FUNABASHI   30 Apr 2024
 
GOING: S

Race 10 1600m

Track: SOFT     True  

Genuine tempo with Lovely View leading the way. KITASAN ELPIS (9) turned in a solid fresh performance last start when a minor placegetter over 1600m at this track, beaten 1.5 lengths. Overall record is sound when second-up and should be better for that first-up run. Ready to find peak form this time. KANARRA CREEK (10) was sent out favourite last time and scored by one length at this track. Boasts five wins here. Leading player again. LOVELY VIEW (5) showed early speed from an outside draw last start and raced on the pace before boxing on well to finish third, beaten 5 lengths, over 1500m at Kawasaki. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he deserves his chance. POD OURS (6) showed early speed from an outside draw and held a forward position before fading to finish 11th, beaten 14 lengths, last start over 1600m at this track. Sure to give a sight.
1 5x315 AVEBURY
MAKI HIRAYAMA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently 5th of 12 at Urawa on April 18 over 1400m, 4 len behind Der Sturm with 54kg at $19.40. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Urawa March 28 over 1500m defeating Tosen Samantha carrying 54kg at $10.10. Strong each-way hope with the assistance of the inside stall.
1
KOSHI YOSHIDOME
PURPLE, PINK DIAMOND BAND,WHITE SLEEVES, PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 1319x REVE
HIROSHI YAUCHI
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 13 at this track January 19 over 1600m, 8 len behind Foolish Hobby carrying 56kg at $22.40. Previously first up; eighth of 12 at this track June 23 over 1600m, 7 len behind King Of Kazu with 56kg at $92.10. Will need this run.
2
SHUN ISHIZAKI
DARK BLUE, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Grey cap
3 110x7 HO O BLITZ
TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshihisa Ozasa
Second run back. First-up after five months 7th of 12 at Urawa on March 29 over 1500m, 12 len behind Tea Five with 56kg at $11.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at this track on July 23 over 1600m, 7 len behind Kieler Woche carrying 56kg at $3.20. Fitter but must improve sharply.
3
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Salmon cap
4 43545 NARINO VANILLE
MITSUHIRO OKABAYASHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 53.0KG

Most recently 5th of 11 at this track on April 12 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Rickey The King with 53kg at $16.60. Before that 4th of 14 at this track on March 7 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Girardet with 56kg at $63.60. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.
4
DAISHO YAMAMOTO
LIGHT PINK,WHITE DIAMONDS AND ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 04223 LOVELY VIEW
YUTA SATO
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Racing well. Last start crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 3rd of 13 at Kawasaki on April 4 over 1500m, 5 len behind Cerca Trova with 56kg at $2.50. Before that 2nd of 14 at this track on March 8 over 1600m, 3 len behind Silver Biscuits with 55kg at $9.80. Genuine hope on best form.
5
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW,BLUE RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
6 03520 POD OURS
TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA
6YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 11 at this track on April 12 over 1600m, 14 len behind Rickey The King carrying 56kg at $3.90. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Kawasaki on March 14 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Champagne Fight with 56kg at $14.20. Has shown enough ability in the past to take this out.
6
TAITO MORI
MEDIUM BLUE GREEN DIAMOND CHECKS, Light green cap
7 21508 NAVIGLIO
YASUHIDE YONEYA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 8th of 11 at this track on April 12 over 1600m, 11 len behind Rickey The King with 56kg at $30.70. The race before that 10th of 14 at this track on March 7 over 1600m, 10 len behind Girardet with 56kg at $8.30. Others make more appeal.
7
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Light green cap
8 31309 NARISA
SHINSUKE KUDO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG
Katsumi Yoshida
Useful type. At the latest run 9th of 11 at Urawa on April 19 over 1500m, 9 len behind Saguaro carrying 52kg at $23.30. The race before that second last of 12 at Urawa on March 27 over 1400m, 13 len behind Jo Espoir carrying 52kg at $26.70. Strong winning hope.
8
RETSU OIKAWA
ORANGE, Light brown cap
9 111x2 KITASAN ELPIS
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Ono Shoji
Second run back. First-up after three months made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on April 12 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Rickey The King carrying 54kg at $1.80. Previously second-up favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track December 20 over 1600m defeating Silver Biscuits carrying 54kg at $1.30. Sure to run well.
9
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
10 13121 KANARRA CREEK
TAKAHIRO INAMASU
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Godolphin
Going well. Most recently favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track April 11 over 1600m defeating Green Rise with 56kg at $1.80. Before that 2nd of 14 at this track on March 7 over 1600m, head behind Aoi Koki with 56kg at $3.70. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
10
SEIJI YAMAZAKI
RED, Hot pink cap
11 08800 TRAMPOLINE
Y YANO
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track on April 14 over 1600m, 27 len behind Foolish Hobby with 55kg at $49.20. Before that ran last of 13 at Kawasaki on April 3 over 1600m, 25 len behind Nagata Ace carrying 55kg at $98.90. Others preferred at this stage.
11
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap