JP - Urawa - Race 3

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Unknown

Dirt

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Verdict

A I KIRISHIMA (4) settled well back from a wide draw last time then wound up strongly to finish fifth over 7f at this track. Capable of overwhelming this field late in proceedings. FAIR MELODY (9) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 7 ½f at Kawasaki. Ideally placed and is sure to be there at the finish. SIGIRIYA (10) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 7f at this track. Fitter and a top-three contender. ANGELA CAFE (1) improved sharply last time out to score by a neck over 7 ½f at Kawasaki two weeks ago. Well placed to feature in the finish again.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 5th of 12 at this track on September 26 over 7f, 4.5 len behind Tindra carrying 123lbs at $25.50. Before that 7th of 10 at this track on August 18 over 7 ½f, 12 len behind Santa Monica Beach with 123lbs at $19.50. Can improve again. Top chance. 1st Pick 4 A I Kirishima Jockey: Shoya Hozono Trainer: Morio Kawamura J: Shoya Hozono T: Morio Kawamura	132	-	-	-	37%	7/4
Analysis Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 5th of 12 at this track on September 26 over 7f, 4.5 len behind Tindra carrying 123lbs at $25.50. Before that 7th of 10 at this track on August 18 over 7 ½f, 12 len behind Santa Monica Beach with 123lbs at $19.50. Can improve again. Top chance.
9	Most recently 3rd of 14 at Kawasaki on October 17 over 7 ½f, 5 len behind Pod Duke with 119lbs at $4.80. The race before that 6th of 12 at Funabashi on August 27 over 1m, 4.5 len behind Captain Blue with 119lbs at $10.30. Further improvement is anticipated. 2nd Pick 9 Fair Melody Jockey: Ryo Novata Trainer: Naoyuki Akiyama J: Ryo Novata T: Naoyuki Akiyama	142	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Most recently 3rd of 14 at Kawasaki on October 17 over 7 ½f, 5 len behind Pod Duke with 119lbs at $4.80. The race before that 6th of 12 at Funabashi on August 27 over 1m, 4.5 len behind Captain Blue with 119lbs at $10.30. Further improvement is anticipated.
10	Second-up. First-up after three months 7th of 12 at this track on September 26 over 7f, 5 len behind Tindra with 119lbs at $20.40. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at this track on May 27 over 7f, 6 len behind Star Hustle with 119lbs at $3.40. Likely improver. 3rd Pick 10 Sigiriya Jockey: Kota Motohashi Trainer: Hirohito Noguchi J: Kota Motohashi T: Hirohito Noguchi	103	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after three months 7th of 12 at this track on September 26 over 7f, 5 len behind Tindra with 119lbs at $20.40. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at this track on May 27 over 7f, 6 len behind Star Hustle with 119lbs at $3.40. Likely improver.

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