JP - Funabashi - Race 4

KURINO CENOTE (4) brings the clearest winning profile after two four-length wins this campaign, the latest as a prohibitive odds-on favourite at this track. His five-start record reads four wins and a placing, all at around 6f, and the Honda partnership is unbeaten from two attempts, so he sets a strong standard. LAST SHOT (7) is the main danger after resuming with a second at this venue, beaten two and a half lengths, despite starting among the outsiders. His record at this track and distance is reliable, with two wins and three placings from six starts. HAKUAI GOBUREI (6) has also earned respect with back-to-back wins at this track, both by two lengths, and he had Dojikko behind him last time. SEKITEI JUO (3) was below his best when seventh last start, but his previous second behind Io Ray and long 6f record keep him in the minor-winning conversation.