SAGA   30 Mar 2024
 
GOING:

Race 10 1750m

Track:      

Pace should be on from the outset with Nishino Kanan, Danon Bond and Super Moon going hard, closely attended by Turn The Corner. NISHINO KANAN (3) showed good early dash and led throughout to score by 0.8 lengths last time out over 1400m at this track. Form this track is hard to knock with three wins from nine starts. Should be in the finish. NOBLE OLYMPIA (4) was well fancied last start over 1300m at this track when third, beaten 10 lengths. Extra trip is important. Worth another chance. TURN THE CORNER (2) is knocking on the door after just missing last time over 1300m at this track. Yet to miss the top three here in five starts. Should be involved in the finish. DANON BOND (7) won at this track two starts ago but was below his best at a more recent appearance, finishing eighth over 1400m at this track. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time.
1 22x00 UNDULATE
Sameshima Katsuya
7YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming second last of 11 at this track on February 22 over 1800m, 22 len behind Nijiirono Koma with 56kg at $11.40. Second-up ran last of 12 at this track on March 10 over 1400m, 16 len behind Hako Suka with 56kg at $16.30. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
1
NAOHITO TANAKA
BLACK, GOLD CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD STRIPE, White cap
2 31332 TURN THE CORNER
AKIMASA IBI
5YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG

Racing well. Last start 2nd of 10 at this track on March 8 over 1300m, nose behind Kisekino Senshi with 56kg at $3.10. The run before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on February 10 over 1300m, long-neck behind Hakusan Muzzle with 56kg at $8.20. Not far off the winner latest and looks a genuine hope.
2
TSUBASA KAMO
GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Light brown cap
3 12521 NISHINO KANAN
HISASHI MATSUSHIMA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Going well. Most recently won by 0.8 len at this track March 9 over 1400m defeating Charmant Cherie with 56kg at $3.50. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on February 11 over 1300m, neck behind Five G with 56kg at $4.50. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
3
TAKUTO DEMIZU
LIGHT BLUE, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE HOOPS, Cyan cap
4 x5113 NOBLE OLYMPIA
Sameshima Katsuya
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Nobuhiko Yoshiki
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 11 at this track on March 9 over 1300m, 10 len behind Pua Lani carrying 56kg at $1.60. The start before that favourite; scored a big 4 len win at this track February 25 over 1400m defeating Kikuno Miyabi carrying 56kg at $6.50. Definite chance.
4
YUKIHITO NAGATA
MAGENTA, MEDIUM BLUE FIVE STARS, Light green cap
5 x00x9 SAMBA DE RUMBA
HIROFUMI WATANABE
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Champions Farm Co. Ltd.
Second-up. Comes off a 58-day let-up. First-up after three months second last of 10 at Himeji on February 1 over 1500m, 23 len behind Meisho Gemma carrying 55kg at $112. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at Ohi on November 14 over 1600m, 22 len behind Valencay Kazuma with 54kg at $24.60. Worth consideration.
5
MANATO HIDA
YELLOW,BLACK CHECK,YELLOW SLEEVES,BLUE ARM BAND, Light brown cap
6 59442 KASHINO SPICE
MITSUNORI KOGA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Tsutomu Kashiwagi
At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on March 9 over 1300m, 6 len behind Pua Lani with 56kg at $6. The start before that 4th of 11 at this track on February 24 over 1400m, 3 len behind Strike Rich with 56kg at $38.10. Not one of the top selections.
6
TAKU KAWASHIMA
YELLOW,BLACK CHECK,YELLOW SLEEVES,BLUE ARM BAND, White cap
7 21318 DANON BOND
RYUMA KANAGAWA
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Danox Co. Ltd.
Useful type. At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on March 10 over 1400m, 7 len behind Hako Suka carrying 56kg at $2.50. The run before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track February 12 over 1400m defeating Crown Surprise carrying 56kg at $5.50. Disappointed followers last start but can make amends.
7
RYUICHIRO KURATOMI
RED, WHITE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
8 253x6 IRREGULAR
MOTONORI MASHIMA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshihisa Soejima
Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 10 at this track on March 8 over 1750m, 6 len behind Fortress Hill carrying 54kg at $7.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at this track on October 28 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Rodalquilar carrying 56kg at $4.60. Needs more time.
8
SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA
BLACK, GOLD CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD STRIPE, Hot pink cap
9 52321 SUPER MOON
TOSHIMITSU KUNICHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Keiko Morinaka
Racing well. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 4 len at this track February 24 over 1300m defeating Hakuai Windsor carrying 56kg at $4.50. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at this track on February 11 over 1300m, 2 len behind Kagetsu with 56kg at $4.50. Won last start and is well-placed again.
9
HIROKI YAMASHITA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Cyan cap
10 51315 WINNING THE SOUL
MOTONORI MASHIMA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Useful filly. Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on March 10 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Hako Suka carrying 54kg at $13.70. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track February 25 over 1300m defeating Charmant Cherie with 54kg at $9.40. Should be right in the finish.
10
TORU TAKEYOSHI
MAROON, YELLOW FIVE STARS, Hot pink cap
11 00694 WINKLE TIARA
HIROYUKI YANAI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Chizu Yoshida
Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on March 8 over 1750m, 4.5 len behind Fortress Hill carrying 54kg at $33.90. The run before that 9th of 11 at this track on February 22 over 1800m, 20 len behind Nijiirono Koma carrying 54kg at $70.80. Fully tested on her recent run.
11
SHOTA MURAMATSU
MAGENTA, MEDIUM BLUE FIVE STARS, Light green cap
12 66430 SAIMON KARIN
TORU YAMADA
4YO  GREY  FILLY 53.0KG
Akinori Sawada
Last start ran last of 11 at this track on March 9 over 1400m, 10 len behind Koyu Masani Kimi with 54kg at $10.60. The start before that 3rd of 11 at this track on February 22 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Nijiirono Koma carrying 54kg at $38.60. Doesn't pose too much of a threat.
12
LEO NAKAYAMA
NAVY, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Grey cap