FUNABASHI   30 Apr 2024
 
GOING: S

Race 6 1500m

Track: SOFT     True  

Pace on from the outset with November Step, Chicago Fountain and Real Dignity pushing forward, closely attended by Logi Drefong and Keiai Indara. REAL DIGNITY (8) went forward and proved too strong last time out, scoring by 5 lengths over 1500m at this track. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. LOGI DREFONG (5) didn't do a bad job when second last start after being in contention on the corner over 1500m at this track, beaten 1.5 lengths. That followed a win at this track the start prior. Has raced four times here and has never missed the frame. Finds a suitable race and can return to winning ways. KEIAI INDARA (6) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with just two wins from 22 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when fifth over 1500m at this track, beaten 6 lengths. Placed to advantage so expect a big run. NOVEMBER STEP (2) had been in sparkling form winning two races on end before most recently finished second over 1500m at this track. Chance.
1 58717 NOBLE PROCESS
TAKASHI MIZUNO
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Nobuhiko Yoshiki
Useful filly. At the latest run 7th of 12 at Urawa on April 16 over 1500m, 13 len behind Raipachi carrying 54kg at $29.40. The run before that won by a nose at Urawa March 28 over 1500m defeating Lani's Grace with 54kg at $7.60. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
1
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, White cap
2 03112 NOVEMBER STEP
NOBUHIRO SHIBUYA
4YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Masahiro Mita
Useful type. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on April 13 over 1500m, 5 len behind Real Dignity carrying 57kg at $2.60. The race before that won by 3 len at Kawasaki April 5 over 1400m defeating Lingus Sweet carrying 56kg at $2.70. Drawn well and is among the chances.
2
TATSUYA HAMADA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND CHECK, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 07776 ALL IS TRUE
MAKI HIRAYAMA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Katsumi Yoshida
Most recently 6th of 12 at Urawa on April 16 over 1500m, 10 len behind Raipachi carrying 54kg at $143.30. The race before that second last of 8 at Kawasaki on April 2 over 1400m, 5 len behind Shonan Mana with 54kg at $55.40. Low draw but others have better credentials.
3
NAOYA HASHIMOTO
MAGENTA, NAVY ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHITE SLEEVES, NAVY CHEVRON, LIGHT BROWN CAP, GREY CAP
4 94224 AGE SHOOTER
KATSUO ISHII
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Useful type. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track on April 11 over 1500m, 4 len behind Lord Magma carrying 56kg at $16.60. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Urawa on March 27 over 1500m, 0.5 len behind Guillermo carrying 56kg at $2.20. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
4
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS ON BODY AND SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 32112 LOGI DREFONG
TAKAHIRO INAMASU
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Masaaki Kumeta
Going well. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at this track on April 12 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Carnival March carrying 56kg at $2.80. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3 len at this track March 8 over 1500m defeating Saint Regalo with 56kg at $1.20. Winning chance.
5
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
6 33525 KEIAI INDARA
ISAO SASAKI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Kazuhiro Kameda
Most recently couldn't go on with it; 5th of 9 at this track on April 11 over 1500m, 6 len behind Lord Magma with 56kg at $16.10. The start before that 2nd of 12 at Urawa on March 26 over 1500m, 3 len behind Raikono Hikari carrying 56kg at $7.30. Should go well.
6
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 62324 CHICAGO FOUNTAIN
NOBORU TAMAI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Recent form sound. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at this track on April 11 over 1600m, 6 len behind Sun Caprice with 56kg at $14.50. The race before that 2nd of 12 at Urawa on March 25 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Jack Memoriam with 56kg at $2.80. Easily accounted for last start but is capable of better.
7
YOSHIKI YAMADA
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, ORANGE STARS, Light green cap
8 14211 REAL DIGNITY
YUTA SATO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Useful type. At the latest run favourite; scored a big 5 len win at this track April 13 over 1500m defeating November Step with 56kg at $2.20. The start before that favourite; won by 2 len at this track March 7 over 1500m defeating Wunder carrying 56kg at $1.20. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
8
SEIJI YAMAZAKI
RED, Light green cap
9 65876 WIN PROVENCE
SHINSUKE KUDO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
Most recently 6th of 11 at Urawa on April 16 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Raikono Hikari with 56kg at $25.50. Before that 7th of 12 at Kawasaki on April 1 over 1400m, 37 len behind Shigeru Mach with 56kg at $54.40. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
9
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLUE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
10 x64x7 MIKEY MAGIC
HIROSHI YAUCHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG

Second run back. First-up after two months 7th of 14 at this track on April 11 over 1600m, 9 len behind Sun Caprice carrying 53kg at $105.50. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at this track on February 6 over 1500m, 5 len behind Thriamvos carrying 56kg at $30.50. Fitter but must improve sharply.
10
DAISHO YAMAMOTO
LIGHT PINK,WHITE DIAMONDS AND ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
11 956x6 HAGAKURE
NOBORU SAKAMOTO
5YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 9 at this track on April 11 over 1500m, 10 len behind Lord Magma carrying 56kg at $20.30. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at this track on November 28 over 1500m, 5 len behind Silver Biscuits carrying 56kg at $71.40. Needs to lift.
11
DAISUKE SHOJI
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN CHEVRON, Hot pink cap
12 44843 MADNESS KAZU
KAZUHIRO HAKODATE
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track on April 12 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Carnival March carrying 56kg at $7.90. The race before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 12 at this track on March 6 over 1500m, 0.8 len behind Canal Rocks carrying 56kg at $14. Draw no help to chances.
12
RYO KOSUGI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap