SAGA   11 May 2024
 
GOING:

Race 10 1300m

Track:      

Strong early tempo from Tryfan spearing over from an outside gate, with Ein Genie also pushing up. EIN GENIE (1) resumes in a similar race to her last run five-and-a-half months ago when she scored by 3 lengths. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. T M HISHO (2) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing second last time out over 900m at this track. Drawn to enjoy a nice run just off the speed. This doesn't look as hard so he is sure to be there at the business end. TRYFAN (10) was in a different class last time, registering a dominant 4-length win over 1400m at this track to make it two in a row. Has the early speed to cross from out wide. Capable of testing this field. HOKKO AKATSUKI (3) made progress last time out, finishing third over 900m at this track. Likely improver with strong prospects.
1 2221x EIN GENIE
TORU YAMADA
6YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Takayuki Shimokobe
Resuming after a spell of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation won by 3 len this track December 2 over 1300m defeating A Shin Terra carrying 54kg at $1.10. First up last campaign ran last of 9 at Nagoya January 17 2022 over 1400m, 14 len behind Star On Stage with 54kg at $4.80. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
1
SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA
BLACK, GOLD CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD STRIPE, White cap
2 29112 T M HISHO
HIROHIDE HIRAYAMA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Masatsugu Takezono
Racing well. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on April 27 over 900m, 2.5 len behind Suzuka South Song carrying 56kg at $1.70. The race before that favourite; won by 4 len at this track April 13 over 1400m defeating Kashino Lucas carrying 56kg at $2.10. Winning prospects enhanced by the favourable stall.
2
SHOMA KANAYAMA
WHITE, GREEN CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 53293 HOKKO AKATSUKI
MOTONORI MASHIMA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Hokko Shoji Co. Ltd.
Most recently raced on the pace when 3rd of 10 at this track on April 27 over 900m, 2.75 len behind Suzuka South Song carrying 56kg at $4.70. The run before that 9th of 11 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 13 len behind Ford Tesoro with 56kg at $4.10. Solid prospects and a good draw doesn’t hurt.
3
ISAO YAMAGUCHI
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND , SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 62726 MORIDEN STAR
KAZUO HAMADA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 11 len behind All Smart with 55kg at $14.50. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on March 16 over 1300m, 6 len behind All Smart carrying 55kg at $24.30. Hard to envisage a win today.
4
NAOHITO TANAKA
YELLOW, BLUE HALVES, DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 87746 B B COURAGEUX
RYUMA KANAGAWA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Katsuhiko Bando
Most recently eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track on April 27 over 900m, 5.5 len behind Suzuka South Song with 56kg at $123.50. Before that 4th of 11 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 6 len behind Tryfan with 56kg at $6.80. Fully tested on his recent run.
5
TAKUTO DEMIZU
LIGHT BLUE, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE HOOPS, Yellow cap
6 45356 A SHIN CREMONA
SHINICHI HIGASHI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 6th of 11 at this track on April 26 over 1750m, 4 len behind Neo Ciel carrying 55kg at $37.20. The start before that 5th of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1800m, 5 len behind Neo Ciel with 56kg at $109.80. Sure to be about the money.
6
HIROKI YAMASHITA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
7 70024 POCKET KARA KYUN
HIROYUKI YANAI
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Yoshiko Yamashita
Last start 4th of 10 at this track on April 27 over 900m, 4 len behind Suzuka South Song with 54kg at $117.40. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 5 len behind Tryfan carrying 54kg at $19.40. Fully tested on her recent run.
7
SHOTA MURAMATSU
MAGENTA, MEDIUM BLUE FIVE STARS, Light green cap
8 68400 BRAVE SAGE
KATSUTOSHI TESHIMA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Y.Iwasaki
Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on April 27 over 900m, 10 len behind Suzuka South Song carrying 55kg at $205.50. Before that second last of 11 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 14 len behind Ford Tesoro with 56kg at $272.10. Unlikely to threaten.
8
LEO NAKAYAMA
PINK, BLACK DIAMOND CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light green cap
9 55574 SAKURA TOP KISEKI
SHINICHI HIGASHI
6YO  DK B  MARE 52.0KG
Top Fellow Co. Ltd.
Last start 4th of 12 at this track on April 27 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Tryfan carrying 53kg at $51.40. Before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 15 len behind All Smart carrying 53kg at $31. Among the winning hopes on best form.
9
OMI DAIKI
WHITE, BLUE BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
10 67811 TRYFAN
TORU YAMADA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Makoto Kosuge
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run favourite; scored a big 4 len win at this track April 27 over 1400m defeating Cosmo Salm carrying 55kg at $1.90. Before that favourite; won by 5 len at this track April 7 over 1400m defeating Pocket Kara Kyun carrying 56kg at $3.80. Won last start and is well-placed again.
10
TORU TAKEYOSHI
RED , YELLOW FIVE STARS, Light brown cap
11 x0x47 AKIBA
TADAYOSHI IKEDA
5YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Satoshi Takano
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 11 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 8 len behind Ford Tesoro with 54kg at $3.90. Second-up 7th of 10 at this track on 2April 7 over 900m, 6 len behind Suzuka South Song carrying 54kg at $7.90. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
11
RYUICHIRO KURATOMI
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, NAVY DOUBLE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
12 04407 LONG SUCCESSION
KATSUTOSHI TESHIMA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Toshio Nakai
Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on April 27 over 1400m, 8 len behind Tryfan carrying 55kg at $18.10. Before that ran last of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1800m, 13 len behind Neo Ciel with 55kg at $308.70. Wide draw a test.
12
MANATO HIDA
YELLOW,BLACK CHECK,YELLOW SLEEVES,BLUE ARM BAND, Hot pink cap