KAWASAKI   08 May 2024
 
GOING: G

Race 6 1400m

Track: GOOD      

A few on-pacers lining up so it should be keenly contested. MERMAID SONG (7) is building towards a win with placings at her last two runs, the latest effort a third over 1400m at Urawa when beaten 2.75 lengths. Today might be her day. BAKLAVA (4) was always forward and boxed on to finish second over 1500m at Urawa last time. Form here at this trip is sound. Peaking now and likely to be in the finish. RIKO CARBINE (11) finished sixth two runs back at this track then improved last time out to score by half a length after being in the firing line on the turn over 1400m at this track. No reason she cannot salute again. GLORIOUS ZOSMA (6) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 1400m at Urawa. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time.
1 49335 YAMAJUN HIBANA
HIRONORI UNOKI
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Most recently 5th of 11 at Urawa on April 18 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Hubble carrying 51kg at $6.50. The start before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Urawa on March 27 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Ruriiro carrying 52kg at $19.90. Worth thought from inside alley.
1
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, White cap
2 03x48 LE RIRE
TAKAYUKI HAYASHI
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 11 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 4 len behind Sunaona Kimochi with 54kg at $13.70. Last start eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 7 len behind Riko Carbine carrying 54kg at $16.10. Doesn't look good enough to threaten the top few.
2
TADANARI KONNO
GREEN, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 51848 TWILIGHT DRESS
HIRONORI UNOKI
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Akio Murashima
Most recently 8th of 10 at Urawa on April 18 over 1500m, 10 len behind Elegant Jewelry carrying 54kg at $6. The start before that 4th of 12 at Urawa on March 28 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Tosen Memoria carrying 52kg at $4.40. Predicted to struggle.
3
YOSHIMI HANZAWA
WHITE, GREEN FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 215x2 BAKLAVA
H SASAKI
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Kazumi Yoshida
Second-up. First-up after nine months held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Urawa on April 18 over 1500m, neck behind Elegant Jewelry carrying 54kg at $5. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by a neck at this track July 7 over 1400m defeating Zero Kara with 54kg at $2.90. Strong winning chance.
4
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 900x8 ANGE CLAIR
Hiroyuki Takahashi
6YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG

Second run back. First-up after three months 8th of 12 at Urawa on April 16 over 1400m, 8 len behind Masahaya An with 54kg at $113. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at this track on December 11 over 900m, 7 len behind Vip Regius carrying 54kg at $12.60. Unlikely to threaten.
5
YUKI FURUOKA
RED, BLACK CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 21x32 GLORIOUS ZOSMA
KENICHI TAKATSUKI
6YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Matsurida Dali with 54kg at $4.80. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Urawa on April 16 over 1400m, 2 len behind Masahaya An with 54kg at $6.90. Should go well.
6
MITSUHIRO MASUDA
GREEN, YELLOW FIVE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 43423 MERMAID SONG
YOICHI TANABE
6YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Wada Farm Co. Ltd.
Going well. Most recently sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at Urawa on April 16 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Masahaya An carrying 54kg at $4.60. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Shonan Mana with 54kg at $13.80. Progressing well. Has strong claims.
7
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Light green cap
8 43x69 LIVE GARNET
SHINSUKE KUDO
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Takayuki Sawada
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 12 at Urawa on March 25 over 1400m, 7 len behind Alpha Zeus carrying 53kg at $9.90. Second run from a spell raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Urawa on April 16 over 1400m, 8 len behind Masahaya An with 54kg at $3.10. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
8
RYOYA SAWADA
BLUE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
9 52301 MASAHAYA AN
HIRONORI SATO
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Masao Nakamura
Last start ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Urawa April 16 over 1400m defeating Glorious Zosma carrying 54kg at $11.40. The run before that second last of 12 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 43 len behind Shigeru Mach with 54kg at $44.10. Sure to be about the money.
9
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Light brown cap
10 6x277 ADVENT EVE
HIROMI YAMAZAKI
6YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Futaba Hirosaki
Most recently 7th of 11 at Urawa on April 17 over 1400m, 7 len behind Vainqueur City with 54kg at $46.10. Before that 7th of 11 at this track on April 2 over 1500m, 36 len behind Bitcoin carrying 51kg at $32.80. Needs to improve to trouble the top handful.
10
NOBUHIKO SANRINDO
WHITE, PINK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, PINK CHEVRON, Hot pink cap
11 42561 RIKO CARBINE
HIDEO KUBO
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start won by 0.5 len at this track April 3 over 1400m defeating Hulihuli with 54kg at $7.10. The start before that failed to make an impression; 6th of 10 at this track on March 13 over 1400m, 7 len behind Party Mode carrying 54kg at $11. Won last start and is well-placed again.
11
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap