KYOTO   05 May 2024
 
GOING: G

Maiden Race 1600m

Track: FIRM      

Solid tempo with Erika Margherita leading from Viken and Misuzu Thundersnow. WISHING STAR (1) produced a nice effort on debut in better company last start over 1600m at Hanshin when third, beaten 2 lengths. Aided by the rails draw so she shouldn't be a maiden for long. JAZZ (7) is yet to break through in four runs. Finished fourth at his last appearance over 1600m at Hanshin on April 13. Finds a suitable assignment this time and is a great chance to break through. BOILER MAKER (15) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1800m at Hanshin, beaten 5.5 lengths. Strips fitter and can figure in the finish. FREEDOM REIGN (14) turned in a moderate effort on debut last start when fifth at Hanshin over 1600m, beaten 4.5 lengths. Don't underestimate.
1 3 WISHING STAR
TAKESHI MATSUSHITA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Was at very long odds at debut, 3rd of 18 at Hanshin on April 13 over 1600m, 2 len behind Fortune Time carrying 55.0kg at $61.40. Shows ability and expected to be much improved. Go close.
1
K IKEZOE
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBAND
2 0x BLOOD SAGA
NAOYUKI MORITA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Teruya Yoshida
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 11th of 15 at Kyoto Dirt on February 18 over 1400m, 12 len behind King Virgil carrying 57.0kg at $90.50. Needs more time.
2
FUMA MATSUWAKA
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, RED SLEEVES
3 0x KOIRALA
Y SHONO
3YO    COLT 54.0KG
Viridian Keiba Club
Resumes from a spell after only one run when second last of 18 at this track on January 14 over 1600m, 17 len behind Mi Esperanza carrying 57.0kg at $333.60. Other runners rate better.
3
SEINOSUKE YOSHIMURA
WHITE, GREEN DIAMOND BAND, GREEN SLEEVES
4 40x0 MORIENUS
YOSHINORI ARAKAWA
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Toru Kato
Second-up. First-up after three months 13th of 16 at Fukushima on April 13 over 1200m, 12 len behind Jo Medvind with 53.0kg at $29. Previously second-up 16th of 18 at Kokura on January 14 over 1200m, 10 len behind Namura Atom carrying 55.0kg at $22. Must improve significantly.
4
RIKI TAKASUGI
WHITE, PURPLE STRIPES, HOOPS SLEEVES
5 90 CALM GAZE
AKIO ADACHI
3YO    FILLY 53.0KG
Yukio Mizukami
Had two starts to date. At very big odds at debut, 9th of 18 at Hanshin on March 30 over 1400m, 8 len behind Garonne with 54.0kg at $458.60. Second-up 10th of 15 at this track on April 21 over 2000m, 8 len behind Tamamo Lamp with 55.0kg at $497.80. Not keen on her prospects.
5
KOJI NISHIZUKA
WHITE,PURPLE DIAMOND BAND,SLEEVES
6 0 TETHERING
M NISHIZONO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Sunrise Co. Ltd.
Jumped at very long odds at debut, 10th of 18 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Globe Amaranth with 57.0kg at $162.90. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
6
MANABU SAKAI
SKY BLUE, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS
7 39x24 JAZZ
YASUYUKI TSUJINO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Tatsue Ishikawa
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 16 at Chukyo on March 17 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Pick A Cherry with 57.0kg at $5.20. Second run from a spell 4th of 18 at Hanshin on April 13 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Fortune Time with 57.0kg at $4.60. Expected to go very well.
7
S HAMANAKA
WHITE, LIME GREEN DOUBLE BAND
8 09 MEISHO NANIKUSO
RYO TAKAHASHI
3YO  DK B  COLT 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Raced two times to date. At debut, 10th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on January 14 over 1400m, 10 len behind Distant Sky with 55.0kg at $22.80. Second-up 9th of 12 at Nagoya on March 13 over 1500m, 14 len behind Ufufuto Runna with 55kg at $6.50. Fully tested under these conditions.
8
YOSHIHITO NAGAOKA
ROYAL BLUE, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES
9 SALITA
HIROO SHIMIZU
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Nikko Haku
First-starter by Drefong out of Red Mimosa. Watch for a market push.
9
TAISEI DANNO
RED, LIGHT BLUE CROSSED SASHES, ARMBANDS
10 x44x0 AXINOS
SHUICHI SASAKI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG
Kyoto Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after three months 14th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 13 over 2000m, 14 len behind Okuyama carrying 56.0kg at $27.80. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Nagoya on January 17 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Lead Actress carrying 56kg at $1.70. Unlikely to threaten.
10
HARUHIKO KAWASU
YELLOW, BLUE CROSSED SASHES, STRIPED SLEEVES
11 6x87x ERIKA MARGHERITA
SHOGO YASUDA
3YO    FILLY 54.0KG
Erika Karasawa
Resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign seventh of 16 at Kyoto Dirt January 28 over 1400m, 12 len behind Strength carrying 55.0kg at $16.10. When resuming last campaign eighth of 18 at this track January 14 over 1400m, 5 len behind Connessione carrying 55.0kg at $10.60. Don't underestimate.
11
KANTA TAGUCHI
LIGHT PINK, BLUE CROSSED SASHES , WHITE HOOPS SLEEVES
12 66960 VIKEN
YASUYUKI TAKAHASHI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Hiroaki Nakanishi
Most recently 11th of 18 at this track on April 28 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Doukas Kori with 57.0kg at $19. Before that 6th of 18 at Hanshin on March 24 over 1600m, 6 len behind Pacific High with 56.0kg at $41.10. Has good early speed but looks outclassed.
12
TAKASHI FUJIKAKE
GREEN ,WHITE STRIPES,GREEN SLEEVES ,RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS
13 23335 MISUZU THUNDERSNOW
KODAI HASEGAWA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Keiji Nagai
Most recently 5th of 18 at Tokyo on April 20 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Windstille carrying 55.0kg at $5.80. The race before that 3rd of 16 at Chukyo on March 17 over 1600m, 3 len behind Pick A Cherry carrying 55.0kg at $7.10. Winning hope.
13
Y FUJIOKA
LIME GREEN, YELLOW SLEEVES, LIME GREEN ARMBAND
14 5 FREEDOM REIGN
Y TOMOMICHI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Katsumi Yoshida
At debut, 5th of 18 at Hanshin on April 13 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Fortune Time with 57.0kg at $11.70. Plenty to build upon following his debut.
14
R WADA
YELLOW, RED STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES
15 x20x4 BOILER MAKER
KOICHI SHINTANI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Hideyuki Sudo
Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 14 at Hanshin on April 7 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind West Now with 57.0kg at $7.90. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at this track on November 11 over 2000m, 22 len behind Meliorem with 56.0kg at $5.30. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
15
H MIYUKI
SEPIA, BLACK WARATAH, SLEEVES