KOCHI   11 May 2024
 
GOING:

Race 6 1300m

Track:      

Plenty of early pace with Kaminari Oyaji and Lebron battling for the lead but there will be pressure from a few other on-pacers. ZENIT (8) improved last time out to score by a neck over 1400m at this track. Nicely placed to feature in the finish again. MATTINA (2) is close to breaking through after finishing third last start over 1400m at this track. The engagement of Ryotaro Oka is a positive move. Nicely placed to find winning ways. TAIKI MAXWELL (4) was far too good first up last start when he scored by 7 lengths over 1400m at this track. Will be better for that latest run and is among the leading chances. AILES BRAVE (1) ran a better race last start but found one better over 1400m at this track, beaten just half a length. Best efforts measure up so capable of another big run.
1 50902 AILES BRAVE
MAMORU TANAKA
7YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Yukari Saeki
Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track on April 28 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Namura Heracles carrying 56kg at $5.10. The start before that second last of 16 at Ohi on February 28 over 1200m, 17 len behind Storm Zone carrying 55kg at $202.50. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.
1
SHUJI AKAOKA
WHITE, NAVY RIGHT SASH, NAVY DOUBLE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 x1223 MATTINA
HIROKAZU MIYAGAWA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Tomio Ono
Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 8 at this track on April 28 over 1400m, 30 len behind Namura Heracles with 56kg at $3.50. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 2 len behind Bounty Cat carrying 56kg at $7.70. Solid prospects and a good alley doesn’t hurt.
2
RYOTARO OKA
BLUE, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 12443 UNDER THE STAR
TETSUYA NAGASE
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on April 14 over 1300m, 9 len behind Rose Princedom with 56kg at $21.80. Before that 4th of 9 at this track on February 21 over 1300m, 7 len behind Kitano Cattleya with 53kg at $5.50. Has failed to show enough.
3
NAOKI KIMURA
RED, BLACK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, RED SLEEVES, BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 0x0x1 TAIKI MAXWELL
SHINJI KUDO
5YO  DK B  GELDING 53.0KG
Taiki Farm Co. Ltd.
Having second run back today. Last start won by 7 len at this track April 29 over 1400m defeating Be The Luckiest carrying 53kg at $5.90. At only start last preparation 14th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 10 over 1400m, 15 len behind Aura Bills with 58.0kg at $203.40. Big chance to make it back-to-back wins. Improver with winning prospects.
4
CHIKANAO SHIRONO
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 58855 LEBRON
MITOSHI HIGASHIHARA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Big Red Farm
At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on April 29 over 1400m, 7 len behind Reward Setaren carrying 56kg at $26. The race before that struggled in the run home; 5th of 12 at this track on April 14 over 1300m, 10 len behind Rose Princedom with 56kg at $63.70. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
5
KATSUNORI URESHI
RED, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW DIAMOND STRIPE, Yellow cap
6 9008x STAR CLOSER
SHINJI KUDO
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Entire back from a spell of three months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 14 at Ohi February 14 over 1400m, 11 len behind Longing Time with 56kg at $310.60. Previously first up; ninth of 12 at Ohi November 15 over 1600m, 8 len behind Mochizukino Koro carrying 56kg at $57.80. Among the better chances.
6
SEIYA TATARA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Light green cap
7 58964 MORPHEUS
S BEPPU
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Last start 4th of 8 at this track on April 28 over 1400m, 34 len behind Namura Heracles with 56kg at $50.10. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on April 14 over 1300m, 10 len behind Rose Princedom carrying 53kg at $58.30. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
7
JUNYA ISHIMOTO
MEDIUM BLUE, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
8 00391 ZENIT
Kurakane Ikuyasu
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Shinya Fukuzawa
At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a neck at this track April 29 over 1400m defeating Tipsy World carrying 56kg at $5.50. The run before that 9th of 12 at this track on April 13 over 1300m, 10 len behind Hors D'age with 56kg at $8.90. Will prove tough to stave off.
8
SHINJI HATANAKA
YELLOW, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED CHEVRON, Light brown cap
9 33436 KAMINARI OYAJI
MASAMITSU SAKAI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 6th of 8 at this track on April 28 over 1400m, 39 len behind Namura Heracles with 56kg at $31.70. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at this track on April 14 over 1300m, 6 len behind Kairashi with 56kg at $5.30. Can do a lot better than that last run.
9
TAICHI NAGAMORI
RED, GREEN ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
10 33240 SUN DIRECTION
DAI MUNEISHI
8YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on April 29 over 1400m, 9 len behind Reward Setaren carrying 56kg at $5.70. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on April 14 over 1300m, 9 len behind Rose Princedom with 56kg at $14.50. Looks tested again.
10
KOICHIRO SENOO
NAVY, YELLOW FIVE STARS, Hot pink cap