JP - Funabashi - Race 2

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Unknown

Dirt

GOOD

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Verdict

CAPTAIN QUEEN (6) made the right impression on debut at this track, scoring by four lengths over 5f from Samaroli after being near the top of an open market. The new 6f is the only question, but one win from one start at this venue gives her a strong platform. QUAD ANGLE (1) has placed at both runs and was solid when third at Urawa last start, beaten two lengths by Maple Ship after looming and fighting on. He is still a maiden, yet his consistency and barrier one keep him right in the contest. ORCHID TIARA (3) resumes after four months and has the talent angle, having won on debut by four lengths at Urawa with Tsubasa Sasagawa aboard. Her final run before the break was poor, so the market will be testing that return. LACRIME (7) was well held at Kasamatsu last start, but the win two runs back over 7f was decisive and her overall record of one win and three places from seven starts gives her a genuine chance to bounce back.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
6	Returns after five weeks following a debut win at this track, where she scored by four lengths over 5f from Samaroli after being near the top of an open market. She did everything right under race pressure and remains unbeaten from her only start at this venue. The step to 6f is new, but the manner of that first win gives her the strongest winning profile in the race. 1st Pick 6 Captain Queen Jockey: Kota Motohashi Trainer: Takashi Harita J: Kota Motohashi T: Takashi Harita	141	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Returns after five weeks following a debut win at this track, where she scored by four lengths over 5f from Samaroli after being near the top of an open market. She did everything right under race pressure and remains unbeaten from her only start at this venue. The step to 6f is new, but the manner of that first win gives her the strongest winning profile in the race.
1	Placed at both starts and looks ready to make his presence felt third-up. He was third at Urawa last start, beaten two lengths by Maple Ship after looming up and fighting on without quite improving his position. His debut second to Toya Lake also reads soundly, though the 6f is new and he is still chasing his first win. Barrier one gives him every chance to convert that consistency into a serious winning challenge. 2nd Pick 1 Quad Angle Jockey: Wada Joji Trainer: Hironori Unoki J: Wada Joji T: Hironori Unoki	95	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Placed at both starts and looks ready to make his presence felt third-up. He was third at Urawa last start, beaten two lengths by Maple Ship after looming up and fighting on without quite improving his position. His debut second to Toya Lake also reads soundly, though the 6f is new and he is still chasing his first win. Barrier one gives him every chance to convert that consistency into a serious winning challenge.
3	Returns after four months and has a genuine talent base from a decisive debut win at Urawa, where she beat Straddle by four lengths as a short odds-on favourite. Her final run before the break was plain, finishing seventh and beaten over 18 lengths after sitting in the right spot. With Tsubasa Sasagawa back aboard and a one-from-one record together, she is capable of sharply better. 3rd Pick 3 Orchid Tiara Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa Trainer: Hirohito Noguchi J: Tsubasa Sasagawa T: Hirohito Noguchi	105	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Returns after four months and has a genuine talent base from a decisive debut win at Urawa, where she beat Straddle by four lengths as a short odds-on favourite. Her final run before the break was plain, finishing seventh and beaten over 18 lengths after sitting in the right spot. With Tsubasa Sasagawa back aboard and a one-from-one record together, she is capable of sharply better.

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