FUNABASHI   01 May 2024
 
GOING: S

Race 5 1200m

Track: SOFT     True  

Wonderful Grace to go to the lead at a genuine tempo. OMATASESHIMASHITA (3) finished third when resuming from a spell last start here. Has a win and three placings at this journey. Looks to have an edge on most of these. SUMIDA KACHIDOKI (12) was having his first run for the Takahiro Inamasu yard last start when he made steady ground to run into second over at this track at the first run back from a spell. Expected to run well again. KOBINAI FOUNTAIN (11) pushed forward from a wide draw last time and sat just off the lead, eventually drawing away to score by a length here. Among the main hopes. WONDERFUL GRACE (4) ran below expectations when fresh from a spell at this track last time, finishing fifth. Likely improver with top-three prospects.
1 29064 EXMEDI NO KISEKI
KATSUO ISHII
4YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG

At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on April 13 over 1200m, 7 len behind Pantanal with 56kg at $33.90. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on March 6 over 1200m, 33 len behind The Big Man with 56kg at $123.10. Favour others today.
1
KOTA MOTOHASHI
BLACK, YELLOW YOKE, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, White cap
2 18x00 ODAMAKI
Hiroyuki Takahashi
4YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today. First-up led to the turn then faded second last of 11 at Kawasaki on March 12 over 1400m, 11 len behind Sunaona Kimochi with 54kg at $40.50. Second-up ran last of 11 at Kawasaki on April 2 over 900m, 17 len behind Mai Kagura carrying 54kg at $5.90. A better showing is expected.
2
SEIJI YAMAZAKI
RED, Grey cap
3 121x3 OMATASESHIMASHITA
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at this track on April 12 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Fairyland with 54kg at $2.30. Previously second-up got back early 6th of 8 at Kasamatsu on June 8 over 1600m, 13 len behind Free Style with 54kg at $14.60. Among the top chances.
3
H YOSHIHARA
RED,BLACK STRIPES,NAVY SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 992x5 WONDERFUL GRACE
TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
Minoru Yoneda
Second run back. First-up after three months led to the turn then faded 5th of 11 at this track on April 12 over 1200m, 3 len behind Fairyland with 54kg at $3.60. Previously second-up 8th of 13 at Kyoto on April 29 2023 over 1800m, 6 len behind Earth Chronicle carrying 54.0kg at $14.40. Among the top chances.
4
YOSHIKI YAMADA
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, ORANGE STARS, Cyan cap
5 94030 CENTENARIO
NOBORU TAMAI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 51.0KG

At the latest run second last of 11 at this track on April 12 over 1200m, 7 len behind Fairyland with 51kg at $25.90. Before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Urawa on March 27 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Guillermo with 51kg at $71.30. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
5
TOKORO HOTARU
RED, YELLOW BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 80628 BALALALALALALA
MITSUHIRO OKABAYASHI
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 51.0KG

Most recently got back early 8th of 11 at this track on April 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind Fairyland with 51kg at $55.20. The run before that came from the tail of the field 2nd of 11 at this track on March 7 over 1200m, 3 len behind Keep Adorable carrying 54kg at $36.60. Fully tested.
6
YUMA KATO
DENIM, SKY BLUE RIGHT SASH, STRIPE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 x6876 XIAO YI XIAO
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
6YO  BROWN  MARE 53.0KG

Most recently 6th of 11 at this track on April 12 over 1200m, 3 len behind Fairyland carrying 53kg at $15. The race before that 7th of 12 at this track on March 6 over 1200m, 35 len behind The Big Man carrying 54kg at $19.50. Sure to be about the money.
7
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLUE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
8 9x080 FORCE BIO
HIROSHI YAUCHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Comes off a 34 day let-up. Last start 10th of 12 at Urawa on March 28 over 1400m, 12 len behind Vainqueur City carrying 56kg at $74.50. The race before that 8th of 12 at this track on March 6 over 1200m, 35 len behind The Big Man with 56kg at $397.70. Looks tested again.
8
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
9 53697 LEO MINERVA
TAKAMITSU WATANABE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Leo Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 7th of 11 at this track on April 12 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Fairyland carrying 54kg at $21.90. The start before that 9th of 12 at this track on March 6 over 1500m, 11 len behind Canal Rocks carrying 54kg at $75.10. Watch for her to be flashing home.
9
RYO KOSUGI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Light brown cap
10 50509 GEMPACHI NOBLE
NOBORU TAMAI
7YO  GREY  MARE 51.0KG
Takeshi Hirano
At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track on April 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind Fairyland with 54kg at $127. The run before that ran last of 11 at Kawasaki on March 14 over 1500m, 11 len behind Sun Gradation carrying 50kg at $50.90. Needs to improve.
10
DAISHO YAMAMOTO
RED, YELLOW BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Salmon cap
11 05441 KOBINAI FOUNTAIN
HIROSHI YAUCHI
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Racing well. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at this track April 13 over 1500m defeating Prime Charm carrying 54kg at $4.80. Before that 4th of 11 at this track on March 8 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Grand Havane Bleu with 54kg at $20.70. Can take this out.
11
TATSUYA YAMAGUCHI
MAGENTA, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap
12 500x2 SUMIDA KACHIDOKI
TAKAHIRO INAMASU
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Isao Usukura
Second-up. First-up after nine months 2nd of 12 at this track on April 13 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Pantanal carrying 56kg at $5.60. Previously second-up 6th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on April 29 2023 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Sartrouville with 56.0kg at $60.10. Strong winning chance.
12
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Hot pink cap