KANAZAWA   28 Apr 2024
 
GOING:

Race 5 1500m

Track: HEAVY      

Little early speed means Shelterbelt and Many will find themselves in leading roles. SHELTERBELT (1) is yet to break through after seven career starts. Could only manage to finish fourth last time out over 1400m at this track following a minor placing at this track over 1400m the run prior. Won't get too many better chances to open her account. SIEG ATHLETE (5) finished fourth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1400m at this track, beaten 5.5 lengths after being in the firing line on the corner. Looks well placed so expect another big run. MANY (3) hit the frame two starts ago at this track but ran below par last time when seventh and beaten 8 lengths over 1400m at this track. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. DAZZLING RAY (8) returns from a spell of four-and-a-half months and is having her first run for a new yard. Finished 12th at Kyoto over 1200m when first-up last time in work.
1 05224 SHELTERBELT
TOSHIYUKI TAKAHASHI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Big Red Farm
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on April 15 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Frere Cinq carrying 54kg at $2.50. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 9 len behind Namidano Kiss with 54kg at $5.30. Expected to finish much closer.
1
KENSHIN UOZUMI
GREEN, RED STRIPES, GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND, White cap
2 2x459 MIRACLE CACAO
KAZUYOSHI KATO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on April 15 over 1400m, 13 len behind Frere Cinq with 53kg at $28.70. Before that 5th of 10 at this track on April 3 over 1500m, 9 len behind Fingers Cross with 54kg at $11.50. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.
2
TAICHI SUZUKI
RED, GREEN BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 4x237 MANY
MASAYUKI NAKAGAWA
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Most recently 7th of 10 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 8 len behind Gaga Hyakumangoku with 55kg at $10.30. The run before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Niki with 56kg at $32.10. Worth another chance.
3
SHOMA KATO
ORANGE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, ORANGE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Salmon cap
4 88587 MJUK LORE
TOSHIYUKI TAKAHASHI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run 7th of 10 at this track on April 15 over 1400m, 10 len behind Frere Cinq carrying 54kg at $169.10. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 11 len behind Gaga Hyakumangoku carrying 54kg at $464.50. Hard to recommend.
4
KOHEI KATSURAYAMA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE ARM BAND, Cyan cap
5 5x743 SIEG ATHLETE
KINYA SUGAWARA
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Racing well. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track on April 15 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Frere Cinq with 56kg at $28.80. Before that 4th of 10 at this track on April 3 over 1500m, 8 len behind Fingers Cross with 56kg at $19.60. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
5
TAIGA KURIHARA
NAVY, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES , RED ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 x2702 ODEN RICKEY
TOSHIYUKI TAKAHASHI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run 2nd of 7 at this track on April 15 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Long Resilient carrying 54kg at $30.10. The start before that ran last of 10 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 56 len behind Namidano Kiss with 54kg at $80.50. Likely to play a big role.
6
TATSUYA NAKAJIMA
NAVY, WHITE STRIPES, ORANGE SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 185x8 EDVARD
HIROYUKI TAJIMA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after three months 8th of 10 at this track on March 17 over 1500m, 38 len behind Double Attack with 56kg at $288. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Monbetsu on September 6 over 1000m, 12 len behind Hecto Princess with 54kg at $59.60. Unlikely to threaten.
7
SHIZUO OKI
PURPLE, RED ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
8 x000x DAZZLING RAY
YUTAKA KUROKI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Junzo Miyakawa
Filly back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second last of 14 at Hanshin Dirt December 23 over 1800m, 23 len behind Peisha Copa carrying 51.0kg at $189.60. When resuming last campaign 12th of 15 at Kyoto November 19 over 1200m, 9 len behind Lord My Life carrying 55.0kg at $30.40. Likely to be up for this.
8
CHIHIRO KANEKO
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE BAND, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
9 99745 RYUNO RUSH
KAZUYOSHI KATO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start 5th of 8 at Kochi on April 14 over 1300m, 10 len behind Shonan La Joie carrying 54kg at $71.20. Before that 4th of 11 at Kochi on March 24 over 1600m, 9 len behind Hirundo Rustica carrying 54kg at $44. Might just find this a bit too tough.
9
HIROMITSU HORIBA
YELLOW, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, Hot pink cap