Japan - Tokyo RC - Race 3

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

Maiden

Turf

FIRM

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Verdict

IRON PIKE (6) wasn't far off maiden success before a break of ten weeks, finishing the campaign with a minor placing over 1m at Nakayama. Placed 4/4 so far. Expected to go close fresh. WIN APPROACH (10) turned in a good effort on debut four months ago when 2 lengths away in second at Nakayama over 1m. Has not been to the races since that outing. Sure to have improved over the break and should feature in the finish. SINCERITE (2) is back from a spell of four months. Closed last prep with a ninth, beaten 5.5 lengths, over 1m at Nakayama. One of the contenders. FLARING BERRY (1) resumes from a spell of six months. Could only manage to finish sixth at the latest run over 1m at this track. Can kick off with a bold showing.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
6	Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last campaign second of 16 at Nakayama March 1 over 1m, a head behind Southern Teio with 121lbs at $3. On debut second of 16 at Nakayama December 20 over 1m, a head behind Luxe Patrol with 121lbs at $7.80. Placed 4/4 so far. Expected to go close fresh. 1st Pick 6 Iron Pike Jockey: N Yokoyama Trainer: Issei Murata J: N Yokoyama T: Issei Murata	122	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last campaign second of 16 at Nakayama March 1 over 1m, a head behind Southern Teio with 121lbs at $3. On debut second of 16 at Nakayama December 20 over 1m, a head behind Luxe Patrol with 121lbs at $7.80. Placed 4/4 so far. Expected to go close fresh.
10	Resumes from a spell after only one run when 2nd of 16 at Nakayama on January 18 over 1m, 2 len behind Saint Prex carrying 126lbs at $3.10. On speed and fought on well on debut. Winning hope in a suitable contest. 2nd Pick 10 Win Approach Jockey: Masami Matsuoka Trainer: Y Hatakeyama J: Masami Matsuoka T: Y Hatakeyama	74	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Resumes from a spell after only one run when 2nd of 16 at Nakayama on January 18 over 1m, 2 len behind Saint Prex carrying 126lbs at $3.10. On speed and fought on well on debut. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
2	Resuming. Finished off last campaign 9th of 16 at Nakayama on January 18 over 1m, 5.5 len behind Saint Victoire carrying 121lbs at $4.40. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 16 at Nakayama on September 13 over 1m, neck behind Star Train carrying 121lbs at $2.10. Better than last run. Can get the job done here fresh. 3rd Pick 2 Sincerite Jockey: Damian Lane Trainer: Y Shikato J: Damian Lane T: Y Shikato	117	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Resuming. Finished off last campaign 9th of 16 at Nakayama on January 18 over 1m, 5.5 len behind Saint Victoire carrying 121lbs at $4.40. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 16 at Nakayama on September 13 over 1m, neck behind Star Train carrying 121lbs at $2.10. Better than last run. Can get the job done here fresh.

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