KOCHI   21 Apr 2024
 
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Race 9 1400m

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Not seeing a great deal of early speed on the map. PATRIOT RUN (6) last appeared five weeks ago over 2400m at Nakayama Dirt when he finished 16th. This is his first run for the Joji Tanaka stable. Could prove tough to beat for the new barn. TRUE BAROWS (11) was never in contention last start when ninth over 1200m at Funabashi. Has the class to figure prominently in this easier assignment. HIROSHIGE ATOMU (5) has been thereabouts without winning, the most recent effort a third at this track over 1400m when he was beaten 2.5 lengths. One of the leading contenders again. DANON CHAOS (1) was fourth over 1400m at this track two weeks ago. Better than recent efforts suggest and worth including.
1 94794 DANON CHAOS
S BEPPU
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Danox Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 4th of 7 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 4 len behind Endowment with 56kg at $80.90. The race before that 9th of 11 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 9 len behind Le Vent Vert carrying 56kg at $31. Should enjoy a nice run from the inside stall.
1
TAKUYA OKAMURA
ORANGE, GREEN ARMBANDS, White cap
2 36824 I'LL BE MAJOR
JOJI TANAKA
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Takefumi Okada
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 5 len behind Freewheeling carrying 56kg at $62.80. Before that 2nd of 12 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Endowment with 56kg at $20.10. Nice draw and worth thought.
2
KATSUNORI URESHI
RED, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW DIAMOND STRIPE, Grey cap
3 x0600 MATERA SAN O
JOJI TANAKA
8YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Teruo Ono
Last start ran last of 11 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 16 len behind Brave Ruler carrying 56kg at $51.50. The run before that ran last of 11 at this track on March 26 over 1300m, 10 len behind Mizuwario Kudasai carrying 56kg at $422.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
3
YUTA GOMA
WHITE, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 76898 SCHWARZ RITTER
TERUYUKI KUNISAWA
9YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Lion Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Last start 8th of 11 at this track on March 26 over 1300m, 6 len behind Mizuwario Kudasai carrying 56kg at $323. The run before that ran last of 9 at this track on March 11 over 1600m, 12 len behind Gratias Gu with 56kg at $238.60. Looks safely held on recent runs.
4
NAOKI KIMURA
RED, BLACK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, RED SLEEVES, BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 33543 HIROSHIGE ATOMU
KEISUKE MATSUGI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG
West Hills Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. Comes off a 40 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 7 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Jungle King with 56kg at $4.20. Before that 4th of 10 at this track on February 28 over 1400m, 4 len behind Sun El Centro carrying 56kg at $10.20. Has the credentials to play a major role.
5
ABE MOTOTSUGU
WHITE, BLUE CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 00x00 PATRIOT RUN
JOJI TANAKA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshiyuki Okamura
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 10th of 12 at Nakayama Dirt on February 25 over 1800m, 19 len behind Ho O Kabuki carrying 55.0kg at $24.60. Second run from a spell ran last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 17 over 2400m, 40 len behind Yorino Sapphire with 58.0kg at $136.40. Rates highly. Big chance.
6
KENSUKE HAYASHI
NAVY, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 87785 YAMANO MATAKA
KEISUKE MATSUGI
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Toshio Sawamura
At the latest run 5th of 7 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 6 len behind Endowment carrying 56kg at $37.60. The start before that second last of 9 at this track on March 26 over 1300m, 37 len behind Abundance with 56kg at $33.10. Even the minor placings look out of reach.
7
RYOTARO OKA
RED, GREEN ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 35574 DANON HIGH FIVE
TADAYOSHI HOSOKAWA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Danox Co. Ltd.
Last start 4th of 11 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 7 len behind Brave Ruler with 56kg at $31.90. Before that eased back early on 7th of 12 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Endowment with 56kg at $16.90. Fully tested.
8
SEISHIRO OSAWA
SKY BLUE, WHITE CHECKS, SKY BLUE SLEEVES, PINK STARS, Light brown cap
9 71009 SHARPE RATIO
SHINJI KUDO
7YO  DK B  HORSE 53.0KG
Yoichi Aoyama
At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 14 len behind Brave Ruler carrying 53kg at $55. The start before that second last of 11 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 10 len behind Le Vent Vert carrying 56kg at $9.40. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
9
CHIKANAO SHIRONO
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
10 68870 BANK SHOT
TERUYUKI KUNISAWA
8YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Katsumi Yoshida
Resumes off a 33 day let-up. Last start ran last of 10 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 14 len behind Blue Arrow carrying 53kg at $279.80. Before that 7th of 9 at this track on March 5 over 1400m, 13 len behind Lord Strom with 53kg at $193.30. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
10
KOICHIRO SENOO
MEDIUM BLUE, PURPLE YOKE,MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND BAND ,PURPLE COLLAR, WHITE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
11 42489 TRUE BAROWS
YUJI UCHIKOSHI
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Hirotsugu Inokuma
Useful type. Comes off a 47 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 9 at Funabashi on March 5 over 1200m, 15 len behind Ai Gold with 55kg at $20.30. Before that got back early 8th of 12 at Funabashi on February 6 over 1200m, 8 len behind Karlsbad carrying 55kg at $34.80. Winning prospects if anywhere near his best.
11
MINORU MIYAGAWA
BLACK, WHITE FIVE STARS, Hot pink cap