FUKUSHIMA   21 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G

FUKUSHIMA CHUO TV HAI 1200m

Track: FIRM      

Expecting Ashaka Taka to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sharp trip. TOSEN THUNDER (3) ran well despite being friendless in betting when resuming last time over 1200m at Nakayama, finishing third and beaten half a length at $27.40. Likely to run well again. KONA BLACK (4) was in contention all the way and fought on for third last start over 1200m at Hanshin, making it two minor placings in a row. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. TOSEN ESCUDO (14) last raced when successful by a neck over 1200m at Kokura three months ago. Yet to win first up but generally runs well with two minor placings from four tries. Sure to make his presence felt. ASHAKA TAKA (8) resumed over 1200m at Chukyo last start and was too good for his rivals, scoring by 2 lengths. Fitter for that last hitout and he can measure up again.
1 0x075 SHONAN AMELIA
TAKESHI OKUMURA
5YO    MARE 56.0KG
Tetsuhide Kunimoto
At the latest run 5th of 13 at Nakayama on March 24 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Ruh with 55.0kg at $27.90. Before that 7th of 13 at Hanshin on March 2 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Josho Hope with 53.0kg at $72.40. Low draw but others have better credentials.
1
MANAMI NAGASHIMA
RED,WHITE BAND,SLEEVES
2 7x444 IMPROVISER
H OTONASHI
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Yoshimasa Ema
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 15 at Hanshin on March 30 over 1200m, 3 len behind Tatsu Diamond with 58.0kg at $6.60. The start before that 4th of 13 at Nakayama on March 9 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Thousand Sunny with 58.0kg at $13.50. Nice draw and worth thought.
2
KOJI NISHIZUKA
WHITE, MAROON CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES
3 842x3 TOSEN THUNDER
H SUGIURA
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Takaya Shimakawa
Second run back. First-up after seven months 3rd of 13 at Nakayama on March 24 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Ruh with 55.0kg at $27.40. Previously second-up settled towards the rear 3rd of 18 at Kokura on January 15 2023 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Banderuola with 58.0kg at $8.70. Improver who is an excellent winning chance.
3
SHOMA SATO
GREEN, BLUE DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES
4 x0133 KONA BLACK
HIROO SHIMIZU
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Racing well. Most recently 3rd of 15 at Hanshin on March 30 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Tatsu Diamond with 58.0kg at $3.30. The start before that 3rd of 13 at Hanshin on March 2 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Josho Hope with 58.0kg at $14.10. Plenty to like about his prospects.
4
DAISUKE SASAKI
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES
5 5246x MEISHO HABOTAN
M HONDA
6YO    MARE 56.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Resumes after a break of nine weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign sixth of 18 at Kokura February 18 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Alluring View with 56.0kg at $7.20. When resuming last campaign 11th of 16 at Kokura August 20 over 1200m, 6 len behind Admire La Vie carrying 56.0kg at $23.40. Among the better chances.
5
YAMATO TSUNODA
ROYAL BLUE, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES
6 00x80 HIRONO GOKAI
TOSHIHIRO EBINA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Hirosato Ono
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 16 over 1200m, 8 len behind Scuba with 58.0kg at $116.50. Second run from a spell 11th of 16 at this track on April 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Richard Kelly with 58.0kg at $165.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
6
TOSHIKI AKIYAMA
YELLOW,BLUE FIVE STARS,YELLOW SLEEVES,BLUE ARMBANDS
7 217x7 PORTAFORTUNA
M TSUCHIDA
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Takatoshi Sakai
Second run back. First-up after nine months 7th of 16 at this track on April 6 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Richard Kelly carrying 56.0kg at $86.50. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Kochi on December 11 2021 over 1300m, 6 len behind Cheer Up carrying 54kg at $7.10. Fitter but must improve sharply.
7
TAKEZO NAGANO
YELLOW, BLACK FIVE STARS, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW HOOPS
8 043x1 ASHAKA TAKA
N SUZUKI
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Manabu Yoshitomi
Second run back. First-up after four months won by 2 len at Chukyo March 24 over 1200m defeating Cosmo Adirato carrying 58.0kg at $4.90. Previously second-up 13th of 17 at Niigata on October 14 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Ailes Reverie carrying 57.0kg at $24.40. Fitter and a winning hope.
8
MIKU KOBAYASHI
RED, BLACK CHECKS, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS
9 6040x Y'ALL
T TEZUKA
5YO    MARE 56.0KG
Nagako Fujita
Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation tenth of 18 at Kokura February 18 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Alluring View with 56.0kg at $14.40. Previously first up; second of 16 at Nakayama September 30 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Thalia carrying 56.0kg at $24.50. May need the run.
9
KIWAMU OGINO
LIGHT BLUE, RED STRIPES, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS
10 x3x09 FERVORE
Y TAKAHASHI
6YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Tadakuni Sugiyama
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Comes off a 50 day let-up. First-up second last of 12 at Kokura on January 20 over 2860m, 34 len behind Black Voice carrying 60.0kg at $19.80. Second-up 9th of 13 at Hanshin on March 2 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Josho Hope with 58.0kg at $98.10. This race looks too tough.
10
DAITO OZAWA
YELLOW, GREEN BAND, STRIPED BLACK SLEEVES
11 0x341 GOLD RICH
MITSUNORI MAKIURA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Toshiyuki Maehara
Form hard to fault. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track April 7 over 1200m defeating Stakeholder carrying 57.0kg at $5.50. The run before that 4th of 18 at Kokura on February 17 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Schau Bin Da with 58.0kg at $4.60. Great chance to win again.
11
KYOSUKE KOKUBUN
RED, BLACK CROSSED SASHES, ARMBANDS
12 33885 HAPPINESS AGAIN
K KAYANO
5YO    MARE 56.0KG
Koji Asakawa
At the latest run 5th of 16 at this track on April 6 over 1200m, 4 len behind Richard Kelly carrying 56.0kg at $11.70. The race before that 8th of 18 at Kokura on February 18 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Alluring View carrying 56.0kg at $8.90. Genuine hope on best form.
12
GENKI MARUYAMA
RED, WHITE STRIPES, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPES
13 x6x30 LAURANA
Y MUNAKATA
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Dearest
Third-up today. Freshened for 49 days. Resuming sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 18 at Kokura on February 18 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Alluring View carrying 56.0kg at $13.10. Second run from a spell ran last of 18 at Kokura on March 3 over 1200m, 11 len behind Meisho Funkei carrying 56.0kg at $4.60. Can repay backers this time.
13
KOTA WASHIZU
MEDIUM ORCHID, ROYAL BLUE BAND, ARMBANDS
14 7x01x TOSEN ESCUDO
K TAKE
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Takaya Shimakawa
Resumes after a break of three months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation won by neck Kokura January 21 over 1200m defeating Nishino Piu Mosso with 58.0kg at $2.90. Previously first up; tenth of 17 at Kokura January 14 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Nishino Kodai with 58.0kg at $3.20. Expected to prove hard to beat.
14
YUJI TANNAI
GREEN, BLUE DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES
15 72720 SMOOTH VELVET
T TEZUKA
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Most recently second last of 12 at Nakayama on April 13 over 1200m, 5 len behind Tinia with 56.0kg at $3.10. The race before that 2nd of 13 at Nakayama on March 9 over 1200m, nose behind Thousand Sunny with 56.0kg at $11.40. Can improve on recent efforts.
15
MAKOTO SUGIHARA
WHITE, RED CHECK, SLEEVES
16 6x610 TRIP TO MOON
KOICHI SHINTANI
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Makio Okada
Comes off a 49 day let-up. Last start 11th of 18 at Kokura on March 3 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Meisho Funkei carrying 58.0kg at $36.40. The race before that came from midfield and won by a neck at Kokura February 18 over 1200m defeating Aio Tsugumono with 57.0kg at $12.20. Tested from a wide gate.
16
HIROKI MATSUMOTO
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE TWO CHEVRONS