Race Overview
 
KAWASAKI   01 July 2024
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 03:00 Race 1 1400m
PUMP IT (1) faced the starter for the first time and was well supported but could only manage sixth last start at this track over 900m. Should progress this time and is expected to feature. ROSE VALLEY (3) stepped out for the first time last start and was just fair in finishing sixth at this track over 1400m. Worth following up with that first run out of the way. GOLD SAIKA (2) was safely held last start on debut over 900m at this track. Should appreciate the longer journey now. Likely to improve on that last effort. NACHTFLUG (7) was never in contention on debut last time out here. Expected to improve sharply and worth including this line-up.
2 03:30 Race 2 1400m
LETTER CODE (4) is back from a spell of five months. Closed last prep as a winner, taking out a 1400m contest at this track by a neck. Credentials hard to knock. SMART CAPRICE (7) improved last start to finish second over 1400m at this track after being in the firing line on the bend. Looks well placed so expect another big run. SNOW PEACOCK (1) failed to figure last time over 1400m at this track. Looks well placed here and can play a more prominent role. BRAVO BRAVO (3) next best.
3 04:00 Race 3 900m
MISS SUN (2) struggled in a tougher race two starts back but last time appreciated the drop in grade and bounced back to salute over 900m at this track. Hard to beat based on that last run. HUMAN RIGHTS (4) was in a different class last time with a dominant all-the-way win at Urawa over 800m. Will prove very tough to beat. GINZA TARGET (5) fought on for third last start over 1400m at this track, making it two minor placings in a row. Likely improver with strong prospects. CHARMING BIBI (6) was out of the money two runs back when fresh from a spell then again missed the frame last start in fifth. Suitably placed so can turn things around.
4 04:30 Race 4 1400m
LETTER MAN (12) has been racing in great heart with three top-three finishes on end, the latest a second over 1400m at this track when he was prominent throughout. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. HARMONY ABELL (5) built on a nice second two starts back at Urawa with success over 1400m at this track three weeks ago, getting home by 0.8 lengths. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot score again. YAMATO SILVIA (2) showed good early dash and raced on the speed last start before fading to finish seventh over 1400m at this track. Solid top-three claims. MISSY COLZA (9) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing sixth at this track over 1500m after being handy for much of the way. Can feature in the finish.
5 05:00 Race 5 2000m
CHARM FOR LUCK (1) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when third over 2000m at Urawa after being prominent from the outset. Drawn to stalk the leaders. Finds a suitable assignment and can discover winning form. RICORDO (5) finished eighth last time out over 1500m at this track when first up from a spell. Steps up in journey today. Should be poised just off the lead. Best form puts her right in this. ANGELA CAFE (3) failed to figure again last time over 1500m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths into ninth. Among the chances on best figures. SHINTO TORANOSUKE (7) also holds appeal and is worth considering.
6 05:30 Race 6 900m
D'S ROUGE (3) was an impressive winner last time over 900m at this track, stalking the pace before lengthening nicely to score by 2.5 lengths. Sure to measure up again. TIME OF HEART (11) was always well back over this course and distance last time and never threatened in the straight. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time. GLOBALIST (5) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 900m at this track. Strips fitter and can play a big role. FOR LILIANA (4) finished sixth last start here, an improvement on her tenth at Funabashi the run before. Has her share of talent. Each-way contender.
7 06:00 Race 7 1400m
TATSUNO VICTORY (7) showed good early dash last time out and led for most of the way before being claimed and finishing 1.5 lengths away in second over 1500m at this track. Sure to go well. REALISER CITY (9) returns from a spell. Finished third at this track and distance at his only appearance last prep nine months ago. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Best form puts him right in this. KEI SEVEN (6) finished fifth last time out over 1400m at Urawa on May 21. Better than last start and can feature. COPANO MONTANA (5) is having his first run since April 12. Has a strong record when fresh with two wins from three runs, the most recent over 1200m at Ohi at the start of last prep. Solid top-three hope.
8 06:30 Race 8 1600m
GOLD RADMAN (6) is racing well without winning. Last start finished second over 1800m at Funabashi. Yet to break through at this trip but has registered three minor placings. Leading chance. SNOW FES (2) started at $7.20 last time and ran below expectations, finishing fifth and beaten 1.2 lengths at this track over 1600m. Nicely placed to turn things around. AIR SEIRAN (5) was fresh from a two months break last start and scored by a nose at this track. Boasts three wins here. Among the chances. KAZU ORVAL (3) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 1400m at Urawa. Placed to advantage so anticipating another big run.
9 07:05 Race 9 900m
BRAVE JEANNE (5) is racing well without being able to break through, the latest effort a second over 800m at Urawa a week-and-a-half ago. In-form five-year-old mare so a big run is anticipated. TRUST GERBERA (9) got the job done last start at this track over this distance after she was in the firing line on the bend. Has a very good record over today's journey with two wins from four starts. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Expected to be in the finish. VIP REGIUS (1) was well in commission when resuming last start over 900m at this track when second, beaten 2.5 lengths. Has a solid record here at the distance with five wins and three placings from 12 tries. Should be involved in the finish. ISOE VIKRANT (8) raced on the speed and dug deep to score by 2.5 lengths at this track and trip when resuming from a break last time out. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run.
10 07:40 Race 10 1500m
SEKITEI JUO (2) is an honest type who impressed last time, scoring handsomely over 1400m at this track. Likely to go forward from a nice draw. Best figures should see him run well. DOMINATE CITY (10) showed good early speed and raced on the pace last start before fading to finish sixth here. Will take some beating. ATTACHEMENT (7) returned from a spell two-and-a-half weeks ago when finishing eighth over 1500m at this track. Going up a level this time but he is up to the task. GUILLERMO (4) finished third at Urawa two runs back but didn't measure up last time. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time.
11 08:15 Race 11 1500m
VELARE (5) is yet to find the winners' list this time in work but has three placings from five starts this preparation, finishing 1.5 lengths away in second most recently over 1600m at this track. Great chance to take this out. FALCON SWORD (4) missed the placings first up recently but was not too far from the winner when fourth over 1600m at this track. Among the winning hopes. CHAMPAGNE FIGHT (1) didn't threaten when returning from a break last start over this distance at this track. Has a very strong record this course, scoring at five of six starts. One of the leading contenders. JEUNESSE (2) finished fifth over 1400m at Urawa at her most recent appearance on April 18. Has found a suitable race and is worth including.
12 08:50 Race 12 1500m
MANDARIN ORANGE (1) is a boom three-year-old colt yet to taste defeat in two runs, the most recent win by 5 lengths over 1400m at this track. Had plenty in hand last time and looks the testing material again. REMENY SUMMIT (7) showed good early speed from the inside draw when fresh from a spell last time out, leading for home before finding one better over 1500m at this track. Will go forward and is expected to be in the finish again. HECTO PRINCESS (6) finished 1.2 lengths from the winner in fourth last start over 1500m at this track, an improvement on her fifth at Urawa the run before. Beautifully placed and is sure to take plenty of stopping. ON GLIDE PATH (3) was out of the money last start in fifth. Finds a nice race and can make amends.