MOMBETSU   01 May 2024
 
GOING:

Race 6 1000m

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No obvious leader in a race that lacks much early pressure on paper. UNA TO LION (2) returned from a spell two weeks ago when he was fourth over 1200m at this track. This doesn't look as hard so he is a major player. SAKURA AZALEA (5) took advantage of the good draw when resuming from a spell last start and led for much of the way before finishing third over 1200m at this track. Solid run last time and will take catching again. SASAKIN POPPY (8) was not too far from the winner when fifth over 1000m at this track. Solid top-three chance. AVALANCHE BERN (1) produced another moderate effort last start when 12th over 1200m at this track. Finds a nice race and can atone.
1 34740 AVALANCHE BERN
HIDEAKI SATO
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1200m, 16 len behind Yellow Iris carrying 55kg at $106.80. The start before that 4th of 8 at Kasamatsu on April 1 over 1400m, 8 len behind Earth J Sonte carrying 52kg at $54.50. Gets the inside draw so deserves respect.
1
MANATO KUROSAWA
RED, MEDIUM BLUE CHECKS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
2 032x4 UNA TO LION
KUNIO HIMORI
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG

Second run back. First-up after six months 4th of 11 at this track on April 18 over 1200m, 4 len behind Smile Kei with 57kg at $3.10. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at this track on September 5 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Links Lily with 54kg at $5.30. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
2
MASAAKI KUWAMURA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
3 3072x MIRAGE FLEUR
MASATAKA SAKUMA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 52.0KG

Resuming after a spell of six months. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at this track November 2 over 1000m, a neck behind Cry Of The Earth with 54kg at $43.50. First up last campaign sixth of 12 at this track April 27 2023 over 1000m, 10 len behind Ville Black Hill carrying 51kg at $74.80. Don't dismiss lightly.
3
ASAHI WAKASUGI
WHITE, GREEN CROSSED SASHES, WHITE, PURPLE STRIPES SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 x564x TEN ARION
TAMAKAZU OKAJIMA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
U.Miyauchi B.
Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at this track November 9 over 1200m, 6 len behind Run Rabbit Run carrying 54kg at $36. Previously first up; fifth of 9 at this track October 5 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Nagisano Chako carrying 54kg at $14. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
4
FUMA ONO
BLACK, PINK DIABLO, BLACK SLEEVES, PINK DOUBLE ARMBAND, PINK COLLAR, Cyan cap
5 237x3 SAKURA AZALEA
KUNIAKI SASAKI
4YO  BLACK  FILLY 55.0KG
Sakura Commerce Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after five months set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1200m, 2 len behind Yellow Iris carrying 55kg at $3.80. Previously second-up 11th of 16 at Niigata on May 7 over 1800m, on a slow track; 23 len behind Seiun Sirius with 54.0kg at $110.90. Worth consideration.
5
YOJI KAMEI
WHITE, RED CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
6 324x4 RAUSUDAKE
HIDEAKI SATO
7YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG

Second run back. First-up after six months 4th of 10 at this track on April 17 over 1000m, 8 len behind Long Beach carrying 57kg at $3.30. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at this track on May 3 over 1000m, 2 len behind Luster Cannon with 56kg at $32.50. Unlikely to threaten.
6
YUJI IWAHASHI
BLACK, WHITE STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPE, Salmon cap
7 800x7 LADY BOLERO
HIROAKI SAKURAI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Second run back. First-up after six months sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 11 at this track on April 17 over 1000m, 12 len behind Hidenosuke with 52kg at $331.90. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at this track on June 13 over 1000m, 45 len behind Morning Himawari carrying 54kg at $188.70. Unlikely to threaten.
7
GENTA OCHIAI
WHITE, GREEN CROSSED SASHES, WHITE, PURPLE STRIPES SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 794x5 SASAKIN POPPY
HIROYUKI OGUNI
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at this track on April 18 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Tomono Silver carrying 55kg at $19.90. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at this track on July 18 over 1000m, 4 len behind Gulf Breeze with 54kg at $175.80. Sure to run well.
8
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
BLACK, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, White cap
9 780x6 JAY SMILE
DAISUKE AKITA
7YO  DK B  GELDING 57.0KG

Second run back. First-up after six months 6th of 11 at this track on April 17 over 1000m, 12 len behind Hidenosuke carrying 57kg at $128.10. Previously second-up second last of 12 at this track on May 4 over 1200m, 19 len behind Brave Journey with 56kg at $105. Needs more time.
9
HIDEKI SAKASHITA
BLACK, PINK FIVE STARS, BLACK SLEEVES,PINK STARS, Hot pink cap
10 319x8 EFTHYMOS
MORIYAMA TAKEHIRO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG

Second-up. First-up after five months ran last of 8 at this track on April 18 over 1700m, 41 len behind Cool Gibbs with 55kg at $57.10. Previously second-up second last of 12 at this track on May 17 over 1000m, 14 len behind Reward Setaren with 54kg at $181.50. Worth consideration.
10
JUNICHIRO AGISHI
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH AND ARMBANDS, Grey cap