Race Overview
 
KASAMATSU   03 July 2024
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 11:30 Race 1 1400m
MARUYO FURSA (3) registered a strong win at this track and trip two runs ago and produced another decent effort last time out when in the firing line on the bend before finishing second, beaten a neck. Yet to miss the placings from four starts at this track. Big chance. KEISAN NOBLE (6) has put together a couple of wins at this course and distance since a stable switch, the latest by 3 lengths. Could do it again. DEL MIO CUORE (2) has been racing well since a maiden win here. Finished fourth last time out, beaten 4.6 lengths. Major player. EUPHRASIE (7) ran below expectations last start but has claims off a win three back.
2 12:05 Race 2 1400m
DREIST (6) is back from a spell of four months and brings some decent form. Closed last campaign with a minor placing over 1600m at this track. Should be hard to stop. DVORAK (1) continues to race well with a string of wins and placings. Went forward and gave a great sight before finishing third last time out at this track and trip. Draws for a soft run and is likely to be there at the business end. DELRAY BEACH (9) has been consistent of late and ran a nice race last time out, finishing second and beaten only 1.5 lengths. Strong prospects. NAZARE (3) improved last time out, finishing third at the end of 1600m at this track. Can feature again.
3 12:45 Race 3 1400m
SAMMARU BRIGHT (8) has not appeared since she finished fifth at Saga in March and was racing well before that with a string of wins and placings. Lines up today for the first time for trainer Kyoichi Ito and owns a good record at this distance. Top chance. HAYAIMONO GACHI (7) recorded his fourth placing from his last five starts when he found a couple better at this track and trip last time. In form so expect another big run. GOLDEN BERYL (1) made progress last time out, finishing second at this track. Drawn to make an impact again. TWIN RAY (4) is close to a win after a string of minor placings at this track. Likely to be about the money again.
4 01:15 Race 4 1600m
MARMELADA (2) lines up for the first time since November and is looking to emulate her win at this track at the beginning of last prep. Draws well and is likely to make her presence felt. MATCHAN FIGHT (7) got the prize two runs ago at this track then took on a stronger race last time out when sixth over 1600m at this track, beaten 7 lengths. Finds a more suitable assignment and could get the job done. YLAMAA (3) was slid enough in fifth last time out over 1400m at this track two weeks ago. Steps up in distance today. Draws well and has claims. VAN CLEEF (4) resumes and has switched to the Yuya Goto yard. Looks a strong top-three prospect.
5 01:50 Race 5 1400m
MARUYO KUREHA (8) is not far off a win. Beaten only 1.5 lengths when placed two back then gave a good sight again last time at this track and trip, leading and sticking on to finish 2.3L off the winner. Has good early pace. Can open winning account. KITANO MARTIS (5) made progress last start to finish third at this track and trip, her second placing from her last three outings. Expect another big run. HANAUTAMAJIRI (7) added to a string of top-four finishes last time out, finishing 4.5 lengths from the winner in third. Finds a suitable race and could take this out. ROSE ACUARIO (3) improved last start but found one better, beaten just half a length. Capable of another big run.
6 02:25 Race 6 1600m
STELLATA EYES (5) kicked off the campaign with a win at this track and is building towards another success with placings at her last two runs, the latest effort a third. Going well and is among the leading chances. ACO (7) improved last start but found one better over 1400m at this track, beaten a neck after being prominent at the turn. Enjoys a drop in grade so she is all set to build on that latest effort. DAICHINO MEGUMI (6) is poised to win after placing at her last three outings, most recently when second over 1400m at this track. Could break through. RETALIATION (1) has placed both times he raced here and is drawn to enjoy the favours.
7 03:05 Race 7 1400m
GEWWAIENTAN (8) is racing well. Led and fought on for second at the latest appearance two weeks ago and had won two of his previous three. Has a strong record at this course. Top chance. A SHIN DRAGO (4) raced on the speed and dug deep to score by one length at this track and distance last start in a far better run. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. SOUND NOVA (3) has been racing well and is close to a win after back-to-back placings, the latest effort a solid third at this venue. Draws well and can measure up again. JOULUPUKKI (5) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second, beaten one length. Can feature again.
8 03:40 Race 8 1400m
NOBLE SCHON (6) was in the market when resuming from a spell last start over 1400m at Tokyo Dirt an was solid enough when midfield. Fitter and finds a more suitable contest so can take this out. SMART SCOPE (2) finished third at Nakayama Dirt two runs back but was less effective last time over 1200m at Niigata Dirt. Perfectly placed and is likely to be there at the finish. LUXE BRILLANTE (3) landed a hat trick when she scored two back but was down the track in a richer race over a shorter trip last start. Is unbeaten in two starts at this course and distance. Contender. SONIC (1) is fitter for recent racing on the JRA circuit. Better placed this time and draws well so is worth following up.
9 04:10 Race 9 1600m
SUNSET COLOR (5) is in a purple patch of form with her third straight win coming last time out over 1400m at this track. That saw her unbeaten at this venue. Looks suited by the longer journey and can get the job done again. WILSON WAY (6) will find this easier than last start when he tackled a richer race. That effort came on the back of a win two back at this track. Worth including in this easier race. BALL THE MAHONEY (10) improved last time out to score by one length after being in the firing line on the corner. Could go back-to-back. SAKURAHIME (7) has a decent record here including a win three back. Can figure in the finish.
10 04:40 Race 10 1400m
TOSEN DAVIT (3) continued the great form last start, scoring by a neck at this track over today's trip to add to a string of top-two finishes. Draws well again. Looks very tough to beat. B I BLACK (7) has yet to miss a place this time in. Built on a nice third two starts back with success as public elect at this track and trip four weeks ago, getting home by 4 lengths. Tatsuya Watanabe scored on her last time and retains the ride. Strong claims again. WEAVE HISTORY (1) was in the placings at her first two runs this preparation before breaking through last time. Has good early toe so she should be handy in the run. Could go on with it. INSANE (4) has put together a string of top-four finishes. No surprise to see him in the mix.