KOCHI   19 May 2024
 
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Race 11 1300m

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Lord Ley Line should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep him honest. LORD LEY LINE (1) was on a winning run of four races but last time out found one better when just edged out by a head over 1400m at this track. Aided by the inside draw. Hard to fault and can find winning form again. COPANO RICH MAN (9) strode forward early from his wide draw to settle just off the lead last start then lifted to score by 4 lengths when resuming at this track over 1400m. Looks the testing material again. MATTHIAS (2) showed good early speed over 1400m at this track last time and went on to salute by a neck. Has been in sound form this prep with four wins from nine starts. Looks one of the prime contenders. NEO HUGHES (7) continued a run of placings when winding up strongly to finish third last time. Generally performs well here. Must be respected.
1 11112 LORD LEY LINE
YUJI UCHIKOSHI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd.
At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, head behind Le Vent Vert carrying 56kg. The run before that won by 6 len at this track April 20 over 1300m defeating Gran Regent carrying 56kg at $2.40. Draws the inside and should take beating.
1
TAICHI NAGAMORI
RED,BLACK STRIPES,NAVY SLEEVES, White cap
2 14421 MATTHIAS
MAMORU TANAKA
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Shigeru Homma
Racing well. Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at this track April 7 over 1400m defeating Nocturnality carrying 56kg at $6.30. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 2 len behind Cosmo Remix carrying 56kg at $6. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
2
YUTA GOMA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Hot pink cap
3 35242 RYUNO VIGOROUS
TERUYUKI KUNISAWA
10YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Form hard to fault. Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Corniglia carrying 56kg at $8.40. Before that 4th of 10 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Igrec carrying 56kg at $7. Nice alley and worth including.
3
NAOKI KIMURA
RED, BLACK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, RED SLEEVES, BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
4 61361 LE VENT VERT
SHINJI KUDO
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Green Farm Co. Ltd.
Last start won by a head at this track May 6 over 1400m defeating Lord Ley Line with 56kg at $8.40. The run before that 6th of 9 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 9 len behind Neo Brave carrying 56kg at $20.40. Drawn well and is among the chances.
4
KENSUKE HAYASHI
RED, GREEN ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
5 06992 NANOHANABATAKE
HIROKAZU MIYAGAWA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Yuki Dendo
Most recently set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, 4 len behind Copano Rich Man carrying 54kg at $44.90. The run before that 9th of 12 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 12 len behind Lupinus Tesoro carrying 54kg at $392.20. Might need easier race.
5
EITA INOUE
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS ON BODY AND SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 22323 VIE HOMMAGE
JOJI TANAKA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Most recently raced on the pace when 3rd of 10 at this track on May 6 over 1600m, 7 len behind Freewheeling carrying 56kg at $64.40. The start before that 2nd of 8 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Sunrise Sherry with 56kg at $6.70. Not on recent form.
6
MASAYOSHI YAMASAKI
RED, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPE, Grey cap
7 22223 NEO HUGHES
HIROKI NISHIYAMA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Shunji Nishida
Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 4 len behind Neo Brave with 56kg at $12. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Neo Brave carrying 56kg at $5.40. Capable of a strong showing.
7
KOICHIRO SENOO
RED,BLACK STRIPES,NAVY SLEEVES, Salmon cap
8 60043 MATERA SAN O
JOJI TANAKA
8YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Teruo Ono
Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, 4 len behind Meiner Oscar carrying 56kg at $33.40. Before that 4th of 11 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 11 len behind True Barows with 56kg at $238.30. Not going well enough. Needs to lift.
8
KATSUNORI URESHI
RED, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPE, Hot pink cap
9 440x1 COPANO RICH MAN
MAMORU TANAKA
7YO  BL/CH  HORSE 56.0KG
Sachiaki Kobayashi
Second-up. First-up after three months favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 4 len at this track May 6 over 1400m defeating Nanohanabatake carrying 56kg at $1.40. Previously second-up second last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on September 18 over 1800m, 19 len behind Seraphic Call carrying 55.0kg at $87.30. Only needs to hold that form to go close again.
9
SHUJI AKAOKA
WHITE, NAVY RIGHT SASH, NAVY DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
10 36901 DANON PUPPET
HIROKAZU MIYAGAWA
5YO  DK B  MARE 51.0KG
Danox Co. Ltd.
At the latest run won by 0.5 len at this track May 6 over 1400m defeating Key Flash carrying 51kg at $43.70. The start before that ran last of 12 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 22 len behind Lupinus Tesoro carrying 51kg at $130. This is going to test her.
10
CHIKANAO SHIRONO
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND, Light brown cap