Race Overview
 
TOKYO   04 May 2024
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 10:15 Maiden Race 1400m
SUN CAMERON (7) finished third as favourite last time out over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt, making it three minor placings from four starts this time in work. Looks the testing material. LANTANA HILLS (11) is a three-start maiden who resumed from a spell last start and was beaten 3.5 lengths when fourth over 1150m at Fukushima Dirt. Backmarker who gets home hard. Will prove tough to beat. LONDON LIFE (16) has not raced since her debut back on January 27 when she finished tenth over 1600m at Tokyo. Open to improvement and can feature. LA INA SHERRY (10) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1600m at this track, beaten 5 lengths after being in the firing line on the bend. Strips fitter and should be thereabouts.
2 10:45 Maiden Race 2100m
TOKUSHI GENERAL (1) produced a nice effort on debut last start over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt when third, beaten 2 lengths. Has plenty of upside so he will be hard to beat. INSEL BONITA (5) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1600m at this track, beaten 5.5 lengths. Strips fitter and can figure in the finish. REVONTULET (6) turned in a moderate effort on debut last start when seventh at Fukushima Dirt over 1700m, beaten 9 lengths. In commission that day so worth another chance. RED SPHENE (10) finished fifth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1700m at Fukushima Dirt, beaten 6 lengths. Finds a suitable race and can break through.
3 11:15 Maiden Race 1300m
RED RENATO (4) followed an unplaced effort first-up two runs back with a second last start over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt after being prominent at the corner. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. THREE BOBBY (15) was well in commission last start over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt when fourth, beaten 5.5 lengths. Going well and can win this without surprising. FELLEZA (10) is fitter for two runs back from a spell, progressing nicely last time to finish third, beaten 1.1 lengths, at this track over 1300m. Strips fitter and must be respected. MASER KIC (11) tackled a dirt track for the first time last start when second-up from a spell, finishing sixth and beaten 4.5 lengths over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt. Reunites with Akira Sugawara who has been in the money twice when aboard. Can play a role in the finish.
4 11:45 Maiden Race 1600m
DREAM CRUISE (5) has been in the placings at her last two starts, finishing second last time when she was prominent throughout over 1600m at Nakayama. Finds a suitable race and can play a major role. INCLUSION (16) returns after four-and-a-half months in the paddock. Opened his career last campaign with a close second over 1400m at Chukyo. No surprise if he was able to get off the mark. LONGFONG (17) returned from a spell three weeks ago when she was beaten 2.75 lengths into fourth over 1600m at Nakayama. Strips fitter and can feature. LIEN DU MIRACLE (12) is a five-start maiden who finished fifth, beaten 3 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1600m at Nakayama. Will derive great benefit from that outing and deserves consideration.
5 12:35 Maiden Race 1600m
DANTSU TIARA (1) found the line nicely last start to get up for second over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt when facing the starter for only the second time. Will drift back but wind up late. Leading contender. LUXE LEON (4) closed last prep nine weeks ago when he finished third over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt. Yet to miss the placings in his three runs to date. Profiles nicely. RAFALE D'OR (6) is a six-start maiden who almost broke the ice last time out when a close third over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt. Putting it together now and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. DREAMIN' MAN (10) is a three-year-old colt on debut from the stable of Michihiro Ogasa. By Lord Kanaloa from Agreable. Worth watching for a betting push.
6 01:05 Allowance Race 1400m
AND I LOVE HER (5) is a progressive three-year-old filly who resumes from a break of four months, her last appearance being a win over 1600m at Nakayama. Strong fresh performer who will prove tough to beat. NICHOLAUS (1) is a promising type who hasn't raced since finishing 4 lengths away in fourth over 1600m at Nakayama on March 2. Comes to hand quickly and is likely to feature. MORINO RED STAR (4) missed the placings two runs back then didn't feature last start when 4 lengths away in sixth over 1600m at Nakayama after being prominent at the turn. Nicely placed to turn things around. KAITO GUT (11) was in the firing line on the corner and finished third last time over 1600m at Nakayama when resuming from a spell, beaten 1.3 lengths. Placed to advantage and can feature in the finish.
7 01:35 Allowance Race 1300m
SHONAN OBVIOUS (2) opened this prep last start with a third, beaten 1.5 lengths, over 1400m at this track. Draws a far better gate this time which is a big tick. Has the right credentials. DANON GO ICHI (1) last appeared ten months ago when he finished fifth over 1200m at Fukushima, the only run of that campaign. Talented type who has had his issues. Chance if right. SNOW HORN ROAD (13) finished seventh over 1600m at this track at his most recent appearance on February 17. Will be better for the run but can make his presence felt. KENKYO (3) worked home well and finished third last time over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt, beaten 7 lengths. Capable of another top-three outcome.
8 02:05 Allowance Race 1400m
JUHANNUS (3) was returning from a break last time out and proved a shade too good, scoring by a nose over 1400m at Chukyo. Will be better for that latest run and is the testing material. CONQUISTA (10) is having his first run since February 18. Goes very well when fresh - has not been out of the money in three first-up runs and did win over 1400m at Kyoto at the start of last prep. Will be hard to stop. UP STROKE (4) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with just two wins from 24 starts. Was again denied last start when he found a couple better over 1200m at Nakayama. Placed to advantage and can feature in the finish. FLEET OF FOOT (9) has not won for a long while. Last raced on March 17 when beaten 2 lengths into fifth at Chukyo over 1400m after being in contention on the turn. This doesn't look as hard so she will be hard to beat.
9 02:35 SEIRYU STAKES 1600m
SONIC STAR (7) is a promising galloper who saluted at his only run last prep three-and-a-half months ago over 1600m at this track. Has a perfect first-up record from two starts. Should be in the finish. RATA FOREST (1) started this preparation with a win two runs ago. Less impressive last time out when eighth over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt, beaten 3 lengths. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot make amends. SORREL BULLET (2) is a promising type who scored at his last run before a break 11 weeks ago over 1600m at this track. Should park just off the speed. One of the main contenders. LUDIQUE (4) was too good for a maiden field last start over 1400m at Hanshin Dirt, scoring by 2 lengths. Harder task ahead this time but can measure up.
10 03:10 METROPOLITAN STAKES(L) 2400m
BATTLE BORN (6) is a promising galloper who resumes from a break. Last raced when second over 2000m in Listed grade at this track three-and-a-half months ago which was the only run of that prep. Has four wins to his name when fresh from a spell. The one to beat. RED RADIANCE (2) went to the paddock after scoring at his only appearance last prep 11 weeks ago over 2000m at this track. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Will give a great sight. NISHINO REVENANT (5) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a spell on February 17 finishing seventh and beaten 8 lengths over 3400m in the G3 Diamond Stakes at this track. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race. CHEVALIER ROSE (7) has not appeared since he finished fourth over 2200m at Group 2 level at Kyoto on February 11. Sure to make his presence felt in this company.
11 03:45 PRINCIPAL STAKES(L) 2000m
DANON AYERS ROCK (13) strode forward early from his wide draw when resuming from a spell last start over 2000m in the G2 Hochi Hai (2000 Guineas Trial) at Nakayama only to fade late and finish seventh. Big class drop today and with the Magic Man aboard he can make amends. MELIOREM (6) is a promising type who finished in the placings over 2200m at Listed level at Hanshin at his last appearance on February 24, the only run of that campaign. Has never missed the frame when fresh from a spell. Sure to run well. DEE MY THE KID (7) was doing his best work late last start to get up for third over 2200m at Nakayama. Not far away in a Grade 3 prior to that. All set to run well. FABULOUS STAR (11) ran ninth at his latest appearance over 2000m at Nakayama in the Grade 2 Deep Impact, finishing 7 lengths from the winner. Worth plenty of thought in this easier contest.
12 04:25 Allowance Race 1600m
HRUNGNIR (3) returned from a spell eight weeks ago when he was in contention on the turn before being beaten 4 lengths into fourth over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt. Likely improver with strong prospects. LAP STAR (13) raced up on the pace and went on to score by a head when resuming last time out over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt. Can cross from an awkward gate. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is right in contention. AURA BILLS (8) is a promising galloper who got the prize at his only run last prep 12 weeks ago over 1400m at this track. Should be involved in the finish. COBRA (9) returned from a spell six weeks ago when he was beaten 4.5 lengths into sixth over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt. Likely improver with top-three prospects.