KYOTO   27 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G

Maiden Race 1600m

Track: STANDARD      

Pressure on from the get-go with Makoto Llave, Sound Nova and El Professor locking horns ahead of Herz As and Nick Of Time. TSUNESAN (3) looks close to a win after finishing in the money at both runs, the latest when second at Hanshin over 1600m. Will drift back but wind up late. One of the leading chances. NICK OF TIME (16) is back after a break of five months. Went close to a maiden win before the layoff, finishing third at his latest appearance over 1600m at this track. Good effort to kick-off last prep when in the money at this track over 1600m. Set for a bold return. DIGEST (7) is yet to break through in five runs. Finished fourth at his last appearance over 1600m at Chukyo on March 23. Looks to be in the right race to play a big role. T O ROBERT (10) debuted at Hanshin on April 13 and was pretty plain when beaten 6 lengths into seventh over 1600m. Will take a lot from that run and is open to improvement.
1 7x0 ENTABLATURE
MINORU OGURI
3YO    FILLY 54.0KG
Takeshi Yamamoto
Third race start. First start 7th of 10 at this track on November 18 over 1200m, 7 len behind Marie Amour with 55.0kg at $35. Went for a break before returning ran last of 18 at Chukyo on March 10 over 1400m, 23 len behind Courteous Manner with 54.0kg at $196.30. Fitter but must improve sharply.
1
FUMA IZUMIYA
YELLOW, LIME GREEN TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, RED SLEEVES, LIME GREEN ARMBAND
2 5068x GILT EDGE
NAOYUKI MORITA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Masamichi Hayashi
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign eighth of 15 at Kyoto Dirt February 17 over 1800m, 12 len behind Rudesheim with 57.0kg at $84.30. On debut third of 11 at Tokyo November 12 over 1600m, 6 len behind Noble Roger with 56.0kg at $14. May need the run.
2
KYOSUKE KOKUBUN
RED, BLACK STRIPES, STRIPED SLEEVES
3 22 TSUNESAN
Y YAHAGI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
M's Racing
Raced twice to date. At debut, 2nd of 13 at Hanshin on March 17 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Kazu Mikulase carrying 57.0kg at $7. Second-up 2nd of 18 at Hanshin on April 13 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Fortune Time carrying 57.0kg at $1.80. Forward showing expected.
3
RYUSEI SAKAI
BLACK, WHITE BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND
4 8x00 BADGE OF HONOR
MIKIO MATSUNAGA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. Resuming 13th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 24 over 1700m, 24 len behind King Velvet with 57.0kg at $12.30. Second-up 12th of 14 at Chukyo Dirt on March 24 over 1800m, 22 len behind Champagne Pop carrying 57.0kg at $88.10. Not keen on his prospects.
4
Y FUJIOKA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND
5 50 MAKOTO LLAVE
M KON
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Diamant Co. Ltd.
Had two starts to date. At debut, 5th of 18 at Chukyo on March 9 over 1400m, 3 len behind Mary Jane with 55.0kg at $16.80. Second-up 10th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 24 over 1200m, 14 len behind T O Drucker carrying 55.0kg at $23.10. Definite winning chance.
5
N YOKOYAMA
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED HOOPS
6 G T MUSO
MASAYUKI NISHIMURA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Toshihiko Tabata
First-starter by Epiphaneia out of Red Giselle. Betting the best guide.
6
KOSEI MIURA
LIME GREEN, YELLOW FIVE STARS, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, LIME GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND
7 33x54 DIGEST
TOMOYASU SAKAGUCHI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Key West Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 18 at Hanshin on March 2 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Laudable carrying 57.0kg at $8.30. Last start 4th of 16 at Chukyo on March 23 over 1600m, 3 len behind Grands Echezeaux carrying 57.0kg at $5.40. Promising galloper. Should go well.
7
ATSUYA NISHIMURA
HOT PINK, BLACK CROSSED SASHES , WHITE SLEEVES, HOT PINK ARMBANDS
8 0 HASENO BEAVER
MINORU OGURI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Masahiro Miki
Jumped at very long odds at debut, 14th of 18 at Hanshin on March 2 over 1800m, 9 len behind Laudable carrying 57.0kg at $215.50. Needs to do a lot more than he did on debut.
8
FUMA MATSUWAKA
YELLOW, RED CROSSED SASHES, ARMBAND
9 ALL ON FLEEK
HIDENORI TAKE
3YO    FILLY 54.0KG
Hidaka Breeders Union Co. Ltd.
First-starter by Epiphaneia out of All Of Night. Sure to be better for this hitout.
9
DAITO OZAWA
LIME GREEN, RED RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS
10 7 T O ROBERT
Yutaka Okumura
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Tomoya Ozasa
Was at a huge quote at debut, 7th of 18 at Hanshin on April 13 over 1600m, 6 len behind Fortune Time with 57.0kg at $62.50. Can do better. Strong chance in this line-up.
10
S HAMANAKA
YELLOW, RED DIAMOND CHECK, BLUE SLEEVES
11 x8200 EL PROFESSOR
YASUYUKI TAKAHASHI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Toho Bussan Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 12th of 18 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 7 len behind Globe Amaranth with 51.0kg at $28.70. The run before that 10th of 18 at Hanshin on February 25 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Saronikos with 51.0kg at $31.40. Easily accounted for last start but is capable of better.
11
TAISEI DANNO
RED,BLUE CROSSED SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE STRIPES
12 6x7x HERZ AS
NAOYUKI MORITA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Ryoichi Otsuka
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 15 at Kokura on January 28 over 2000m, 7 len behind Gravis carrying 55.0kg at $11.60. First up last campaign 6th of 13 at Tokyo on October 28 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Shonan Rapidus with 55.0kg at $60.20. Should be ready to run well.
12
YUJI HISHIDA
GREEN,YELLOW CROSS SASHES,BLACK SLEEVES,YELLOW ARM BAND
13 HAWAIIAN ICON
H FUJIWARA
3YO    COLT 56.0KG
Godolphin
First-starter by Lord Kanaloa out of Pop Icon. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.
13
KANTA TAGUCHI
BLUE, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND
14 0x7 OMEGA SUMMIT
TEIICHI KONNO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Reiko Hara
Second-up. First start 12th of 18 at this track on January 8 over 1800m, 13 len behind Hortus Palatium carrying 57.0kg at $32.80. Returned from break 7th of 18 at Hanshin on March 24 over 1600m, 6 len behind Pacific High with 57.0kg at $155.10. Should progress from that first-up run.
14
K TOSAKI
HOT PINK, LIME STRIPED SLEEVES
15 4747x SUMMER AGAIN
KUNIHIKO WATANABE
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Ikebukuro Racing
Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign seventh of 16 at Hanshin Dirt December 23 over 1400m, 12 len behind A Tracks carrying 52.0kg at $18.20. When resuming last campaign fourth of 13 at this track November 12 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Off Trail carrying 56.0kg at $23. Expect a forward showing.
15
R WADA
RED, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, YELLOW SLEEVES, PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBAND
16 3x23x NICK OF TIME
MITSUMASA NAKAUCHIDA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Godolphin
Resumes after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign third of 13 at this track November 25 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Fellini with 56.0kg at $1.30. First up last campaign second of 13 at this track October 29 over 1600m, a neck behind Rouge Plaisir with 56.0kg at $1.80. Winning hope.
16
Y KAWADA
BLUE, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND
17 50x00 SOUND NOVA
AKIO ADACHI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Yuichi Masuda
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 10th of 14 at Kokura on March 3 over 1800m, 10 len behind Kichi Parfait with 57.0kg at $28.20. Second-up raced on the pace before fading 15th of 18 at Hanshin on March 24 over 1600m, 14 len behind Pacific High carrying 57.0kg at $140.70. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
17
H MIYUKI
YELLOW, BLUE HALVES, DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES, PINK ARMBAND