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TIME |
COMMENT |
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1
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09:50
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Open Class Race 2890m
ROSCOFF (14) was returning from a layoff last start when beaten 7 lengths into fourth in a steeplechase (3350m) at Nakayama. Strips fitter and is worth another chance. SMASHER (8) was most recently at the races three months ago. Closed the last campaign with a minor placing in a steeplechase (2860m) at Kokura, beaten 2.75 lengths. Presents a serious threat. MEMORIES OF YOU (1) was very good when returning from a layoff most recently, beaten 4.5 lengths into third in a steeplechase (2750m) at Fukushima. Decent chance in this line-up. MELTEMIA (6) did well to finish third two back in a maiden steeplechase (2860m) at Kokura. Improved to score in a maiden steeplechase (2970m) at Hanshin 42 days ago, arriving 2 lengths ahead of his rivals. Will be a force once again. |
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2
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10:25
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Maiden Race 1800m
PICARESQUE NOVEL (9) knuckled down strongly to get within 1.4 lengths of the winner in third last start over 1700m at Fukushima Dirt on debut. Promising colt who can go on with it. WINTER GARDEN (13) wasn't far off maiden success before a break of three months, finishing the campaign with a minor placing over 1800m at Kyoto Dirt. Has ability and is a solid chance. EIFER CAP (4) was never in contention last time over 1900m at Kyoto Dirt when he closed late and finished fourth, beaten 6 lengths. Expected to feature in the finish this time. MEISHO ELEGY (12) resumes from a spell of three months. Could only manage to finish seventh at the latest run over 1800m at Kyoto Dirt. Can kick off with a bold showing. |
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3
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10:55
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Maiden Race 1200m
TAKKA BULLET (14) is in the right form, last time out finishing second over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt after being prominent at the corner. Ideally placed to open his account. BAROQUE PEARL (5) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 4.5 lengths away in third over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt when she was in the firing line all the way. Has her share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. GEMBU (12) is a four-start maiden who returned last time and finished fifth at Nakayama Dirt over 1200m, beaten 6 lengths. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Sure to be competitive. SANREI MARY (10) finished 4.5 lengths away in fifth at his last appearance over 1150m at Fukushima Dirt on April 13. No surprise if he figured in the finish. |
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4
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11:25
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Maiden Race 2890m
EXPLOSION (6) was responsible for a nice effort last time out when he finished runner-up on his jumps debut in a maiden steeplechase (2970m) at Hanshin. Leading contender again. OSTERIA (12) registered a sound second 20 days back in a maiden steeplechase (2750m) at Fukushima. That result came as no surprise after a solid third in a maiden steeplechase (2970m) at Hanshin two starts ago. Must be a chance again. TRANSYLVANIA (3) was fresh from a spell last time out and making his first appearance over the obstacles. Handled the transition nicely on that occasion to finish 4.5 lengths away in third in a maiden steeplechase (2750m) at Fukushima. Makes plenty of appeal. PRECIOUS SOUL (2) resumes today for a new stable. Hasn't raced since finishing second in a maiden steeplechase (2890m) at this track at the corresponding meeting last year. Don't rule him out. |
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5
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12:15
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Maiden Race 1800m
THE BRIDE (16) returns after five-and-a-half months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a fourth over 1800m at Kyoto. Useful filly who looks ready for a bold return in an ordinary line-up. K TWO RUPIAH (13) resumes from a spell of ten weeks and looked close to a win before that break, finishing off with a minor placing over 2000m at Nakayama. Jumps from a wide alley but can launch this campaign in positive style. LINO LANAKILA (7) started at $5 last time and ran below expectations, finishing fifth and beaten 4 lengths at Fukushima over 1800m. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. KUSS KUSS (3) was out of the money two runs back when fresh from a spell then again missed the frame last start over 1800m at Fukushima, beaten 5.5 lengths into fourth. Nicely placed to find some form. |
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6
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12:45
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Maiden Race 2000m
CARINO (9) finished third, beaten 5 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 2000m at Chukyo. Promising colt who has returned in good shape. Ready to go a couple better. DANON WHITNEY (14) turned in a good effort on debut four-and-a-half months ago when 5 lengths away in second at Nakayama over 2000m. Has not been to the races since that outing. Jumps from a wide alley but should feature in the finish. HOT EMPEROR (11) made his debut last start at a big quote but defied the market to grab second, beaten 5 lengths, over 1800m at Fukushima. Likely improver who is among the better chances. WAON (13) missed the placings two runs back then did well last start but found a couple better over 2000m at Fukushima, beaten only one length. Sure to play a big role. |
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7
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01:15
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Allowance Race 1200m
HELLO MY LOVELY (14) doesn't win out of turn but ran a strong race when resuming from a spell last time out over 1150m at Fukushima Dirt, finishing fourth and beaten 2.5 lengths after being in contention on the corner. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. SAKURA FASCINANTE (10) is yet to find the frame in two runs since resuming from a spell, the latest when fourth over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt. Has further improvement to come and is a key runner. SOUTHERN LAKE (8) was in the firing line on the turn and progressed nicely last start to finish a close second over 1150m at Fukushima Dirt after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Ready to find winning ways. OLIVIA JET'AIME (12) improved last start when second up from a break, finishing 2.75 lengths adrift in fourth over 1150m at Fukushima Dirt. Don't underestimate. |
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8
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01:45
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Allowance Race 1800m
LUXE DREFONG (10) showed good early speed then led into the straight when fresh from a spell last start before fighting on to finish second, beaten one length, over 1700m at Fukushima Dirt. Rates highly and will be hard to peg back. RIGHTS OF KINGS (6) is back from a break of 11 weeks. Raced below par at his only appearance last prep when 16th over 1800m at Tokyo. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Will prove tough to beat on best form. WONDER WILK (5) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a sixth over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt. Best figures measure up nicely. Can do a lot better. PIETRASANTA (2) returned from a spell four weeks ago when he was beaten 6 lengths into fourth over 1700m at Fukushima Dirt. Strips fitter and should be thereabouts. |
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9
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02:15
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YUKITSUBAKI SHO 1200m
LORD TRESOR (12) is back from a spell of three months. Closed last prep with a second, beaten 1.5 lengths, over 1200m at Kokura. Well placed and should be tough to beat. AWAKING (8) is going well, scoring by 3 lengths two runs back when resuming at Chukyo before finishing fourth last time over 1200m at Hanshin. Major player once again. PIKO SAN (6) has not raced since he finished fifth over 1200m at Sapporo on September 3. Kicked off the maiden campaign with a placing at Hakodate so anticipating a big run. KURINO HALLELUJAH (15) returned from a spell four weeks ago when she was in contention on the bend before being beaten 4 lengths into seventh over 1200m at Nakayama. Likely improver with top-three prospects. |
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10
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02:50
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ARAKAWAKYO TOKUBETSU 2200m
TANA SAN BLACK (2) is back from a spell of 11 weeks. Closed last campaign with a minor placing over 2400m at Kyoto. Won at his only try at this distance and should be hard to stop. NOTRE PROMESSE (9) drifted well back then came with a powerful run to finish 2.75 lengths from the winner in third when resuming last start over 2200m at Chukyo. Should run on into the finish again. YOUNG ROSES (7) returned from a spell four weeks ago when he was in the firing line on the corner before being beaten 7 lengths into fourth over 2600m at Fukushima. Has a fair record when second up, including two top-three finishes. Must raise the bar but can feature. BIG BELUGA (6) is third up today. Turned in a better run last time when third, beaten 0.6 lengths, at Fukushima over 2600m. Settles back early but winds up late. Bright prospects. |
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11
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03:25
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ECHIGO STAKES 1200m
TAISEI BLAZE (11) returns from a layoff of 11 weeks. Filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt. Consistent entire with a fine record at the trip and should be right in the finish. PAUOLE (2) is a genuine five-year-old mare who resumed with a solid third last time out at Nakayama Dirt over 1200m. Bright prospects. OMEGA SYMPHONY (4) returned from a spell seven weeks ago when she was beaten 2.75 lengths into fifth over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt. Has a solid second-up record. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. FERN HILL (1) was unwanted in betting when resuming last start but performed beyond expectations when beaten a neck into second over 1200m in Listed grade at Nakayama Dirt. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Don't underestimate. |
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12
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04:01
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Allowance Race 1000m
MATENRO ANEMOS (8) is building up to a win, most recently finishing 2 lengths from the winner in third over 1200m at Fukushima. Looks hard to beat in a modest affair. YUINO DANDYISM (9) is back after a break of six-and-a-half months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1000m at this track. Should be hard to stop. AKAZA (14) resumes today after filling a minor placing at her last appearance at Kokura Dirt over 1000m on January 28. Can make her presence felt. QUEEN'S COSMOS (11) returns from a layoff of five months. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1000m at this track. One to consider. |
