JP - Urawa - Race 3

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

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Dirt

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Verdict

FLEUR BATTLE (2) goes on top in a race where the exposed form is still developing. Her debut fourth over 4f at Urawa had merit: she was near the top of betting, led to the turn and was beaten four and a half lengths by Irodorino Kokoro. The move to 7f is the key question, but she should have gained from the outing. STRADDLE (3) has the cleanest placing profile, having run second here on debut behind Orchid Tiara, and the Sasagawa-Kokubo combination adds further strength, although she also has to stretch from 4f to 7f off a four-month break. TAIYO BOND (7) beat Fleur Battle home in the same Urawa debut and was solid at generous odds, so improvement second-up keeps her right in play. YUYU KOKUTOBA (1) is harder to trust after finishing last and beaten over 14 lengths, but the earlier fourth here and weight relief give him a minor-money case if he rebounds.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Returns from a six-week freshening after a sound debut fourth over 4f at Urawa, beaten four and a half lengths by Irodorino Kokoro. She was near the top of betting, led to the turn and worked home evenly, which gives her a useful platform second-up. The rise to 7f is the obvious test, but from barrier two she has enough upside to be a major player. 1st Pick 2 Fleur Battle Jockey: Keita Nishi Trainer: Tomoyuki Fujihara J: Keita Nishi T: Tomoyuki Fujihara	121	-	-	-	37%	7/4
Analysis Returns from a six-week freshening after a sound debut fourth over 4f at Urawa, beaten four and a half lengths by Irodorino Kokoro. She was near the top of betting, led to the turn and worked home evenly, which gives her a useful platform second-up. The rise to 7f is the obvious test, but from barrier two she has enough upside to be a major player.
3	Returns from a four-month break after placing on debut at Urawa, finishing second over 4f and beaten four lengths by Orchid Tiara on good ground. She travelled well enough close to the action but could not quicken when asked. With the leading track jockey and trainer engaged, she commands respect, though the leap to 7f first-up is the main reservation. 2nd Pick 3 Straddle Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa Trainer: Satoshi Kokubo J: Tsubasa Sasagawa T: Satoshi Kokubo	128	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Returns from a four-month break after placing on debut at Urawa, finishing second over 4f and beaten four lengths by Orchid Tiara on good ground. She travelled well enough close to the action but could not quicken when asked. With the leading track jockey and trainer engaged, she commands respect, though the leap to 7f first-up is the main reservation.
7	Returns from a six-week freshening after a promising debut third over 4f at Urawa, beaten four and a half lengths by Irodorino Kokoro at generous odds. She held her spot and was still well back at the turn, so there is scope for natural improvement with race experience. Having already beaten Fleur Battle home, she is a genuine threat if the 7f brings her on rather than finds her out. 3rd Pick 7 Taiyo Bond Jockey: Kosei Akimoto Trainer: Takashi Noguchi J: Kosei Akimoto T: Takashi Noguchi	128	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Returns from a six-week freshening after a promising debut third over 4f at Urawa, beaten four and a half lengths by Irodorino Kokoro at generous odds. She held her spot and was still well back at the turn, so there is scope for natural improvement with race experience. Having already beaten Fleur Battle home, she is a genuine threat if the 7f brings her on rather than finds her out.

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