JP - Urawa - Race 9

ANGE MARINA (8) has not been winning, but her recent form is steady enough for this grade and she has been around the mark in consecutive runs at this track, finishing fourth to Ravi's Dream before a fifth behind Grazie. Her long 7f record shows plenty of placings, and that consistency gives her the most reliable profile among the main chances. CHO STAR (12) returns from a freshening with stronger maiden lines, having placed at Chukyo Dirt two starts ago and then held on fairly when fifth at Sapporo Dirt. The 7f record is the query, but she has the scope to be highly competitive. COTTON FLOWER (1) comes off a Funabashi third and has genuine 7f wins on the board, so she is a clear danger if she can sharpen off that latest placing. BEL ROUTE (3) has been plain over 1 ¼m lately, yet his track record is sound enough to keep him in the minor-winning mix if the shorter trip brings a more effective finish.