MOMBETSU   18 Apr 2024
 
GOING:

Race 1 1200m

Track: SOFT     True  

Reasonable tempo with Smile Kei probably leading but a few others should keep her honest. UNA TO LION (7) returns from a break of five-and-a-half months. Was going well at the back end of last prep with placings at his last two starts, the latest at this course and distance. Backmarker who keeps coming and best form puts him right in this. KURO GO (4) improved last start but found a couple better over 1500m at Nagoya. Looks well placed so expect another big run. PURE JASMINE (11) resumes from a spell of nine months. Could only manage to finish eighth at the latest run over 1200m at this track. Leading player on best figures and a bold showing expected fresh. SMILE KEI (5) wasn't far off maiden success before a five-and-a-half months break, finishing the prep with a minor placing at this track. Expect she has come on over the break. Has ability and don't underestimate.
1 4x4x SHARE'S SOUL
HIDEKI KAKUGAWA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign 4th of 7 at this track on November 3 over 1100m, 8 len behind Lien Solide with 54kg at $3.80. When resuming last campaign 4th of 8 at this track on August 9 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Vivien Eight with 54kg at $6. Solid return wouldn't surprise.
1
RYU ABE
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, White cap
2 3753x ARC VIVIAN
NOZOMI ONO
3YO  GREY  FILLY 55.0KG

Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at this track November 3 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Lien Solide with 51kg at $7.50. On debut ran last of 8 at this track August 8 over 1000m, 36 len behind Tone Musume carrying 54kg at $60.20. Likely to run well.
2
FUMA ONO
BLACK, PINK DIABLO, BLACK SLEEVES, PINK DOUBLE ARMBAND, PINK COLLAR, Grey cap
3 0950x TENKEI
KUNIAKI SASAKI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG

He is resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Not seen since he finished last of 12 at this track November 9 over 1000m, 14 len behind Antenna Last carrying 53kg at $506.40. On debut eighth of 11 at this track June 21 over 1200m, 36 len behind Snow Clover carrying 54kg at $88.90. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
3
YOJI KAMEI
WHITE, RED CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 33673 KURO GO
HIDEAKI SATO
3YO  GREY  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Nagoya on March 29 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Carte Maitresse carrying 52kg at $30.50. The run before that 7th of 12 at Nagoya on March 14 over 1500m, 8 len behind Happy Gift with 52kg at $7.20. Nicely drawn and should prove hard to beat.
4
MANATO KUROSAWA
RED, BLACK CROSSED SASHES,RED SLEEVES, BLACK HOOPS, Cyan cap
5 x253x SMILE KEI
MASAKAZU MURAKAMI
3YO  GREY  FILLY 55.0KG

Resumes after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at this track November 8 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind A Shin Beaute with 54kg at $18.70. Previously first up; second of 8 at this track October 4 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Brilliant Gate with 54kg at $14.50. Among the better chances.
5
GENTA OCHIAI
BLACK, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Grey cap
6 4434x FATE GASSAN
RYUICHI YAMAGUCHI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG

Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at this track November 8 over 1100m, 5 len behind A Shin Beaute carrying 52kg at $23.60. On debut eighth of 10 at this track July 27 over 1100m, 10 len behind Lore with 54kg at $17.10. In the mix on best form.
6
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 4032x UNA TO LION
KUNIO HIMORI
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG

Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at this track November 3 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Pyro De Kiseki with 55kg at $4.30. On debut fourth of 8 at this track August 22 over 1000m, 6 len behind Miso carrying 54kg at $5.80. Has the talent to take this out.
7
MASAAKI KUWAMURA
WHITE , BLUE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES,BLUE STARS, Grey cap
8 3747x MEISHO MARBLE
JUNJI TANAKA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at this track November 9 over 1200m, 7 len behind Nana Chance with 55kg at $5.40. On debut third of 7 at this track September 14 over 1000m, 36 len behind Flaring Arc carrying 54kg at $6. Hard to enthuse.
8
HIDEKI SAKASHITA
BLACK, PINK STARS BODY, SLEEVES, Light brown cap
9 YUI MIO
HIROAKI SAKURAI
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

First-starter by Al Ain out of Swan Lake. Sure to be better for this experience.
9
TOSHIHIKO INOUE
RED, YELLOW BAND, ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 6820x MORNING COSMOS
HIROTO KAWASHIMA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG

Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at this track November 7 over 1200m, 16 len behind Abenin Smile carrying 54kg at $140.70. On debut ran last of 8 at this track May 31 over 1000m, 14 len behind Presto Marvel with 54kg at $67.30. Looking to others for the winner.
10
YUKI MIYAUCHI
GREEN, LIGHT PINK DOUBLE BAND, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
11 5528x PURE JASMINE
SHOJI TANAKA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at this track August 3 over 1200m, 12 len behind Yoshino Heroine with 54kg at $23. On debut fifth of 8 at this track May 31 over 1000m, 6 len behind Coconut Cute carrying 54kg at $29.90. Has claims on best form.
11
YUJI IWAHASHI
BROWN, WHITE DIAMOND CHECK, BROWN SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light green cap