SAGA   11 May 2024
 
GOING:

Race 6 1400m

Track:      

Agrume and Astraios have sufficient early speed to position at the head of the field. DERMA SALAMANDER (5) scored by 5 lengths over this distance at this track last time out. Has a strong record this course, scoring at five of nine starts. Leading contender. SHOW YUSHI (8) finished second over 1400m at this track last time out after a gutsy win the start prior. Taku Kawashima who has scored on him four times retains the mount and should be in the finish. ANTONIO HIROKI (2) has been in the market at his last couple of starts but hasn't made an impression, last start finishing fifth over 1400m at this track. Worth another chance. ASTRAIOS (1) made progress last time out, finishing third at the end of 1400m at this track. Well placed and can figure in the finish again.
1 74643 ASTRAIOS
KATSUTOSHI TESHIMA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Recent form sound. Most recently crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 10 at this track on April 27 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Satono Regalia with 56kg at $7.20. The run before that 4th of 9 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 6 len behind Fighting with 56kg at $14.40. Worth thought from inside alley.
1
ISAO YAMAGUCHI
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND , SLEEVES, White cap
2 90355 ANTONIO HIROKI
TOSHIMITSU KUNICHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Him Rock Racing Holdings Co. Ltd.
Last start 5th of 10 at this track on April 27 over 1400m, 5 len behind Satono Regalia carrying 56kg at $7.70. Before that 5th of 9 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 6 len behind Fighting with 56kg at $3.20. Nice alley and worth including.
2
HIROKI YAMASHITA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 70772 SMOKE WATER
KATSUTOSHI TESHIMA
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG

Most recently 2nd of 10 at this track on April 13 over 1400m, neck behind Rosso carrying 55kg at $34.40. Before that ran last of 7 at Kasamatsu on March 21 over 1600m, 15 len behind Val De Marne with 56kg at $4.10. Has to be considered.
3
LEO NAKAYAMA
PINK, BLACK DIAMOND CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 17276 AGRUME
HIROSHI NAKANO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Tomoyuki Nakamura
Useful type. Most recently 6th of 10 at this track on April 27 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Satono Regalia carrying 54kg at $10.10. The run before that 7th of 9 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 8 len behind Fighting with 54kg at $6.40. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
4
YUKIHITO NAGATA
WHITE, MAGENTA DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 12821 DERMA SALAMANDER
TORU YAMADA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Hiroyuki Asanuma
Recent form sound. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and scored a big 5 len win at this track April 20 over 1400m defeating Koyu Masani Kimi carrying 56kg at $2.90. The run before that 2nd of 12 at this track on March 31 over 1300m, neck behind Pua Lani carrying 56kg at $8.40. Big chance again.
5
SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA
BLACK, GOLD CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD STRIPE, Yellow cap
6 06722 HANAHANA GUSTO
HISAMI YANO
5YO  DK B  MARE 52.0KG
Kenji Katayama
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track on April 28 over 1400m, 4 len behind Five G carrying 52kg at $12.20. Before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at this track on April 13 over 1400m, 3 len behind Pua Lani carrying 52kg at $86.20. Cannot entertain.
6
OMI DAIKI
WHITE, BLUE BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light green cap
7 x0984 VALID
TORU YAMADA
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Masanobu Kanayama
Last start 4th of 11 at this track on April 28 over 1400m, 6 len behind Five G with 54kg at $52.10. The race before that 8th of 10 at this track on April 13 over 1400m, 11 len behind Rosso carrying 54kg at $59.70. Fully tested on her recent run.
7
TORU TAKEYOSHI
RED , YELLOW FIVE STARS, Light green cap
8 32412 SHOW YUSHI
MICHITAKA DOI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Manabu Yoshitomi
Useful entire. Most recently 2nd of 10 at this track on April 27 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Satono Regalia with 56kg at $6.10. Before that came from midfield and won by a head at this track March 30 over 1300m defeating Oyoyo Man carrying 56kg at $2.30. Everything points towards a big run.
8
TAKU KAWASHIMA
RED, WHITE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
9 69069 IXQUIC
HISAMI YANO
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Isao Nishimori
Most recently second last of 10 at this track on April 27 over 1400m, 11 len behind Satono Regalia with 54kg at $71.40. Before that 6th of 9 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 7 len behind Fighting carrying 54kg at $270.50. Wide draw too testing.
9
NAOHITO TANAKA
YELLOW, BLUE HALVES, DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 31643 TOP MAJESTY
MASANORI MASHIMA
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Masaru Shimada
Useful entire. Most recently 3rd of 11 at this track on April 28 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Five G carrying 56kg at $2.30. The start before that 4th of 9 at this track on April 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind Pua Lani with 56kg at $2.20. Capable of a strong showing.
10
MANATO HIDA
YELLOW,BLACK CHECK,YELLOW SLEEVES,BLUE ARM BAND, Hot pink cap
11 87890 HIMEGOZEN
TOSHIAKI MUTO
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Last start ran last of 10 at this track on April 27 over 1400m, 13 len behind Satono Regalia carrying 52kg at $177.70. The race before that ran last of 9 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 12 len behind Fighting carrying 52kg at $236.70. Draw no help to chances.
11
TAKUTO DEMIZU
LIGHT BLUE, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE HOOPS, Hot pink cap