JP - Funabashi - Race 5

Thoroughbred

5 Runners

7.5f

Unknown

Dirt

37.1K

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Verdict

GEOPARK LOVE (1) wasted no time getting off the mark as favourite on debut over 5f at this track three-and-a-half months ago and has not appeared since. Promising type who can go back-to-back. COSMO GIGANTEA (2) struggled against tougher company over 1 ?m at Tokyo last time out when fresh from a spell. Much better suited in this grade and is expected to feature. ELFIE DANCE (4) pushed forward and was a determined winner by 1.5 lengths over this track and trip last time out. Holds genuine claims. COAL BLACK (3) scored on debut last start over 6f at this track back in March, finishing 2.5 lengths ahead of the nearest rival. Has to be taken serious.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Resuming after a break, only one run when favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 3 len at this track July 31 over 5f defeating Kenshi Yuki with 119lbs at $1.10. Look for a bold run. 1st Pick 1 Geopark Love Jockey: Norifumi Mikamoto Trainer: Masakazu Kawashima J: Norifumi Mikamoto T: Masakazu Kawashima	166	-	-	-	35%	15/8
Analysis Resuming after a break, only one run when favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 3 len at this track July 31 over 5f defeating Kenshi Yuki with 119lbs at $1.10. Look for a bold run.
2	Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 7 at Tokyo in LR on October 18 over 1m, 6 len behind Anduril with 123lbs at $148.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Kawasaki on July 8 over 7f, 4 len behind Sumatera Flavor with 119lbs at $13.40. Among the top chances. 2nd Pick 2 Cosmo Gigantea Jockey: Kenji Okamura Trainer: Hiroaki Kawazu J: Kenji Okamura T: Hiroaki Kawazu	193	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 7 at Tokyo in LR on October 18 over 1m, 6 len behind Anduril with 123lbs at $148.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Kawasaki on July 8 over 7f, 4 len behind Sumatera Flavor with 119lbs at $13.40. Among the top chances.
4	Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, 2nd in a small field at this track on August 30 over 5f, 3 len behind Mico Departure with 119lbs at $1.40. Last start favourite, won by 1.5 len at this track September 29 over 7 ½f defeating Joy Seven with 119lbs at $1.50. In with a chance. 3rd Pick 4 Elfie Dance Jockey: Aoi Shinoya Trainer: Yasuhide Yoneya J: Aoi Shinoya T: Yasuhide Yoneya	119	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, 2nd in a small field at this track on August 30 over 5f, 3 len behind Mico Departure with 119lbs at $1.40. Last start favourite, won by 1.5 len at this track September 29 over 7 ½f defeating Joy Seven with 119lbs at $1.50. In with a chance.

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