carrying 121lbs at $5.10. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance. 2nd Pick 13 Junabela Jockey: Damian Lane Trainer: Tetsuya Kimura J: Damian Lane T: Tetsuya Kimura	104	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after three months 2nd of 16 at Niigata on May 10 over 1m, 2 len behind Fast Forward with 121lbs at $4.30. Previously second-up 11th of 16 at this track on February 7 over 1m, 5 len behind Turn The Tables carrying 121lbs at $5.10. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
4	At debut, 12th of 16 at Nakayama on April 4 over 1m, 7 len behind Vegaria with 126lbs at $14.80. Fitter and extra trip a plus. Capable of sharp improvement. 3rd Pick 4 Red Freeman Jockey: Ryusei Sakai Trainer: Masahiro Otake J: Ryusei Sakai T: Masahiro Otake	72	-	-	-	12%
Analysis At debut, 12th of 16 at Nakayama on April 4 over 1m, 7 len behind Vegaria with 126lbs at $14.80. Fitter and extra trip a plus. Capable of sharp improvement.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Maiden Race

A race exclusively for horses who have not previously won.

Scratch

A horse is a scratch when injury or other necessity causes it to be withdrawn from the race.

Bleeder

A horse that bleeds due to a ruptured blood vessel during a race or workout. The medication Lasix can fix this problem.