FUNABASHI   30 Apr 2024
 
GOING: S

Race 3 1500m

Track: SOFT     True  

Expecting Good Indeed to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. GRAND MARSHAL (4) raced on the speed from the outset when resuming last start and finished third, beaten 7 lengths, over 1200m at this track. Placed to advantage so expect a forward showing. SUNAICHI (7) remains a maiden after seven runs. Met with plenty of support last time but could only manage to finish sixth over 1500m at this track after he was well back on straightening. Among the top chances in what looks a most suitable race. GOOD INDEED (10) resumes from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Could only manage to finish sixth at the latest run over 1500m at this track. Can figure. BEST CALIF (6) was beaten 8 lengths into seventh in a 1500m contest at this track last time out. Finds a nice race and can make amends.
1 479x8 SACHINO MERCY
HIROSHI YAUCHI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after nine months 8th of 10 at this track on April 14 over 1500m, 12 len behind Kura Junk with 56kg at $55.20. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Urawa on June 1 over 1400m, 13 len behind Rhizomatics carrying 54kg at $38.90. Fitter but must improve sharply.
1
TOSHIYUKI TAKAHASHI
WHITE, PURPLE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, White cap
2 887x0 MAINSTAY
TOMOYUKI FUJIHARA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after three months second last of 11 at Urawa on April 16 over 1400m, 12 len behind Ange Mistral carrying 53kg at $158.60. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 10 at Urawa on December 22 over 1500m, 15 len behind Rhizomatics carrying 55kg at $41.80. Unlikely to threaten.
2
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 76894 LEO BOMBAYE
NOBUHIRO SHIBUYA
3YO  BROWN  COLT 56.0KG

Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on April 14 over 1500m, 5 len behind Kura Junk carrying 56kg at $23.50. The race before that 9th of 12 at Urawa on March 26 over 1400m, 19 len behind Smoke Flavor carrying 54kg at $244.80. Could sneak into the finish.
3
NAKANO KAZUMA
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 326x3 GRAND MARSHAL
TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 9 at this track on April 13 over 1200m, 7 len behind Gauri Shankar carrying 54kg at $1.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at this track on November 29 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Presto Gaudi carrying 54kg at $2.90. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
4
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
5 86990 SENACHANNO YUME
Masaki Iwasaki
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track on April 14 over 1500m, 23 len behind Kura Junk with 54kg at $100.50. The start before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at Urawa on March 25 over 800m, 12 len behind Gulf Breeze with 53kg at $146.90. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
5
TOSHIKI YAMAMOTO
YELLOW, RED DIAMOND BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 27677 BEST CALIF
KIYOAKI SASAKI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Last start settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at this track on April 14 over 1500m, 8 len behind Kura Junk carrying 56kg at $11.80. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 11 at this track on March 4 over 1200m, 6 len behind Mihono Kiseki with 56kg at $27.20. Genuine contender under these conditions.
6
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Light green cap
7 64x96 SUNAICHI
YASUHIDE YONEYA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 9 at this track on March 6 over 1500m, 17 len behind Belgarath with 56kg at $3.20. Last start got back early 6th of 10 at this track on April 14 over 1500m, 8 len behind Kura Junk carrying 56kg at $3.10. Capable of a better showing. Respect.
7
SHUN ISHIZAKI
DARK BLUE, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
8 97x90 PASSO A PASSO
TOMOYUKI FUJIHARA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 53.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 11 at Urawa on March 29 over 1400m, 28 len behind Ange Mistral carrying 50kg at $391.60. Last start second last of 11 at Urawa on April 19 over 1400m, 20 len behind Chian Classico carrying 50kg at $181.80. Others have better credentials.
8
RYOTA SUGAWARA
ORANGE,WHITE SLEEVES,ORANGE STARS, Light brown cap
9 008x9 KEEP COMING
HIROSHI YAUCHI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after two months ran last of 9 at this track on April 14 over 1500m, 48 len behind Orpheus carrying 56kg at $124.50. Previously second-up second last of 9 at this track on October 24 over 1500m, 12 len behind Sorena with 55kg at $77.10. Solid top-three hope.
9
EIKI NISHIMURA
RED, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, Hot pink cap
10 3236x GOOD INDEED
YUTA SATO
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 51.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at this track December 16 over 1500m, 17 len behind Masano Royal with 54kg at $11.60. On debut third of 7 at this track September 29 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Vivid Pink carrying 54kg at $13.20. Has claims on best form.
10
DAISHO YAMAMOTO
LIGHT PINK,WHITE DIAMONDS AND ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap