KYOTO   21 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G

CENTENNIAL PARK STAKES 1800m

Track: STANDARD      

Solid tempo anticipated with Keiai Sena taking charge. ASCOLTIAMO (6) went to the paddock after scoring at her only appearance last prep 11 weeks ago over 1800m at Tokyo. Should be poised just off the lead. Best form puts her right in this. JULIA BAROWS (4) is back from a break of four-and-a-half months after stringing together two minor placings prior to spelling. Has a solid first-up record. Will drift back but wind up late. Will be tough to hold out. KEIAI SENA (7) was last at the races when he finished third over 1800m at Kokura on January 14. One to consider. DECORATION (3) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1800m at Nakayama, beaten 2 lengths. Fitter so expect a better run this time.
1 x4009 KAYONENKA
M SAITO
5YO    MARE 53.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently got back early 9th of 16 at Nakayama on March 17 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Gran Dia carrying 56.0kg at $194.80. The race before that 10th of 14 at Kokura on March 3 over 2000m, 7 len behind Nihonpiro Kyiv carrying 56.0kg at $26.40. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
1
YOSHIHITO NAGAOKA
WHITE, RED CHECK, SLEEVES
2 5x00x SHELBY'S EYE
HIDENORI TAKE
5YO    HORSE 55.0KG
Kuwata Farm Co. Ltd.
First-up. Finished off last preparation 11th of 13 at Hanshin December 24 over 2000m, 9 len behind Saint Camellia carrying 58.0kg at $33.50. First up last campaign second last of 13 at Tokyo November 26 over 2000m, 7 len behind Lord Del Rey carrying 58.0kg at $201.80. Marginal chance.
2
ATSUYA NISHIMURA
HOT PINK, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND
3 x25x5 DECORATION
N TAKAGI
5YO    HORSE 57.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after two months 5th of 16 at Nakayama on March 17 over 1800m, 2 len behind Gran Dia with 58.0kg at $3.90. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at this track on January 8 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind David Barows with 58.0kg at $8.70. Don't underestimate.
3
RYUSEI SAKAI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBAND
4 7532x JULIA BAROWS
HIROYUKI UEMURA
6YO    MARE 55.0KG
Hirotsugu Inokuma
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second of 17 at Hanshin December 3 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Corepetiteur with 54.0kg at $9.30. First up last campaign seventh of 18 at Niigata July 30 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Today Is The Day carrying 56.0kg at $7.80. Look for a bold run.
4
YUTAKA TAKE
WHITE, LIME GREEN BAND
5 4x076 UPDATE
HARUKI SUGIYAMA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Tatsue Ishikawa
Useful entire. Most recently 6th of 16 at Hanshin on April 7 over 2000m, 4 len behind Edel Blume carrying 55.0kg at $95. Before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at Hanshin 4yo+ Allow on February 25 over 3000m, 9 len behind Gold Princess with 55.0kg at $30.20. Watch for him late in the piece.
5
FUMA MATSUWAKA
WHITE, GREEN DOUBLE BAND
6 x3x1x ASCOLTIAMO
TORU HAYASHI
4YO    FILLY 54.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign favourite; won by 1.75 len at Tokyo February 4 over 1800m defeating High Esteem carrying 55.0kg at $1.30. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 11 at Tokyo on November 26 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Dunedin with 53.0kg at $4.40. Could prove too smart for these.
6
Y KAWADA
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES
7 1x03x KEIAI SENA
O HIRATA
5YO    HORSE 57.0KG
Kazuhiro Kameda
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation third of 14 at Kokura January 14 over 1800m, 0.6 len behind Harlan's Heart's carrying 58.0kg at $3.90. Previously first up; 11th of 17 at Hanshin December 3 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Corepetiteur carrying 56.0kg at $3.80. Can return in winning form.
7
AKATSUKI TOMITA
WHITE, PINK CROSSED SASHES, PINK SLEEVE, WHITE ARMBAND
8 70x00 HIZURU JO
I OKADA
5YO    MARE 52.0KG
Takao Kawauchi
Third-up today. First-up 12th of 14 at Kokura on March 3 over 2000m, 8 len behind Nihonpiro Kyiv with 56.0kg at $69.40. Second run from a spell eased back early on 11th of 16 at Hanshin on April 7 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Edel Blume carrying 52.0kg at $147.10. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
8
YUJI HISHIDA
PURPLE, GREEN BAND, RED SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBAND
9 x896x ALL IS WELL
SHUICHI SASAKI
8YO    HORSE 54.0KG
Ryotaro Kobayashi
Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Tokyo February 18 over 2000m, 5 len behind Red Radiance carrying 55.0kg at $96.90. First up last campaign eighth of 13 at this track November 26 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Tudo De Bom with 56.0kg at $107.90. Will struggle against these.
9
KANTA TAGUCHI
YELLOW, RED FIVE STARS,WHITE SLEEVES,RED STARS