KASAMATSU   10 May 2024
 
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Race 3 1400m

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Moderate tempo with Hekireki Issen leading the way and a few others keeping in touch. ULTIMA DANCER (4) did well last start but found one better over 1400m at this track, beaten only 1.5 lengths. Edging towards a win and should go well again. HEKIREKI ISSEN (3) improved last start to finish third over 1400m at this track. Nicely placed and is among the leading chances. STAR SAPPHIRE (5) recorded his maiden success three back but has missed the placings at the last two appearances, most recently when fifth over 1400m at this track. Capable of turning things around. ETERNAL SNOW (7) recorded another placing last time out when third over 1600m at this track. Fair record at this trip with a win and three minor placings and worth including.
1 33188 MINATO
YUKIYASU KATO
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Takamitsu Murata
At the latest run got back early 8th of 10 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 11 len behind Pasha Diva carrying 53kg at $16.80. The run before that second last of 9 at this track on April 19 over 1600m, 16 len behind Labuanbajo with 53kg at $85.90. Beaten comfortably last time out but this suits.
1
TAKASHI MATSUMOTO
MEDIUM BLUE, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 45352 GREAT VOLCANO
KYOICHI ITO
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 4 len behind Burquem with 56kg at $34.90. The start before that 5th of 8 at this track on April 4 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hunawihr carrying 56kg at $58.70. Likely to struggle.
2
SHIN HIGASHIKAWA
RED, BLUE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE STRIPE SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 22143 HEKIREKI ISSEN
HIROSHI SASANO
4YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Takefumi Okada
Useful type. Last start 3rd of 10 at this track on April 29 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Thalj Taj with 57kg at $9.60. Before that 4th of 9 at this track on April 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Kitano Randy with 56kg at $10.60. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
3
TATSUYA WATANABE
BLUE, GREEN VEE, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, ARMBAND, CUFF, Salmon cap
4 03002 ULTIMA DANCER
YUYA GOTO
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on April 26 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Spring Moon carrying 56kg at $4.10. The run before that ran last of 11 at Urawa on March 27 over 1500m, 69 len behind Guillermo carrying 56kg at $49.90. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
4
KATSUTO MARUNO
GREEN, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 24185 STAR SAPPHIRE
MASAHARU FUJITA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Yuki Dendo
Last start 5th of 8 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 2 len behind Ma Jolie carrying 55kg at $3.90. The start before that second last of 9 at this track on April 5 over 1400m, 15 len behind Kitano Randy carrying 55kg at $148.30. Forward showing expected.
5
YOICHIRO MURO
ORANGE, GREEN FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 45430 FORTESA
MASAHARU FUJITA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start ran last of 10 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 13 len behind Pasha Diva carrying 55kg at $5.60. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Burquem with 55kg at $26.30. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
6
KODAI ASANO
BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, BLACK ARMBAND, Light green cap
7 44333 ETERNAL SNOW
HIDEO MORIYAMA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 36-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at this track on April 4 over 1600m, 4 len behind Robe De Mariee carrying 54kg at $6.90. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at this track on March 21 over 1600m, 9 len behind Kitano Randy with 54kg at $9.50. Among the better chances.
7
SHIGEHARU MABUCHI
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, RED SLEEVES, Light brown cap
8 56286 DUKE KING
MASAHARU FUJITA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 54.0KG

Most recently 6th of 8 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Ma Jolie carrying 54kg at $7.60. The start before that 8th of 10 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 16 len behind Crescendo with 54kg at $46.70. Prefer to see.
8
HITOMI MIYASHITA
PURPLE, PINK BAND,WHITE SLEEVES, PINK ARMBAND, Hot pink cap