KAWASAKI   07 May 2024
 
GOING: G

Race 3 1500m

Track: GOOD      

Expecting Musashi to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. MUSASHI (8) showed early speed from an outside draw last time to lead throughout and score by a nose here. One of the top chances again. LILLIAN (6) was a winner over 1400m at Urawa last time, racing on the pace before getting the upper hand and scoring by a neck. Will go forward and should be in the finish again. ARC WOLF (3) produced a reasonable effort when fourth last start here. That followed a win at this track the start prior. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot make amends. LUDWIG (12) finished third last start at Urawa. Will be rock-hard fit. Likely improver with solid claims.
1 132x9 MELOS GO
TAKESHI MINOWA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 55.0KG

Second-up. First-up after three months settled back and ran on when 9th of 12 at Urawa on April 16 over 1400m, 14 len behind Smoke Flavor carrying 54kg at $29.40. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Urawa November 24 over 1400m defeating Reward Merlin with 53kg at $1.90. Unlikely to threaten.
1
RETSU OIKAWA
ORANGE, Light green cap
2 073x7 KATHARSIS
HIROMI YAMAZAKI
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after three months settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at this track on April 5 over 1600m, 8 len behind Corvette with 56kg at $26.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at this track on July 3 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Siena Best carrying 54kg at $1.30. Don't underestimate.
2
SEIJI YAMAZAKI
RED, Grey cap
3 63414 ARC WOLF
H SASAKI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Resumes off a 33 day let-up. Last start 4th of 11 at this track on April 4 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Decentralize carrying 56kg at $19.60. The start before that won by a neck at this track March 11 over 1400m defeating La Plata with 56kg at $3.40. Showed enough last start to suggest he can take this out.
3
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, BLUE SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 x6037 MISTY LILAC
SHOICHI HIRATA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Urawa on April 17 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Big Show Time with 54kg at $127.80. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track on April 4 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Decentralize carrying 56kg at $28.20. Drawn well and is among the chances.
4
YUKI FURUOKA
RED, BLACK CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 x2162 AFRO GITA
SUNAO YAMADA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Urawa on April 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind Star Sulphur carrying 54kg at $26.50. The race before that eased back early on 6th of 11 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 12 len behind Elenora carrying 54kg at $64.50. Recent form not good enough.
5
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Cyan cap
6 7x241 LILLIAN
SATOSHI KOKUBO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Takaya Shimakawa
Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at Urawa April 15 over 1400m defeating Ryuno Baden carrying 54kg at $2.90. The race before that 4th of 12 at Urawa on March 25 over 1400m, 4 len behind Cinq Raffine with 54kg at $3. Big chance again now that the penny has dropped.
6
SHOYA HOZONO
PURPLE, GOLD FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Yellow cap
7 1x099 FACE KAWASAKI
TAKAYUKI HAYASHI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Last start settled back and ran on when 9th of 12 at Urawa on April 17 over 1400m, 10 len behind Star Sulphur with 56kg at $62.40. The race before that 9th of 11 at this track on April 4 over 1500m, 9 len behind Decentralize with 56kg at $39.60. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.
7
YOSHIKI YAMADA
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, ORANGE STARS, Yellow cap
8 19x51 MUSASHI
HIRONORI SATO
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming led to the turn then faded 5th of 9 at this track on March 11 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Arc Wolf carrying 56kg at $2.10. Second-up won by a nose at this track April 3 over 1500m defeating Dere Diva carrying 56kg at $8. Racing well. Top prospects.
8
YOICHI ANDO
WHITE, BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES ,BLUE ARM BAND, Light green cap
9 08736 CASSIS ORANGE
KENICHI TAKATSUKI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Last start 6th of 12 at Urawa on April 16 over 1400m, 10 len behind Smoke Flavor with 56kg at $134.70. Before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Bear Nukasanaide with 56kg at $14.50. Prepared to overlook.
9
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECK,GREEN SLEEVES, Light green cap
10 07678 TOKINO KINGDOM
MASAYOSHI YAGI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Most recently 8th of 12 at Urawa on April 17 over 1400m, 10 len behind Star Sulphur carrying 56kg at $22.80. Before that got back early 7th of 11 at this track on April 4 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Decentralize carrying 56kg at $59.60. Shouldn't trouble the top few.
10
WATARU FUJIE
YELLOW, NAVY DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 63364 GOOD MORNING
JUICHI TAJIMA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Urawa on April 17 over 1400m, 8 len behind Star Sulphur carrying 56kg at $5.10. Before that 6th of 11 at this track on April 4 over 1500m, 4 len behind Decentralize with 52kg at $8. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.
11
TAITO MORI
MEDIUM BLUE GREEN DIAMOND CHECKS, Light brown cap
12 8x563 LUDWIG
KENICHI TAKATSUKI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Urawa on April 17 over 1400m, 7 len behind Star Sulphur carrying 56kg at $5.50. Before that 6th of 10 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 6 len behind Bear Nukasanaide with 56kg at $3.50. Should be right in the finish.
12
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Yellow cap
13 75500 DON DOMINO
YOSHIHISA SUZUKI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 10 at Urawa on April 17 over 1400m, 11 len behind Big Show Time with 54kg at $138.90. Before that ran last of 11 at this track on April 4 over 1500m, 17 len behind Decentralize carrying 56kg at $12.90. Needs to step up.
13
RYUSEI NAKAGOSHI
HOT PINK, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap