Race Overview
 
KASAMATSU   08 May 2024
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 10:50 Race 1 800m
ARGENTEES (8) got a long way back when finishing seventh over 1400m at this track last start, a less impressive effort than his sixth at this track the run before. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. PEPERONCINO (6) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start at Nakayama Dirt. Enjoys a drop in grade so she can make amends. SASAJIMA SEMPU (5) raced below her best last time when seventh. In the mix in this suitable race. GEWWAIENTAN (3) has switched yards since finishing 15th a month ago over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt. Keep safe.
2 11:25 Race 2 1400m
HAPPY MAKE (5) finished second, beaten a head, when resuming from a spell last start over 1400m at this track after she was in the firing line on the bend. Ready to go one better. T O D'AMOUR (4) has been in the betting recently but has failed to live up to market expectations. Most recently finished fourth here. Capable enough so worth another chance. SUNSET COLOR (1) is a four-start maiden who finished tenth at her most recent outing over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt after she got a long way back in the run. Worth including in this suitable contest. MEISHO TOKONATSU (3) held on well to finish third last time out over 1400m at this track after leading for much of the way. Can feature in the finish.
3 11:55 Race 3 1400m
SOFFIARE (1) stalked the pace when resuming at this track and trip last start then worked to the line steadily to finish second. Winning chance. DVORAK (8) went forward last start over 1400m at this track and held on well for third, beaten 2.5 lengths. Faces an easier assignment so he is sure to prove hard to beat. PORCOSPINE (5) last appeared three-and-a-half weeks ago over 1300m at Kochi when she finished ninth. This is her first run for the Kyoichi Ito stable. Can make her presence felt. COPANO ATLANTA (7) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a fifth over 1400m at this track. In the mix.
4 12:35 Race 4 1400m
LUXE BRILLANTE (5) struggled in a tougher race two starts back but last time appreciated the drop in grade and bounced back to salute over 800m at this track. Sure to give a great sight again. DEL MIO CUORE (1) showed early speed from a good draw and led until the entering the straight last start, eventually holding on for second and beaten 2.5 lengths over 1400m at this track. Well-placed and will take running down. MIX UP (6) landed her maiden success over this course and distance last time, scoring by one length. Winning rider Shigeharu Mabuchi sticks and she should be in the finish again. SILVER BRIDGE (3) turned in a fine effort to score by a head at this track and distance last start in a much improved run. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run.
5 01:05 Race 5 1600m
ENRAI (7) strode forward early from her wide draw to settle just off the lead last start then lifted to score by a length at this track over 1400m. In great form and is well-placed to feature again. RURI O (2) finished fifth last time out over 1400m at this track after being in the firing line on the bend nine days ago. Tackles a longer journey this time. Winning rider Makoto Okabe stays aboard. Sure to run well. POLAR NIGHT (4) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago at this track. Less impressive last time out when sixth. Faces an easier assignment so she is a leading player. UP RYUJIN (9) finished eighth two runs back then did well last start but found a couple better here, beaten only 1.75 lengths. Placed to advantage so anticipating another big run.
6 01:35 Race 6 1400m
PAMPHILJ (5) is on a nine-day back-up after finishing in the money over 1400m at this track. Nice run last time and should prove tough to beat. COUNTRY MADAM (2) doesn't win very often but ran a strong race last time out over 1400m at this track, finishing fourth and beaten 1.5 lengths. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. GRAND JANU (3) drew wide last time and was safely held when sixth over this track and trip. Among the better chances. LOVING MEMORY (1) is back after a break of nine weeks. Looking to emulate her win at Morioka Dirt to kick off the last campaign. Comes here with definite top-three claims.
7 02:05 Race 7 1400m
SATSUKI SMILE (3) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track, finishing sixth. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. DELRAY BEACH (1) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win. Was again denied last start when she found a couple better over 1400m at this track. Placed to advantage and can run a bold race. SHISHAMO (5) could only manage ninth two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1400m at this track, beaten 2 lengths after being in the firing line on the bend. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. MANDIBULARIS (2) did well last start but found one better over 1400m at this track, beaten only a head. Looks to be in the right race so she should be in contention again.
8 02:40 Race 8 1400m
CAP CORSE (6) was a winner at this track over this distance two back then tackled a longer trip last time but failed to measure up when sixth at this track. Expected to bounce back. MORNING FUJI (4) has been in the money at her last couple of runs, the latest when second here. Great chance to find the winners' enclosure. SAKURA TOP GOOD (9) ran below expectations last time at this track, finishing fifth. Worth noting Takashi Matsumoto goes aboard. Finds a nice race and can bounce back. NYA (5) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago but was less impressive last time out when seventh. Worth another chance.
9 03:20 Race 9 1400m
ROI CHAMPAGNE (3) was in contention all the way and fought on for third last start over 1400m at this track, making it two minor placings in a row. Drawn to stalk the leaders. Goes up a rung or two but he is worth serious consideration. MIKAZUKI (6) good effort last start when second over this distance at this track, beaten one length. Has a strong record this course, scoring at five of 10 starts. Must be respected. MITONO CHARMANT (7) scored two runs back then was well in commission last time but could only manage to finish fifth over the same trip at this track. Finds the right race this time and can find winning form. DOUBLE DOUBLE (2) next best.
10 03:55 Race 10 1400m
LABUANBAJO (7) raced on the speed and kept going to score by 0.8 lengths when resuming last time out over 1600m at this track. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. RUM BALL (5) sat on the pace and stuck on well to score dominantly at this track and trip last start to maintain his good form of late. Taking on a better field but he is good enough to cope. STELLATA EYES (2) turned in a fine effort to win by 2 lengths at this course and distance when resuming from a layoff last start. Needs to be at her best to beat this field but she can win again. COPANO MONARCA (4) showed the way from barrier rise to score by 1.5 lengths last start over this course and distance. One of the main contenders.
11 04:30 Race 11 1600m
TEAM CHEMISTRY (1) got home by 3 lengths last time out over 1600m at this track. Has five wins here. Should be poised just off the lead. Likely to feature. ICARUS (5) went fast early over 1400m at this track last time and defied all challengers to score domiantly. Steps up a level but he is good enough to figure in the finish. YUKARI PRELUDE (6) is in winning form after scoring as favourite last time out here. Yet to miss the frame in two starts over this course and distance. Winning rider Shigeharu Mabuchi stays aboard. Has claims on her best figures. STANLEY (7) improved sharply last time out to score by 3 lengths over 1400m at this track five weeks ago. Nicely placed to keep the ball rolling.
12 05:00 Race 12 1400m
YLAMAA (3) won her maiden over this course and distance last start, getting the verdict by 2 lengths. Winning rider Hiroshi Ohara stays aboard and she is a key runner. JO BOOK FIORI (6) was returning from a break last time out and proved too classy, scoring by one length over 1400m at this track. Will be better for that latest run and is among the leading chances. MEISHO SUIKEI (10) scored at this track last time out with a nose in reserve at the end of 1400m. Has a decent record at this track with one win and five minor placings. Strong winning hope again. MATCHAN FIGHT (5) was a winner over 800m at this track last time out, dropping out early before coming home with a powerful run to score. In form and worth including.