FUNABASHI   03 May 2024
 
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Race 7 1500m

Track: AW      

From the wide stall View Crest should cross and lead. VIEW CREST (11) did a great job to score by 4 lengths over this course and distance last start in a far better run. Meeting a tougher field but on her best form she is good enough to cope. NISHINO TENKAFUBU (10) finished fourth two runs back then improved last start but found one better at Urawa, beaten only a length after being in contention on the bend. Taking on a better field but he is up to the task. PARTY KING (5) ran a bold race over this journey last start, racing on the pace and sticking on strongly to finish in second at this track. Meets some better types this time but he has the talent to test this line-up. AIDAKE (6) gave away a big start at the top of the straight last start and finished in fourth over 1500m at this track. Worth including in this suitable contest.
1 69970 FONTAINE PARK
YOSHIKAZU KANUMA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start ran last of 11 at Urawa on April 19 over 1400m, 15 len behind Hoshi Princess with 56kg at $384.90. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 12 at Kawasaki on April 5 over 1400m, 9 len behind Kitadake carrying 56kg at $318.40. Tempted to look elsewhere on recent form.
1
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, White cap
2 39x09 AI BRIGHT
MASAO AI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 12 at this track on March 8 over 1500m, 32 len behind Logi Drefong carrying 56kg at $93. Second-up second last of 10 at this track on April 13 over 1200m, 11 len behind King Furioso with 56kg at $205.50. Favour others today.
2
NAKANO KAZUMA
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 32x0x TOSEN STYLE
SATOSHI KOKUBO
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last preparation ran last of 11 at Urawa on January 12 over 1400m, 22 len behind Shine Rouge carrying 56kg at $6.20. When resuming last campaign made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Urawa on June 1 over 1400m, 6 len behind Kagayaki Taiyo with 56kg at $16. Should be ready to run well.
3
SHOYA HOZONO
PURPLE, GOLD FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 78088 BRIGHT OCEAN
GEN HAYASHI
7YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
Makio Okada
Most recently 8th of 11 at this track on April 13 over 1500m, 15 len behind Real Dignity with 53kg at $27.10. The race before that 8th of 10 at Kawasaki on March 15 over 1400m, 6 len behind Shonan Mana carrying 53kg at $24.20. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.
4
TOKORO HOTARU
RED, YELLOW BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 00862 PARTY KING
Masaki Iwasaki
4YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yuki Dendo
Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track on April 12 over 1500m, 4 len behind View Crest with 56kg at $6.20. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 12 at Kawasaki on April 5 over 1500m, 9 len behind Preemie with 56kg at $187.60. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.
5
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 65974 AIDAKE
KIYOAKI SASAKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG

Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at this track on April 13 over 1500m, 4 len behind Kobinai Fountain carrying 55kg at $6.50. The race before that 7th of 11 at this track on March 6 over 1500m, 10 len behind Lord Magma with 55kg at $65.70. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.
6
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLUE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
7 09080 SMILE DROP
Masaki Iwasaki
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently ran last of 11 at this track on April 13 over 1500m, 21 len behind Real Dignity with 54kg at $315.60. Before that 8th of 12 at Urawa on March 29 over 1400m, 11 len behind Amuleto with 54kg at $354.60. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.
7
KENTARO USUI
WHITE, GREEN SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 77396 POINT BACK
MASATO HAYASHI
4YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 6th of 11 at this track on April 13 over 1500m, 14 len behind Real Dignity with 56kg at $12.10. Before that 9th of 12 at Kawasaki on April 5 over 1400m, 11 len behind Kitadake carrying 56kg at $8.60. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
8
TATSUYA YAMAGUCHI
MAGENTA, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
9 59047 WIND COCKTAIL
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
8YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Makio Okada
Most recently 7th of 11 at this track on April 13 over 1500m, 14 len behind Real Dignity carrying 54kg at $24.90. The run before that 4th of 12 at Urawa on March 27 over 2000m, 7 len behind Trenchtown carrying 53kg at $9.70. Should be right in the finish.
9
TAITO MORI
MEDIUM BLUE GREEN DIAMOND CHECKS, Light brown cap
10 5x242 NISHINO TENKAFUBU
MASAMI YOSHIDA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 12 at Urawa on April 19 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Keiai Magora with 56kg at $4.80. The race before that 4th of 10 at Urawa on March 27 over 1400m, 4 len behind Arabian Rain with 54kg at $3.80. Another bold run is expected.
10
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Light brown cap
11 64381 VIEW CREST
KATSUO ISHII
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Fujiwara Farm Co. Ltd.
Last start favourite; scored a big 4 len win at this track April 12 over 1500m defeating Party King with 54kg at $2.40. The race before that sat on the pace before fading 8th of 12 at Kawasaki on April 5 over 1500m, 12 len behind Preemie carrying 54kg at $32.30. Big chance to go back-to-back.
11
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW,BLUE RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap
12 05x45 MICHINO SICILIA
SATOSHI SAITO
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Michio Suzuki
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 12 at this track on March 8 over 1500m, 12 len behind Logi Drefong carrying 56kg at $17. Second run from a spell 5th of 11 at this track on April 13 over 1500m, 13 len behind Real Dignity with 56kg at $17.90. Might need easier race.
12
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECK, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Hot pink cap