KASAMATSU   09 May 2024
 
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Race 6 1400m

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Genuine tempo from Omikoshi leading Happy Norikun. OMIKOSHI (8) hasn't won recently but looks close to a breakthrough based on her last start second at this track over 1600m. Has a strong record here at this journey with four wins from nine starts and is expected to be in the finish. T O LYRA (2) missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track, finishing fourth. The engagement of Shin Higashikawa is a positive move. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time. MAPLE LEAF (3) gave the leaders a start last start and made little impact in the straight when sixth over this journey at this track. Likely improver with strong prospects. NAOMI CHAN (5) finished ninth over 1600m at this track last start after lifting strongly to score two back. Can bounce back.
1 61448 HAPPY NORIKUN
TAKASHI SHIBATA
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Noriko Adachi
Most recently ran last of 8 at this track on April 18 over 1400m, 14 len behind Ars Antiqua carrying 56kg at $51.50. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track on April 4 over 1400m, 12 len behind Stanley with 56kg at $42.30. Impossible to tip with any confidence.
1
MIKIO FUJIWARA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, STRIPE SLEEVES, White cap
2 41744 T O LYRA
YOSHINAGA OHASHI
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Tomoya Ozasa
Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th in a small field at this track on April 29 over 1400m, 10 len behind Icarus carrying 54kg at $2.80. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track on April 18 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Ars Antiqua with 54kg at $8.60. Watch for sharp improvement.
2
SHIN HIGASHIKAWA
RED, BLUE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE STRIPE SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 17266 MAPLE LEAF
HIROYOSHI KAWASHIMA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Last start ran last in a small field at this track on April 29 over 1400m, 14 len behind Icarus carrying 54kg at $7.20. The race before that 6th of 8 at this track on April 4 over 1400m, 8 len behind Cap Corse with 54kg at $17.90. Expect improvement on recent effort.
3
SOICHI KATO
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Salmon cap
4 96076 A SHIN REMY
KATSUYOSHI ITO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start got back early 6th of 8 at this track on April 29 over 1400m, 18 len behind Luce D'oro carrying 50kg at $215.20. Before that 7th of 10 at this track on April 18 over 1400m, 11 len behind Paris Heart with 52kg at $10. Not going well enough to win this.
4
TAKASHI MATSUMOTO
MEDIUM BLUE, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE ARMABDNS, Cyan cap
5 87219 NAOMI CHAN
YOICHI KURIMOTO
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Masaki Shiozawa
Most recently ran last of 9 at this track on April 17 over 1600m, 10 len behind Bicorn with 54kg at $37.30. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at this track March 21 over 1400m defeating Hayaimono Gachi carrying 54kg at $5.50. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
5
MAKOTO OKABE
MAGENTA, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, MAGENTA SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 92415 MISS MEIJO
TAKASHI SHIBATA
5YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG

At the latest run eased back early on 5th of 9 at this track on April 26 over 1400m, 7 len behind Hai carrying 52kg at $84.50. The race before that won by 1.0 len at this track April 19 over 1400m defeating Sakura Top Vip carrying 54kg at $22.70. Needs to improve sharply.
6
KYOKA FUKAZAWA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 178x7 MEINER WHISTLE
HIDEO MORIYAMA
7YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after seven months got back early 7th of 9 at this track on April 29 over 1400m, 12 len behind Handen King carrying 56kg at $18.40. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Fukushima on May 1 2022 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Say Love Me with 54.0kg at $12.20. Should progress from that first-up run.
7
SHIGEHARU MABUCHI
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, RED SLEEVES, Light brown cap
8 23432 OMIKOSHI
T TAGUCHI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Masanobu Habata
Racing well. Most recently sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at this track on April 30 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Jetter carrying 54kg at $1.80. The run before that led but faded 3rd of 8 at this track on April 18 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Pod Gain with 54kg at $4.40. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
8
TAKAHIRO IMAI
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, ORANGE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Hot pink cap
9 77585 KING OF HEAVEN
KYOICHI ITO
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 53.0KG
Kanayama Holdings Co. Ltd.
Last start second last in a small field at this track on April 29 over 1400m, 12 len behind Icarus carrying 53kg at $52.60. The start before that got back early 8th of 10 at this track on April 18 over 1400m, 14 len behind Paris Heart carrying 53kg at $45.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
9
TATSUYA MATSUMOTO
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,RED SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap