MIZUSAWA   30 Mar 2024
 
GOING:

Race 12 1600m

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A strong gallop is likely with Stradale and Harvest Day taking up the running, closely attended by Concarneau and On The Sky. ON THE SKY (12) went forward when resuming last start and proved too strong, getting home by 2 lengths over 1400m at this track. Tricky draw to overcome but does have good gate speed. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake. HARVEST DAY (8) resumed over 1300m at this track last time out and finished third, beaten 2.5 lengths. Has a strong record when second-up, including two wins, and should be suited by the extra ground now. Among the winning hopes. STRADALE (2) pushed forward from a wide draw when resuming last start and found a position close to the lead before sticking on well to finish second over 1600m at this track. Nicely placed to play a major role. ADMIRE ZARMINA (6) resumes in a similar race to her last run four months ago when seventh, beaten 11 lengths. Makes plenty of appeal.
1 8408x KITANO POCKET
SHINICHI HATAKEYAMA
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Naoto Kitajo
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at this track December 30 over 1400m, 15 len behind Crane Rocket carrying 54kg at $235.50. When resuming last campaign tenth of 14 at Chukyo Dirt March 12 2023 over 1800m, 10 len behind Marubutsu Pride carrying 55.0kg at $328.30. A big run will not surprise.
1
MAKOTO OTSUBO
NAVY,WHITE FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES , WHITE STARS, White cap
2 123x2 STRADALE
KOKI CHIBA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after three months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track on March 17 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Strong Hooves with 56kg at $19.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Morioka Dirt on October 23 over 1400m, 3 len behind Yoshino Mitchi with 56kg at $3.10. Fitter and worth including.
2
RYO KOBAYASHI
MAGENTA, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
3 866x6 MONT SAINT LE LIEN
JUN TAKAHASHI
10YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Shinichi Yamashita
Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 11 at this track on March 17 over 1600m, 11 len behind Strong Hooves with 56kg at $63.90. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 10 len behind Dollars Priceless with 56kg at $112.30. Needs more time.
3
YUICHI SAKAGUCHI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES , YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 914x8 EMPIRE ARTHUR
YOSHINORI SASAKI
9YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
U.Oshima B.
Second-up. First-up after three months 8th of 11 at this track on March 17 over 1600m, 12 len behind Strong Hooves with 56kg at $169.60. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Morioka Dirt on November 5 over 1400m, 5 len behind Miss Friday carrying 56kg at $5.80. Unlikely to threaten.
4
TATSUNORI SUGAWARA
PURPLE, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES ,PURPLE ARM BAND, Cyan cap
5 375x3 CONCARNEAU
YOSHINORI ITAGAKI
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Yuko Nakamura
Second-up. First-up after three months held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at this track on March 17 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Strong Hooves with 52kg at $31.90. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at this track on March 20 2023 over 1600m, 10 len behind Meiner Enfant carrying 54kg at $28.20. Fitter and worth including.
5
REI IWAMOTO
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES , YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
6 0167x ADMIRE ZARMINA
SHIGEYUKI KONISHI
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Junko Kondo
Is first-up after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at this track December 10 over 1600m, 11 len behind Vicroy carrying 54kg at $33.10. Previously first up; ninth of 11 at this track April 3 over 1400m, 12 len behind Blue Wizard with 54kg at $5.10. Best form gives her a decent chance.
6
MASATOSHI YAMAMOTO
PURPLE,YELLOW BAND,YELLOW SLEEVES,PURPLE STRIPE, Grey cap
7 349x7 BON BOLERO
MINORU MURAKAMI
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
A.Ohara
Second run back. First-up after three months 7th of 11 at this track on March 17 over 1600m, 12 len behind Strong Hooves carrying 56kg at $36.40. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at this track on March 27 2023 over 1400m, 15 len behind Kirakira Aura with 56kg at $66.60. Unlikely to threaten.
7
HIDETOSHI ABE
YELLOW, BLUE BAND,STRIPE SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 123x3 HARVEST DAY
KOJI SAKURADA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after three months held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Nature Miyabi carrying 56kg at $5.20. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at this track November 28 over 1400m defeating Meiner Chesuto with 56kg at $1.70. Sure to run well.
8
YU SUZUKI
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE CHECK, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE ARM BAND, MEDIUM BLUE COLLAR, Hot pink cap
9 254x5 HOPE WHITE
MASASHI ITO
7YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Aiba Racing Club Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after three months settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at this track on March 12 over 1600m, 12 len behind Golden Gift carrying 54kg at $28.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Morioka Dirt on November 21 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Veronica Brain carrying 54kg at $11.30. Needs more time.
9
YURI TAKAHASHI
BLACK, WHITE SASH , BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Grey cap
10 00000 MR EIJUN
YUJI SATO
6YO  DK B  GELDING 54.0KG

Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on March 12 over 1600m, 51 len behind Golden Gift with 54kg at $13.80. The race before that ran last of 14 at Funabashi on February 8 over 2200m, 52 len behind Highest Code carrying 56kg at $86.20. Will need to find plenty of improvement.
10
SHION SASAKI
WHITE,RED STRIPES,BLACK SLEEVES,RED ARM BAND, Grey cap
11 782x8 TIME TO GO
HITOSHI SAKAI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Godolphin
Second run back. First-up after three months 8th of 10 at this track on March 12 over 1600m, 15 len behind Golden Gift carrying 56kg at $21.50. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at this track on March 28 2023 over 1600m, 10 len behind Albali carrying 56kg at $17. Don't underestimate.
11
SHINOBU MURAKAMI
YELLOW, BLUE BAND,STRIPE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
12 812x1 ON THE SKY
MASASHI ITO
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Sadamu Kubota
Second run back. First-up after five months favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at this track March 17 over 1400m defeating Agat with 56kg at $1.10. Previously second-up favourite; won by 6 len at Morioka Dirt October 3 over 1400m defeating Oscar Winner carrying 56kg at $1.80. Strong winning chance.
12
RYO TAKAMATSU
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, White cap