SAGA   26 Apr 2024
 
GOING:

Race 5 1300m

Track:      

Solid tempo with Atsuhime leading from Rikea Jaune and Healing Pipi. HEALING PIPI (6) has scored at her last two starts, most recently by 1.5 lengths over 1400m at this track as favourite. That continued the very strong form this campaign, with two wins from three starts. Leading player again. SASHIBA (7) is backing up quickly after a dominating victory at this track only 6 days ago, leading throughout for a 4 length success. Expected to give a sight again. ATSUHIME (10) showed early speed from a good draw last time but was swamped late and finished seventh, beaten 5 lengths, over 1400m at this track. Must be included among the main hopes. RIKEA JAUNE (2) is racing well, most recently finishing second three weeks ago over 1400m at this track. Finds a suitable race and can feature in the finish.
1 x4547 GRANDI SPES
HIROFUMI WATANABE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Shoji Nojima
Most recently 7th of 11 at this track on April 7 over 1800m, 13 len behind Grind Out carrying 54kg at $339.50. The run before that 4th of 7 at this track on March 23 over 1300m, 9 len behind Artemis Bio with 52kg at $19.80. Latest form makes this a pretty tough assignment.
1
SHOMA KANAYAMA
WHITE, GREEN CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, White cap
2 23232 RIKEA JAUNE
SHIZUO OSHIMA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Kiyoshi Inaba
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Kentucky Nisei with 54kg at $4.90. Before that 3rd of 9 at this track on March 30 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Smile Forest carrying 54kg at $1.50. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort.
2
TSUBASA KAMO
GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 74042 SNOW STORM
SHINICHI HIGASHI
3YO  DK B  COLT 54.0KG

Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at this track on April 13 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Healing Pipi with 54kg at $68.50. Before that 4th of 9 at this track on March 23 over 1300m, 2 len behind Daimei Himawari with 56kg at $34.10. Thereabouts last start and should be competitive.
3
OMI DAIKI
WHITE, BLUE BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 6661x A SHIN BEAUTE
SHINICHI HIGASHI
3YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG

Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign winning by 3 len Monbetsu November 8 over 1100m defeating Duval Street with 54kg at $12.10. On debut third of 8 at Monbetsu August 29 over 1000m, 9 len behind Melia with 54kg at $39.70. Needs more time.
4
TORU TAKEYOSHI
MAROON, YELLOW FIVE STARS, Cyan cap
5 536x9 HAKUAI DREAM
SHINICHI HIGASHI
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 11 len behind Kentucky Nisei with 56kg at $11.90. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track on July 4 over 1400m, 2 len behind Ryuno Brida with 55kg at $30.80. Plenty of upside.
5
ISAO YAMAGUCHI
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND , SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 9x011 HEALING PIPI
RYUMA KANAGAWA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Dearest Club Co. Ltd.
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track April 13 over 1400m defeating Snow Storm carrying 54kg at $1.90. Before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track March 31 over 1400m defeating T M Bobby Dan with 54kg at $1.90. Winning hope.
6
TAKUTO DEMIZU
LIGHT BLUE, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE HOOPS, Light green cap
7 59061 SASHIBA
MOTONORI MASHIMA
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Most recently scored a big 4 len win at this track April 20 over 1400m defeating Shine Design carrying 56kg at $88.50. The run before that 6th of 9 at this track on March 30 over 1300m, 9 len behind Smile Forest carrying 54kg at $289.90. Winning chance again.
7
SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA
BLACK, GOLD CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD STRIPE, Light brown cap
8 59965 COPPELIA
MORIYUKI YORIMOTO
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Kentucky Nisei carrying 54kg at $27.40. Before that 6th of 9 at Kawasaki on March 12 over 1400m, 5 len behind Will Rewrite with 54kg at $62.50. Prefer to watch at this stage.
8
HIROKI YAMASHITA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
9 64450 NAC ECLAIR
HIROSHI NAKANO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG
Kinya Komatsu
Last start ran last of 12 at this track on April 13 over 900m, 9 len behind Feno Wolf carrying 56kg at $81.60. The start before that 5th of 7 at this track on March 23 over 1300m, 9 len behind Artemis Bio carrying 56kg at $32. Prefer to watch at this stage.
9
YUKIHITO NAGATA
WHITE, MAGENTA DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
10 54127 ATSUHIME
TADAYOSHI IKEDA
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 53.0KG
Makoto Kosuge
At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 5 len behind Kentucky Nisei with 54kg at $4.10. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at this track on March 23 over 1300m, 1.0 len behind Daimei Himawari carrying 54kg at $2.50. Racing well and is nicely placed.
10
NAGAO TASUKU
JAZZBERRY JAM, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM STRIPE, Hot pink cap