SAGA   30 Mar 2024
 
GOING:

Race 8 1400m

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Solid tempo with several going forward headed by Te Stesso. HOKKAI MERKEL (8) finished sixth over 1300m at this track last time out following a determined win two back. Has good early toe so she should be handy in the run. Expecting a bold showing. MR HOJU (4) was well in commission last start over 1400m at this track when second, beaten 4 lengths. Form over this course and distance is solid with a win and four minor placings from six starts. Sure to run well. ARVIND (5) started at $3.50 last time and ran below expectations, finishing eighth and beaten 7 lengths at this track over 1300m. Yet to miss the placings in two starts over this course and distance. Nicely placed to bounce back. TE STESSO (2) was safely held when seventh last time out over 1300m at this track, beaten 7 lengths, after a win at this track at the previous outing. Well placed and can make amends.
1 24098 KAMINO HYPERION
MORIYUKI YORIMOTO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on March 8 over 1300m, 9 len behind Winning Maybe with 56kg at $115.10. The race before that 9th of 11 at this track on February 25 over 1400m, 12 len behind June Knuckle with 54kg at $41.50. Needs to improve.
1
YOSHIKI YAMADA
WHITE, BLUE BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, White cap
2 59217 TE STESSO
MORIYUKI YORIMOTO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at this track on March 8 over 1300m, 7 len behind Winning Maybe carrying 56kg at $2.20. The race before that scored a big 7 len win at this track February 18 over 1300m defeating Meisho Inase carrying 56kg at $1.60. This is well within his grasp.
2
RYUICHIRO KURATOMI
WHITE, MAGENTA DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
3 72189 KEY MERCURY
TOSHIAKI MUTO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Koichiro Kitamae
Most recently got back early 9th of 12 at this track on March 8 over 1300m, 9 len behind Winning Maybe with 56kg at $57. The run before that 8th of 11 at this track on February 25 over 1400m, 11 len behind June Knuckle with 56kg at $12.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
3
SHOMA KANAYAMA
WHITE, BLUE BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light green cap
4 21222 MR HOJU
HIROSHI NAKANO
8YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Kosho Bokujo
Form hard to fault. At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at this track on March 8 over 1400m, 4 len behind Rattrapante carrying 56kg at $1.90. Before that 2nd of 12 at this track on February 18 over 1400m, neck behind Desti Rosso carrying 56kg at $1.90. Genuine contender.
4
HIROKI YAMASHITA
YELLOW, BLUE HALVES, DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
5 83118 ARVIND
HISASHI MATSUSHIMA
7YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG
Godolphin
Comes off a 49 day let-up. Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on February 10 over 1300m, 7 len behind Matenro Blues carrying 56kg at $3.50. Before that favourite; came from midfield and scored a big 5 len win at this track January 21 over 1400m defeating Oscar Winner with 56kg at $2. Genuine chance this time around.
5
SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA
BLACK, GOLD CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD STRIPE, Yellow cap
6 65224 TAKENO EIKO
KINYA KITAMURA
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on March 8 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Kisekino Senshi with 56kg at $35.50. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track on February 10 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind T O Michelin carrying 56kg at $3.80. Going well. Leading chance.
6
JYOJI KOMATSU
YELLOW, BLUE HALVES, DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
7 35235 MARINO LULUWA
SHIZUO OSHIMA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Masako Yano
Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at this track on March 8 over 1300m, 3 len behind Kisekino Senshi with 53kg at $40.50. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at this track on February 22 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Soigine carrying 54kg at $4.80. Has the ability to be in the finish.
7
TSUBASA KAMO
GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Salmon cap
8 33416 HOKKAI MERKEL
YOSHITO YAMADA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on March 8 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Winning Maybe with 54kg at $75.10. The run before that won by 0.5 len at this track February 18 over 1300m defeating Kurino Renaissance carrying 54kg at $5.70. Can bounce back.
8
MANATO HIDA
MAROON, YELLOW FIVE STARS, Light brown cap
9 96800 PINK CHAN
HIROYUKI YANAI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 52.0KG

Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on March 8 over 1300m, 15 len behind Winning Maybe carrying 54kg at $254.10. The race before that second last of 11 at Funabashi on February 9 over 1200m, 13 len behind Hoshi Princess carrying 54kg at $295.90. Others favoured.
9
OMI DAIKI
MAGENTA, MEDIUM BLUE FIVE STARS, Salmon cap
10 65425 GRACE EMBLEM
KINYA KITAMURA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on March 8 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Winning Maybe carrying 54kg at $46. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track on February 22 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Marino Falcon carrying 54kg at $14. Happy to risk.
10
TAKU KAWASHIMA
RED, WHITE SLEEVES, Yellow cap