KYOTO   18 May 2024
 
GOING: G

Maiden Race 2000m

Track: FIRM      

The speedy Eiyu Cute should find the front with Gudinne and Lino Lanakila on her heels. STIRRING UP (8) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 1.5 lengths from the winner in second over 2000m at Chukyo. Has her share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. SILKY GIRL (14) is yet to break through after three career starts. Could only manage to finish fourth last time out over 2000m at Chukyo following a minor placing at Hanshin over 2000m the run prior. Cannot be left out of calculations. EIYU CUTE (7) has not been sighted since she finished fifth over 2000m at Kokura on March 2. Rated highly on debut at Nakayama at the only other run. Right in the contest. VESTRIA (6) is a nicely bred three-year-old filly lining up for the first time. By Rey De Oro from the stakes winner Verxina who has produced some fine gallopers, including winners at black type level. Comes from a stable which has an impressive strike rate with the first starters. Can play a big role.
1 6 SUZUKA MIERE
KEIJI YOSHIMURA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Keiji Nagai
Was at very long odds at debut, 6th of 16 at Hanshin on April 13 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Celesta with 54.0kg at $59.40. Can do better. Strong chance in this line-up.
1
R WADA
LIME GREEN, YELLOW SLEEVES, LIME GREEN ARMBAND
2 3076 GUDINNE
KAZUYA MAKITA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Kazuhiko Nagata
Comes off a 56 day let-up. At the latest run led to the turn then faded 6th of 12 at Hanshin on March 23 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Stella Crown with 55.0kg at $124.80. Before that 7th of 16 at Kokura on March 2 over 1800m, 7 len behind Queen's Spica carrying 51.0kg at $39.10. Should be right in the finish.
2
M DEMURO
YELLOW, BLACK HALVED, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS
3 9x908 ARISTOLOCHE
SHUICHI SASAKI
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Kyoto Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Resumes off a 62 day let-up. Last start 8th of 16 at Chukyo on March 17 over 2000m, 7 len behind Kurino Advance carrying 52.0kg at $184.10. The start before that 10th of 13 at Hanshin Dirt on February 25 over 1800m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Smart Precious carrying 55.0kg at $164.90. May need more time.
3
SEINOSUKE YOSHIMURA
YELLOW, BLUE CROSSED SASHES, STRIPED SLEEVES
4 0x SOUL KNOT
YASUYUKI TSUJINO
3YO    FILLY 51.0KG
Taiki Farm Co. Ltd.
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 14th of 18 at Kokura on January 21 over 1200m, 12 len behind Meisho Yamamomo carrying 52.0kg at $127.60. Faces a tough essay.
4
NAHO FURUKAWA
LIME GREEN, WHITE FIVE STARS, STRIPED SLEEVES
5 348x LANCE OF PRIME
Yutaka Okumura
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Takanori Itsukage
Resuming. Not seen since she finished last of 8 at this track January 21 over 2000m, soft track; 17 len behind Win Daisy carrying 55.0kg at $3.90. On debut third of 8 at Hanshin December 10 over 2000m, 2 len behind Stones with 55.0kg at $13.30. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
5
KOHEI MATSUYAMA
GREEN,RED FIVE STARS,LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES,YELLOW STRIPES
6 VESTRIA
Y TOMOMICHI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Kazuhiro Sasaki
First-starter by Rey De Oro out of Verxina. Can make an immediate impact.
6
MIRAI IWATA
BLUE, LIGHT BLUE HALVES, DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE DOUBLE ARMBAND
7 2x5x EIYU CUTE
NAOYUKI MORITA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Yoshinori Sasabe
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 15 at Kokura on March 2 over 2000m, 5 len behind Water Puipui with 55.0kg at $3.30. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 16 at Nakayama on December 10 over 1800m, nose behind Gran Cantante with 55.0kg at $22.30. Can return in winning form.
7
H MIYUKI
RED, GREEN SIX SPOTS
8 552 STIRRING UP
MIKIO MATSUNAGA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 55-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 18 at Chukyo on March 24 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Moana Flugel carrying 55.0kg at $11.90. The run before that 5th of 18 at Hanshin on February 25 over 1600m, 3 len behind Saronikos carrying 55.0kg at $16.70. Working up to a win. Worth following.
8
K IKEZOE
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBAND
9 00 FAMILY TREE
HIROKI KAWASHIMA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Third race start today. At very big odds at debut, got back early 10th of 18 at Chukyo on March 24 over 2000m, 9 len behind Moana Flugel with 55.0kg at $86.30. Last start 12th of 14 at Hanshin on April 7 over 1800m, 15 len behind West Now with 54.0kg at $224.70. Needs plenty of improvement.
9
KATSUMA SAMESHIMA
LIGHT BLUE, RED CROSSED SASHES, RED SLEEVES
10 9 AILES DU VENT
SHINSUKE HASHIGUCHI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Yukari Saeki
At debut, 9th of 18 at this track on April 21 over 1600m, 7 len behind Black Sunrise with 55.0kg at $12.10. Expecting a bit more with the race experience on board.
10
Y FUJIOKA
LAVENDER,WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBANDS
11 62355 LINO LANAKILA
K TANI
3YO    FILLY 54.0KG
Masaaki Matsuoka
Last start 5th of 16 at Niigata on May 4 over 1800m, 7 len behind The Bride carrying 53.0kg at $10.20. Before that 5th of 16 at Fukushima on April 13 over 1800m, 4 len behind Namura Bunin carrying 53.0kg at $5. Easily accounted for last start but is capable of better.
11
KANTA TAGUCHI
SILVER,BLACK CROSSED SASH
12 06x48 EIKAI GOLD
T UMEDA
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Hanami Futagi
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 16 at Fukushima on April 13 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Kitto Hanaga Saku with 52.0kg at $136.50. Last start 8th of 17 at this track on April 27 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Humming carrying 52.0kg at $92.40. Needs to find several lengths to threaten.
12
RIKI TAKASUGI
WHITE, LIME DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, LIME DOUBLE ARMBANDS
13 49x PASTERZE
HIROO SHIMIZU
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last campaign ninth of 18 at Kokura February 24 over 2000m, 13 len behind Go Johnny Go with 55.0kg at $5.90. On debut fourth of 17 at Kokura February 17 over 2000m, 1.2 len behind Aristocracia carrying 55.0kg at $10.60. Should be right in the mix.
13
ARATA SAITO
LIME GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
14 324 SILKY GIRL
HIROYUKI UEMURA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Yorikatsu Tsujiko
Form hard to fault. Resumes off a 55 day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 4th of 18 at Chukyo on March 24 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Moana Flugel carrying 55.0kg at $4.50. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Hanshin on March 9 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Pareja carrying 55.0kg at $4.90. Can build on that encouraging effort last start.
14
Y IWATA
YELLOW, BLUE FIVE STARS,BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW STARS