JP - Tokyo City Keiba - Race 1

HENNY IRIS (8) has the clearest winning profile after scoring as favourite at this track three weeks ago, beating Tsukushi by a neck after racing right in the contest. Her previous fourth to Red Floga reads solid enough in this line-up, and two wins plus a placing from eight runs at around 6f gives her the most reliable course-and-distance credentials. CHUO THOROUGH (3) is the main danger, especially third-up with a win and a placing from ten attempts at this track and trip, though she was only fair late when fourth behind Henny Iris last start. SOLITARIO KAZU (6) has been consistent without breaking through, finishing fifth at his past two and getting within two and a half lengths last time, so he remains a genuine winning chance if he can produce a sharper last 1f. TERUKEN YUMIKABUTO (1) has the class-drop and 112lbs set-up in her favour, but her recent 6f record leaves her looking more a place hope than a likely winner.