JP - Tokyo City Keiba - Race 1

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

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Dirt

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Verdict

PHILIPPINE (1) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at this track over 1m after being prominent from the outset. Looks well placed this line-up so expect another big run. CUBEBE PEPPER (13) returned from a spell three weeks ago when he was in the firing line on the turn before being beaten 4 lengths into fifth over 6f at this track. Strips fitter and can figure in the finish. JOLLY HARMONY (8) returned from a spell three weeks ago when she was prominent at the bend before being beaten 4.5 lengths into fourth over 1m at this track. Second up record is very strong. Strips fitter and can play a major role. SHANK DOLL (9) was in the firing line on the corner and finished third last start over 6f at this track, beaten 7 lengths. Should take a lot from that hit-out. Worth plenty of thought.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Racing well recently. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at this track on February 18 over 1m, 1.5 len behind Grandite with 119lbs at $3.20. The run before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 14 at this track on January 28 over 1m, 1.0 len behind Road Of King carrying 119lbs at $7.80. Strong chance from a low draw. 1st Pick 1 Philippine Jockey: Takayuki Yano Trainer: Satoshi Fukunaga J: Takayuki Yano T: Satoshi Fukunaga	171	-	-	-	40%	6/4
Analysis Racing well recently. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at this track on February 18 over 1m, 1.5 len behind Grandite with 119lbs at $3.20. The run before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 14 at this track on January 28 over 1m, 1.0 len behind Road Of King carrying 119lbs at $7.80. Strong chance from a low draw.
13	Third race start. Promising on debut as favourite, won by 2.5 len at this track November 10 over 6f defeating Revive Maillard with 121lbs at $1.40. Returned from break sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at this track on February 18 over 6f, 4 len behind Beautiful Bell carrying 121lbs at $1.20. Strong winning chance. 2nd Pick 13 Cubebe Pepper Jockey: Yoichi Ando Trainer: Kazuo Watanabe J: Yoichi Ando T: Kazuo Watanabe	100	-	-	-	35%	15/8
Analysis Third race start. Promising on debut as favourite, won by 2.5 len at this track November 10 over 6f defeating Revive Maillard with 121lbs at $1.40. Returned from break sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at this track on February 18 over 6f, 4 len behind Beautiful Bell carrying 121lbs at $1.20. Strong winning chance.
8	Second run back. First-up after eight months 4th of 13 at this track on February 18 over 1m, 4.5 len behind Grandite with 119lbs at $5.50. Previously second-up second last of 13 at this track on December 31 2024 over 1m, 12 len behind Shita Bed carrying 117lbs at $22.60. Sure to run well. 3rd Pick 8 Jolly Harmony Jockey: Wada Joji Trainer: Naoyuki Matoba J: Wada Joji T: Naoyuki Matoba	117	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after eight months 4th of 13 at this track on February 18 over 1m, 4.5 len behind Grandite with 119lbs at $5.50. Previously second-up second last of 13 at this track on December 31 2024 over 1m, 12 len behind Shita Bed carrying 117lbs at $22.60. Sure to run well.

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