Tokyo   11 May 2024
 
GOING: G

Maiden Race 2000m

Track: FIRM      

Reasonable tempo with a few going forward, headed by Red Lightning. TRIDENT SPEAR (15) was well in commission on his debut over 1800m at this track back on October 7 and finished fourth, beaten 4 lengths. Likely improver who is worth another chance. WORKING ASSET (16) finished fifth two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 2000m at Kyoto, beaten 1.75 lengths. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. EASY BREEZY (12) strode forward early from her wide draw last start over 2200m at Nakayama only to fade late and finish fourth. Must be included among the main hopes. RED LIGHTNING (7) finished 4 lengths from the winner in sixth over 2400m at this venue last start after being in the firing line on the turn, a less impressive effort than his fourth on debut at Nakayama the run before. Nicely placed to break the maiden status.
1 66x79 EUROS
M OKUHIRA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 16 at Fukushima on April 14 over 2000m, 6 len behind Win Bolero carrying 57.0kg at $77.50. Second run from a spell 9th of 15 at this track on April 27 over 1800m, 6 len behind Retour with 57.0kg at $155.80. Needs to find several lengths to threaten.
1
T EDA
WHITE, RED CHECK, SLEEVES
2 0 LOGI MIZAI
KEISUKE MIYATA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Masaaki Kumeta
Was as a despised roughie at debut, 13th of 17 at this track on April 27 over 1600m, 13 len behind Ho O Shelly with 55.0kg at $114.60. Needs to do a lot more than she did on debut.
2
H KITAMURA
YELLOW, BLUE DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS
3 7783 STAR SHOWER
M KOGA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Takashi Domori
Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run came from the tail of the field 3rd of 17 at Nakayama on April 7 over 2000m, 0.5 len behind Cutie Chrome with 55.0kg at $12. The start before that 8th of 18 at Nakayama on March 3 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Yukiwarizakura carrying 55.0kg at $36.80. Rates highly after a strong run last time.
3
H UCHIDA
PINK,LIGHT BLUE FIVE STARS,STRIPES SLEEVES
4 0007 POLARSTERN
TAKAFUMI AOKI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Most recently 7th of 18 at this track on April 20 over 2000m, 4 len behind Windstille carrying 55.0kg at $464.40. Before that 14th of 16 at Chukyo on March 17 over 2000m, 14 len behind Kurino Advance with 55.0kg at $193.20. Hard to imagine a top-three finish.
4
TADHG O'SHEA
RED, GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
5 08040 MY VENDOME
SHOICHI TEMMA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
U.Miyauchi B.
Most recently ran last of 14 at this track on May 5 over 2300m, 19 len behind Molto Maestoso with 57.0kg at $329.20. The race before that 4th of 8 at Kanazawa on April 16 over 1500m, 8 len behind Ashaka Blains with 56kg at $35.10. Prefer to watch at this stage.
5
TAKEZO NAGANO
RED,WHITE DOUBLE BAND,GREEN SLEEVES,WHITE STRIPES
6 960x9 WIDE MARGARITA
M NISHIZONO
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Masanobu Habata
Second-up. First-up after two months 9th of 18 at this track on April 20 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Windstille with 55.0kg at $40.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at this track on October 29 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Neuse Tesoro with 55.0kg at $52.90. Needs more time.
6
HIRONOBU TANABE
BLUE,YELLOW HOOPS,WHITE SLEEVES,BLUE HOOPS
7 46 RED LIGHTNING
Y SHIKATO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Tokyo Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Had two starts to date. At debut, 4th of 16 at Nakayama on March 16 over 1800m, 2 len behind Touch And Move with 57.0kg at $20.50. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at this track on April 21 over 2400m, 4 len behind Porto Feliz with 57.0kg at $3.30. Capable of a strong showing.
7
JOAO MOREIRA
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, ARMBAND
8 5x047 JALDABAOTH
TOSHIHIRO EBINA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Big Red Farm
At the latest run 7th of 16 at Fukushima on April 20 over 2000m, 6 len behind Meiner Momentum carrying 57.0kg at $10.30. The race before that 4th of 10 at Hanshin on March 31 over 2400m, 2.5 len behind Gran Artista with 57.0kg at $46.40. Needs to improve to trouble the top handful.
8
KOSEI MIURA
RED, LIME GREEN CHECK
9 0x08 YUKI HYAKUBAI
KAZUHIRO KATO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Kazuo Niikuma
Third-up today. First-up 12th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 24 over 1800m, 19 len behind Spray Fall carrying 54.0kg at $358.90. Second-up 8th of 18 at this track on April 20 over 1600m, 7 len behind Ziegel with 57.0kg at $528.40. Well held last time and facing a tough task today.
9
TAKUYA ONO
VIOLET, BLACK SLEEVES
10 0x COSMO BATAL
TAKESHI OKUMURA
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Big Red Farm
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when second last of 15 at Fukushima on November 11 over 2000m, 21 len behind Classified with 55.0kg at $37.50. Looking to others.
10
KO NAGAHAMA
RED, LIME GREEN CHECK
11 RED FERMATA
KEISUKE MIYATA
3YO    GELDING 57.0KG
Tokyo Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
First-starter by Duramente out of Jolie Jioconde. Betting can tell the tale.
11
YUTARO NONAKA
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, ARMBAND
12 6x34 EASY BREEZY
SHIGENOBU ISAKA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Chizu Yoshida
Third-up today. Not raced for 56 days. Resuming 3rd of 16 at Nakayama on February 25 over 2200m, 1.5 len behind Las Cumbres with 55.0kg at $4.30. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 17 at Nakayama on March 16 over 2200m, 3 len behind Bensalem carrying 55.0kg at $4.30. Right in this.
12
K TOSAKI
YELLOW, BROWN STRIPES, STRIPED SLEEVES
13 76544 KURINO MORGANITE
SHINOBU HOMMA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Hiroharu Kurimoto
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 16 at Fukushima on April 20 over 2000m, 3 len behind Meiner Momentum carrying 57.0kg at $14.70. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 16 at Nakayama on March 24 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Mea Via with 54.0kg at $26. Not far from winner at his last appearance and rates highly.
13
AKIRA SUGAWARA
LIME GREEN,BLACK SLEEVES
14 88 FIRST MATE
TAKASHI KANARI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Big Red Farm
Lining up for just third start. At long odds at debut, 8th of 16 at Nakayama on April 7 over 1600m, 6 len behind Red Senor carrying 56.0kg at $26. Second-up 8th of 12 at this track on April 28 over 2000m, 9 len behind Peace One Duc with 56.0kg at $54.80. Preferred in something easier.
14
YUKITO ISHIKAWA
RED, LIME GREEN CHECK
15 4x TRIDENT SPEAR
HIROYASU TANAKA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 4th of 11 at this track on October 7 over 1800m, 4 len behind Tariff Line carrying 56.0kg at $1.90. Can return in winning form.
15
C P LEMAIRE
LIME GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
16 42x52 WORKING ASSET
KEIJI YOSHIMURA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 12 at Hanshin on March 23 over 2000m, 2 len behind Stella Crown with 57.0kg at $4.10. Second-up 2nd of 15 at Kyoto on April 21 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Tamamo Lamp with 57.0kg at $3.70. Definite winning chance.
16
Y KAWADA
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES
17 40x CAL BAY CRUISE
Y SHIKATO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Haruki Satomi
He is resuming after a ten week break. Finished off last preparation tenth of 16 at Nakayama March 3 over 1600m, 10 len behind Jaguar carrying 57.0kg at $34.60. On debut fourth of 16 at this track February 4 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Supervisor carrying 57.0kg at $57.60. Not keen on his chances.
17
Y SHIBATA
RED,YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, STRIPES SLEEVES