JP - Kawasaki - Race 6

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

7.5f

Unknown

Dirt

9.8K

VIEW

Verdict

HATSUWAKA (10) turned in a solid run when resuming last start over this course and distance, finishing second and beaten only a head. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Will give a great sight. EXCEL GRAND (9) returns from a break of four-and-a-half months. Genuine performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a third over 1 ¼m at this track. Finds the right race to launch another bright campaign. NISHINO TENKAFUBU (3) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race and finished 2.75 lengths away in fourth last time out over 7f at Urawa. Won't find this as tough so he is a major player. BLUE TOURMALINE (5) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a nice race last time out, finishing second and beaten only a nose over 7f at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating another bold showing.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	Having second run back today. Last outing held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on October 17 over 7 ½f, head behind Heuresis with 123lbs at $2.10. At only start last preparation struggled in the run home, 6th of 9 at Funabashi on July 6 over 6f, 7 len behind Corn Tops carrying 123lbs at $8.90. Sure to run well. 1st Pick 10 Hatsuwaka Jockey: Masashige Honda Trainer: Kiyoshige Arai J: Masashige Honda T: Kiyoshige Arai	212	-	-	-	43%	11/8
Analysis Having second run back today. Last outing held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on October 17 over 7 ½f, head behind Heuresis with 123lbs at $2.10. At only start last preparation struggled in the run home, 6th of 9 at Funabashi on July 6 over 6f, 7 len behind Corn Tops carrying 123lbs at $8.90. Sure to run well.
9	Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 14 at this track July 7 over 1 ¼m, 2.75 len behind Schweigen with 123lbs at $3.40. Previous preparation first-up favourite, won by 2.5 len this track April 7 over 1 ¼m defeating Sun Boulder carrying 123lbs at $2. Can return in winning form. 2nd Pick 9 Excel Grand Jockey: Naoki Machida Trainer: Hiroyuki Mogi J: Naoki Machida T: Hiroyuki Mogi	131	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 14 at this track July 7 over 1 ¼m, 2.75 len behind Schweigen with 123lbs at $3.40. Previous preparation first-up favourite, won by 2.5 len this track April 7 over 1 ¼m defeating Sun Boulder carrying 123lbs at $2. Can return in winning form.
3	At the latest run 4th of 9 at Urawa on October 30 over 7f, 2.75 len behind Ichigo Whip with 123lbs at $8.80. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on October 17 over 7 ½f, 6 len behind Heuresis with 123lbs at $49.50. Working up to a win. Worth following. 3rd Pick 3 Nishino Tenkafubu Jockey: Haruhisa Sano Trainer: Masami Yoshida J: Haruhisa Sano T: Masami Yoshida	121	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis At the latest run 4th of 9 at Urawa on October 30 over 7f, 2.75 len behind Ichigo Whip with 123lbs at $8.80. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on October 17 over 7 ½f, 6 len behind Heuresis with 123lbs at $49.50. Working up to a win. Worth following.

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