NAGOYA   28 Mar 2024
 
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Race 2 1500m

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From the inside draw Copano Monte Carlo has enough dash to find the lead and set a reasonable tempo. COPANO MONTE CARLO (1) finished second at this track two runs ago but was less effective last time over 1500m here, finishing back in eighth. Best form stacks up so he can make amends. ESPELHAR (10) improved last start but found a couple better over 920m at this track. Regular rider Takahiro Imai is back aboard and out in trip can feature. EL DIANA (2) went forward last time and looked a chance on the corner but weakened to finish sixth over 1500m at this track. Rates highly and is worth including. FAIRY PICO (7) ran below expectations last start, finishing ninth here over 1500m. Well placed to atone.
1 22228 COPANO MONTE CARLO
TSUGIO HARAGUCHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Sachiaki Kobayashi
Most recently 8th of 11 at this track on March 14 over 1500m, 11 len behind Puerto Bonita carrying 56kg at $3.70. Before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at this track on February 28 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind Schwarz Naga carrying 56kg at $3.40. Will not spend a cent from the inside stall.
1
SOICHI KATO
GREEN, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, ARMBAND, Yellow cap
2 86836 EL DIANA
TAKAO TSUKADA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Last start 6th of 11 at this track on March 14 over 1500m, 8 len behind Diamante Blu with 54kg at $30.20. The run before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on February 28 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Ho O Fairy carrying 54kg at $318.30. Can do a lot better than that last run.
2
TOMOMORI SYOTARO
YELLOW, RED VEE, White cap
3 88700 KURINO B B
SHINICHI IDEUE
5YO  GREY  MARE 53.0KG
Hiroharu Kurimoto
Most recently second last of 11 at this track on March 14 over 1500m, 14 len behind Puerto Bonita carrying 53kg at $443.70. The run before that ran last of 10 at this track on February 29 over 1500m, 11 len behind Attlee Tesoro carrying 54kg at $72.80. Has a nice gate but this will test.
3
KEIGO OHATA
GREEN, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBAND, Light brown cap
4 47610 ATEN HERO
KIYOMI SAKODA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Kiyoshi Tamaki
Last start 10th of 12 at this track on March 15 over 1500m, 13 len behind Ostfalen carrying 56kg at $39.90. The start before that won by 2.5 len at this track February 27 over 1500m defeating I S Star carrying 56kg at $6.80. No threat last start but is capable of better.
4
HIROSHI OHARA
GREEN, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
5 51543 A SHIN DENEBOLA
KAZUO FUJIGASAKI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Eishindo Co. Ltd.
Going well. Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on March 14 over 1500m, 6 len behind Puerto Bonita with 54kg at $88.40. Before that 4th of 10 at this track on February 28 over 1500m, 11 len behind Realiser with 54kg at $45.90. Racing well and is nicely placed.
5
HOSOKAWA SATOSHI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, Hot pink cap
6 34877 KAGAYAKI GOLD
FUTOSHI TAKESHITA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 7th of 11 at this track on March 14 over 1500m, 8 len behind Diamante Blu carrying 56kg at $200.50. The run before that 7th of 10 at this track on February 29 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Attlee Tesoro carrying 56kg at $18.80. Be tough to make an impression in this line-up.
6
TERUHIRO ASANO
DARK GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, BLACK SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 13429 FAIRY PICO
YUKIO ABE
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start second last of 10 at this track on February 28 over 1500m, 10 len behind Ho O Fairy with 54kg at $9. The run before that 2nd of 11 at this track on January 31 over 1500m, 0.5 len behind Purple Rain carrying 54kg at $2.60. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
7
MAKOTO OKABE
MAGENTA, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, MAGENTA SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
8 17967 MOBIUS
Akiko Okita
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start eased back early on 7th of 11 at this track on March 14 over 1500m, 10 len behind Puerto Bonita with 54kg at $64.10. The race before that 6th of 10 at this track on February 28 over 1500m, 6 len behind Ho O Fairy carrying 54kg at $100.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
8
TOSHIYUKI KATO
GREEN, YELLOW CHECK, GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Light green cap
9 79480 EIFER MOULIN
FUTOSHI TAKESHITA
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Minoru Nakashima
Last start ran last of 11 at this track on March 14 over 1500m, 44 len behind Puerto Bonita with 54kg at $211.40. The start before that raced on the pace before fading 8th of 10 at this track on February 29 over 1500m, 6 len behind Attlee Tesoro with 54kg at $48.60. Hard to make a case today.
9
KATSUKI NIWA
YELLOW, PURPLE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
10 33353 ESPELHAR
ENOKIYA MITSURU
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on March 14 over 920m, 2.5 len behind Lux Gracias with 56kg at $3.60. The start before that 5th of 10 at this track on February 28 over 1500m, 12 len behind Realiser carrying 56kg at $7.20. Further improvement is anticipated.
10
TAKAHIRO IMAI
YELLOW, BLACK BAND, ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
11 84804 MEINER PERSEUS
ISAO NISHIKIMI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on March 14 over 920m, 3 len behind Lux Gracias carrying 56kg at $142.10. Before that ran last of 10 at this track on February 28 over 1500m, 23 len behind Realiser with 56kg at $70.50. Genuine contender under these conditions.
11
MASAAKI OHATA
ORANGE, GREEN FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Salmon cap
12 48360 SEISHIN CLEAR
KOICHI CHIBE
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Most recently second last of 11 at this track on March 14 over 1500m, 14 len behind Diamante Blu with 54kg at $172.40. The run before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track on February 29 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Attlee Tesoro carrying 54kg at $30.50. Likely to find them too smart.
12
SEIJI KATO
MAGENTA, BLACK BAND, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap