KASAMATSU   29 Apr 2024
 
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Race 9 1400m

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Slick tempo assured from Handen King and New Alchemy leading the charge. HANDEN KING (6) returns after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Looking to emulate his win at this track when returning from a spell last prep. Should be hard to stop. CHUWA JORDAN (3) was thereabouts last time out when second at this track over 1600m, beaten a neck. Big chance coming back in trip. NEW ALCHEMY (4) proved too strong two runs ago at this track. Not as effective last time out when fourth over 1600m at this track, beaten 6 lengths after being in contention on the bend. Has started four times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. The engagement of Tatsuya Watanabe is noteworthy. Finds a tougher race but a better run will not surprise. MORNING FUJI (7) improved last start to finish second over 1400m at this track. Finds a nice race and can keep improving.
1 58287 K TWO LITAS
YOICHI KURIMOTO
5YO  DK B  MARE 51.0KG
Katsumi Kusumoto
At the latest run second last of 8 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 15 len behind Yukari Prelude with 51kg at $44.10. The start before that second last of 9 at this track on April 4 over 1600m, 18 len behind Mikazuki with 51kg at $33.90. Others favoured.
1
MYOJO HARU DAI
BLACK, GOLD FIVE STARS, GOLD SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBANDS, White cap
2 2178x MEINER WHISTLE
HIDEO MORIYAMA
7YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at this track October 13 over 1400m, 11 len behind Cat Ring carrying 56kg at $68.60. When resuming last campaign sixth of 12 at Fukushima April 23 2022 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Tycoon Bago with 56.0kg at $58. Others have firmer winning claims.
2
SHIGEHARU MABUCHI
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, RED SLEEVES, Light brown cap
3 63652 CHUWA JORDAN
YUKIYASU KATO
7YO  DK B  GELDING 55.0KG
Shinobu Nakanishi
Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track on April 5 over 1600m, neck behind Ric Torachan with 55kg at $10.30. The start before that got back early 5th of 8 at this track on March 8 over 1400m, 6 len behind Yoko My Love carrying 56kg at $40.20. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
3
YOICHIRO MURO
DARK GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, BLACK SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 22314 NEW ALCHEMY
HIROSHI SASANO
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Form hard to fault. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track on April 19 over 1600m, 6 len behind Labuanbajo with 56kg at $21.80. The start before that came from midfield and won by 2 len at this track March 22 over 1400m defeating Elixir carrying 56kg at $1.80. Can atone for a modest effort last time.
4
TATSUYA WATANABE
BLUE, GREEN VEE, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, ARMBAND, CUFF, Cyan cap
5 84698 SOLID STATE
HIROYOSHI KAWASHIMA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
K.J.R.
Most recently ran last of 8 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 23 len behind Yukari Prelude with 54kg at $193.60. The race before that ran last of 9 at this track on April 4 over 1600m, 48 len behind Mikazuki carrying 54kg at $81.60. This is outside her grasp.
5
KATSUTO MARUNO
MAGENTA, NAVY FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, Light green cap
6 1134x HANDEN KING
HIROYOSHI KAWASHIMA
6YO  DK B  HORSE 53.0KG
Yukio Sakata
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at this track January 10 over 1400m, 3 len behind Kotoshiro carrying 56kg at $2.30. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 5 len win. This track October 27 over 1600m defeating Omega Rose Hill with 56kg at $2. Expect a forward showing.
6
TATSUYA MATSUMOTO
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,RED SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 26662 MORNING FUJI
YOSHIFUTO MIZUNO
6YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at this track on April 18 over 1400m, 3 len behind Paris Heart with 54kg at $14.40. The start before that second last of 7 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 5 len behind Bicorn with 54kg at $35.40. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.
7
TAKAYUKI MORISHIMA
MAGENTA, NAVY FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, Cyan cap
8 42556 FRIEND PORUS
YUKIYASU KATO
6YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 6th of 8 at this track on April 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Pod Gain with 56kg at $9.40. The race before that 5th of 8 at this track on April 5 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Ric Torachan carrying 56kg at $8.70. Watch for him to be flashing home.
8
MASAAKI OHATA
DARK BLUE, CLARET SIX SPOTS, ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
9 x7936 YAMANIN LILIANA
HIDEO MORIYAMA
5YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Hajime Doi
Useful type. Most recently eased back early on 6th of 8 at this track on April 4 over 1400m, 15 len behind Yumemiru Bonita carrying 54kg at $5. The start before that 3rd of 9 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 7 len behind Mitono Charmant carrying 54kg at $22.40. Could sneak into the finish.
9
HIROSHI OHARA
DARK BLUE, CLARET SIX SPOTS, ARMBANDS, Light green cap