SAGA   03 May 2024
 
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Race 2 1300m

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Only a moderate early tempo with no recognised leaders taking part. GREEN ORB (9) is an ultra-consistent entire who hasn't missed a place in his last five starts and a two-time winner in the sequence. Form has been hard to fault and is a major player again. MAKOTO CHIGANEMARU (6) progressed nicely last time out to finish just one length from the winner in second over 1300m at this track. Nice effort last time and can go on with the job now. NOBLE HEART (1) went back early from her wide draw over 1300m at this track last time but hit the line strongly to finish fifth. Warrants plenty of respect. OMEGA RAY STAR (4) made progress last time out, finishing third at the end of 1300m at this track. Another forward showing is anticipated.
1 84635 NOBLE HEART
TORU YAMADA
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
MARKS Co. Ltd.
At the latest run got back early 5th of 10 at this track on April 20 over 1300m, 7 len behind June Knuckle carrying 54kg at $16. The run before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Winning Maybe carrying 54kg at $32.60. Draws the fence and looks a genuine chance.
1
RYUICHIRO KURATOMI
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, NAVY DOUBLE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
2 00044 EYES ON ME
RYUMA KANAGAWA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start 4th of 11 at this track on April 21 over 1300m, 7 len behind Kikuno Miyabi with 54kg at $110.40. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 31 over 900m, 4 len behind Fuerte Tesoro carrying 54kg at $166. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
2
TAKUTO DEMIZU
LIGHT BLUE, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE HOOPS, Grey cap
3 72564 RICKEY PHARAOH
MIYOSHI HIGASHI
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Sumiho Nakanishi
Last start 4th of 9 at this track on April 20 over 1300m, 5 len behind Animal Kirishima carrying 56kg at $36.50. Before that 6th of 11 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 8 len behind Soran carrying 56kg at $8.20. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
3
SHOMA KANAYAMA
WHITE, GREEN CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Light green cap
4 89793 OMEGA RAY STAR
SHIZUO OSHIMA
7YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Y.Sakurai B.
Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on April 20 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind June Knuckle with 54kg at $122.40. The start before that 9th of 11 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 7 len behind T O La Tour carrying 54kg at $50.60. Capable of a big finish so don’t write her off.
4
MANATO HIDA
WHITE, MAGENTA DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 63845 TOTEM POLE
HIROSHI NAKANO
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Godolphin
Most recently 5th of 9 at this track on April 20 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Animal Kirishima with 56kg at $66.20. The run before that 4th of 11 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind T O La Tour with 56kg at $61.10. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
5
YUKIHITO NAGATA
WHITE, MAGENTA DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 68942 MAKOTO CHIGANEMARU
KATSUTOSHI TESHIMA
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Diamant Co. Ltd.
Going well. At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at this track on April 21 over 1300m, 1.0 len behind Peisha Warrior with 54kg at $4.90. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 31 over 1400m, 6 len behind Yoshio Drive with 54kg at $49.20. Can improve again. Top chance.
6
SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA
BLACK, GOLD CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD STRIPE, Hot pink cap
7 09888 COLORFUL LIFE
HIROYUKI YANAI
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Last start second last of 9 at this track on April 20 over 1300m, 12 len behind Animal Kirishima with 54kg at $185.80. The run before that 8th of 11 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 15 len behind Soran carrying 54kg at $114. Will find this too difficult.
7
SHOTA MURAMATSU
PINK, BLACK DIAMOND CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
8 57590 MILLESIMO
SHIZUO OSHIMA
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Lion Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Most recently second last of 11 at this track on April 20 over 1300m, 8 len behind Crown Surprise with 54kg at $234.30. The run before that 9th of 11 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 15 len behind Soran with 54kg at $42.10. Out of her depth.
8
KAZUYUKI WATASE
GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Light green cap
9 22112 GREEN ORB
AKIMASA IBI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Akira Nakatsuji
Recent form sound. Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on April 21 over 1300m, 1.3 len behind Kikuno Miyabi with 56kg at $2. The start before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track March 30 over 1400m defeating Kyo Momo Yuriko with 56kg at $2. Ideally placed to play a significant role.
9
TSUBASA KAMO
GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
10 00009 APOLLO FALCON
TOSHIAKI MUTO
7YO  DK B  MARE 52.0KG
Apollo Thoroughbred Club
Most recently ran last of 9 at this track on April 20 over 1300m, 15 len behind Animal Kirishima with 52kg at $197.20. Before that ran last of 11 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 16 len behind Soran carrying 54kg at $89.80. Might need easier race.
10
OMI DAIKI
RED, WHITE SLEEVES, Cyan cap