JP - Urawa - Race 8

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Unknown

Dirt

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Verdict

AIR SHALLOW (9) was thereabouts last time out when second at this track over 7 ½f, beaten one length. Tricky draw but should still be in the finish. LUX LIEBEN (3) improved sharply on her seventh two starts back with success over 7 ½f at this track three weeks ago, getting home by 1.5 lengths. Confidence back and rates highly again. PALERMO FLAVOR (4) was well in the market but raced below best when fifth at this track last time. Previous form sound and may be worth another chance. SWERTIA (8) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 1.75 lengths from the winner in third over 7f at this track. Likely improver who looks sure to play a big role.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	Racing well recently. At the latest run tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 at this track on June 23 over 7 ½f, 1.0 len behind Jailbreak with 123lbs at $3.30. Before that 4th of 12 at Kawasaki on June 17 over 7f, 2.5 len behind Kurino Florence carrying 123lbs at $8.60. Progressing well and a win is on the cards. 1st Pick 9 Air Shallow Jockey: Kazuki Akatsu Trainer: Takeshi Minowa J: Kazuki Akatsu T: Takeshi Minowa	108	-	-	-	37%	7/4
Analysis Racing well recently. At the latest run tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 at this track on June 23 over 7 ½f, 1.0 len behind Jailbreak with 123lbs at $3.30. Before that 4th of 12 at Kawasaki on June 17 over 7f, 2.5 len behind Kurino Florence carrying 123lbs at $8.60. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
3	Most recently won by 1.5 len at this track June 26 over 7 ½f defeating Kyoei Samantha carrying 119lbs at $8.30. The run before that 7th of 10 at this track on May 29 over 7f, 6 len behind Mai Kagura with 119lbs at $20.60. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again. 2nd Pick 3 Lux Lieben Jockey: Ryo Novata Trainer: Maki Hirayama J: Ryo Novata T: Maki Hirayama	139	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Most recently won by 1.5 len at this track June 26 over 7 ½f defeating Kyoei Samantha carrying 119lbs at $8.30. The run before that 7th of 10 at this track on May 29 over 7f, 6 len behind Mai Kagura with 119lbs at $20.60. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.
4	Most recently 5th of 9 at this track on June 23 over 7f, 11 len behind Tosen Adelaide with 119lbs at $1.50. The start before that favourite, won by 3 len at this track May 28 over 7f defeating Dekopin with 119lbs at $3.10. Capable of more - worth another chance. 3rd Pick 4 Palermo Flavor Jockey: Naoki Machida Trainer: Kenichi Shigeta J: Naoki Machida T: Kenichi Shigeta	174	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Most recently 5th of 9 at this track on June 23 over 7f, 11 len behind Tosen Adelaide with 119lbs at $1.50. The start before that favourite, won by 3 len at this track May 28 over 7f defeating Dekopin with 119lbs at $3.10. Capable of more - worth another chance.

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