Japan - Tokyo RC - Race 4

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

9.9f

Maiden

Turf

FIRM

72.0K

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Verdict

GONFALONIERE (7) showed early speed from a good draw when resuming last start then battled on well for third, beaten 2 lengths, over 1 ?m at Nakayama. Nicely placed to go a couple better. LAMBRUSCO (4) is a two-start maiden who finished sixth, beaten 6 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1 ¼m at Nakayama. Chance to break his maiden status with that run under his belt. FUKYOWAON (10) missed the placings two starts back when resuming then ran a better race and finished 0.6 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1 ?m at Nakayama after being in the firing line on the turn. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. L'ARC EN REVE (2) has not raced since his debut back on January 18 when he finished tenth over 1 ¼m at Kyoto. Will be better for that run and is expected to go well.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	Third race start. First start 10th of 18 at Nakayama on January 25 over 1 ¼m, 6 len behind Yamanin Herrsche carrying 126lbs at $2. Returned from break sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 13 at Nakayama on March 29 over 1m, 2 len behind King Glory carrying 126lbs at $3.60. Nice return and fitter again. Sure to run well. 1st Pick 7 Gonfaloniere Jockey: Damian Lane Trainer: Hiroyasu Tanaka J: Damian Lane T: Hiroyasu Tanaka	138	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Third race start. First start 10th of 18 at Nakayama on January 25 over 1 ¼m, 6 len behind Yamanin Herrsche carrying 126lbs at $2. Returned from break sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 13 at Nakayama on March 29 over 1m, 2 len behind King Glory carrying 126lbs at $3.60. Nice return and fitter again. Sure to run well.
4	Third race start. Promising on debut 2nd of 17 at Nakayama on December 20 over 1 ¼m, 1.75 len behind Plaudits carrying 123lbs at $3.50. Returned from break 6th of 18 at Nakayama on March 15 over 1 ¼m, 6 len behind Danon Funstar with 126lbs at $2.40. Fitter again and a winning hope. 2nd Pick 4 Lambrusco Jockey: Christophe Lemaire Trainer: Masayoshi Ebina J: Christophe Lemaire T: Masayoshi Ebina	103	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Third race start. Promising on debut 2nd of 17 at Nakayama on December 20 over 1 ¼m, 1.75 len behind Plaudits carrying 123lbs at $3.50. Returned from break 6th of 18 at Nakayama on March 15 over 1 ¼m, 6 len behind Danon Funstar with 126lbs at $2.40. Fitter again and a winning hope.
10	Third-up today. First-up 9th of 16 at Chukyo on March 29 over 1 ¼m, 7 len behind Enjoy De Ask with 126lbs at $9.30. Second-up 4th of 18 at Nakayama on April 12 over 1m, 0.6 len behind Tirano carrying 126lbs at $12.40. Profiles nicely. Top chance. 3rd Pick 10 Fukyowaon Jockey: Kosei Miura Trainer: K Seishi J: Kosei Miura T: K Seishi	150	-	-	-	7%
Analysis Third-up today. First-up 9th of 16 at Chukyo on March 29 over 1 ¼m, 7 len behind Enjoy De Ask with 126lbs at $9.30. Second-up 4th of 18 at Nakayama on April 12 over 1m, 0.6 len behind Tirano carrying 126lbs at $12.40. Profiles nicely. Top chance.

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