KAWASAKI   09 May 2024
 
GOING: G

Race 4 1400m

Track: GOOD     True  

Good early pace with Shell Opal, Dirt Raising and Telstar matching motors. POTENZA (10) was an impressive maiden winner last time out, scoring by 7 lengths over 1400m at this track. Has a wide gate to overcome but he is likely to feature in the finish again. DIRT RAISING (8) registered a strong win at this track two runs ago. Decent effort last time out when second over 1500m at this track, beaten 2 lengths. Finds a suitable assignment and can rediscover winning form. TOMONO CRYSTAL (12) was prominent at the corner and finished second last time over 1400m at Urawa when resuming from a spell, beaten a neck. Likely improver with bright prospects. VIKANDER (1) was a gutsy winner two runs back then ran fourth over 1400m at this track on April 5. Top-three chance.
1 24314 VIKANDER
HIROMI YAMAZAKI
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 51.0KG
Bando B.
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 34 day let-up. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on April 5 over 1400m, 8 len behind November Step carrying 51kg at $7.90. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at this track March 13 over 1400m defeating Creteil with 51kg at $8.10. Chance with the aid of an inside barrier.
1
YUMA KATO
DENIM, SKY BLUE RIGHT SASH, STRIPE SLEEVES, White cap
2 90464 RISK TAKER
ROKURO MURATA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Godolphin
Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on April 4 over 1400m, 7 len behind Kitano Passion with 54kg at $285.80. The start before that 6th of 9 at this track on March 14 over 1400m, 10 len behind Tea Stalk with 54kg at $139. Not one of the top selections.
2
WATARU FUJIE
YELLOW, NAVY DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 74896 QUEEN'S KAYANOHIME
MASAYOSHI YAGI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Resumes off a 34 day let-up. Last start settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at this track on April 5 over 1400m, 12 len behind November Step carrying 54kg at $54.20. The start before that 9th of 11 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 7 len behind Sunaona Kimochi carrying 54kg at $252. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
3
RYUSEI NAKAGOSHI
HOT PINK, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 1167x AIR SHALLOW
TAKAYUKI HAYASHI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Lucky Field Co. Ltd.
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Funabashi February 7 over 1200m, 7 len behind Venire carrying 56kg at $6.40. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len this track October 11 over 1400m defeating Bajigaku Kalmia carrying 56kg at $2.60. Top hope if back in good order.
4
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
5 68008 SKY PERFECT
MASAMI YOSHIDA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

At the latest run 8th of 12 at Urawa on April 18 over 1500m, 11 len behind Rickey Macchiato with 54kg at $224.30. The start before that ran last of 12 at Urawa on March 28 over 1400m, 13 len behind Tosen Memoria carrying 54kg at $206.10. Not among the main chances.
5
YOSHIMI HANZAWA
WHITE, GREEN FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 30805 FUMITATSU BIG BOSS
ISAMU KUBO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 5th of 11 at Funabashi on April 13 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Kobinai Fountain with 56kg at $29.90. Before that 10th of 12 at this track on April 5 over 1500m, 14 len behind Preemie carrying 56kg at $119.80. Fully tested on his recent run.
6
YUKI FURUOKA
RED, BLACK CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 52166 SHELL OPAL
SUNAO YAMADA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Tetsuo Okoshi
Useful type. Resumes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on April 5 over 1400m, 8 len behind Kitadake carrying 54kg at $2.90. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track on March 15 over 1400m, 5 len behind Shonan Mana carrying 54kg at $13. Didn’t fire last time out but this suits.
7
TAITO MORI
MEDIUM BLUE GREEN DIAMOND CHECKS, Light green cap
8 0x612 DIRT RAISING
SEIICHI KATO
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

Useful entire. Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at this track on April 5 over 1500m, 2 len behind Preemie carrying 56kg at $16.20. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track March 12 over 1400m defeating Uranus with 56kg at $3.60. Best form should see him measure right up.
8
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECK,GREEN SLEEVES, Light green cap
9 13219 TELSTAR
KATSUYOSHI UCHIDA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Resumes off a 34 day let-up. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at this track on April 5 over 1400m, 13 len behind November Step carrying 56kg at $4.10. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at this track March 11 over 1400m defeating Meisho Lilium carrying 56kg at $3.40. Ran well below expectations last start but can do better.
9
TADANARI KONNO
GREEN, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
10 400x1 POTENZA
HIRONORI SATO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Turf Rise Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after eight months favourite; scored a big 7 len win at this track April 4 over 1400m defeating Nijito Tarte carrying 56kg at $1.80. Previously second-up 10th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 18 over 1200m, 11 len behind Erika Gloria carrying 56.0kg at $3.50. Big chance to make it back-to-back wins. Improver with winning prospects.
10
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Light brown cap
11 8x45x WAKUWAKU DOKIDOKI
SATOSHI KODA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Speed Farm Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Funabashi October 25 over 1200m, 8 len behind Token Mambo with 56kg at $3.40. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at this track October 13 over 1400m, 9 len behind Black Lotus with 56kg at $4.20. Not ready yet.
11
SEIJI YAMAZAKI
YELLOW, Hot pink cap
12 0x9x2 TOMONO CRYSTAL
SATOSHI KOKUBO
7YO  DK B  MARE 51.0KG

Racing second-up today. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 at Urawa on April 19 over 1400m, neck behind Hoshi Princess carrying 54kg at $10.20. At only start last preparation second last of 10 at Urawa on November 20 over 1400m, 13 len behind Lysine with 54kg at $15.90. Should progress from that first-up run.
12
SENNO RIDGE
BROWN, BLUE BAND, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap