Races ORM Funabashi - JAP

Returns from five weeks off and is proven at this track and distance. Last run was only fair, so he appeals more as a place chance.

Back after five weeks and has won at this track and distance, but the first-up run was too plain to take on trust.

Freshened since a sound second here and has already won around 1200m. The class drop helps his place claims.

Freshened since a flat fourth, but his track-and-distance record is excellent and the winning rider returns. Strong rebound case.

Back after five weeks, but two heavy defeats and no 1200m placing from ten tries leave him hard to recommend.

Closed off better at Urawa and is fitter third-up, but the long winless track-and-distance record keeps her in the roughie category.

Last-start C2 winner with a strong recent profile and a good record for Nakano Kazuma. Brings the right form to win again.

Track-and-distance record is sound, but the last two runs lacked impact. A much sharper effort is required.

Returns from a freshening off solid B3 form, drops in grade and is proven at 1200m. The strongest winning case.

Back from five weeks off with weight relief, but recent margins have been heavy and current form is hard to support.

Has a good track-and-distance record, but recent efforts have been well below what is required against these.

First-up after five months and has a useful rider record with Takayuki Yano. Place claims if forward enough.