JP - Funabashi - Race 2

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Unknown

Dirt

GOOD

30.3K

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Verdict

NA HIKU (4) went forward last start over 6f at this track and held on well for second, beaten 1.5 lengths. Drawn to enjoy a nice run just off the speed. Likely improver with strong prospects. SEA OF STARS (9) was a determined maiden winner last time out, scoring by a neck over 6f at this track. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Shaping up nicely and she is right in the mix again. WILD PEGASUS (2) stalked the pace when resuming at this track and trip last start then worked to the line steadily to finish third. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. One of the main contenders. INITIATE (7) ran a bold race over this journey last time, leading for much of the way before fading out of it late to finish 1.5 lengths away in fourth at this track. Deserves respect.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track on December 8 over 6f, 5 len behind Teruken Yumito Ken with 121lbs at $19.40. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on January 19 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Love Love Seina carrying 123lbs at $1.70. Strong winning hope. 1st Pick 4 Na Hiku Jockey: Norifumi Mikamoto Trainer: Masakazu Kawashima J: Norifumi Mikamoto T: Masakazu Kawashima	162	-	-	-	48%	11/10
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track on December 8 over 6f, 5 len behind Teruken Yumito Ken with 121lbs at $19.40. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on January 19 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Love Love Seina carrying 123lbs at $1.70. Strong winning hope.
9	Second-up. First start 5th of 7 at this track on October 3 over 7 ½f, 14 len behind Narisuna carrying 115lbs at $4.50. Went for a spell before returning tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a neck at this track January 23 over 6f defeating Masano Cattleya carrying 119lbs at $2.30. Strong winning chance. 2nd Pick 9 Sea Of Stars Jockey: Akira Harita Trainer: Takashi Harita J: Akira Harita T: Takashi Harita	177	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Second-up. First start 5th of 7 at this track on October 3 over 7 ½f, 14 len behind Narisuna carrying 115lbs at $4.50. Went for a spell before returning tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by a neck at this track January 23 over 6f defeating Masano Cattleya carrying 119lbs at $2.30. Strong winning chance.
2	Second-up. First-up after four months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track on January 19 over 6f, 0.8 len behind Sasuke Bella carrying 123lbs at $40. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at this track on July 30 over 6f, 4 len behind Studia carrying 119lbs at $2.10. Among the top chances. 3rd Pick 2 Wild Pegasus Jockey: Masashige Honda Trainer: Takayuki Yamashita J: Masashige Honda T: Takayuki Yamashita	98	-	-	-	2%	60/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after four months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track on January 19 over 6f, 0.8 len behind Sasuke Bella carrying 123lbs at $40. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at this track on July 30 over 6f, 4 len behind Studia carrying 119lbs at $2.10. Among the top chances.

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