NIIGATA   11 May 2024
 
GOING: G

SHINANOGAWA TOKUBETSU 2000m

Track: FIRM      

Genuine tempo from Wisteria River leading Kantipur. TAIKI LAUGHTER (4) returns from a layoff of ten weeks. Scored over 2000m at Kokura at the start of last prep and comes here with definite claims. Grade 3 placegetter SEA WIZARD (11) was leading on the turn and fought on to finish second over 2200m at Chukyo at his latest appearance. Leading chance. WISTERIA RIVER (5) scored over 1800m at this track at his most recent appearance on October 29. Sure to make his presence felt. MARUCHAN (7) settled well back and never threatened when sixth over 2000m at Nakayama last time out. Looks well placed here so expect a much better run this time.
1 0590x EIGHT KING GOD
TAKAFUMI AOKI
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Makio Okada
Resuming. Finished off last campaign tenth of 17 at Nakayama January 7 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Dibaryon with 57.0kg at $105.40. When resuming last campaign 13th of 16 at Fukushima November 4 over 2600m, 26 len behind Dime with 54.0kg at $37.50. May need the run.
1
HIROKI MATSUMOTO
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE TWO CHEVRONS
2 7x875 MEINER MEMORY
T MIYA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Last start 5th of 10 at this track on April 27 over 1800m, 4 len behind Gempachi Musashi with 58.0kg at $3.80. Before that 7th of 15 at Hanshin on March 31 over 2000m, 7 len behind Makoto Velikij with 58.0kg at $9.10. Top prospects on best form.
2
YUJI TANNAI
RED, GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
3 474x3 KANTIPUR
KUNIHIKO WATANABE
5YO    MARE 56.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after three months raced on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Chukyo on March 23 over 2200m, 2.25 len behind Wholeness with 56.0kg at $14.40. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Hanshin on December 28 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Kane Hula carrying 56.0kg at $28.30. Should progress from that first-up run.
3
ARATA SAITO
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBAND
4 2x13x TAIKI LAUGHTER
MASAHIRO OTAKE
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Taiki Farm Co. Ltd.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Hanshin March 2 over 2000m, 0.6 len behind Ask On Deep carrying 58.0kg at $2.30. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 0.8 len Kokura February 10 over 2000m defeating Anteros with 56.0kg at $2.60. Should be right in the finish.
4
DAISUKE SASAKI
LIME GREEN, WHITE FIVE STARS, STRIPED SLEEVES
5 3201x WISTERIA RIVER
JIRO ONO
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
West.Forest.Stable Co. Ltd.
Resuming after six-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign by 1.3 len this track October 29 over 1800m slow track defeating Ladies Beak carrying 56.0kg at $4.90. When resuming last campaign fourth of 15 at Sapporo July 29 over 2000m, 6 len behind Flavored with 55.0kg at $18.50. Expected to play a major role.
5
SHU ISHIBASHI
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES
6 x80x3 CORBEILLE
KOICHI SHINKAI
5YO    MARE 56.0KG
Keisuke Ide
Second-up. First-up after two months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at this track on April 27 over 1800m, 3 len behind Gempachi Musashi with 56.0kg at $133.80. Previously second-up 12th of 15 at Kokura on February 24 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Marinero with 52.0kg at $199.80. Unlikely to threaten.
6
Y IWATA
RED, WHITE BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND
7 x0446 MARUCHAN
YASUO TAKEICHI
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Takao Seya
Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Last start 6th of 11 at Nakayama on March 16 over 2000m, 4 len behind Yamanin Endyma with 58.0kg at $6.60. The race before that 4th of 11 at Tokyo on February 17 over 1800m, 3 len behind Octavianus with 57.0kg at $15.80. Capable of a big finish.
7
KYOSUKE MARUTA
MEDIUM BLUE, HOT PINK CHECK, CHECKED SLEEVES
8 06x43 KAFUJI AZUL
K NAKATAKE
6YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Mamoru Kato
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming came from midfield; 4th of 15 at Hanshin on March 31 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Makoto Velikij carrying 55.0kg at $186.70. Last start 3rd of 9 at Kyoto on April 21 over 2200m, 0.6 len behind Copano Santos with 58.0kg at $18.50. Racing well and is nicely placed.
8
YUICHIRO SHIBATA
WHITE,RED SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES
9 x76x7 FEMMINA FORTE
S KOJIMA
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after three months 7th of 16 at Fukushima on April 14 over 2600m, 5 len behind Fleur with 56.0kg at $20.70. Previously second-up 6th of 15 at Nakayama on January 14 over 2200m, 2.5 len behind Cosmo Fliegen carrying 54.0kg at $44.30. Fitter but must improve sharply.
9
RYUTO YOKOYAMA
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, STRIPED SLEEVES
10 6x9x6 LORD DEFEAT
YUSUKE WADA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd.
Racing second-up today. Last run 6th of 8 at Tokyo on April 21 over 1800m, 9 len behind J Palms carrying 58.0kg at $44.10. At only start last preparation 9th of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on February 11 over 1400m, 7 len behind Hardwired with 58.0kg at $48.70. Unlikely to threaten.
10
AKATSUKI TOMITA
WHITE,BLUE BAND,SLEEVES
11 32x52 SEA WIZARD
Y SHIKATO
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Makio Okada
Grade 3 placegetter. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Comes off a 49 day let-up. First-up 5th of 10 at Chukyo on March 9 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Eikai Mcenroe carrying 58.0kg at $4.20. Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 10 at Chukyo on March 23 over 2200m, 1.75 len behind Wholeness with 57.0kg at $5.40. Has the ability to be in the finish.
11
KIWAMU OGINO
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE TWO CHEVRONS