KAWASAKI   06 May 2024
 
GOING: G

Race 11 900m

Track: GOOD      

Mitsukane Pluto should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep her honest. KIMON APPLE (12) has put together a couple of wins at this course, the latest on April 3 over 900m when she got home by a neck. Finds a tougher race but another win is not out of the question. MITSUKANE PLUTO (6) did a great job to score by 1.5 lengths over today's course and distance last start in a nice progression on the first-up run. Meets some better types this time but another big run is on the cards. LA LA CHANDON (3) returns after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Looking to emulate his win at this track when returning from a spell last prep. Has found the right race and is worth including. SUN DUBUQUE (11) returns from a spell of nine weeks. Was safely held at the only appearance last prep when 12th over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt. Under the care of new trainer Katsuyoshi Uchida this prep. Can make his presence felt while fresh and with a drop back to NAR level.
1 89999 FOR THULE
TERUKAZU IMAI
8YO  GREY  GELDING 53.0KG

At the latest run got back early 9th of 12 at Funabashi on April 30 over 1200m, 8 len behind Jack Orange with 56kg at $217.80. The race before that ran last of 9 at Funabashi on April 11 over 1200m, 14 len behind Wonder Land with 56kg at $144.20. Draws the inside but looks tested.
1
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, White cap
2 7x980 THUNDER ZEUS
KENICHI TAKATSUKI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG

Comes off a 31 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track on April 5 over 900m, 12 len behind Mitsukane Pluto carrying 57kg at $6.30. Before that didn't do much in the run home; 8th of 15 at Ohi on March 21 over 1200m, 6 len behind Storm Zone carrying 57kg at $48.80. Expect improvement on recent effort.
2
TAITO MORI
MEDIUM BLUE GREEN DIAMOND CHECKS, Grey cap
3 0x12x LA LA CHANDON
Sakai Shinobu
6YO  DK B  HORSE 53.0KG
Fujii Kosan Co. Ltd.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second of 12 at this track January 29 over 900m, 2.5 len behind Last Baryon with 57kg at $2.40. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.0 len this track January 1 over 900m defeating Kimon Apple with 57kg at $2.20. In the mix on best form.
3
NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Salmon cap
4 x0909 GRAND ARIEL
JUNICHI MURATA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG
Keishi Fuse
Useful type. Most recently ran last of 9 at Urawa on April 17 over 1500m, 16 len behind Sea Serpent with 56kg at $239.50. The start before that 10th of 12 at this track on April 5 over 900m, 10 len behind Mitsukane Pluto carrying 55kg at $86.10. Mediocre effort last time out but this suits.
4
WATARU FUJIE
YELLOW, NAVY DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 3348x PRIMO JOKER
KATSUYOSHI UCHIDA
7YO  BAY  MARE 51.0KG
Grand Bokujo Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at this track November 10 over 900m, 6 len behind Mitsukane Pluto with 55kg at $6.20. Previously first up; seventh of 11 at this track April 7 2023 over 900m, 8 len behind Lord Ace with 53kg at $35. This looks a stern test.
5
TAKUTO IKETANI
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, BLUE ARM BAND, Yellow cap
6 41x01 MITSUKANE PLUTO
Hiroyuki Takahashi
5YO  BAY  MARE 51.0KG
Mitsuru Oyamada
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 12 at this track on March 13 over 900m, 10 len behind Lord Ace carrying 53kg at $17.30. Last start won by 1.5 len at this track April 5 over 900m defeating Haseno Express carrying 53kg at $10.40. Racing well. Top prospects.
6
NIIHARA SHUMA
BLUE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 36x86 NOBO VERSAILLES
YUYA YAMAZAKI
6YO  BROWN  MARE 51.0KG
Takuya Yano
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 8th of 12 at this track on March 13 over 900m, 6 len behind Lord Ace carrying 53kg at $59.50. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at this track on April 5 over 900m, 7 len behind Mitsukane Pluto with 53kg at $33.70. Doesn't rate well enough.
7
MITSUHIRO MASUDA
GREEN, YELLOW FIVE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 02867 TATSUNO MACH
YOICHI TANABE
6YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG

Resumes off a 31 day let-up. Last start 7th of 12 at this track on April 5 over 900m, 7 len behind Mitsukane Pluto carrying 55kg at $30.10. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on March 13 over 900m, 5 len behind Lord Ace with 55kg at $37.90. Will need to find plenty of improvement.
8
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Light green cap
9 04x53 MAD SHERRY
SUNAO YAMADA
6YO  DK B  MARE 53.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 5th of 12 at this track on March 13 over 900m, 4.5 len behind Lord Ace carrying 55kg at $12.40. Second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on April 5 over 900m, 3 len behind Mitsukane Pluto carrying 55kg at $12.70. Should go well in this line up.
9
KASUMI KAMIO
WHITE, AQUA BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, AQUA BLUE STRIPE, Light brown cap
10 54024 ALBA MINORU
HIROAKI KAWAZU
6YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG
Minoru Yoshioka
Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on April 5 over 900m, 5.5 len behind Mitsukane Pluto carrying 55kg at $15. The start before that came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on March 13 over 900m, 1.0 len behind Lord Ace carrying 55kg at $61. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.
10
YUKI FURUOKA
RED, BLACK CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 x9x0x SUN DUBUQUE
KATSUYOSHI UCHIDA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 53.0KG
Nobuyuki Kato
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 12th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 3 over 1200m, 11 len behind Lorrenzo with 58.0kg at $126.60. When resuming last campaign 9th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on December 3 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Shigeru Fanno Yume carrying 58.0kg at $68.60. Has the ability to run well.
11
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Hot pink cap
12 x2211 KIMON APPLE
YUYA YAMAZAKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 51.0KG
Sachiaki Kobayashi
Chasing a hat-trick. Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Most recently won by a neck at this track April 3 over 900m defeating Hahndorf with 55kg at $3.50. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at this track March 14 over 900m defeating Hahndorf carrying 53kg at $3.40. This is well within her grasp.
12
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Hot pink cap