JP - Funabashi - Race 5

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Unknown

Dirt

GOOD

14.5K

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Verdict

HORSEMANSHIP (9) returns from a break of eight months. Consistent performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a second over 6f at this track. Rates highly and a bold showing is expected. VIKEN (3) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a strong race last time out, finishing third and beaten only 1.5 lengths over 6f at this track after being in the firing line on the bend. The engagement of Ryo Novata is a positive move. Has the class to build on that encouraging effort last start. MANA LANAKILA (2) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 3 lengths when fourth in a 6f contest at this track two-and-a-half weeks ago. Tackling a more suitable race this time so he is perfectly placed to score. ERYTHEIA (8) is finding the breakthrough elusive, beaten 3 lengths into fifth at her latest appearance over 6f at this track. Looks close to a win and worth including.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 11 at this track June 3 over 6f, a neck behind Osore with 123lbs at $1.70. Previously first up, ran last of 10 at this track September 26 2024 over 7 ½f, 18 len behind Logi Drefong with 123lbs at $13.20. Expect a bold showing. 1st Pick 9 Horsemanship Jockey: Nakano Kazuma Trainer: Takamitsu Watanabe J: Nakano Kazuma T: Takamitsu Watanabe	95	-	-	-	48%	11/10
Analysis Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 11 at this track June 3 over 6f, a neck behind Osore with 123lbs at $1.70. Previously first up, ran last of 10 at this track September 26 2024 over 7 ½f, 18 len behind Logi Drefong with 123lbs at $13.20. Expect a bold showing.
3	Racing well recently. Most recently ran on from midfield, 3rd of 12 at this track on January 21 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Barnsbury with 123lbs at $3.20. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track on December 8 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Prime Blue carrying 123lbs at $5.90. Should enjoy a nice run from the inside gate. 2nd Pick 3 Viken Jockey: Ryo Novata Trainer: Kiyoshige Arai J: Ryo Novata T: Kiyoshige Arai	178	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Racing well recently. Most recently ran on from midfield, 3rd of 12 at this track on January 21 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Barnsbury with 123lbs at $3.20. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track on December 8 over 6f, 2.5 len behind Prime Blue carrying 123lbs at $5.90. Should enjoy a nice run from the inside gate.
2	Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on January 21 over 6f, 3 len behind Barnsbury with 123lbs at $6.10. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on December 10 over 6f, 4 len behind Satono Campanula with 123lbs at $5.20. Leading contender coming out of a very nice stall. 3rd Pick 2 Mana Lanakila Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa Trainer: Satoshi Saito J: Yamato Ishikawa T: Satoshi Saito	111	-	-	-	8%	13/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on January 21 over 6f, 3 len behind Barnsbury with 123lbs at $6.10. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on December 10 over 6f, 4 len behind Satono Campanula with 123lbs at $5.20. Leading contender coming out of a very nice stall.

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