MOMBETSU   17 Apr 2024
 
GOING:

Race 7 1000m

Track: AW     True  

Expecting Smile Moon to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint trip. WILD LOVE (2) comes here off a break of five-and-a-half months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1000m at this track. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. SAYA EONNI (6) returns from a break of five-and-a-half months. Consistent performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a fourth over 1000m at this track. Nicely placed to kick off another successful campaign. VANDERBILT (3) returns from a spell of six months. Was safely held at the only appearance last prep when 11th over 1400m at Kyoto Dirt. Under the care of new trainer Nozomi Ono this prep. Has found the right race and is worth including. BRAVERY BOSS (5) has switched yards since finishing 13th seven weeks ago over 1200m at Ohi.
1 5263x SHANNON FALLS
JUNJI TANAKA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Fujiko Mizukami
Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at this track November 2 over 1000m, 6 len behind Lava Glow with 56kg at $19.60. Previously first up; fifth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt March 26 2023 over 1800m, soft track; 8 len behind Edono Top Run carrying 56.0kg at $6. Happy to work around.
1
GENTA OCHIAI
BLACK, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, White cap
2 5253x WILD LOVE
SHOJI TANAKA
9YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Entire back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at this track November 3 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Labiata carrying 57kg at $11.10. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at this track April 19 over 1000m, a nose behind Pure Kagayaki carrying 56kg at $6.20. Likely to play a major role.
2
YUJI IWAHASHI
BLACK, WHITE STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPE, Grey cap
3 88x0x VANDERBILT
NOZOMI ONO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Mataichiro Yamamoto
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 11th of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on October 15 over 1400m, 20 len behind Peptide Tiger carrying 58.0kg at $10.50. First up last campaign 11th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 3 over 1200m, 9 len behind Copano Hampton with 58.0kg at $35.90. Worth keeping in mind.
3
FUMA ONO
BLACK, PINK DIABLO, BLACK SLEEVES, PINK DOUBLE ARMBAND, PINK COLLAR, Salmon cap
4 47867 L'ILE DU SERMENT
MORIYAMA TAKEHIRO
6YO  DK B  MARE 53.0KG

Comes off a 40 day let-up. Most recently 7th of 10 at Kasamatsu on March 8 over 1400m, 10 len behind Jetter carrying 53kg at $17.50. The run before that didn't do much in the run home; 6th of 8 at Kasamatsu on February 23 over 1400m, 11 len behind Maple Leaf carrying 51kg at $19.40. Has the ability to be in the finish.
4
JUNICHIRO AGISHI
WHITE, RED SASH, SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 x6590 BRAVERY BOSS
HIROYUKI OGUNI
4YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG

Useful entire. Comes off a 49 day let-up. Most recently 13th of 16 at Ohi on February 28 over 1200m, 10 len behind Matera Hachi Ichi carrying 56kg at $35.30. The start before that 9th of 12 at Ohi on February 14 over 1200m, 7 len behind Maple Leaf Rag with 56kg at $14.60. Genuine chance this time around.
5
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 1214x SAYA EONNI
SHOJI TANAKA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Resumes after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at this track November 2 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Kura Rouge with 55kg at $18.30. First up last campaign ran last of 10 at this track August 2 over 1600m, 23 len behind Kanemitsu Ace carrying 54kg at $60.90. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
6
GAKU BANNO
BROWN, WHITE DIAMOND CHECK, BROWN SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 2220x SMILE MOON
MASATO KAWASHIMA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 53.0KG
Yoichi Aoyama
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at this track November 1 over 1000m, 10 len behind Kia Kia carrying 51kg at $2.30. First up last campaign second of 11 at this track April 19 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Make The Wind carrying 51kg at $15.30. Cannot make a strong case.
7
YUKI MIYAUCHI
GREEN, LIGHT PINK DOUBLE BAND, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
8 2687x MORI MIRAI
MASAKAZU MURAKAMI
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at this track November 3 over 1000m, 6 len behind Labiata with 55kg at $85.10. Previously first up; third of 12 at this track April 14 2022 over 1200m, 3 len behind Bonny Majesty with 54kg at $2.50. Might need the run.
8
MASAAKI KUWAMURA
WHITE , BLUE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES,BLUE STARS, Hot pink cap