Race Overview
 
KASAMATSU   18 June 2024
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 11:20 Race 1 1400m
TAMA LADY (1) met with solid support last start over 800m at this track when second. Shinichi Maruyama has registered three minor placings when on board and everything points towards a big run. T O D'AMOUR (6) finished out of the money when fourth over 1400m at this track a week-and-a-half ago after being prominent at the corner. All set for a strong run. MION (3) has filled a minor placing on four occasions in eight starts. Failed to add to the tally last time out when seventh over 1400m at this track. Has a solid record at this journey and expected to run well. DOUBLE REED (4) was fifth in a 1400m contest at this track a week-and-a-half ago. Starts closer in this time and is a major player.
2 11:55 Race 2 1400m
WEAVE HISTORY (4) is fitter for two runs from a spell, last start finishing second over 800m at this track. Out in trip and among the leading chances. MJUK CALME (7) resumes in a similar race to his last run eight months ago when third. Has never been out of the money in three starts here including a win. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. UP TEMPORALE (6) was safely held when eighth last time out over 1400m here after a win at this track at the previous outing. Has the class to figure prominently and worth including. MASQUERADE (3) showed little early speed last start then picked up impressively in the straight to finish third at this track over today's journey. Expected to feature again.
3 12:30 Race 3 1400m
CROSS LEAF (7) made progress last time out, finishing second at the end of 1400m at this track. A repeat of the latest can see her take a hand in the finish. KAMI ARASHI (2) raced below his best last time when seventh over 1400m here. Finds a nice race and can bounce back. SUN AMARYLLIS (6) improved last start but found a couple better over 1400m at this track. One of the leading chances. HIMAWARINO KO (4) was fourth over 1400m at this track two weeks ago. Nicely placed to find some form.
4 01:00 Race 4 1400m
LADRILLO (2) ran a nice race last time out, finishing second and beaten only a neck over 1400m at this track after being in the firing line on the bend. Finds a suitable race and can go on to take this out. KOHAKUNO KAGAYAKI (3) is looking to break through after filling a minor placing at both starts this campaign, last time out when third over 1400m at this track. Could be the one to beat. COUNTRY MADAM (7) finished out of the money when fourth in a 1400m contest at this track two weeks ago. Finds a nice race and can feature in the finish. MEISHO SUIKEI (1) missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track, finishing fifth. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.
5 01:35 Race 5 1400m
SHIBANO NASTURTIUM (3) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing second last time out over 1400m at this track. Racing well & cannot be underestimated. TEN PRO FIGHTER (7) registered a strong win at this track two runs ago. Not disgraced last time out when finishing second over 1400m at this track, beaten one length. Has a good record at this course and distance, including a win and two minor placings. This doesn't look as hard so he can play a big role. HIRUNO VICTORIA (2) raced on the speed last start over this course and distance and stuck on well to finish second. Rates a hope. ASUKA SEON (1) finished fourth at her last appearance over 1400m at this track on June 4. This looks a nice race so expect her to finish closer.
6 02:10 Race 6 1400m
ANNAPURNA (1) back to earth last time out when second over 1600m at this track. This is a nice drop in grade so she is a big chance to bounce straight back. ORENTANO (5) finished just 2.5 lengths away in fourth last start over 1600m at this track. Has ability and is among the leading hopes. STAR PRESIDENT (4) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a spell on January 22, finishing seventh over 1600m at this track. Worth plenty of thought fresh. ELIXIR (3) missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track when seventh. Can bounce back.
7 02:45 Race 7 1400m
NAOMI CHAN (2) did a good job to finish third at this track two starts back then disappointed subsequently when sixth over 1400m at this track. Has the advantage of an ideal gate. Has tasted success at this venue and is one of the main contenders. REICHTUM (8) consistent mare but hasn’t won for a while. Put the writing on the wall last time over 1600m at this track when second and beaten 2 lengths. Going well and can break through. KATSUNO NINTH (5) was comfortably accounted for when sixth last time out over 1400m here after a win at this track at the previous outing. Tatsuya Watanabe is a key engagement. Has the talent to return to the winner's list. HASHTAG (9) hit the frame two starts ago at this track but ran below par last time when eighth over 1400m at this track. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time.
8 03:20 Race 8 1600m
RUM BALL (1) has been in the placings at his last two starts, finishing third last time over 1400m at this track. Capable enough on his day and is a key runner. MEGA FLASH (7) improved last time out to score by a neck after being in contention on the corner over 1400m at this track. Finds a suitable race and can build on that solid recent effort. UP FELIZ (2) finished fifth last time out over 1400m at this track a week-and-a-half ago. Tackles a longer journey this time. Reunites with Makoto Okabe who has two wins when on board. One of the main contenders. RIC TORACHAN (5) was fourth in a 1400m contest at this track a week-and-a-half ago. Best efforts measure up so worth another chance.
9 03:55 Race 9 1600m
KAYADO BLACK (6) missed the frame two back in tougher company then last time in a more suitable affair scored by a neck over 1400m at this track. Can go on with it. MIKAZUKI (4) was in contention all the way and fought on for second last start over 1400m at this track, making it three minor placings in a row. Goes up a rung or two but she is good enough to figure in the finish. SPRING MOON (5) caught the eye last start over 1400m at this track, coming from the tail and running on strongly to score by a neck. Confidence high after that last performance so she is right in the mix again. NIHONPIRO PORT (7) ran a better race last start, finishing fourth over 1400m at this track. Finds a nice race and can atone.
10 04:30 Race 10 1400m
THALJ TAJ (3) confidence is high after winning most recently as favourite on May 23 at this track over 1400m. Will attempt to add to his impressive record at this track and distance. Rates highly and will prove tough to beat here as always. NAMURA MICHELLE (2) has put together a couple of wins at this track, the latest on June 4 over 1400m when she got home by 1.5 lengths. Winning rider Tatsuya Watanabe retains the mount. Meets some better types this time but she has the ability to test this field. ICARUS (8) did a great job to score by 5 lengths over today's course and distance last start to maintain his good form of late. Taking on a better line-up this time but he can win again. EIFER DAIO (6) didn't do a bad job when second last start over 1400m here after a win at this track the start prior. Best figures measure up and expect a bold run.