KOCHI   29 Apr 2024
 
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Race 1 1400m

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Little early speed means Three Romance and Bix will find themselves in leading roles. FOCAL POINT (11) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1300m at this track, beaten 16 lengths. Fitter so expect a better run this time. JOSHO ROSE (9) finished out of the money when fresh from a spell two starts back then was beaten 14 lengths when fourth over 1300m at this track two weeks ago. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. BIX (12) has been safely held at his last couple of runs, the latest when seventh over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt. Expected to feature back in this class. ONTEMBAAR (3) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1300m at this track, beaten 16 lengths into sixth. Nicely placed to find some form.
1 0480 CLARUS MANE
S BEPPU
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
West.Forest.Stable Co. Ltd.
At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track on April 14 over 1300m, 22 len behind Mufti with 54kg at $57.60. The race before that got back early 8th of 10 at this track on March 24 over 1600m, 44 len behind Sanono Speed carrying 54kg at $37.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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SEIYA TATARA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, White cap
2 0x090 JANGMIKKOTCHEOREOM
MAMORU TANAKA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Resumes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run 14th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 30 over 1800m, 21 len behind Con Te Sorella carrying 52.0kg at $287.90. The run before that 9th of 12 at Hanshin Dirt on February 24 over 1800m, 16 len behind Flashing with 54.0kg at $509.20. Beaten comfortably last time out but this suits.
2
KENSUKE HAYASHI
NAVY, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
3 0006 ONTEMBAAR
TOMOHARU EBESUMOTO
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 52.0KG
Sakae Shibahara
Most recently 6th of 10 at this track on April 14 over 1300m, 16 len behind Mufti carrying 52kg at $6.70. The run before that second last of 11 at this track on February 28 over 1400m, 19 len behind Holy Barows with 54kg at $147.60. Worth another chance.
3
NAOMI HAMA
RED, BLACK VEE, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 0x006 KING MOON
TETSUYA NAGASE
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG
Yoichi Masuda
Resumes off a 41 day let-up. Last start 6th of 8 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 61 len behind Pod Jasper carrying 56kg at $18.70. The run before that 13th of 15 at Kyoto Dirt on February 18 over 1200m, 19 len behind Promising Star carrying 57.0kg at $474.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
4
KATSUNORI URESHI
RED, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW DIAMOND STRIPE, Grey cap
5 0x087 SELENITE GRAY
TOMOHARU EBESUMOTO
3YO  BAY  COLT 53.0KG
Sakae Shibahara
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 7th of 10 at this track on April 14 over 1300m, 17 len behind Mufti carrying 53kg at $76.80. Before that ran last of 8 at Kasamatsu on February 21 over 1400m, 28 len behind Kurino Spinel with 56kg at $54.80. Wait until he shows more.
5
ABE MOTOTSUGU
WHITE, BLUE CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light green cap
6 8000 GOLD PLAY
TOMOHARU EBESUMOTO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG
Kazumi Yoshida
Comes off a 44 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 15 at Chukyo Dirt on March 16 over 1900m, 22 len behind Kazeno Runner with 57.0kg at $190.60. Before that eased back early on 10th of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on March 3 over 1800m, 21 len behind Taki carrying 57.0kg at $174.80. Can improve on recent efforts.
6
NAOKI KIMURA
RED, BLACK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, RED SLEEVES, BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
7 x00x0 THREE ROMANCE
DAISAKU MEKUSA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Nagai Shoji Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after two months 13th of 18 at Nakayama on March 30 over 2000m, 17 len behind Angola Black carrying 52.0kg at $449. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at Kokura Dirt on January 20 over 1000m, 12 len behind Nishino Lumillion with 53.0kg at $166.50. Should progress from that first-up run.
7
MASAYOSHI YAMASAKI
RED, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPE, Light green cap
8 75698 SMART ESTELA
KAZUTO TAIRA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Toru Okawa
Last start 8th of 10 at this track on April 14 over 1300m, 21 len behind Mufti carrying 51kg at $105.40. Before that 9th of 11 at this track on March 24 over 1600m, 19 len behind Hirundo Rustica with 51kg at $19.10. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
8
JUNYA ISHIMOTO
MEDIUM BLUE, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
9 0x04 JOSHO ROSE
MASAMITSU SAKAI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Yoshitaka Kumada
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 18 at Chukyo on March 17 over 2000m, 13 len behind Melt Your Heart carrying 55.0kg at $291.30. Last start 4th of 10 at this track on April 14 over 1300m, 14 len behind Mufti carrying 54kg at $11.10. Has the ability to be in the finish.
9
TAKUYA OKAMURA
ORANGE, GREEN ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 09 WAKINO GLORIA
S BEPPU
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG
Yoshiyuki Wakiyama
Having third race start. At very big odds at debut, ran last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 3 over 1400m, 34 len behind Mighty Mighty carrying 57.0kg at $456.70. Second-up second last of 10 at this track on April 14 over 1300m, 22 len behind Mufti with 56kg at $14.80. Impossible to tip with any confidence.
10
SHINJI HATANAKA
YELLOW, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED CHEVRON, Light brown cap
11 08x5 FOCAL POINT
MAMORU TANAKA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Isao Nakanishi
Second run back. First-up after two months settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at this track on April 14 over 1300m, 16 len behind Mufti carrying 56kg at $4.10. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Kyoto Dirt on February 4 over 1900m, 44 len behind Erika Venezia with 57.0kg at $186.70. Among the leading chances.
11
SHUJI AKAOKA
WHITE, NAVY RIGHT SASH, NAVY DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
12 00877 BIX
TETSUYA NAGASE
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Green Sword
At the latest run 7th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 6 over 1200m, 9 len behind Vesalius with 57.0kg at $147.10. The race before that 7th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 24 over 1200m, 9 len behind I'm Proud with 57.0kg at $238.50. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
12
HIDEYA SAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE YOKE, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE ARMBAND ,WHITE COLLAR, Salmon cap