SAGA   18 May 2024
 
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Race 8 1400m

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Pressure on from word go with Big Lamy, Koyu Masani Kimi and Knight Alnilam handlebars down ahead of Takeno Raiko and Crown Boss. BIG LAMY (4) did a great job to score by half a length over today's course and distance last time out to continue his outstanding recent form. Likely to be there at the finish again. KOYU MASANI KIMI (9) started at $8 last time and ran below expectations, finishing fifth at this track over 1400m after being in the firing line on the turn. Has a good record at this course and distance, including two wins. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time. TAKENO RAIKO (5) went forward last start over 1400m at this track and held on well for second. Has ability and could take some beating here. KNIGHT ALNILAM (7) turned in a much better effort last time out to score by a nose over 1300m at this track. Nicely placed to feature in the finish again.
1 00853 DERE NOVA
TAKAYOSHI KAWADA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 11 at this track on May 3 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Principal Act carrying 56kg at $18.80. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Derma Salamander carrying 56kg at $7.10. Looks tested despite the low draw.
1
RYUICHIRO KURATOMI
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, NAVY DOUBLE ARMBAND, White cap
2 42673 CROWN BOSS
SHINICHI HIGASHI
5YO  BLACK  HORSE 54.0KG
Crown Co. Ltd.
Most recently sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at this track on May 3 over 1400m, 9 len behind Soran with 54kg at $24.10. The race before that sat on the pace before fading 7th of 11 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 10 len behind Derma Salamander carrying 54kg at $23.10. Nice draw but others preferred.
2
OMI DAIKI
WHITE, BLUE BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 44269 LUX AMOR
SHIZUO OSHIMA
5YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
LUX Inc.
Useful type. Last start 9th of 11 at this track on May 3 over 1400m, 10 len behind Principal Act with 54kg at $34. The start before that 6th of 10 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 10 len behind Meiner Aile carrying 54kg at $22.40. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.
3
ISAO YAMAGUCHI
GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 12111 BIG LAMY
SHIZUO OSHIMA
4YO  BLACK  HORSE 56.0KG

On a three run winning streak. Comes off a 48 day let-up. Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at this track March 31 over 1400m defeating Five G with 56kg at $2. The run before that favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track February 24 over 1300m defeating Satono Lapis with 56kg at $1.50. Should enjoy a nice run from the inside alley.
4
TSUBASA KAMO
GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 22022 TAKENO RAIKO
KINYA KITAMURA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Racing well. Last start 2nd of 11 at this track on May 3 over 1400m, 4 len behind Soran carrying 56kg at $5. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 9 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, nose behind Five G carrying 56kg at $6.10. Among the winning chances.
5
SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA
YELLOW,BLACK CHECK,YELLOW SLEEVES,BLUE ARM BAND, Hot pink cap
6 23544 PAWA POKE GO
HIROSHI NAKANO
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Tatsuya Yanagihara
Most recently 4th of 11 at this track on May 3 over 1400m, 9 len behind Soran carrying 56kg at $16.60. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Derma Salamander with 56kg at $9.10. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
6
YUKIHITO NAGATA
WHITE, MAGENTA DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
7 42071 KNIGHT ALNILAM
HIROSHI NAKANO
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Hirotaka Sugawara
Last start came from midfield and won by a nose at this track May 3 over 1300m defeating Noble Olympia carrying 56kg at $41.50. The run before that couldn't go on with it; 7th of 11 at this track on April 20 over 1750m, 8 len behind Arakki Faith carrying 56kg at $207.50. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
7
NAOHITO TANAKA
YELLOW, BLUE HALVES, DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
8 41697 HAKO SUKA
HIROFUMI WATANABE
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start second last of 8 at this track on April 28 over 1400m, 12 len behind Nishino Kanan carrying 56kg at $21.20. The run before that second last of 10 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 14 len behind Meiner Aile carrying 56kg at $11. Can't recommend against this lot.
8
SHOMA KANAYAMA
LIGHT BLUE, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE HOOPS, Light brown cap
9 51225 KOYU MASANI KIMI
TOSHIMITSU KUNICHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Sadamitsu Kajiya
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at this track on May 3 over 1400m, 6 len behind Principal Act with 56kg at $8. The race before that 2nd of 11 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 5 len behind Derma Salamander carrying 56kg at $3.30. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
9
HIROKI YAMASHITA
BLACK, GOLD CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD STRIPE, Cyan cap
10 37732 WIN HIMEYURI
RYUMA KANAGAWA
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, 4 len behind Animal Kirishima carrying 54kg at $33.10. The run before that 3rd of 10 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 5 len behind Patapata Mama with 54kg at $34.60. Watch for her late in the piece.
10
TAKUTO DEMIZU
LIGHT BLUE, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE HOOPS, Light brown cap
11 90704 NOUVELLE AGE
MICHITAKA DOI
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on May 3 over 1400m, 6 len behind Principal Act with 54kg at $165.90. The run before that ran last of 10 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 14 len behind Meiner Aile carrying 54kg at $174.70. Capable of a big finish so don’t write her off.
11
TAKU KAWASHIMA
RED, WHITE SLEEVES, Salmon cap
12 77577 MIYANO RUN O
SHINICHI HIGASHI
5YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run got back early 7th of 11 at this track on May 3 over 1400m, 7 len behind Principal Act with 54kg at $59.40. The run before that 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. Wide draw makes it tough.
12
TORU TAKEYOSHI
WHITE, BLUE BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap