FUNABASHI   30 Apr 2024
 
GOING: S

Race 5 1200m

Track: SOFT     True  

Reasonable tempo with King Furioso probably leading but a few others should keep him honest. SOUTHERN RAPID (11) had been in top form landing two consecutive wins before a last-start second over 1200m at this track. In great form and definitely worth following up. KING FURIOSO (4) pushed forward and went on to record a determined win last start by 3 lengths over 1200m at this track. Drawn to stalk the leaders. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot salute. RURIIRO (10) was comfortably accounted for when seventh last time out over 1200m at this track, beaten 10 lengths. That followed a win at Urawa at the previous outing. Finds a more suitable contest and can get the job done. LEO ATROPOS (3) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at this track over 1200m. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake.
1 06x97 APARAGI
KAZUNORI SAKAI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Koji Oka
Third-up today. First-up settled back and ran on when 9th of 12 at Urawa on March 25 over 1500m, 11 len behind Jack Memoriam with 54kg at $275.80. Second-up 7th of 12 at Urawa on April 16 over 1400m, 7 len behind Masahaya An carrying 54kg at $68.40. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
1
NAOYA HASHIMOTO
MAGENTA, NAVY ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHITE SLEEVES, NAVY CHEVRON, LIGHT BROWN CAP, GREY CAP
2 47130 KEEP ADORABLE
Masaki Iwasaki
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Wataru Takashima
Useful type. At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on April 11 over 1200m, 9 len behind Meiner Glorie carrying 54kg at $20.80. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Urawa on March 26 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Yorudemo Asa with 54kg at $7.90. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
2
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW,BLUE RIGHT SASH, Grey cap
3 20233 LEO ATROPOS
MITSUHIRO OKABAYASHI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Leo Co. Ltd.
Going well. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on April 11 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Meiner Glorie with 54kg at $6.70. The race before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 12 at this track on March 6 over 1200m, 30 len behind The Big Man carrying 54kg at $8.90. Nice draw and worth thought.
3
RYO KOSUGI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 x5641 KING FURIOSO
ISAO SASAKI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Form hard to fault. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 3 len at this track April 13 over 1200m defeating Seitentaisei carrying 56kg at $3.60. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on March 8 over 1200m, 5 len behind Southern Rapid with 56kg at $4.80. Excellent winning chance with the help of an inside alley.
4
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 459x6 ARME MATE
TAKANORI YAMANAKA
5YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Makoto Kato
Second run back. First-up after two months got back early 6th of 10 at this track on April 14 over 1200m, 7 len behind The Big Man with 56kg at $38.60. Previously second-up 6th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on October 14 over 1200m, 4 len behind Shirakinu with 57.0kg at $79.30. Don't underestimate.
5
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 67474 MEISHO POLPO
NOBORU TAMAI
7YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshitaka Matsumoto
At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on April 11 over 1200m, 4 len behind Meiner Glorie with 56kg at $38.90. The race before that 7th of 12 at Urawa on February 19 over 1400m, 9 len behind Omoisomeru with 56kg at $6.10. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.
6
SEIJI YAMAZAKI
RED, Yellow cap
7 6x597 WELT KRIEGER
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
YGG Horse Club Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on April 11 over 1200m, 6 len behind Meiner Glorie with 56kg at $19. Before that second last of 10 at Urawa on March 26 over 1400m, 11 len behind Yorudemo Asa with 56kg at $4.30. Fully tested on his recent run.
7
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS ON BODY AND SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 32576 EXMEDI NO TSURUGI
KATSUO ISHII
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Shintaro Hashimoto
At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on April 11 over 1200m, 6 len behind Meiner Glorie carrying 54kg at $6.30. The start before that 7th of 12 at this track on March 6 over 1200m, 8 len behind Lonely Planet with 54kg at $8.90. Not today.
8
KOTA MOTOHASHI
BLACK, YELLOW YOKE, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, Light green cap
9 897x6 TAKESHO GALE
MANABU YAMAMOTO
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months eased back early on 6th of 8 at this track on April 14 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Lonely Planet with 56kg at $159.90. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at this track on August 9 over 1200m, 9 len behind Prince Maker carrying 56kg at $58.80. Unlikely to threaten.
9
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Light brown cap
10 42917 RURIIRO
MASATO HAYASHI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Teruaki Ishii
Most recently eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track on April 14 over 1200m, 10 len behind The Big Man with 54kg at $51.40. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Urawa March 27 over 1400m defeating Jungle Tachyon with 54kg at $14.70. No threat last start but is capable of better.
10
TATSUYA YAMAGUCHI
MAGENTA, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
11 x9112 SOUTHERN RAPID
NOBUHIRO YAMADA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Racing well. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on April 11 over 1200m, 2 len behind Meiner Glorie with 54kg at $3.50. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 len at this track March 8 over 1200m defeating Kris Return with 54kg at $3.30. Should be right in the finish.
11
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap
12 4x9x0 RING BELL GIRL
SATOSHI KOKUBO
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Having second run back today. Last run ran last of 12 at Urawa on April 16 over 1400m, 13 len behind Masahaya An with 54kg at $17.60. At only start last preparation 9th of 12 at Urawa on January 9 over 1400m, 12 len behind Lord Of Isa Chil with 54kg at $71.90. Unlikely to threaten.
12
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Hot pink cap