URAWA   29 Mar 2024
 
GOING: S

Race 2 1400m

Track: SOFT      

Draw Applause should boot up and set a genuine tempo joined by Amuleto pushing on from an outside draw. DRAW APPLAUSE (3) was never in contention when seventh over 1400m at this track last start, a less impressive effort than his fourth at this track the run before. Finds a nice race and can play a significant role. CHACONNE (8) pushed forward and led throughout to score a 1.5 lengths win over 800m at this track last time. Same rider aboard and expected to feature. HOSHI PRINCESS (11) was a gutsy winner two back then ran eighth over 1400m at this track on February 23. Among the leading players. AMULETO (12) resumes in a similar race to her last run 11 weeks ago when tenth. Can make her presence felt.
1 00000 SIENA LEON
TOSHIO TOMITA
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 52.0KG

At the latest run second last of 12 at Funabashi on March 8 over 1500m, 26 len behind Logi Drefong with 56kg at $382.90. The start before that second last of 12 at this track on February 23 over 1400m, 14 len behind Guillermo with 56kg at $362. Others going much better heading into this one.
1
YOSHIMI NAKASHIMA
LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW CHECK,BLACK SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE STRIPE, Cyan cap
2 43197 ARABIAN PALACE
MITSUHIRO OKABAYASHI
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Makio Okada
Most recently 7th of 12 at Funabashi on March 8 over 1200m, 9 len behind Southern Rapid with 56kg at $7.70. The run before that 9th of 12 at Funabashi on February 9 over 1200m, 5 len behind B B Dolce with 56kg at $6.70. Chance with the aid of an inside gate.
2
SHUN ISHIZAKI
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap
3 15147 DRAW APPLAUSE
TAMOTSU YOKOYAMA
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG

Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on February 23 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Guillermo with 54kg at $2.80. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on January 12 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Paradise Alley with 54kg at $1.80. Deserves another chance.
3
RETSU OIKAWA
ORANGE, Yellow cap
4 80710 SWEET REVE
TAKESHI MINOWA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Symboli Stud
Useful type. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 10th of 12 at this track on February 23 over 1500m, 16 len behind Merizo carrying 54kg at $18.90. The run before that won by 3 len at this track January 11 over 1400m defeating Rickey Macchiato with 52kg at $14.30. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
4
YUJIRO TANABATA
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, White cap
5 51090 SMILE DROP
Masaki Iwasaki
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run 10th of 12 at Funabashi on March 8 over 1200m, 13 len behind Southern Rapid carrying 54kg at $213.20. The run before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at Funabashi on February 9 over 1200m, 13 len behind Rainbow Polaris with 54kg at $235.60. Fully tested on her recent run.
5
KENTARO USUI
WHITE, GREEN SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, Cyan cap
6 260x2 PHERKAD
TAKASHI NOGUCHI
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
U.Carrot Farm
Second run back. First-up after four months sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at this track on February 23 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Twilight Dress with 56kg at $44.30. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on February 16 2023 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Jasmine Chara with 56kg at $12.20. Worth consideration.
6
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS ON BODY AND SLEEVES, Light brown cap
7 00000 SHIELD MAIDEN
KAZUNORI SAKAI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track on February 23 over 1400m, 21 len behind Guillermo with 54kg at $378.20. The race before that ran last of 12 at Kawasaki on February 2 over 1400m, 18 len behind Eternal Jade with 54kg at $330.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
7
WATARU FUJIE
YELLOW, NAVY DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 0x091 CHACONNE
HIRONORI UNOKI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Akio Murashima
Comes here off a 37-day let-up. At the latest run won by 1.5 len at this track February 21 over 800m defeating Maria Finale carrying 56kg at $15. Before that 9th of 12 at this track on January 11 over 800m, 6 len behind Memorial Queen carrying 56kg at $32.70. Expected to go well again.
8
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Cyan cap
9 998x0 WONDER DAIKHANAAEN
KATSUFUMI SUZUKI
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshinari Yamamoto
Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 12 at this track on February 23 over 800m, 8 len behind Smart Ciel with 57kg at $185.70. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at this track on July 26 2021 over 1400m, 7 len behind Kirakira Aura with 55kg at $4.10. Unlikely to threaten.
9
NAOYA HASHIMOTO
MAGENTA, NAVY ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHITE SLEEVES, NAVY CHEVRON, LIGHT BROWN CAP, GREY CAP
10 78856 SEI DANCING
NOBORU TAMAI
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently got back early 6th of 12 at Funabashi on March 8 over 1200m, 8 len behind Southern Rapid with 56kg at $38.30. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on February 23 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Guillermo carrying 56kg at $128.40. This race looks too tough.
10
TOSHIYUKI TAKAHASHI
WHITE, PURPLE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
11 08418 HOSHI PRINCESS
KAZUNORI SAKAI
6YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on February 23 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Guillermo carrying 54kg at $32. The run before that came from midfield and won by a neck at Funabashi February 9 over 1200m defeating Fuku Adel carrying 54kg at $14.30. Didn’t fire last start but is capable of better.
11
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECK, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Salmon cap
12 1x90x AMULETO
SATOSHI KOKUBO
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Toako Abe
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at this track January 12 over 1400m, 12 len behind Yodono Rookie carrying 54kg at $6.90. When resuming last campaign ninth of 11 at this track December 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind Rase Grise carrying 54kg at $2.80. Likely to run well.
12
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap