Race Overview
 
KANAZAWA   01 July 2024
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 12:30 Race 1 1500m
RED FELICE (2) was expected to do more last start when out of the placings over 1500m at this track. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. WIND ARIEL (5) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a nice race last time out, finishing third and beaten only 2.25 lengths over 1500m at this track after being in the firing line on the turn. Nicely placed to find winning ways. APEGO (10) finished sixth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1500m at this track after being in contention on the corner. Finds a suitable race and can go on to take this out. SMASH POWER (1) has not won for a long while. Last raced on June 18 when finishing eighth at this track over 1500m after he was well back on straightening. Best figures measure up nicely. One of the chances.
2 01:05 Race 2 1400m
THURSTON IDAHO (1) was prominent from the outset and fought on for third last start over 1500m at this track, making it two minor placings in a row. Should be handy in the run. Likely improver with strong prospects. GOLD RECORDER (10) has been safely held at her last couple of runs, the latest when 15th over 1200m at Kyoto Dirt. Much better placed this time and is one of the key chances. NORTH HIBIKI (9) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start here in sixth. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. ICE CAVE (2) finished sixth two runs back then improved last start but found one better. Suitably placed so she can feature again.
3 01:40 Race 3 1400m
NAMURA DARIUS (11) missed the placings two runs back then was never in contention last start when fifth over 1500m at this track. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. DON ARGOS (1) ran below expectations last time at this track. Finds a nice race and can bounce back. BEACH BLUES (7) failed to live up to expectations over 1400m at this track last time out when in the market. That followed a good third the run prior. Has a good record at this course and distance, including a win and three minor placings. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. ARGENTO STELLA (6) made progress last time out, finishing third at the end of 1500m at this track. Likely to hold the form and is a strong top-three prospect.
4 02:15 Race 4 1400m
LONDONDERRY AIR (6) displayed plenty of early toe and went on to score by one length last time out over 1400m at this track. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. MARS (1) held on well to finish second last time out over 1400m at this track after leading for much of the way. Well-placed and will take running down. KAWAKAMI INFINI (7) finished fourth last time out here. A bold showing is expected. TOP KING (5) improved sharply last time out to score by a neck over 1500m at this track two weeks ago. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run.
5 02:50 Race 5 1500m
MR KING (5) returned to winning form last start, scoring by half a length over this journey at this track. Has a solid record at this course and distance, including a win and two placings. Can go on with it. MY VERITE (4) doesn't win out of turn but ran a nice race last time out over 1500m at this track, finishing fourth and beaten 2.5 lengths after being in the firing line on the turn. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. APOTHEKER (6) proved too strong two runs ago at this track. Less impressive last time out when fourth over 1500m at this track. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot make amends. BREAK POINT (3) is close to breaking through, last start finishing just a neck away in second. Finds a suitable race and can figure in the finish.
6 03:25 Race 6 1500m
TWICE (3) did a great job to score dominantly over this course and distance last start in a far better run. Has her share of ability. Hard to beat again in this suitable race. WING GRANDEUR (6) is close to a win after a string of minor placings, the latest when second at this track when he was prominent throughout. Likely improver with strong prospects. MEINER JULIAN (9) is close to breaking through, last start finishing just a nose away in second at this track after being in contention all the way. Generally takes a sit but the draw makes it tricky. Well placed this line-up and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. JULSTJARNA (7) was safely held when third last time out, after a win at this track at the previous outing. Worth another chance.
7 04:05 Race 7 1500m
SOMEONE LIKE YOU (1) went forward and proved too strong last time out, scoring by 2.5 lengths over 1500m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. BELLWOOD MIKASA (7) saluted at this track two runs ago. Fair effort last time out when prominent at the turn before finishing second over 1500m at this track, beaten 2 lengths. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. RYUNO CHACHA (4) finished out of the money when fifth in a 1400m contest at this track two weeks ago. Yet to miss the frame in two starts over this course and distance. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. EIGHT MILE (2) next best.
8 04:40 Race 8 1400m
HO O JULEP (4) was in a different class last time with a dominant all-the-way win at this track over 1500m. Expected to take some stopping again. GRENAT PEAK (8) finished 11th two runs back at Kochi then improved last time out to score handsomely as public elect after being in contention on the bend over 1500m at this track. Meets a stronger field but she is good enough to figure in the finish. RETURN OF QUEEN (2) has been in the placings at her last two starts. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. DRY CAPPUCCINO (3) ran a better race last start, finishing fourth over 1400m at this track. Nicely placed to find some form.
9 05:15 Race 9 1500m
NOBUNO CAT (3) turned in a fine effort to score by a neck at this track and distance last start to maintain his good form of late. Nicely placed to take this out. ANDARE (6) got the prize two runs ago at this track. Less impressive last time out when fifth after being in contention on the turn. Finds a suitable race and can figure in the finish. DERMA GOMORY (2) ran below her best last start. Form here at the trip is sound with four wins and three minor placings from nine runs. One to consider. BALDER BRAIN (4) has been in the placings at his last two starts, finishing second last time over 1400m at this track. Well placed and will be thereabouts again.
10 05:50 Race 10 1400m
HAKUSAN PIONEER (3) finished seventh last time out over 1200m at Kyoto four weeks ago. Steps up in journey today. Should camp just off the leaders. Will play a major role. MARINE DHUN DHUN (5) produced a reasonable effort when third last start after being prominent at the corner over 1400m at this track, beaten 1.75 lengths. That followed a win at this track the start prior. Has a solid record at this course and distance, including seven wins. Has the talent to figure prominently. M T ANGERS (7) found one better last start at this track over 1700m after she was in contention on the bend. Has found the frame in all five starts at this journey, including three wins. Should be prominent from the outset. Will give backers a great sight. SAECHI (1) finished third at this track two runs back but didn't measure up last time here. Well placed and should be about the mark.
11 06:25 Race 11 1500m
KIKUNO BEAST (6) started at $2.20 last time but could only manage fourth at this track over 1500m. H Yoshihara who has scored on him two times retains the mount. Sure to play a big role. MIGI HOOK (2) bounced back last start and got the job done by 2.5 lengths after being in the firing line on the turn over 1400m at this track. Looks well placed so expect another big run. ASHRAM (5) scored last start at this track to make it two wins from three starts this campaign. Certainly worth following up. HISHI ELEGANCE (7) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 1500m at this track. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time.