SAGA   27 Apr 2024
 
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Race 7 1400m

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Pace on from the outset with Smile Forest, Royal Speedy and Gal Peace going forward ahead of Star Of Melody and Buckler. SMILE FOREST (12) got the prize two runs ago at this track. Not as effective last time out when fifth over 900m at this track, beaten 3 lengths. Ideally placed and is sure to be there at the finish. KENTUCKY DANCE (10) drifted back over 1750m here last time before winding up late to finish fourth, beaten 4 lengths. Expected to measure up. STAR OF MELODY (5) settled well back last start and never threatened when 8 lengths from the winner in tenth over 900m at this track. This is a nice drop in grade so she is a major player. BUCKLER (6) ran eighth at his latest appearance over 900m at this track, clocking in 6 lengths from the winner. Profiles to run well.
1 29196 ULTRA CROSS
MASANORI MASHIMA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Useful type. Last start 6th of 12 at this track on April 13 over 900m, 4 len behind Feno Wolf carrying 56kg at $9.20. The race before that ran last of 9 at this track on March 23 over 1750m, 41 len behind Amalfi carrying 56kg at $5.50. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
1
SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA
BLACK, GOLD CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD STRIPE, White cap
2 07054 MEINER ETANA
YOSHITO YAMADA
3YO  BROWN  COLT 56.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on April 7 over 1750m, 9 len behind Kito Win carrying 56kg at $71.40. The start before that got back early 5th of 8 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 6 len behind Pratia with 56kg at $115.20. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
2
TORU TAKEYOSHI
MAROON, YELLOW FIVE STARS, Grey cap
3 89073 GAL PEACE
TADAYOSHI IKEDA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG

Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track on April 13 over 900m, 1.5 len behind Feno Wolf carrying 52kg at $45.90. The run before that 7th of 12 at this track on March 24 over 1300m, 14 len behind Kentucky Gray with 52kg at $53.10. Close to a win. One of the better chances.
3
OMI DAIKI
WHITE, BLUE BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 542x9 ROYAL SPEEDY
KINYA KITAMURA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after four months 9th of 12 at this track on April 13 over 900m, 8 len behind Feno Wolf carrying 56kg at $33.40. Previously second-up second last of 10 at this track on August 12 over 1300m, 41 len behind Moon Of The Summer carrying 55kg at $15.40. Unlikely to threaten.
4
MANATO HIDA
YELLOW,BLACK CHECK,YELLOW SLEEVES,BLUE ARM BAND, Cyan cap
5 47190 STAR OF MELODY
KATSUTOSHI TESHIMA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start 10th of 12 at this track on April 13 over 900m, 8 len behind Feno Wolf carrying 54kg at $74.20. The race before that 9th of 12 at this track on March 24 over 1300m, 15 len behind Kentucky Gray carrying 54kg at $20.30. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
5
SHOMA KANAYAMA
WHITE, GREEN CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 52238 BUCKLER
TOSHIMITSU KUNICHI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Last start 8th of 12 at this track on April 13 over 900m, 6 len behind Feno Wolf with 56kg at $49.80. The race before that 3rd of 7 at this track on March 23 over 1300m, 7 len behind Artemis Bio with 56kg at $8.60. Forward showing expected.
6
HIROKI YAMASHITA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
7 568x0 AENO JUPITER
TADAYOSHI IKEDA
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 11 at Sonoda on March 26 over 1400m, 45 len behind Fuseno Suisho carrying 55kg at $22.60. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Sonoda on July 19 over 1400m, 10 len behind Great Memories carrying 55kg at $201.90. Unlikely to threaten.
7
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBAND, Light green cap
8 90467 AI YO CALME
MITSUNORI KOGA
3YO  DK B  COLT 55.0KG
Eiko Yanakita
At the latest run 7th of 10 at this track on April 7 over 1750m, 18 len behind Kito Win with 56kg at $37.10. The start before that 6th of 9 at this track on March 23 over 1750m, 6 len behind Amalfi carrying 56kg at $53.40. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.
8
LEO NAKAYAMA
PINK, BLACK DIAMOND CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light green cap
9 907x8 MARINO CASA BLANCA
MORIYUKI YORIMOTO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 8 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 16 len behind Pratia with 54kg at $40.50. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Funabashi on July 23 over 1200m, 6 len behind Sezan Brave with 52kg at $14.80. Unlikely to threaten.
9
TAKUTO DEMIZU
LIGHT BLUE, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE HOOPS, Light brown cap
10 x0424 KENTUCKY DANCE
HISASHI MATSUSHIMA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Yasuji Yoshioka
Comes here off a 48-day let-up. Last start got back early 4th of 8 at this track on March 10 over 1750m, 4 len behind Davay Cantique carrying 54kg at $8.20. The race before that 2nd of 10 at this track on February 24 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind Davay Cantique carrying 54kg at $8. Expected to finish much closer.
10
NAOHITO TANAKA
YELLOW, BLUE HALVES, DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
11 99809 STAR OF UNO
TADAYOSHI IKEDA
3YO  BROWN  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on April 7 over 1750m, 22 len behind Kito Win with 56kg at $38.60. The run before that second last of 12 at this track on March 24 over 1300m, 18 len behind Kentucky Gray with 56kg at $66.40. Wide draw makes it tough.
11
TAKU KAWASHIMA
RED, WHITE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
12 23215 SMILE FOREST
TOSHIMITSU KUNICHI
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG

Useful type. Last start 5th of 12 at this track on April 13 over 900m, 3 len behind Feno Wolf carrying 56kg at $9.70. The start before that won by 5 len at this track March 30 over 1300m defeating Star Girl with 56kg at $3.10. Best form should see him measure right up.
12
ISAO YAMAGUCHI
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND , SLEEVES, Hot pink cap