FUNABASHI   29 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G

Race 3 1500m

Track: GOOD      

Off the low draw Gauri Shankar is likely to find the lead at a slick tempo. GAURI SHANKAR (2) was an impressive maiden winner last time out, scoring by 4 lengths over 1200m at this track. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Winning rider Ryouma Kimatsuka stays aboard and he is sure to go well. KU NERU ASOBU (3) was thereabouts last time out when second at this track over 1500m, beaten 1.5 lengths. The testing material. PRESTO RISE (1) finished 1.4 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1200m at this track after being prominent at the turn two-and-a-half weeks ago. Steps up in journey today. Should camp just off the leaders. One of the main contenders. EL ROLLO (7) progressed nicely last time out at the second run of the campaign to finish just 1.75 lengths from the winner in third over 1500m at this track. Best efforts measure up so capable of another big run.
1 6x174 PRESTO RISE
KIYOAKI SASAKI
3YO  BROWN  COLT 56.0KG

Useful type. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on April 11 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Sezan Brave with 56kg at $3.80. Before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at this track on March 5 over 1200m, 8 len behind Surmount with 56kg at $4.40. Excellent winning chance with the help of an inside alley.
1
RYO KOSUGI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, White cap
2 44x21 GAURI SHANKAR
Y YANO
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Third-up today. First-up set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at this track on March 7 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Ultimate with 55kg at $6.80. Second-up scored a big 4 len win at this track April 13 over 1200m defeating Etoile De Cinema carrying 55kg at $3. One of the main contenders.
2
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLUE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Grey cap
3 30032 KU NERU ASOBU
TAKAMITSU WATANABE
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Going well. Last start crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 10 at this track on April 14 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Kura Junk carrying 56kg at $6.80. Before that gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 12 at Kawasaki on March 12 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Rising Cannon with 56kg at $32. Worth following up.
3
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 80715 MADEMOISELLE JOLIE
NOBUHIRO SHIBUYA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track on April 14 over 1500m, 14 len behind Orpheus carrying 54kg at $27.40. The run before that scored a big 5 len win at Urawa March 29 over 1400m defeating Loto Kagura carrying 54kg at $3.20. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
4
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Cyan cap
5 65x74 LET'S CODY
TAKANORI YAMANAKA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. First-up got back early 7th of 9 at this track on March 6 over 1500m, 10 len behind Belgarath with 56kg at $61.80. Last start 4th of 9 at this track on April 14 over 1500m, 8 len behind Orpheus with 56kg at $70.20. Others going much better heading into this one.
5
KENTARO USUI
WHITE, GREEN SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 25402 DREEPY
MITSUHIRO OKABAYASHI
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Most recently 2nd of 9 at this track on April 14 over 1500m, 6 len behind Orpheus with 56kg at $30.60. Before that ran last of 11 at Urawa on March 26 over 1400m, 12 len behind Daisy King with 56kg at $9.50. Not today.
6
SHUN ISHIZAKI
DARK BLUE, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
7 61x63 EL ROLLO
NOBUHIRO YAMADA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today. First-up 6th of 11 at this track on March 4 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Smile Now with 54kg at $72.50. Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on April 14 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Kura Junk with 54kg at $4.70. Profiles nicely. Top chance.
7
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Light green cap
8 1764x FINAL HEART
MASATO HAYASHI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Kawasaki October 12 over 1500m, 4 len behind Kurikoma with 55kg at $20. On debut third in a small field at this track June 22 over 1000m, 9 len behind Gemmule with 54kg at $2.70. Hard to enthuse.
8
TATSUYA YAMAGUCHI
MAGENTA, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
9 52248 BOUQUET MARIEE
MANABU YAMAMOTO
3YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently second last of 9 at this track on April 14 over 1500m, 18 len behind Orpheus with 54kg at $6.50. The run before that 4th of 11 at Urawa on March 26 over 1400m, 4 len behind Daisy King with 54kg at $14.40. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
8
TOSHIKI YAMAMOTO
YELLOW, RED DIAMOND BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Light brown cap
10 167x5 SOLARISATION
NOBUHIRO YAMADA
3YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG

Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 9 at this track on April 12 over 1500m, 11 len behind One Target carrying 54kg at $24.50. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Monbetsu on June 22 over 1200m, 6 len behind Amelia Heart with 54kg at $14.80. Unlikely to threaten.
9
KOTA MOTOHASHI
BLACK, YELLOW YOKE, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, Light brown cap
11 41x7 PINK SHAULA
GEN HAYASHI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after five months sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at this track on April 14 over 1500m, 16 len behind Orpheus carrying 56kg at $4.70. Previously second-up won by 2 len at this track November 29 over 1200m defeating Desire carrying 55kg at $1.70. One of the top chances.
10
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
12 62166 CANARIO
HIROSHI YAUCHI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track on April 14 over 1500m, 15 len behind Orpheus carrying 54kg at $35.90. The start before that struggled in the run home; 6th of 9 at this track on March 6 over 1500m, 8 len behind Belgarath carrying 54kg at $8.30. Likely to feel the pinch in this company.
11
YOSHIKI YAMADA
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, ORANGE STARS, Hot pink cap