Race Overview
 
KANAZAWA   18 June 2024
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 11:35 Race 1 1400m
TIAMO ROSA (2) failed to figure again last time over 1400m at this track, finishing sixth. Finds the right race to break through. TAPEJARA (3) improved last start when he made late ground but found a couple better over 1400m at this track. Can build on that effort here. MARS (4) settled well back last start and never threatened when 15th over 1150m at Fukushima Dirt. Finds an easier assignment this time and can find winning form. KILLER ROUGE (9) hit the frame two starts ago at this track but ran below par last time when seventh over 1400m at this track. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time.
2 12:10 Race 2 1400m
PIENA FALLA (9) was out of the money last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 4 lengths into fifth. Finds a nice race and can feature in the finish. MANA FLUGEL (3) missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track when sixth. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time. AOBANO KISEKI (8) is yet to find the frame in two runs since resuming from a spell, the latest effort a tenth over 1500m at this track six-and-a-half weeks ago. Winning rider Taiga Kurihara gets the best out of this four-year-old filly and is back on board. Look for an improved run. CRYSTAL GOLD (5) returns after a spell of 12 weeks. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1400m at this track and is among the better hopes fresh.
3 12:45 Race 3 1400m
SHOGA MATTA NASHI (7) was in control from the outset to score as favourite on debut over 900m at this track two-and-a-half weeks ago. Looks to have talent and rates a top chance again. RYUNO NAUTILUS (2) pushed forward on debut last start and boxed on well but found one better over 900m at this track. Steps out over more ground this time. Open to improvement and expected to feature again. M ZAK DREAM (1) will find this a little easier than her third on debut two-and-a-half weeks ago over 900m at this track. Has plenty of upside so another top-three finish is on the cards. BEST TANGO (4) raced handy on debut last start and gave a good sight, holding on for second over 900m at this track. Can figure in the finish again.
4 01:25 Race 4 1400m
MATHEUS (2) did a great job to score by 6 lengths over this course and distance last start in a much-improved run. Well placed here and likely to be there at the finish again. DIOS CITY (9) is struggling to break through but has been in the money at the last couple of outings, the latest when third over 1400m at this track. Settles back early but winds up late and could be tough to hold out. LONDONDERRY AIR (6) has switched yards since finishing 16th five weeks ago over 1200m at Ohi. Has found the right race and is worth including. SEVEN HIGH (3) improved last time out, finishing third over 1400m at this track. Nicely placed to find winning ways.
5 02:00 Race 5 1500m
WING GRANDEUR (1) has been in the money at his last couple of runs, the latest when third over 1500m at this track. Has a win and two minor placings at this journey from four starts and is expected to feature. RAKAN (10) was strongly fancied when resuming last start but ended up second over 1400m at this track. Has a solid second-up record and should be fitter with a run under the belt. Leading chance on best form. MR KING (8) has been in the money at both runs this time in work and the maiden win looks imminent following a good third over 1500m at this track last time. Worth including. RED ADAM (2) was sixth over 1500m at this track at his latest appearance. Suitably placed so can turn things around.
6 02:35 Race 6 1500m
BIJO (7) showed good early speed and raced on the pace last start before fading to finish fourth over 1400m at this track. Will be handy in the run and could prove hard to run down. TWICE (9) had been racing well with two consecutive placings before last start managing only eighth over 1400m at this track. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position and can bounce back. ARGENTO STELLA (6) has been struggling to break through, the latest effort a fourth over 1400m at this track. Placed to advantage and can feature here. CAREER WOMAN (8) missed the placings last start when fifth over 1500m at this track. Well placed and can figure in the finish this time.
7 03:15 Race 7 1500m
SWEAR (4) was prominent from the outset and fought on for second last start over 1400m at this track, making it two minor placings in a row. Looks well placed this line-up so expect another big run. APEGO (2) missed the frame last start over 1500m at this track, finishing sixth. Well drawn and among the better chances. SHINZEN ATSUTA (9) finished fourth last start over 1500m at this track after racing on the pace for much of the way. Will push forward and rates well on best. SPUR (6) showed good early dash and raced on the speed last start before fading to finish ninth over 1400m at this track. Cannot be underestimated.
8 03:50 Race 8 1500m
MY VERITE (5) started at $10 last time and ran below expectations, finishing fifth at this track over 1500m. Great chance to atone. VERONIQUE (3) missed the frame last start over 1500m at this track when fourth. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. GILDED FRAME (6) spotted them a big start last time out and could only manage to finish ninth over 1500m at this track. Expected to feature if at his best. BREAK POINT (1) improved last start but found a couple better over 1500m here. Kohei Katsurayama is engaged to ride again. One of the chances.
9 04:25 Race 9 1400m
HENNY EXCEED (2) saluted here two runs ago then just missed last time when finishing second over 1400m at this track, beaten half a length. Yet to miss the placings from six starts at this track and is a leading player. RYUNO CHACHA (5) ran below expectations last time at this track, finishing seventh starting at $6.10. Best figures measure up nicely and commands respect. WINKLE SHARP (3) was disappointing last start when 11th over 1500m at this track. Likely improver. SEVEN POWER (1) produced another moderate effort last start when fifth over 1400m at this track. The engagement of Tatsuya Nakajima is a positive move and look for an improved run.
10 05:00 Race 10 1400m
UMETARO (5) raced on the speed last start and battled on well but found one better over 1400m at this track. Is in solid form this time in work, scoring two times and placing on three occasions from six starts. Could be hard to catch today if he gets a soft lead. BALDER BRAIN (6) was well fancied last start over 1400m at this track when third. Has a decent record at this track and among the leading chances. MAGICAL MOTION (8) turned in an eye-catching run over 1500m at this track last time, ridden back before coming home with a powerful run to finish third. Record at this journey is strong with two wins from six runs and is expected to be competitive. DRY CAPPUCCINO (4) hit the frame two starts ago at this track but ran below par last time when tenth over 1500m at this track. Has ability and is a top-three hope.
11 05:35 Race 11 1700m
FEEDBACK (6) impressed last time with a 6-length win at this track over this journey. Key chance here and looks tough to beat again. GRAND FOLLOW ME (3) improved last start but found one better over 1400m at Kasamatsu. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is capable of testing his rivals. M T ANGERS (4) finished fourth when resuming last time out at this track over 1500m. Has a fine winning strike rate over this journey with three wins from three starts. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Strips fitter and should be in the mix. SEVEN DIRT O (5) made progress last time out, finishing third over 1700m at this track. Best figures measure up and has claims.
12 06:15 Race 12 1500m
WIN PERCEE (4) is racing well. Scored here two back then finished second over 1400m at this track at the latest appearance four weeks ago. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset and will be hard to beat on his best form. JUJU JUNE (6) went forward and proved too strong last time out, scoring by 5 lengths over 1400m at this track. Nicely placed to feature in the finish again. DERMA GOMORY (11) was safely held when third last time out over 1500m here after a win at this track at the previous outing. Hard to fault if at her best. ANDARE (10) turned in a much better effort last time out to score by 2 lengths over 1400m at this track. Likely to be there at the finish again.