FUNABASHI   02 May 2024
 
GOING: S

Race 1 1200m

Track: SOFT     True  

Strong early tempo with Arajai, Suzuno Line and S K Chance leading the way. SUZUNO LINE (2) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 1.5 lengths away in second over 1200m at this track when she was always up in the leading division. Finds a suitable race and can build on that solid recent form. ARAJAI (7) pushed forward when resuming last time and boxed on to finish 4.5 lengths away in third over 800m at Urawa. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. S K CHANCE (3) sat on speed at this track over 1200m last start and stuck on well for third. Can figure. SARRIETTE (5) finished 11 lengths from the winner in sixth at her most recent appearance over 1200m at this track. Looks to be in the right race to figure in the finish.
1 73557 CHIBIKKO MONSTER
NOBUHIRO SHIBUYA
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Most recently eased back early on 7th of 9 at this track on April 13 over 1200m, 12 len behind Gauri Shankar with 56kg at $47.90. The start before that 5th of 12 at Urawa on March 25 over 1400m, 5 len behind Cinq Raffine carrying 56kg at $125.60. Watch for him to be flashing home.
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SHOTARO KAWASHIMA
MAROON, WHITE SLEEVES, White cap
2 722 SUZUNO LINE
KATSUO ISHII
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Racing well. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on April 14 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Zwei Kampf carrying 54kg at $4. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on March 8 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Klingler carrying 54kg at $4.60. Leading contender coming out of a very nice gate.
2
KOTA MOTOHASHI
BLACK, YELLOW YOKE, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, Grey cap
3 2x763 S K CHANCE
SATOSHI SAITO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track on April 13 over 1200m, 6 len behind Face The One carrying 54kg at $5.90. Before that 6th of 10 at this track on March 7 over 1200m, 7 len behind Ultimate with 54kg at $5.40. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.
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TAITO MORI
MEDIUM BLUE GREEN DIAMOND CHECKS, Salmon cap
4 98972 BALIKPAPAN
KIYOAKI SASAKI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Urawa on April 19 over 1400m, 5 len behind Chian Classico with 54kg at $22.90. Before that 7th of 12 at this track on April 14 over 1200m, 9 len behind Zwei Kampf with 54kg at $69.40. This is outside her grasp.
4
NORIHIKO NOZAWA
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 32596 SARRIETTE
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 51.0KG

Last start 6th of 9 at this track on April 13 over 1200m, 11 len behind Gauri Shankar with 54kg at $10.20. The race before that 9th of 11 at this track on March 4 over 1200m, 11 len behind Mihono Kiseki with 54kg at $6.70. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
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DAISHO YAMAMOTO
LIGHT PINK,WHITE DIAMONDS AND ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 65038 EUPHRASIE
SHIGENORI ITO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently second last of 9 at this track on April 13 over 1200m, 16 len behind Gauri Shankar with 54kg at $32.70. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Urawa on March 29 over 1400m, 8 len behind Mademoiselle Jolie carrying 54kg at $21.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
6
KENTARO USUI
WHITE, GREEN SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 663x3 ARAJAI
TAKASHI MIZUNO
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after three months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Urawa on April 19 over 800m, 4.5 len behind Lagoon Princess with 55kg at $4.70. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Monbetsu on July 20 over 1100m, 14 len behind Power Kingdom with 54kg at $126.10. Fitter and a winning hope.
7
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Light green cap
8 96690 RYUNO ALADDIN
TAKASHI NOGUCHI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently 10th of 12 at Urawa on April 15 over 1400m, 11 len behind Ice Note with 54kg at $185.10. Before that 9th of 12 at Urawa on March 25 over 1400m, 10 len behind Cinq Raffine carrying 54kg at $185.40. Expected to be doing her best work late.
8
KOSHI YOSHIDOME
PURPLE, PINK DIAMOND BAND,WHITE SLEEVES, PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
9 30x80 TAISEI MY WAY
NOBUHIRO YAMADA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG
Seiho Tanaka
Third-up today. First-up 8th of 11 at Kawasaki on March 13 over 1600m, 43 len behind Al Mare City carrying 55kg at $2.90. Second-up ran last of 13 at Nakayama Dirt on March 31 over 1800m, 31 len behind The Rock carrying 57.0kg at $208. This is well within his grasp.
9
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
10 7567x MY VENERABLE
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Monbetsu November 3 over 1800m, 27 len behind Forever Young with 55kg at $675.60. On debut sixth of 8 at Monbetsu June 1 over 1100m, 11 len behind Steel Actor with 54kg at $6.10. Looks up against it.
10
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS ON BODY AND SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 442x0 IKAHO
Y YANO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG

Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 12 at Urawa on April 15 over 1400m, 11 len behind Ice Note with 53kg at $6.70. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at this track on November 29 over 1200m, 4 len behind Pink Shaula carrying 54kg at $14.10. Must improve significantly.
11
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLUE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap
12 39430 PHASE OF MOON
TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes off a 38 day let-up. Last start 10th of 12 at Urawa on March 25 over 1400m, 10 len behind Cinq Raffine with 54kg at $9.40. The race before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Urawa on February 23 over 1400m, 3 len behind Daisy King carrying 54kg at $2.70. Tested from a wide gate.
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TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap