KAWASAKI   09 May 2024
 
GOING: G

Race 7 1500m

Track: GOOD     True  

Strong early tempo likely with several going forward, headed by Monument King and Esprit Gonzalez. TSUKASA REVS (7) pushed forward last time and battled on gamely to finish just half a length from the winner in third over 1400m at this track. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. ESPRIT GONZALEZ (1) went forward and proved too strong last time out, scoring by half a length over 1500m at this track. Drawn to go forward again. Finds a tougher race but a win is not out of the question. COSMOS MITCHI (2) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 7 lengths into seventh. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. RETRACER (10) has accrued eight minor placings from 12 runs this preparation. Continued the trend last start when runner-up over 1500m at this track. Should be in the finish again.
1 x8341 ESPRIT GONZALEZ
HIDEO KUBO
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Most recently won by 0.5 len at this track April 2 over 1500m defeating Retracer carrying 56kg at $13.20. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1500m, 4 len behind Shigeru Otokogi carrying 56kg at $12.30. Draws the inside and should take beating.
1
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, BLUE SLEEVES, White cap
2 25867 COSMOS MITCHI
YOICHI TANABE
4YO  BAY  FILLY 50.0KG

Resumes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 7th of 10 at this track on April 4 over 1400m, 7 len behind Art Of Life with 54kg at $26.80. The start before that got back early 6th of 12 at this track on March 14 over 1400m, 5 len behind Isa Chil Ukiuki with 54kg at $25.80. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
2
NATSUKA KOBAYASHI
BROWN, GREEN DIAMOND BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, RED STARS, Grey cap
3 51066 IDEA NO KISEKI
YOSHIKAZU KANUMA
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Syuichi Masuda
Most recently 6th of 11 at Urawa on April 17 over 1500m, 10 len behind Zeloso carrying 53kg at $51.70. The run before that 6th of 12 at Urawa on March 28 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Avebury carrying 56kg at $12.60. Needs to step up.
3
YUJIRO TANABATA
BLACK, GREEN RIGHT SASH, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Salmon cap
4 x123x MONUMENT KING
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
8YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Kieffers Co. Ltd.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Funabashi December 19 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Kanarra Creek with 56kg at $2.10. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len Funabashi October 24 over 1500m defeating Hakusan Orihime with 56kg at $2.60. Don't underestimate.
4
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 99080 PINK PLUM
SHIGENORI ITO
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Last start 10th of 12 at Funabashi on May 2 over 1200m, 6 len behind Bordeaux Nesebar carrying 54kg at $148.40. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at Funabashi on April 13 over 1200m, 12 len behind Lucky Meteor carrying 54kg at $343.20. Hard to have.
5
NAKANO KAZUMA
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 8x3x3 SKY ACROSS
YUYA YAMAZAKI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Having second run back today. Last start 3rd of 12 at this track on April 4 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Matera Gania with 53kg at $5.10. At only start last preparation tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track on February 1 over 1500m, 2 len behind Narisa with 56kg at $8.20. Others offer greater appeal.
6
SEIJI YAMAZAKI
RED, Light green cap
7 x1113 TSUKASA REVS
KENICHI TAKATSUKI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshitaka Koizumi
Recent form sound. Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track on April 4 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Art Of Life with 56kg at $1.40. Before that favourite; scored a big 4 len win at this track March 11 over 1500m defeating Deux Fleches with 56kg at $1.10. Poised to win after a narrow defeat last time.
7
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECK,GREEN SLEEVES, Light brown cap
8 14x9x POWER TO THEPEOPLE
HIROMI YAMAZAKI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Masako Okita
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 9th of 12 at this track on January 4 over 1500m, 8 len behind Lala Land with 54kg at $7. First up last campaign 9th of 11 at Ohi on February 24 2023 over 1600m, 14 len behind Dora Ken with 54kg at $17.40. Has solid claims.
8
GENKI FUJIMOTO
BLUE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
9 0x584 AKINO SMART
HIROMI YAMAZAKI
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoichi Masuda
Last start 4th of 12 at Urawa on April 19 over 1400m, 4 len behind Dene with 56kg at $8.50. The start before that 8th of 10 at this track on April 4 over 1400m, 8 len behind Art Of Life carrying 53kg at $20.50. Tough assignment.
9
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Hot pink cap
10 22362 RETRACER
TAKAYUKI HAYASHI
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Resumes off a 37 day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track on April 2 over 1500m, 0.5 len behind Esprit Gonzalez with 56kg at $6.50. The run before that 6th of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Shigeru Otokogi with 56kg at $2.80. Don't underestimate.
10
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap