JP - Tokyo City Keiba - Race 2

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Unknown

Dirt

36.5K

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Verdict

FUNKY YANKEE (13) finished 14 lengths adrift in seventh last time at this track in a disappointing performance. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. PRESTO SCEPTER (7) is a three-start maiden who could only manage to finish eighth at his latest appearance over 7f at this track after he got a long way back in the run. Finds a suitable assignment this time and is a great chance to break through. LE MATIN ELEGANT (11) missed the placings two runs back then was never in contention last start when 15 lengths away in ninth over 7f at this track. Finds a nice race and can figure in the finish. DALTON (2) was out of the money on debut two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he settled well back over 6f at this track, beaten 8 lengths into seventh. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
13	Last start raced on the pace before fading 7th of 10 at this track on November 13 over 7f, 14 len behind Justice carrying 121lbs at $80.70. The run before that 5th of 9 at this track on October 20 over 6f, 9 len behind V Three carrying 119lbs at $42.10. Capable of big final splits. 1st Pick 13 Funky Yankee Jockey: Ryo Novata Trainer: Yukiharu Shimada J: Ryo Novata T: Yukiharu Shimada	85	-	-	-	53%	10/11
Analysis Last start raced on the pace before fading 7th of 10 at this track on November 13 over 7f, 14 len behind Justice carrying 121lbs at $80.70. The run before that 5th of 9 at this track on October 20 over 6f, 9 len behind V Three carrying 119lbs at $42.10. Capable of big final splits.
7	At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on November 13 over 7f, 14 len behind Justice carrying 121lbs at $35.60. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track on October 20 over 6f, 7 len behind V Three with 121lbs at $31.20. Expected to finish much closer. 2nd Pick 7 Presto Scepter Jockey: Hiroshi Chida Trainer: Hiroshi Takami J: Hiroshi Chida T: Hiroshi Takami	139	-	-	-	7%	15/1
Analysis At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on November 13 over 7f, 14 len behind Justice carrying 121lbs at $35.60. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track on October 20 over 6f, 7 len behind V Three with 121lbs at $31.20. Expected to finish much closer.
11	Last start second last of 10 at this track on November 13 over 7f, 15 len behind Justice with 121lbs at $17.20. The race before that got back early 6th of 9 at this track on October 20 over 6f, 10 len behind V Three carrying 121lbs at $1.50. Could easily blow them away in the dying stages. 3rd Pick 11 Le Matin Elegant Jockey: Keita Nishi Trainer: Masahiro Uesugi J: Keita Nishi T: Masahiro Uesugi	77	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Last start second last of 10 at this track on November 13 over 7f, 15 len behind Justice with 121lbs at $17.20. The race before that got back early 6th of 9 at this track on October 20 over 6f, 10 len behind V Three carrying 121lbs at $1.50. Could easily blow them away in the dying stages.

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