Tokyo   11 May 2024
 
GOING: G

Maiden Race 1400m

Track: FIRM      

Midnight Lustre to set a strong early tempo joined by Sol Lace pushing on from an outside draw. SOL LACE (14) resumes from a spell of four months after closing off last preparation with three consecutive minor placings. Likely to push forward and race on the pace and will give a great sight. HONEYCOMB (3) finished second, beaten 2 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1400m at this track after she was prominent at the turn. Suitably placed to crack the maiden win. NEO BALLADE (6) is facing the starter for the first time. By Al Ain and comes from the Tadashige Nakagawa stable. Respect any positive move in betting. MUCHAS GRACIAS (8) was unwanted in betting on debut last start but ran a strong race, finishing third and beaten 6 lengths over 1200m at Fukushima. Open to plenty of improvement with that run now under the belt.
1 0x DEFINITELY
TAKESHI HORIUCHI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Lion Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 13th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on January 28 over 1400m, 19 len behind Ungaisoten carrying 55.0kg at $7.50. Should be right in the mix.
1
YUICHI KITAMURA
YELLOW, BLACK TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
2 x660x NISHINO REPEAT
S KOJIMA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 14th of 16 at Kokura February 18 over 1800m, 11 len behind Grate Crown with 55.0kg at $35.10. First up last campaign sixth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt January 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Sandy Blonde carrying 55.0kg at $42.50. Cannot make a strong case.
2
Y SHIBATA
YELLOW,PURPLE HOOPS,WHITE SLEEVES
3 506x2 HONEYCOMB
MASAYOSHI EBINA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Big Red Farm
Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 17 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 2 len behind Pastorale carrying 55.0kg at $14.70. Previously second-up 11th of 15 at Nakayama on December 2 over 1600m, 6 len behind Erika Esteem with 55.0kg at $23. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
3
YUKITO ISHIKAWA
RED, LIME GREEN CHECK
4 8x MIDNIGHT LUSTRE
Y KATO
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Godolphin
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 8th of 16 at Nakayama on March 3 over 1600m, 8 len behind Jaguar with 55.0kg at $14.40. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work.
4
TAKESHI YOKOYAMA
MEDIUM BLUE, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND
5 978x3 BELLWOOD BONHEUR
SHINOBU HOMMA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Teruo Suzuki
Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 18 at this track on April 28 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Effortless with 57.0kg at $32.90. Previously second-up 7th of 16 at Chukyo on December 10 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Uncle Cross carrying 53.0kg at $225.40. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
5
TAKUYA KOWATA
RED, LIME GREEN STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS
6 NEO BALLADE
TADASHIGE NAKAGAWA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Kenji Tada
Three-year-old filly (Al Ain - Neo Verthandi) making her debut. A bold showing is likely.
6
AKIRA SUGAWARA
GREEN,BLUE STRIPES,GREEN SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS
7 0x09x D FANKS
YOSHIKATSU SATO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Shota Matsuya
Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Nakayama Dirt March 9 over 1800m, 29 len behind Ground Beat with 56.0kg at $241.70. First up last campaign ran last of 16 at this track February 18 over 1800m, 12 len behind Best Me Ever with 57.0kg at $468.30. Other runners rate better.
7
T EDA
GRAY, BLACK CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
8 3 MUCHAS GRACIAS
M KIKUKAWA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
West.Forest.Stable Co. Ltd.
Was a despised roughie at debut, 3rd of 16 at Fukushima on April 13 over 1200m, 6 len behind Jo Medvind carrying 55.0kg at $171.10. Sure to be further improved so expected to go close.
8
K TOSAKI
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES
9 9x00x SHIAWASE RECIPE
MASAO KASUYA
3YO    FILLY 54.0KG
Soutatsu Ikeda
First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 14 at Kokura March 3 over 1800m, 16 len behind Kichi Parfait with 55.0kg at $308.60. First up last campaign 15th of 18 at Kokura February 17 over 1200m, 8 len behind Win Lagurus with 55.0kg at $129.80. Prefer others.
9
TAKEZO NAGANO
PURPLE, YELLOW BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, RED  STRIPES
10 0x0x AIONAS
TAKAYUKI KATO
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Chizu Yoshida
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 14th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 9 over 1200m, 15 len behind Glint Ritter with 51.0kg at $191.70. First up last campaign 12th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on December 28 over 1200m, 12 len behind Takka with 55.0kg at $7.20. Not good enough for these.
10
KAZUO YOKOYAMA
YELLOW, BROWN STRIPES, STRIPED SLEEVES
11 00x ACCOLADE
Y TAMURA
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Masatake Iida
She is resuming after a three month break. Finished off last campaign 14th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt February 10 over 1600m, 19 len behind Caucasus Gold carrying 55.0kg at $370.30. On debut 14th of 16 at Nakayama December 17 over 1600m, 11 len behind Mirabilis Magic carrying 55.0kg at $131.70. Marginal prospects.
11
KO NAGAHAMA
YELLOW, BLACK SIX CIRCLES
12 8 YOU LINER
FUMINMASA TAKAHASHI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Hiroki Kitaura
Jumped at very long odds at debut, 8th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 16 over 1200m, 17 len behind Invincible Papa with 55.0kg at $159.50. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
12
Y YOSHIDA
SILVER, BLUE STRIPES, ARMBANDS
13 0x00x TYPEFACE
HITOSHI KOTEGAWA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation 15th of 18 at Kokura March 3 over 1200m, 8 len behind Loveca Moon carrying 55.0kg at $235.60. When resuming last campaign 12th of 18 at Kokura February 11 over 1200m, 8 len behind Seiun Tida with 55.0kg at $91. Hard to enthuse.
13
TAKUYA ONO
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBAND
14 8322x SOL LACE
HIROYASU TANAKA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Godolphin
Resuming after a four month break. Finished off last preparation second of 16 at Nakayama January 20 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Gaju Nori with 55.0kg at $7.60. On debut eighth of 18 at this track October 14 over 1400m, 9 len behind Sonshi with 55.0kg at $8.50. Among the leading players.
14
AKIHIDE TSUMURA
MEDIUM BLUE, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND
15 0x50x JAMBALAYA
EIJI NAKADATE
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Hiroshi Hatasa
Resuming after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation 14th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt February 18 over 1400m, 17 len behind Roly Glory carrying 57.0kg at $62.80. First up last campaign fifth of 16 at Tokyo Dirt February 3 over 1600m, 12 len behind Groschen with 57.0kg at $21.80. Win would surprise.
15
HIRONOBU TANABE
BLUE, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW DIAMONDS
16 00 ASTRIT
TOSHIHIRO EBINA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Tadao Ueta
Had two starts to date. At long odds at debut, second last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 18 over 1400m, 21 len behind Big Flower carrying 55.0kg at $48.20. Last start ran last of 18 at Nakayama on March 10 over 2000m, 34 len behind Lord Affetto with 52.0kg at $234.10. Doesn't pose too much of a threat today.
16
YUTARO NONAKA
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS
17 77 TIFFANY SIENNE
YUSUKE WADA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Satoshi Yoshida
Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, 7th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Big Flower carrying 55.0kg at $5. Second-up 7th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 10 over 1200m, 11 len behind Mikki Drummer with 55.0kg at $22.50. Won't be beating too many of these home.
17
KATSUMA SAMESHIMA
WHITE, BLACK STRIPES, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBANDS
18 6x00x ASTRO LOVE
ISSEI MURATA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Syunsaku Sagami
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 15 at Kokura March 2 over 2000m, 12 len behind Water Puipui carrying 55.0kg at $22.80. Previously first up; 14th of 17 at Kokura February 17 over 2000m, 13 len behind Aristocracia carrying 51.0kg at $17. Marginal prospects.
18
KOSEI MIURA
LIGHT BLUE BLACK BAND, BLACK DOUBLE ARMBANDS