JP - Mombetsu - Race 5

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Unknown

Dirt

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Verdict

STORY TIME (12) has yet to win but looks close to a breakthrough based on his last start second at this track over 5f when beaten 2 lengths. Overdue and looks a top chance. COMBAT IZUMO (4) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 5f at this track. Has the talent to build on that encouraging effort last start. SEKITEI VIVI (3) resumes today after filling a minor placing at her only appearance last prep at this track over 5f on April 29. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset and should be in this for a long way. FLOWER STELLA (7) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 5f at this track. Placed to advantage so anticipating another big run.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
12	Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Most recently came from midfield, 2nd of 12 at this track on June 4 over 5f, 2 len behind Oishi Ajisai carrying 126lbs at $5.80. The start before that came from midfield, 3rd of 12 at this track on May 21 over 5f, 1.75 len behind Success B B with 126lbs at $14.90. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now. 1st Pick 12 Story Time Jockey: Takafumi Hattori Trainer: Tsuyoshi Chiba J: Takafumi Hattori T: Tsuyoshi Chiba	128	-	-	-	39%	13/8
Analysis Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Most recently came from midfield, 2nd of 12 at this track on June 4 over 5f, 2 len behind Oishi Ajisai carrying 126lbs at $5.80. The start before that came from midfield, 3rd of 12 at this track on May 21 over 5f, 1.75 len behind Success B B with 126lbs at $14.90. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
4	Last start 2nd of 12 at this track on July 1 over 5f, 2 len behind Nishino Surf carrying 119lbs at $5.70. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on June 17 over 5f, 5 len behind Siamese with 119lbs at $7.20. Excellent winning chance with the help of an inside barrier. 2nd Pick 4 Combat Izumo Jockey: Kondo Shogetsu Trainer: Kazuhisa Yamada J: Kondo Shogetsu T: Kazuhisa Yamada	104	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Last start 2nd of 12 at this track on July 1 over 5f, 2 len behind Nishino Surf carrying 119lbs at $5.70. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on June 17 over 5f, 5 len behind Siamese with 119lbs at $7.20. Excellent winning chance with the help of an inside barrier.
3	Resuming. Finished off last preparation rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 11 at this track on April 29 over 5f, 3 len behind Fuku Shiny carrying 121lbs at $9.80. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 10 at this track on September 16 over 5f, 5 len behind Tiffany Sienne carrying 121lbs at $1.80. Winning hope. 3rd Pick 3 Sekitei Vivi Jockey: Genta Ochiai Trainer: Hiroyuki Oguni J: Genta Ochiai T: Hiroyuki Oguni	110	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Resuming. Finished off last preparation rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 11 at this track on April 29 over 5f, 3 len behind Fuku Shiny carrying 121lbs at $9.80. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 10 at this track on September 16 over 5f, 5 len behind Tiffany Sienne carrying 121lbs at $1.80. Winning hope.

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