Race Overview
 
SAGA   04 May 2024
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 03:20 Race 1 1400m
TAKENO EIKO (10) is close to breaking through, last start finishing just a neck away in second over 1400m at this track after being in contention all the way. Should race just off the speed despite the wide draw and can take this out. GRAND FESTA (5) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 1400m at this track. Can measure up. MARINO FALCON (9) last time out finished seventh over 1300m at this track. Can bounce back to winning form here. ECORO TETCHAN (7) turned in a better run last start, finishing fourth over 1300m at this track. Well placed and can figure in the finish this time.
2 03:55 Race 2 1400m
WONDER GRAN (1) was successful last start over 1400m at this track, getting home by 2 lengths to make it three wins on the trot. Winning rider Naohito Tanaka retains the mount. Sure to be in the finish. MISS RICHARD (6) met with solid support last start over 1300m at this track when seventh. Has two wins from four starts at this circuit and can feature. BELLA STREGA (5) did well last start but found a couple better over 1300m at this track. Definite threat in this line-up. JUSTICE BOSS (2) went back early from his wide draw over 1300m at this track last time but hit the line strongly to finish fifth. Among the chances.
3 04:30 Race 3 1400m
RATTRAPANTE (7) put the writing on the wall last start when she finished a close second at this track over 1300m. Taku Kawashima retains the ride. Shapes as a key runner. AMBROSIA (2) was always well out of her ground last start when 12th over 2000m at Urawa. Will enjoy a drop in class so she could be hard to hold out. VESPERINA (8) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest at this track over 1300m. Going well enough to overcome the tricky draw. HAKUSAN MUZZLE (1) ran below expectations last start, finishing 11th here over 1300m. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time.
4 05:00 Race 4 1400m
LOT VIGOROUS (4) was well placed at this track five weeks ago and capitalised, setting the tempo and kicking nicely for a one-length success. Should take running down again. Grade 1 placegetter T M SOUTH DAN (2) started at $2.50 last time and ran below expectations, finishing sixth here over 1400m after being prominent at the bend. Nicely placed to make amends. DAIRIN WOLF (1) made progress last time out, finishing second at the end of 1400m at this track. Definite threat in this line-up. DAIMON (3) missed the frame last start over 900m at this track when seventh. Fares better at the draw this time and out in trip, can feature.
5 05:35 Race 5 1300m
KING PRINCE (2) finished second, beaten half a length, when resuming from a spell last start over 1400m at this track. In the right race and is one of the big hopes. TERCEIRA (8) was well supported last time out but disappointed in finishing eighth over 1400m at this track. This looks a nice race so expect her to be right in the finish. AI YO IVY (9) finished sixth last start over 1400m at this track after racing on the pace for much of the way. Another bold showing is expected. T M RAIMEI (6) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 900m at this track. This looks a good race for him so another forward showing looks likely.
6 06:05 Race 6 1300m
WINNING MAYBE (1) pushed forward from a wide draw last time out and sat just off the lead, eventually drawing away to score by 1.3 lengths over 1400m at this track. Has been in solid form with four wins from eight starts this campaign. Sure to go well again. KIKUNO MIYABI (3) turned in a fine effort to win by 1.3 lengths at today's course and distance last start in a much-improved run. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot repeat the dose. CIEL (8) ran below expectations last time at this track over 1400m, finishing fourth. This is her optimum trip with three wins from six starts and should be involved in the finish. OMORFOS (6) is racing well and has registered five minor placings in a row, last time out finishing third over 1400m at this track. Can hit the frame again with the right run.
7 06:40 Race 7 1300m
YOSHIO DRIVE (4) placed as favourite last time over 1750m at this track after he had won two races on end. Drops in journey from the latest outing and should be prominent again. IRREGULAR (5) made progress last start to finish third over 1750m at this track. Should be peaking now and is ready to show what he can do. TREASURE SHIP (8) did well last start but found one better over 1400m at this track, beaten only half a length. Don't underestimate. ASHAKA DURAN (9) turned in another moderate effort last start when tenth over 1400m at this track. In the mix.
8 07:10 Race 8 1400m
SUPER MOON (2) finished just a neck from the winner in second last start over 1400m at this track after racing in the leading division. Should go forward again from a good gate. Likely improver with strong prospects. CROWN SURPRISE (10) was quickly into stride and went on to score by one length last time out over 1300m at this track. Can cross from an awkward gate and expected to go close. ANIMAL KIRISHIMA (9) struggled in a tougher race two starts back but last time appreciated the drop in grade and bounced back to salute over 1300m at this track. Leading player again. HEIWA (8) hasn't found last campaign's winning form this time in, last time finishing fourth over 1400m at this track. Goes well here including five wins and gets chance to find form.
9 07:40 Race 9 1400m
VOLGOGRAD (12) had been in top form, scoring two consecutive wins before being sent out favourite last time and disappointing when seventh over 1400m at this track. Takuto Demizu who has two wins when partnering stays on and can bounce back. RISING SEIRA (7) was always well back last time out and never really threatened when seventh over 1400m at this track. Well placed and is among the leading players. AURIGA TESORO (5) had support when resuming last time out but never threatened when a disappointing tenth over 1400m at this track. Among the leading chances on best form. RHEIN POLARIS (2) built on a nice second two starts back at this track with success over 1400m at this track three weeks ago, getting home by a neck. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run.
10 08:15 Race 10 1750m
MIFUNE (10) resumed over 1300m at this track last start and was too good for his rivals, scoring by a neck. Can make it back-to-back wins. PEISHA WARRIOR (5) built on a nice second two starts back here with a win over 1300m at this track two weeks ago, getting home by one length. Leo Nakayama scored on him last time and retains the ride. Well placed and he can score again. BEIGNET (2) finished seventh last time out over 1300m at this track two weeks ago. Steps up in distance today and can feature. CHARMANT CHERIE (6) started favourite last time over 1300m at this track and ran a solid second over 1300m. Starts today with a better weight. Strong record with Omi Daiki aboard, including two wins. Deserves respect.
11 08:50 Race 11 1300m
PIPIT (4) maiden galloper in first campaign. Has been out of the money recently including last start when fourth over 900m at this track two weeks ago. Can turn things around. WIN PARFUM (12) finished well out of the money when tenth in a 1400m contest at this track two weeks ago. Capable of sharp improvement. PROUD CORAZON (6) is a seven-start maiden who finished sixth at her most recent appearance over 900m at this track. Looks to be in the right race to play a big role. T M SUIJIN (8) is a two-start maiden who finished 11th when resuming from a spell last start over 1400m at this track. Will derive great benefit from that outing and deserves consideration.