KOCHI   21 Apr 2024
 
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Race 6 1600m

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There should be a bit of early pressure with Freddie Barows and Weathercock going forward in advance of Iron Musume and Best Fellows. WEATHERCOCK (1) has missed the frame at his last couple of outings, the latest when a disappointing seventh over 1400m at Hanshin Dirt. Will find this easier and he can bounce back. IRON MUSUME (6) started favourite last time but found one better over 1300m at this track. Will appreciate the extra ground. Expected to go very well. BRILLIO (7) finished third last time over 1300m at this circuit. Likely improver with winning claims. WIN JOYFUL (9) was in the firing line on the turn and finished second last time over 1300m at this track when resuming from a spell. Will trim down second-up and can feature again.
1 0x807 WEATHERCOCK
S BEPPU
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Godolphin
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on March 16 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Hakusan Bird carrying 58.0kg at $27.60. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 3 over 1700m, 13 len behind Modica with 57.0kg at $8.30. Working up to a win. Worth following.
1
SHINJI HATANAKA
YELLOW, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED CHEVRON, White cap
2 09544 DELICATESSE
TETSUYA NAGASE
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
JAMES OWEN RACING CLUB
Last start 4th of 9 at this track on April 7 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Tiger Minoru carrying 56kg at $29. The start before that 4th of 11 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 8 len behind Valencay Kazuma with 56kg at $50.60. Has to find improvement.
2
HIDEYA SAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE YOKE, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE ARMBAND ,WHITE COLLAR, Grey cap
3 90908 MEINER RAGGIO
TADAYOSHI HOSOKAWA
9YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
K.Thoroughbred Club Ruffian
Last start ran last of 8 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 32 len behind Gempachi Mighty with 56kg at $133.50. The run before that ran last of 11 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 42 len behind Masano Vision carrying 56kg at $558.90. Fully tested on his recent run.
3
SEISHIRO OSAWA
SKY BLUE, WHITE CHECKS, SKY BLUE SLEEVES, PINK STARS, Salmon cap
4 1x004 FREDDIE BAROWS
JOJI TANAKA
6YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Hirotsugu Inokuma
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Kar Smoky carrying 56kg at $7.80. The race before that 10th of 14 at Ohi on February 15 over 1200m, 8 len behind Kafuji Taurus with 56kg at $21. Chance with the aid of an inside draw.
4
YUTA GOMA
WHITE, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 25196 BEST FELLOWS
MASAMITSU SAKAI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 6th of 8 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 17 len behind Gempachi Mighty with 56kg at $36.70. The race before that second last of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1600m, 19 len behind T Up X with 56kg at $54.50. Can't recommend.
5
KOICHIRO SENOO
NAVY, YELLOW FIVE STARS, Yellow cap
6 0x212 IRON MUSUME
MAMORU TANAKA
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Shinichiro Nishimura
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 33-day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track on March 19 over 1300m, 2 len behind Surprise View with 54kg at $1.80. The run before that favourite; won by 4 len at this track March 5 over 1300m defeating Mozu Jackpot carrying 54kg at $2.10. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
6
SHUJI AKAOKA
WHITE, NAVY RIGHT SASH, NAVY DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 6x333 BRILLIO
YUJI UCHIKOSHI
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Kanayama Holdings Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track on April 7 over 1300m, 2 len behind Tiger Minoru carrying 56kg at $3. The run before that 3rd of 11 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Lady Arthur carrying 56kg at $3.50. Can take this out.
7
MINORU MIYAGAWA
BLACK, WHITE FIVE STARS, Light brown cap
8 079x7 HACHIKIN MUSUME
TERUYUKI KUNISAWA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after three months second last of 8 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 26 len behind Gempachi Mighty carrying 54kg at $39.40. Previously second-up won by 5 len at this track July 3 2022 over 800m defeating Tomohime with 54kg at $1.40. Unlikely to threaten.
8
SHOJI NISHIMORI
MEDIUM BLUE, PURPLE YOKE,MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND BAND ,PURPLE COLLAR, WHITE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
9 0x0x2 WIN JOYFUL
MASAMITSU SAKAI
7YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Shuji Shoji
Second-up today. Last outing raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on April 7 over 1300m, 7 len behind Satono Favor with 56kg at $2.80. At only start last preparation 10th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 6 over 1800m, 7 len behind Queen's Mimosa with 58.0kg at $359.50. One of the top chances.
9
TAKUYA OKAMURA
ORANGE, GREEN ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
10 79888 AKI ROCK
TERUYUKI KUNISAWA
8YO  DK B  HORSE 53.0KG

Last start second last of 9 at this track on April 7 over 1300m, 10 len behind Tiger Minoru carrying 56kg at $112. Before that got back early 8th of 11 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 11 len behind Lady Arthur carrying 53kg at $179.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
10
ABE MOTOTSUGU
WHITE, BLUE CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap