URAWA   18 Apr 2024
 
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Race 11 1400m

Track: AW     True  

Plenty of early pace to be established by Two Shadow, Bonheur Barows and Ricochet, with Giselle close at hand. GISELLE (8) did a great job to score by 1.5 lengths over this course and distance last time out to continue her outstanding recent form. Meeting a tougher field but on her best form she is right in contention. TWO SHADOW (5) stalked the pace when resuming at this track and trip last start then worked to the line steadily to finish second. Has never missed the frame at this venue, including six wins. Leading contender. COLORFUL CUBE (10) was in the firing line on the bend and finished third last start at the first run back from a spell over 1600m at Ohi, beaten 2.5 lengths. Goes up a rung or two but she is good enough to take this out. RICOCHET (7) was prominent at the bend and finished third last start at the first run back from a spell over 1400m at this track, beaten 4 lengths. Will benefit from that outing. Placed to advantage so expect another bold run.
1 06500 TOKINO GOLD
MASAYOSHI YAGI
5YO  BROWN  MARE 52.0KG

Last start 10th of 12 at this track on March 28 over 1400m, 14 len behind Giselle with 54kg at $125. The run before that 10th of 12 at Kawasaki on March 13 over 900m, 7 len behind Lord Ace carrying 51kg at $69.20. Fully tested on her recent run.
1
YUJIRO TANABATA
BLACK, GREEN RIGHT SASH, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, White cap
2 97296 SADAMU SCAT
TAKAHIRO INAMASU
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Mioko Onishi
Comes off a 58 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 9 at this track on February 20 over 1400m, 11 len behind Omega Rainbow with 55kg at $25.20. The race before that 9th of 16 at Ohi on December 30 over 1600m, 7 len behind Speedy Kick with 56kg at $92.80. Has a nice gate but this will test.
2
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 1x440 JEUNESSE
SATOSHI KOKUBO
7YO  BROWN  MARE 52.0KG
Takaya Shimakawa
Most recently second last of 12 at this track on March 28 over 1400m, 14 len behind Giselle carrying 54kg at $12.90. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at Kawasaki on February 2 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Shimme Kyer with 54kg at $16.50. Low draw but others have better credentials.
3
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Salmon cap
4 5x449 PREACH TO YARN
YUJI UCHIKOSHI
5YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG
Masanao Takase
At the latest run second last of 10 at Kochi on March 26 over 1300m, 5 len behind Grand Bonheur with 54kg at $19. The race before that 4th of 8 at Kochi on March 11 over 1600m, 3 len behind Singing Road carrying 54kg at $21.40. Fully tested on her recent run.
4
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 217x2 TWO SHADOW
HIROTSUGU OZAWA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after three months raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at this track on March 28 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Giselle with 56kg at $4.40. Previously second-up won by 1.75 len at Ohi November 14 over 1600m defeating Sadamu Scat with 53kg at $4.70. Fitter and a winning hope.
5
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 x730x LABYRINTHOS
KATSUYOSHI UCHIDA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 12th of 16 at Ohi December 30 over 1600m, 17 len behind Speedy Kick with 55kg at $159.70. First up last campaign seventh of 13 at Morioka September 26 over 1700m, 8 len behind Atomic Force carrying 53kg at $2.30. May need this run.
6
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW,BLUE RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
7 x60x3 RICOCHET
MANABU YAMAMOTO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG

Second-up. First-up after five months ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on March 28 over 1400m, 4 len behind Giselle carrying 52kg at $32.80. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Kawasaki on November 8 over 2100m, 21 len behind Made It Mum carrying 54kg at $43.10. One of the top chances.
7
TOSHIKI YAMAMOTO
YELLOW, RED DIAMOND BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 x1111 GISELLE
TAKANORI YAMANAKA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Going well. Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track March 28 over 1400m defeating Two Shadow with 54kg at $1.30. The run before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 6 len at Funabashi March 6 over 1200m defeating Rudement with 54kg at $1.10. Winning hope.
8
TAITO MORI
MEDIUM BLUE GREEN DIAMOND CHECKS, Light green cap
9 15521 AI GOLD
YOSHIKAZU KANUMA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Racing well. Comes off a 44 day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by a head at Funabashi March 5 over 1200m defeating Easy Fact with 53kg at $42.80. The run before that 2nd of 9 at Funabashi on February 9 over 1000m, head behind Waseda Tank carrying 55kg at $5.50. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
9
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
10 0x0x3 COLORFUL CUBE
KATSUNORI ARAYAMA
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Second-up today. Last start 3rd of 14 at Ohi on March 19 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Godairiki with 55kg at $5.10. At only start last preparation 10th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on January 14 over 1700m, 12 len behind Suleyman carrying 56.0kg at $39.20. Should progress from that first-up run.
10
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, BLUE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 340x2 SURF'S UP
TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after three months made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Nagoya on March 14 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Grace Ruby with 55kg at $16. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Sonoda on November 1 over 1400m, 9 len behind Bonheur Barows carrying 54kg at $3.80. Worth consideration.
11
NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Hot pink cap
12 2173x BONHEUR BAROWS
SATOSHI FUKUNAGA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 56.0KG

Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at Nagoya February 1 over 1500m, 0.8 len behind Melt carrying 55kg at $3. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 3 len Ohi August 15 over 1400m defeating Figaro Albian carrying 54kg at $1.60. Should be right in the mix.
12
H YOSHIHARA
RED,BLACK STRIPES,NAVY SLEEVES, Hot pink cap