JP - Kawasaki - Race 6

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

4.5f

Unknown

Dirt

12.2K

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Verdict

MOZU AND MOZU (8) went forward and proved too strong last time out, scoring by 4 lengths over 5f at Monbetsu. Meeting a deeper field this time but she has the ability to mix it with them. LOUGHNASHADE (11) has returned in good order this preparation. Ran well but found a couple better last time over 4 ½f at this track after registering her maiden win first-up the run before. Form over this course and distance is solid with a win and four minor placings from seven starts. Finds a suitable race and can take this out. EARTH MELODY (4) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish one length away in second over 4f at Urawa. Drawn to take a nice trail just off the speed. Has her share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. HIME KAGURA (12) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing fourth at this track over 4 ½f. Likely improver with strong prospects.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
8	Third-up today. First-up favourite, scored a big 4 len win at Monbetsu October 23 over 5f defeating Alpine Hut carrying 121lbs at $1.70. Last start favourite, scored a big 4 len win at Monbetsu November 11 over 5f defeating Aiga Ippai carrying 121lbs at $1.30. Has the ability to take this out. 1st Pick 8 Mozu And Mozu Jockey: Ryo Novata Trainer: Naoyuki Akiyama J: Ryo Novata T: Naoyuki Akiyama	183	-	-	-	53%	10/11
Analysis Third-up today. First-up favourite, scored a big 4 len win at Monbetsu October 23 over 5f defeating Alpine Hut carrying 121lbs at $1.70. Last start favourite, scored a big 4 len win at Monbetsu November 11 over 5f defeating Aiga Ippai carrying 121lbs at $1.30. Has the ability to take this out.
11	Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up won by 1.5 len at this track October 17 over 4 ½f defeating Gogo Dancer with 119lbs at $3.60. Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track on November 17 over 4 ½f, 4 len behind Pod Duke with 119lbs at $15.60. One of the main contenders. 2nd Pick 11 Loughnashade Jockey: Niihara Shuma Trainer: Yoichi Tanabe J: Niihara Shuma T: Yoichi Tanabe	82	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up won by 1.5 len at this track October 17 over 4 ½f defeating Gogo Dancer with 119lbs at $3.60. Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track on November 17 over 4 ½f, 4 len behind Pod Duke with 119lbs at $15.60. One of the main contenders.
4	Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 12 at Urawa on November 28 over 4f, 1.0 len behind Black Empire with 119lbs at $23.70. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on November 19 over 4 ½f, 4.5 len behind Lemon Grass carrying 119lbs at $61.90. Progressing well and a win is on the cards. 3rd Pick 4 Earth Melody Jockey: Yujiro Tanabata Trainer: Takeshi Minowa J: Yujiro Tanabata T: Takeshi Minowa	112	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 12 at Urawa on November 28 over 4f, 1.0 len behind Black Empire with 119lbs at $23.70. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on November 19 over 4 ½f, 4.5 len behind Lemon Grass carrying 119lbs at $61.90. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.

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