Race Overview
 
KANAZAWA   04 May 2024
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 12:00 Race 1 1400m
ECHELON (5) will be fitter for recent racing and looks close to a win after finishing fourth over 1400m at this track last time out. Major player. MONTE BLACK (2) was well held last start when ninth over 1400m at this track to continue a run of plain efforts since resuming. Well placed and can be a key runner if at his best. WIND ARIEL (6) finished out of the money when sixth in a 1500m contest at this track two weeks ago. Looks a top three contender here. HIRONO HOMAREBOSHI (8) has been plain since returning from a spell. Can contest today.
2 12:35 Race 2 1400m
ALL MY FRIENDS (7) showed good early speed last start and led around the bend before fading right out of it to finish fifth over this journey at this track. Should be further improved and rates a leading player. RED ADAM (1) improved last start to finish third over 1500m at this track. Draws the fence and is a top chance. RAISE ME UP (9) has been in the market at his last couple of runs but failed to threaten, the latest effort a modest seventh at this track over 1500m. Top-three chance on best figures. FRONTEIRA (4) form since resuming has been mixed, the latest effort a well-beaten fourth over 1500m at this track a week-and-a-half ago. Capable of a far better run this time.
3 01:10 Race 3 1400m
SWEET ELEVEN (3) finished out of the money when fourth in a 1400m contest at this track two weeks ago. Will be fitter for recent racing and sure to run well. ARGENTO STELLA (8) was never in contention when ninth over 1500m at this track last start. Can bounce back. METRICAL THEORY (1) finished out of the money when seventh over 1400m at this track two weeks ago. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time. YUMEKANAU TOKI (4) raced below his best last time when sixth over 1500m at this track. Solid top-three prospects.
4 01:45 Race 4 1400m
KEVIN'S CROSS (8) was leading on the turn and fought on well to finish second over 1400m at this track at his latest appearance. Should be poised just off the lead and can play a major role. MEISHO ADHARA (9) ran above expectations and got up for third at long odds at her latest appearance at this track over 1500m. Backmarker who keeps coming and could prove hard to hold out. THURSTON IDAHO (3) started at $4.10 last time on the back of a win at this track two starts ago but was below his best, finishing a disappointing tenth over 1400m at this track. Can bounce back here. KUTSUWA FAMILY (2) missed the frame last start over 1400m at Sonoda, finishing eighth. Best efforts measure up so worth another chance.
5 02:20 Race 5 1500m
UNCLE DASH (7) lines up on the back of a fourth over 1400m at this track. Profiles nicely for this and fitter can feature in the finish. BEACH POSITIVE (3) is a reliable filly with a solid top-three strike rate. Good effort last start but found one better over 1500m at this track. Freshened up and will be hard to hold out. LOGI SHIP (8) did well and finished third last start over 1400m at this track. In the right race and is top three hope again. SMILE FRIEND (5) finished second last start over 1400m at this track. Well placed in this suitable race and can go on with it.
6 02:55 Race 6 1500m
KIKUNO BEAST (2) finished in the placings for the first time last start when second over 1400m at this track. Ready to open his account this time. GRACIANO (6) was in the firing line all the way and fought on well for second last start over 1500m at this track, making it three minor placings in a row. Well placed this line-up and can go one better. DERMA SOTOKOMATA (3) started at $5.20 last time on the back of a win at this track two starts ago but was below her best, finishing fifth over 1400m at this track. Big chance on her best form. AOBANO KISEKI (4) was well-fancied when resuming last start but could only manage seventh over 1400m at this track. Generally goes well with that run under the belt and can feature.
7 04:05 Race 7 1400m
CONTI DREAM (6) Working towards a win, the latest effort a solid second over 1500m at this track. Rates well and can break through. DERMA GOMORY (3) progressed nicely last time out at the second run of the campaign and finished third over 1500m at this track. Should be at peak now and appeals as a leading player. RYUNO STEALTH (8) was well fancied last start over 1400m at this track when fourth. Well-placed to make amends. VETER (1) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at this track, finishing third at the end of 1400m. In the mix.
8 04:40 Race 8 1500m
J L FLAG (6) in-form galloper who brought up a hat-trick of wins with success at the course and distance last time. Sure to go well again. BALDER BRAIN (9) built on a nice third two starts back at Sonoda with success as public elect over 1500m at this track two-and-a-half weeks ago, getting home by 6 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. SUNDAY MIRAGE (10) finished in the money at each run this campaign before a deserved win last time over 1400m at this track. Should settle just off the speed despite the draw. One of the main contenders. FARM FRESH (8) ran below expectations last start, finishing fifth here over 1500m. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time.
9 05:15 Race 9 2000m
HAKUSAN AMAZONES (1) displayed plenty of early toe and went on to score by 7 lengths when resuming last time out over 1700m at this track. Must raise the bar but another big run will not surprise. SAGESSE (8) was well in commission when resuming last start over 1700m at this track when third. Has been in the top three at all five starts here, including four wins. Bold showing expected again. GAMELAN (7) has been racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at this track over 1700m. Akihiro Yoshida who has three wins when partnering stays on. One of the main contenders. A SHIN ENBARR (9) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago then ran a solid third over 1500m at this track last time out. Will be in this for a long way.
10 05:55 Race 10 1500m
JACK TO MAMENOKI (8) resumed with a strong all-the-way win at this track last start over 1500m. Appears to have come back in good order off a break. Fitter and looks one of the key chances. DRY CAPPUCCINO (4) led throughout last start to score an effortless 6-length win over 1400m at this track. Expected to take some stopping again. BLUE COMPACTA (3) was in the firing line on the turn and finished second last start over 1500m at this track, beaten a head. Yet to miss the placings in three starts over this course and distance. In the right race and is one of the big hopes. BLUE ARCHIVE (5) raced on the speed and lifted to score by a head at this track and trip last start in a much-improved run. Has confidence back and could follow up.
11 06:30 Race 11 1500m
MR KING (3) finished third when resuming from a spell last start over 1500m at this track. In the right race and is a winning hope. BRIXIA (5) has progressed nicely in his last couple of runs. Finished second here two starts back then scored by 6 lengths as favourite last time out over 1400m at this track. Nicely placed to make it two on the bounce. QUERENCIA (1) was in a different class last time, sitting just off the speed before letting down impressively for a 3-length win at this track over 1400m. Will give a sight again. KAMINO MAGIC (7) has filled a minor placing at his last three outings, most recently when second over 1500m at this track. Likely to be about the money again.