Race Overview
 
KASAMATSU   18 March 2024
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 10:50 Race 1 1400m
GRAND JANU (1) remains a maiden after 17 runs. Was one of the favoured runners last time but after being in the firing line on the turn could only manage to finish fourth over 1400m at this track. This offers him another chance of breaking through. FAIR MOON (8) was solidly backed last time out but disappointed when sixth over 1400m at this track, beaten 38 lengths. Looks well placed here and can finally break through. RED JADEITE (7) missed the placings two runs back then didn't feature last start when 11 lengths away in sixth over 1400m at this track. Likely improver with strong prospects. FLORALIA (5) failed to make an impression last time out, settling well back and finishing fifth over 1400m at this track. Backmarker who gets home hard.
2 11:20 Race 2 1400m
ORENO AIBA (3) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at this track over 1400m after being prominent from the outset. Well placed this line-up and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. ROI SUPER (2) is yet to fill a placing in two runs since resuming from a spell, the latest when fourth over 1400m at this track after he was prominent at the corner. Should be peaking now and can turn things around. FILIUS DEI (4) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing fifth at this track over 1400m. Hard to beat in this suitable race. KEN WEISSACH (6) resumes from a spell of four months. Could only manage to finish fifth at the latest run over 1400m at Morioka Dirt. Good effort to launch last prep when in the money at Morioka Dirt over 1400m. Has ability and is worth including.
3 11:55 Race 3 1400m
HEKIREKI ISSEN (7) looks close to a win, finishing in the placings at his last couple of runs including a second most recently over 1400m at this track when beaten 2.5 lengths. Has a strong record at this distance with a win and three minor placings from four starts and is sure to go well. Y S KRAKEN (3) showed little early speed last start and failed to come on in the straight when ninth, beaten 17 lengths, over 1600m at this track. Faces an easier assignment so he can find the winners' list. BRISE (6) fought on well for third last start over 1400m at this track, making it two minor placings in a row. Another big run expected. PEPTIDE KANNA (2) proved too strong two runs ago but was less impressive last time out when seventh over 1400m at this track, beaten 10 lengths. Expect a better run this time.
4 12:25 Race 4 1400m
STAR SAPPHIRE (5) missed the frame last time when fourth at this track. Prior to that had been in the money on two consecutive occasions. Makoto Okabe has registered two minor placings when on board. Should be hard to stop. MINATO (7) is going well with four minor placings from six starts this prep. Continued the trend at the most recent appearance when third over 1400m at this track after he was in the firing line all the way. In a suitable race and can find the winner's circle. AOI ALPHA ONE (1) doesn't have the best strike rate but ran a nice race when resuming from a spell last time out over 1400m at this track, finishing second and beaten a nose after being in the firing line on the turn. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. I'VE COME BACK (3) was beaten 32 lengths into fourth over 1400m at this track at her latest appearance. Better than recent efforts suggest.
5 12:55 Race 5 1600m
ACE OF SPADES (3) finds it hard to win but ran a strong race last time when beaten 0.8 lengths into second over 1400m at this track. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Best figures should see him run well. ROSE ACUARIO (6) got the prize two runs ago at this track. Less impressive last time out when fourth over 1400m at this track, beaten 6 lengths. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake. AGNES PRINCESS (4) turned in an encouraging run at this course and distance last time, winding up strongly to finish fourth, beaten 3.5 lengths. One of the main contenders. HIRUNO MAAS (2) finished fifth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1400m at this track, beaten 9 lengths. Looks to be in the right race so she should be in contention again.
6 01:30 Race 6 1400m
EIFER DAIO (5) finds it hard to win with two victories from 20 starts. Was again denied last start when he found one better over 1400m at this track. Makoto Okabe gets the best out of this four-year-old entire. In the right race and there is no reason he cannot get the major prize. DAYLIGHT (1) finished sixth last start over 1600m at Ohi after racing on the pace for much of the way. Rates highly and expected to go well. CARMELLA (7) sat on the pace last start until tiring to finish sixth, beaten 14 lengths, over 1600m at this circuit. Form here at the trip is sound with two wins and four minor placings from nine runs. One to consider. DELRAY BEACH (6) produced another moderate effort last start when 11 lengths from the winner in fifth over 1600m at this track. Capable of featuring prominently.
7 02:05 Race 7 1600m
AILE RICHELIEU (2) was in contention on the bend and progressed nicely last start to finish a close second over 1400m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. WIN RUBELLITE (1) was comfortably accounted for when seventh last time out over 1400m at this track, beaten 9 lengths. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Has the class to produce another win. OMEGA ROSE HILL (5) finished out of the money two starts back then she settled well back and was beaten 9 lengths when fifth over 1400m at this track a week-and-a-half ago. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. SPRING MOON (6) doesn't win out of turn but ran a nice race last time out over 1600m at this track, finishing second and beaten 0.8 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating another bold showing.
8 02:40 Race 8 1600m
INO (3) is a six-time winner who has been at the top of her game of late, scoring by 2.5 lengths last time out over 1600m at this track. Races well here and is the testing material. ECHT STAHL (7) progressed nicely last time out to finish just a head from the winner in second over 1600m at this track after being prominent at the bend. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. INNER SANCTUM (5) was a most impressive winner last time over 1400m at this track, scoring by 4 lengths. Should be involved in the finish. YUHINO PRINCE (2) finished 4.5 lengths back in fourth over 1400m at this track last time out after a gutsy win the start prior. Should park just off the speed. Must be respected.
9 03:15 Race 9 1400m
TOA HOJO (6) is a promising type still in first campaign but off to a great start to career. Already a two time winner including last start when scoring by 3 lengths over 1400m at this track. Races well here and expected to go close. SATSUKI SMILE (5) was well beaten in stronger company two starts back then found a better race last time and scored by 1.5 lengths over 1400m at this track. Among the leading players again. EARTH J SONTE (10) is in winning form after scoring as favourite last time out by 1.5 lengths over 1400m at this track. Yet to miss the frame in three starts over this course and distance. Backmarker who gets home hard. One of the contenders. COUNTRY MADAM (1) was an impressive winner last time over 1400m at this track, stalking the pace before lengthening nicely to score by 2.5 lengths. Has a win and three minor placings at this journey from five starts and should be around the mark.
10 03:50 Race 10 1400m
COSMO OPINION (6) raced on the speed and kept going to score by half a length last time out over 1400m at this track. Meets some better types this time but this looks well within his grasp. TOHO GEMMA (7) showed good early muster and fought on to finish second last start over 1400m at this track. Looks well placed so expect another big run. WONDERFUL LIFE (5) proved too strong last start and scored by a head over 1600m at this track. Boasts five wins here. Hiroshi Ohara who has scored on him four times retains the mount. Should be involved in the finish. POD WEIN (9) has switched yards since finishing 11th three-and-a-half weeks ago over 1400m at Urawa. Keep safe.
11 04:25 Race 11 1400m
MARUYO KUREHA (4) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 6 lengths into fifth after being prominent at the turn. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. HARPY VALKYRIE (6) raced below her best last time when sixth over 1400m at this track, beaten 34 lengths after being in contention on the bend. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time. ASPETTATIVA (7) showed little early speed and was always well back last start when seventh, beaten 64 lengths, over this journey at this track. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. KANA (2) was beaten 9 lengths into fifth in a 1400m contest at this track last time out. Has her share of ability and is a top-three prospect.