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TIME |
COMMENT |
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1
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10:40
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Race 1 1400m
STEINER (8) started at $7.40 last time and ran below expectations, finishing sixth at this track over 1400m. Likely improver with strong prospects. WIDE ISIS (6) ran below expectations last time at this track, finishing sixth starting at $3.20. Sure to run well. KEIAI MANUKA (5) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1400m at this track. Fitter this time and finds a suitable race. CHERBOURG RAIN (4) finished tenth at her most recent outing over 1400m at this track. Appeals as a top-four contender. |
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2
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11:10
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Race 2 1400m
GRAND FOREST (6) returns after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Looking to emulate his win at this track to kick off the last campaign. Sure to make his presence felt. GALBANUM (9) was responsible for a solid effort last time out when second at this track over 1400m, beaten a neck. Drawn out but going well enough to play a role. MEINER THRACIA (2) gave away a big start at the top of the straight last start and finished seventh over 1400m at this track. Among the chances in what looks a nice race for him. SATIN BODICE (8) missed the placings last start when seventh over 1400m at this track. Finds a nice race and can atone. |
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3
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11:40
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Race 3 1400m
NO TEN P KAN (11) improved last start but found one better over 1400m at this track. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. HYPER CALL (5) ran a better race and finished fourth last time out over 1230m at this track. Finds a nice race and can feature in the finish. MINOWA (2) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 1.5 lengths from the winner in third over 1400m at this track. Suitably placed and anticipating another big run. KAIRI (1) finished seventh at his last appearance over 1400m at this track on December 18. Rates highly in this field and can turn things around. |
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4
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12:10
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Race 4 820m
MINT JULEP (1) lines up for the first time since August 29. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1400m at this track. Yet to win first up but generally runs well with two minor placings from four tries. Capable of playing a major role. KINSHO GLOIRE (8) improved last start but found one better over 820m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths. Finds a suitable race and can go on to take this out. LES AILES NOIRES (6) went forward last time but couldn't quicken in the run home and finished fourth over 820m at this track. Suited in this lineup and is among the better hopes. MON CHEVAL (5) raced on the pace last start and lifted strongly to hold third over today's journey at this track. Hard to beat in this suitable race. |
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5
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12:40
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Race 5 1400m
BELLAGIO FOCUS (7) is backing up 10 days after finishing third over 1400m at this track. Nice run last time and could prove tough to beat. GIOCOSO (10) is an eight-start maiden who was in the placings at her last two starts, finishing second at her latest appearance over 1230m at this track. Tatsuya Takemura stays aboard and although yet to win has been in the money on four occasions. Bold showing expected. ASAMESHIMAE (4) is a nine-start maiden who could only manage to finish seventh at his latest appearance over 1230m at this track. Suited in this lineup and is among the better hopes. STAR OF ADAM (2) resumes from a spell of three-and-a-half months and is having his first outing under new trainer Kosaku Hori. Finished ninth at Nakayama Dirt over 1800m at the opening run last time in work. Should be primed for this. |
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6
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01:10
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Race 6 820m
WONDER COLORFUL (8) turned in a nice effort last time out at the second run of the campaign and finished just 1.5 lengths from the winner in third over 820m at this track. Likely improver. YASHIRO SMILEY (1) was never in contention when tenth in a 1400m contest at this track two-and-a-half weeks ago. Look for a better run. NISHINO MIGNONNE (9) finished fourth last start over 820m at this track in an improved run. Nicely placed to take this out. YAMANIN PHILIA (10) ran a better race last start, finishing fourth over 1230m at this track. Finds a nice race and can feature. |
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7
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01:40
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Race 7 1400m
MONONOFUNO MICHI (1) progressed nicely last time out to score by 2.5 lengths as favourite over 1230m at this track. Wataru Hirose scored on him last time and retains the ride. Must raise the bar but another win is not out of the question. INJECTION (8) returned to winning form as favourite last start, scoring by a neck over today's journey at this track. Has a solid record at this course and distance. Leading player. REBECCA RAINBOW (10) improved last time out to score by 3.5 lengths over 1400m at this track. Sakito Yamamoto scored on her last time and retains the ride. Stepping up a level this time but on current form she is one of the key runners. WISPY SNOW (2) strode forward early from her wide draw to settle just off the lead last start then lifted to score by 1.5 lengths at this track over 1400m. In form and worth including. |
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8
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02:10
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Race 8 1400m
RAS AL KHAIMAH (4) improved last time out, finishing 0.8 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1400m at this track. Ready to go one better. YELLOW CAB (7) finished sixth last time out over 820m at this track two weeks ago. Tackles a longer journey this time. Has a high cruising speed. Expected to be in the finish. CHAMPAGNE GLASSES (1) finished out of the money when tenth in an 820m contest at this track two weeks ago. Likely improver. ONE OF US (9) missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track, finishing fourth. Top-three prospects. |
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9
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02:40
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Race 9 1400m
LAMBEAU LEAP (4) displayed plenty of early toe and went on to score by 10 lengths last time out over 1400m at this track. Will again be prominent from the outset. Major player. REVALOIR (9) has strung together a couple of wins at this course, the latest on December 16 over 1230m when he scored by 0.8 lengths. Likely to be in the finish again. LITTLE GIRL BLUE (6) gave away a big start at the top of the straight last start and finished fifth over 1400m at this track. Finds the right race and is worth consideration. SOUTHERN BLACK (5) improved last start but found one better over 1400m at this track. Key runner. |
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10
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03:15
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Race 10 1400m
BELLAGIO GULF (12) has really found form this campaign scoring four wins on end, including an effortless 7 lengths win over 1400m at this track last time. Can continue the winning run. MEISHO KOHOKU (2) has been in the placings at his last two starts, finishing second last time when he was handy all the way over 1400m at this track. Finds a suitable race and can build on that solid recent form. SETTING SUN (3) is back from a spell of nine weeks. Scored a determined win at his final run last preparation at this track over 1400m. Definite top-three chance. KING SPICA (9) ran fifth at his latest appearance over 1400m at this track. Has a good record at this journey with two wins from 10 starts. Solid top-three hope. |
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11
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03:50
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Race 11 1400m
WINDY PALACE (3) scored by 1.5 lengths last start over this journey at this track. Is yet to miss the frame in nine starts over this course and distance. Can go on with it. ASHAKA DUMEY (4) registered a strong win here two runs ago then last time out was third over 1400m at this track. In the mix. VUELA FUERTE (8) made progress last time out, finishing third at the end of 1700m at this track. The engagement of Yoshiki Kamomiya is noteworthy. Has his share of talent and finds a suitable race. ZENDAN SKY (2) has been kept fresh since finishing fifth over 1400m at this track four weeks ago. Was a determined winner two runs back. Can sneak into the finish. |
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12
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04:30
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Race 12 820m
HASTE (3) showed good early dash last start and held on well to finish third over 820m at this track. Looks tough to beat in this line-up. COCCOLARE (1) finished sixth last time out over 820m at this track. Has a win and one placing at this journey from three starts. Profiles nicely. CRESCO TAISHI (2) started at $4.10 last time and ran below expectations, finishing sixth at this track over 820m. Strong prospects. MONONOFU YELLOW (9) ran a better race last start, finishing fourth over 820m at this track. Finds a nice race and can feature. |
