JP - Funabashi - Race 6

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

7.5f

Unknown

Dirt

GOOD

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Verdict

BABY MAYBE (11) is the one to beat after finishing second at this track, beaten three lengths, and that followed a Nagoya COND win over this trip. Her 7 ½f record reads two wins and one placing from four starts, which gives her the most reliable distance profile among the main hopes. PIGUET (6) brings the sharper winning form, having scored twice at Nagoya, most recently by a length and a half as odds-on favourite, and he is two from two at this distance. LAUREL CROWN (5) has to put a well-held run at this venue behind him, but his Niigata Mdn effort two back was sound enough and his third-up profile keeps him in the discussion. RADIANT EYE (1) has won three from four overall and resumes off back-to-back Sonoda wins, so the inside draw and proven 7 ½f record make him a genuine threat despite the freshening.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
11	Returns from a five-week let-up off a strong second at this track, beaten three lengths by Meethaq after starting an outside chance in the betting. That followed a Nagoya COND win over this trip, where she led and beat Bebek Pepper by a length. Her 7 ½f record is the key, with two wins and one placing from four attempts, and that proven profile makes her the clear horse to beat. 1st Pick 11 Baby Maybe Jockey: Takehiro Kasano Trainer: Takanori Yamanaka J: Takehiro Kasano T: Takanori Yamanaka	147	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Returns from a five-week let-up off a strong second at this track, beaten three lengths by Meethaq after starting an outside chance in the betting. That followed a Nagoya COND win over this trip, where she led and beat Bebek Pepper by a length. Her 7 ½f record is the key, with two wins and one placing from four attempts, and that proven profile makes her the clear horse to beat.
6	Returns from a five-week let-up in winning form after beating Stradone by a length and a half at Nagoya as the odds-on favourite. He was even stronger the start prior, putting four lengths on Sylphe at the same venue after being near the top of betting. Two wins from two starts at this distance is a powerful platform, and with a leading local rider aboard he rates as a serious winning chance. 2nd Pick 6 Piguet Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa Trainer: Takayuki Yamashita J: Tsubasa Sasagawa T: Takayuki Yamashita	155	-	-	-	84%
Analysis Returns from a five-week let-up in winning form after beating Stradone by a length and a half at Nagoya as the odds-on favourite. He was even stronger the start prior, putting four lengths on Sylphe at the same venue after being near the top of betting. Two wins from two starts at this distance is a powerful platform, and with a leading local rider aboard he rates as a serious winning chance.
5	Returns from a five-week let-up after finishing well held behind Meethaq at this track, a run that came without a clear excuse. His previous Niigata Mdn seventh was more competitive, beaten just over two lengths after working home fairly from an in-touch position. Third-up fitness helps, but he has only one placing from four around 7 ½f and must rebound to his better figure to justify his claims. 3rd Pick 5 Laurel Crown Jockey: Tatsuya Yamaguchi Trainer: Yasuhide Yoneya J: Tatsuya Yamaguchi T: Yasuhide Yoneya	135	-	-	-	3%
Analysis Returns from a five-week let-up after finishing well held behind Meethaq at this track, a run that came without a clear excuse. His previous Niigata Mdn seventh was more competitive, beaten just over two lengths after working home fairly from an in-touch position. Third-up fitness helps, but he has only one placing from four around 7 ½f and must rebound to his better figure to justify his claims.

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