KOCHI   06 May 2024
 
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Race 2 1300m

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The speedy Knock On Wood should find the front with Koei Bakushin and Super Mimi on his heels. KOEI BAKUSHIN (8) pushed forward from a wide draw last time out and was prominent for a long way before fading to finish fourth over 1300m at this track. Expected to be in this for a long way. KNOCK ON WOOD (4) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing second last time out over 1400m at this track. Drawn to go forward again. Likely improver with strong prospects. SUPER MIMI (5) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 5 lengths after being prominent at the bend. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake. STARLIGHT TAIL (1) recorded another minor placing last time out, finishing 4.5 lengths away in third over 1400m at this track. Best figures measure up and is sure to run well.
1 65333 STARLIGHT TAIL
TATSUYA NAKANISHI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Motoaki Arai
Going well. Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Focus On Me carrying 56kg at $5. The start before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track on April 7 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Mishiro Way carrying 56kg at $27.30. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
1
RYOTARO OKA
BLUE, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
2 05778 COSMO BIKKURAKOGU
HIROKI NISHIYAMA
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 53.0KG
Big Red Farm
Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 9 at Kawasaki on April 2 over 2000m, 22 len behind Breva with 55kg at $127.90. The start before that 7th of 12 at Kawasaki on March 13 over 2000m, 17 len behind Symboli Flash with 57kg at $215.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
2
ABE MOTOTSUGU
MEDIUM BLUE, PURPLE YOKE,MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND BAND ,PURPLE COLLAR, WHITE SLEEVES, Salmon cap
3 06080 JULSTJARNA
JOJI TANAKA
7YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 10 len behind Focus On Me with 54kg at $106.80. Before that got back early 8th of 12 at Urawa on March 26 over 1500m, 12 len behind Raikono Hikari with 54kg at $298.10. Fully tested on her recent run.
3
MASAYOSHI YAMASAKI
RED, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPE, Salmon cap
4 12292 KNOCK ON WOOD
SHINJI KUDO
6YO  DK B  GELDING 53.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Useful type. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Iris Quartz carrying 53kg at $2.50. The run before that 9th of 12 at this track on April 7 over 1300m, 6 len behind Mishiro Way with 53kg at $5.60. Another bold run is expected.
4
CHIKANAO SHIRONO
ORANGE, GREEN ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
5 311x5 SUPER MIMI
JOJI TANAKA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after 14 months led to the turn then faded 5th of 8 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 5 len behind Iris Quartz carrying 54kg at $2. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at this track on September 4 2022 over 1300m, 5 len behind Yumeno Honoo carrying 54kg at $3.80. Fitter and worth including.
5
KENSUKE HAYASHI
RED, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPE, White cap
6 96257 CLARUS
KAZUTO TAIRA
8YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

Resumes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 8 at this track on April 6 over 1300m, 17 len behind Bounty Cat carrying 56kg at $65.50. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Namura Heracles carrying 56kg at $51.80. Others preferred at this stage.
6
SHINJI HATANAKA
NAVY, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 77889 TSUKUYOMI
DAISAKU MEKUSA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Godolphin
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 10 len behind Focus On Me carrying 56kg at $34.60. The race before that ran last of 8 at this track on April 6 over 1300m, 18 len behind Bounty Cat with 56kg at $52.20. Could sneak into the finish.
7
KOICHIRO SENOO
NAVY, YELLOW FIVE STARS, Yellow cap
8 67724 KOEI BAKUSHIN
DAISAKU MEKUSA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
M.Ito
Useful entire. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on April 7 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Mishiro Way with 56kg at $2.10. The race before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 8 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, nose behind Cosmo Brier carrying 56kg at $11.30. Not far from winner at his last appearance and rates highly.
8
HIDEYA SAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE YOKE, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE ARMBAND ,WHITE COLLAR, White cap
9 08979 WINDY TOWN
TERUYUKI KUNISAWA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 10 len behind Pour Femme carrying 51kg at $115.40. Before that 7th of 9 at this track on April 6 over 1300m, 15 len behind Morning Pass with 51kg at $30.30. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
9
SHOJI NISHIMORI
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND, Cyan cap
10 70563 OUTER SPACE
YUMA KAWANO
6YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 3rd of 8 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 4 len behind Iris Quartz carrying 56kg at $6.50. The run before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at this track on April 7 over 1300m, 5 len behind Mishiro Way with 56kg at $21.60. Will be saved up for one last crack.
10
KATSUNORI URESHI
RED, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW DIAMOND STRIPE, Light green cap