KYOTO   05 May 2024
 
GOING: G

Maiden Race 1800m

Track: FIRM      

Good early pace headed by Saikodane, Argo Navis and Geopark Pirka, with Mina De Oro and Mont Saint Kekoa in their slipstream. SPEED RICH (2) is building towards his maiden success, the latest effort a solid second over 1800m at Hanshin, beaten 2 lengths after being in contention on the bend. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. PERFUME SCENT (10) looked good at her only appearance 11 weeks ago over 1800m at this track, finishing third and beaten 2 lengths. Will be better for that race experience and is among the main hopes. MINA DE ORO (5) was beaten half a length into second at this track two starts ago then finished 5.5 lengths from the winner in fifth last time at Hanshin. Drawn for a good trail just off the pace. Well placed here and among the winning hopes. BRILLO DORADO (7) raced once in the maiden preparation when well supported but could only manage fourth at Tokyo over 1800m back on January 28. Plenty of scope for improvement.
1 6x5 CHALDEA
Y TOMOMICHI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Insel Racing Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First start 6th of 17 at this track on January 21 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Jeanne Rosa with 57.0kg at $2.90. Returned from break 5th of 18 at Hanshin on March 30 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Emaloa with 57.0kg at $9.10. Expecting improvement and is among the better chances.
1
K IKEZOE
WHITE, SILVER CHECKS,CHECKED SLEEVES
2 24x32 SPEED RICH
K FUJIOKA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Yutaka Uda
Third-up today. First-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Hanshin on March 17 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Kazu Mikulase carrying 57.0kg at $4.60. Second-up 2nd of 14 at Hanshin on April 7 over 1800m, 2 len behind West Now with 57.0kg at $3.40. Fitter now and making headway. Will take beating.
2
Y FUJIOKA
LIGHT BLUE,YELLOW RIGHT SASH,ARM BAND
3 6x672 ARGO NAVIS
Y IKEE
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 2nd of 16 at Fukushima on April 14 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Win Bolero with 54.0kg at $8.30. Before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 16 at Kokura on February 25 over 1800m, 6 len behind Celeste with 57.0kg at $7.20. Working up to a win. Worth following.
3
R WADA
LIGHT BLUE, RED SIX SPOTS, ARMBAND
4 0x5x8 MIYABI NELSON
K SASADA
3YO    COLT 56.0KG
Yoshikatsu Murakami
Racing second-up today. Last run 8th of 16 at Fukushima on April 13 over 1800m, 6 len behind Namura Bunin with 53.0kg at $88.40. At only start last preparation 5th of 9 at this track on October 9 over 1800m, 8 len behind Structure with 55.0kg at $112.20. Fitter but must improve sharply.
4
TAIGA TSUNODA
WHITE, HOT PINK HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES
5 x0325 MINA DE ORO
H FUJIWARA
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 5th of 14 at Hanshin on April 7 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind West Now carrying 57.0kg at $4.20. Before that 2nd of 13 at this track on February 18 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Silver Courage with 57.0kg at $9. Can bounce back.
5
KOJI NISHIZUKA
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES
6 35x26 MONT SAINT KEKOA
K NAKATAKE
3YO    COLT 54.0KG
Shinichi Yamashita
Third-up today. First-up led but faded 2nd of 14 at Chukyo on March 23 over 2200m, 1.75 len behind Brocken Bow carrying 54.0kg at $5.30. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 16 at Fukushima on April 14 over 2000m, 4 len behind Win Bolero with 54.0kg at $6.70. Among the winning hopes on best form.
6
YUICHIRO SHIBATA
PURPLE,YELLOW ZIGZAG CHEVRON,SLEEVES,WHITE CAP
7 4x BRILLO DORADO
MITSUMASA NAKAUCHIDA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a break; only one run when 4th of 16 at Tokyo on January 28 over 1800m, 3 len behind Marcottage with 57.0kg at $2.10. Look for a bold run.
7
H MIYUKI
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND
8 7x0 GEOPARK PIRKA
KODAI HASEGAWA
3YO    FILLY 54.0KG
Katsunori Koseki
Third race start. First start 7th of 12 at Hanshin on December 9 over 1400m, 5 len behind Nobori Shoryu with 55.0kg at $15.70. Went for a spell before returning 12th of 18 at Chukyo on March 10 over 1400m, 7 len behind Courteous Manner with 55.0kg at $115.20. Needs more time.
8
KANTA TAGUCHI
BLUE, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPES
9 75x0 KYOWA RAY HOPE
SHUICHI SASAKI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Masahiko Asakawa
Second-up. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after four months 14th of 18 at Chukyo on March 17 over 2000m, 11 len behind Melt Your Heart carrying 52.0kg at $13.90. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at this track on November 25 over 1800m, 6 len behind Justin Earth carrying 55.0kg at $428.90. Must improve significantly.
9
MANABU SAKAI
BLUE, WHITE SPOTS, GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE SPOTS
10 3x PERFUME SCENT
TAKASHI SAITO
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Nagoya Yuho Co. Ltd.
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 3rd of 13 at this track on February 18 over 1800m, 2 len behind Silver Courage with 55.0kg at $25.40. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work.
10
TAISEI DANNO
LIME GREEN, HOT PINK HALVES, DIAMOND BAND,HOT PINK SLEEVES
11 9x005 SAIKODANE
HIROO SHIMIZU
3YO    COLT 54.0KG
MARKS Co. Ltd.
Last start led to the turn then faded 5th of 10 at this track on April 28 over 2000m, 6 len behind Lance Of Queen carrying 54.0kg at $103.20. The run before that didn't do much in the run home; 10th of 12 at Hanshin on March 2 over 2200m, 11 len behind Wismar with 53.0kg at $142.80. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
11
SEINOSUKE YOSHIMURA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, HOIT PINK ARMBANDS
12 00 SHAKE HIP
Yutaka Okumura
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Three H Racing Co. Ltd.
Third race start today. At very big odds at debut, 11th of 15 at Hanshin on March 3 over 1600m, 16 len behind Jun Vin Quete carrying 55.0kg at $356.30. Second-up ran last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 24 over 1400m, slow going 23 len behind Vendaval with 51.0kg at $102. Unlikely to threaten.
12
RIKI TAKASUGI
HOT PINK, LIGHT BLUE RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES
13 67x0 HAGINO INSPIRE
RYO TERASHIMA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Yoshie Hinokuma
Second-up. First-up after two months 11th of 15 at this track on April 21 over 2000m, 8 len behind Tamamo Lamp with 52.0kg at $12. Previously second-up 7th of 13 at this track on February 18 over 1800m, 6 len behind Silver Courage with 55.0kg at $5.50. Fitter but must improve sharply.
13
TAKASHI FUJIKAKE
YELLOW, RED HOOPS, RED SLEEVES
14 58 G T EIGHT
SHOGO HATABATA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Toshihiko Tabata
Raced twice to date. At debut, 5th of 11 at Chukyo on March 10 over 2200m, 5.5 len behind All Saints carrying 57.0kg at $10.90. Second-up 8th of 16 at Fukushima on April 6 over 2600m, 8 len behind Nishino Zaiho carrying 57.0kg at $6.70. No.
14
YUTARO NONAKA
LIME GREEN, YELLOW FIVE STARS, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, LIME GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND
15 x0859 ESCARCHA
I OKADA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Godolphin
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start settled back and ran on when 9th of 16 at Fukushima on April 6 over 2600m, 11 len behind Nishino Zaiho with 57.0kg at $15. The run before that 5th of 10 at Hanshin on March 10 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Sky Survey carrying 57.0kg at $101.50. Needs to improve sharply.
15
S HAMANAKA
MEDIUM BLUE, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND
16 86x08 KURINO ORION
YASUYUKI TAKAHASHI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Hiroharu Kurimoto
Third-up today. Resuming 10th of 13 at Hanshin Dirt on March 31 over 1800m, 12 len behind Heroine's Crest with 53.0kg at $18.40. Second run from a spell 8th of 12 at Kyoto Dirt on April 28 over 1800m, 15 len behind Ma Bellechouchoute with 55.0kg at $54. Prefer in something a bit easier.
16
FUMA MATSUWAKA
LIME GREEN,BLACK SLEEVES