SAGA   03 May 2024
 
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Race 7 1400m

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Genuine tempo with Koyu Masani Kimi to lead but under plenty of pressure in a keen early contest. PRINCIPAL ACT (9) did a great job to score by 4 lengths over today's course and distance last time out to continue his outstanding recent form. Finds the ideal scenario and is a leading playing again. KOYU MASANI KIMI (10) was prominent from the outset and fought on well for second last start over 1400m at this track, making it two minor placings in a row. Should be prominent despite the awkward gate and can feature. FUKUSHIMA PAR PLAY (3) finished third over 1400m at this track last start after lifting strongly to score two back. Record here is strong and has claims on his best form. LUX AMOR (2) hit the frame two starts ago here but ran below par last time when sixth over 1400m at this track. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time.
1 77757 MIYANO RUN O
SHINICHI HIGASHI
5YO  GREY  HORSE 54.0KG

At the latest run settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 11 len behind Meiner Aile with 56kg at $73.10. The race before that got back early 5th of 9 at this track on March 30 over 1300m, 7 len behind Show Yushi carrying 56kg at $39.30. Draws well but others preferred.
1
OMI DAIKI
RED , YELLOW FIVE STARS, Hot pink cap
2 54426 LUX AMOR
SHIZUO OSHIMA
5YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
LUX Inc.
Useful type. Most recently 6th of 10 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 10 len behind Meiner Aile carrying 54kg at $22.40. The race before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 10 at this track on March 9 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Despejado carrying 54kg at $10.40. Beaten comfortably last time out but this suits.
2
TSUBASA KAMO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND , SLEEVES, Salmon cap
3 23313 FUKUSHIMA PAR PLAY
HIROFUMI ISHIKAWA
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Yasushi Nishimoto
Going well. Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Derma Salamander carrying 56kg at $3.80. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at this track March 24 over 1300m defeating Ciel with 56kg at $3.20. Solid prospects and a good draw doesn’t hurt.
3
SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA
BLACK, GOLD CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD STRIPE, Salmon cap
4 00897 KIRISHIMA KOTOBUKI
HIROYUKI YANAI
5YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
K.Tsuchiya
Most recently 7th of 9 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 9 len behind Five G carrying 52kg at $99.30. The start before that ran last of 9 at this track on March 30 over 1300m, 12 len behind Show Yushi with 54kg at $401.50. Fully tested on her recent run.
4
KAZUYUKI WATASE
MAGENTA, MEDIUM BLUE FIVE STARS, Light green cap
5 00085 DERE NOVA
TAKAYOSHI KAWADA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Derma Salamander carrying 56kg at $7.10. The run before that 8th of 10 at Kawasaki on March 13 over 1400m, 11 len behind Party Mode carrying 56kg at $189.20. Prefer others.
5
RYUICHIRO KURATOMI
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, NAVY DOUBLE ARMBAND, White cap
6 09070 NOUVELLE AGE
MICHITAKA DOI
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 14 len behind Meiner Aile with 54kg at $174.70. The run before that 7th of 9 at this track on March 30 over 1400m, 10 len behind Lot Clover carrying 54kg at $374.30. Watch for her late in the piece.
6
TAKU KAWASHIMA
RED, WHITE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
7 8000x CARTOUCHE
RYUMA KANAGAWA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 13 at Ohi March 1 over 1600m, 31 len behind Longing Nice carrying 56kg at $762.60. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at Kokura February 12 2023 over 2600m, 9 len behind Setsumenno Tobiuo with 54.0kg at $5.40. Will need this run.
7
TAKUTO DEMIZU
WHITE, BLUE BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
8 38562 KIRISHIMA LUCKY
HIROYUKI YANAI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Kimiharu Tsuchiya
Resumes off a 55 day let-up. Most recently set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at this track on March 9 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Top Majesty carrying 56kg at $5.90. The run before that 6th of 10 at this track on February 24 over 1300m, 6 len behind Sunrise Mostro with 56kg at $10.50. Not far off the winner latest and looks a genuine hope.
8
SHOTA MURAMATSU
MAGENTA, MEDIUM BLUE FIVE STARS, Light brown cap
9 79711 PRINCIPAL ACT
TADAYOSHI IKEDA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Useful entire. At the latest run favourite; won by 4 len at this track April 21 over 1400m defeating Danon Bond carrying 56kg at $1.60. Before that favourite; scored a big 5 len win at this track March 31 over 1400m defeating Snow Dress with 56kg at $4.20. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
9
SHOMA KANAYAMA
WHITE, GREEN CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Light brown cap
10 15122 KOYU MASANI KIMI
TOSHIMITSU KUNICHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Sadamitsu Kajiya
Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 11 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 5 len behind Derma Salamander carrying 56kg at $3.30. The start before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 at this track on March 31 over 1300m, neck behind Meiner Aile with 56kg at $3.90. This is well within his grasp.
10
HIROKI YAMASHITA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
11 x0001 UNDULATE
Sameshima Katsuya
7YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Most recently came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track April 20 over 1400m defeating Treasure Ship with 56kg at $5.80. Before that second last of 12 at this track on March 30 over 1750m, 13 len behind Nishino Kanan with 56kg at $35. Won last start and is well-placed again.
11
MANATO HIDA
BLACK, GOLD CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD STRIPE, Cyan cap