Race Overview
 
KAWASAKI   03 July 2024
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 02:45 Race 1 900m
KANNON ANIMO (6) returns from a break of five months. Consistent performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a win over 1400m at Kochi. Rates highly and a bold showing is expected. WOODBINE (7) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at Kasamatsu, beaten 10 lengths into sixth. Taking on a better line-up this time but she is good enough to play a major role. KYOEI MONONOFU (9) failed to figure again last time over 900m at this track, beaten 7 lengths into fifth. Has enough ability to be competitive in this line-up. HANACHAN (12) returns after three-and-a-half months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a sixth over 900m at this track. Nicely placed and can figure in the finish.
2 03:15 Race 2 1400m
JUNINTOIRO (7) settled towards the back last start on debut then pushed forward and boxed on well to finish second over 1400m at this track. Has plenty of upside and should prove tough to beat again. MONGE KIRARA (8) will find this a little easier than her second on debut three weeks ago, beaten 7 lengths at the end of 900m at this track. Will benefit from that experience so she shouldn't be a maiden for long. MISS KATE (6) produced a nice effort on debut in better company last start over 1400m at this track when third, beaten 0.6 lengths. Will benefit from that experience so she is a strong chance. RYUNO NAPOLEON (2) was well fancied on debut last start and was not far off the mark, finishing third and beaten 4.5 lengths over 1400m at this track. Has ability and worth including.
3 03:45 Race 3 1400m
BULLBEAR BEIGE (3) scored two back at this track but was below his best last time when fifth over 1400m at this track. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. BAJIGAKU KALMIA (7) doesn't win out of turn, scoring just three times from 34 starts. Was again denied last start when she found a couple better over 1400m at this track. Likely contender with strong prospects. SMART AXION (1) finished third at this track and distance at his last appearance 11 months ago. Definite top-three chance. ONE LOVE (5) was prominent at the corner and finished third last start over 1500m at this track, beaten 10 lengths. Ready to go a couple better.
4 04:15 Race 4 1400m
KALAUNU (12) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 1400m at this track after being in contention all the way. Should settle just off the speed despite the draw. Well placed this line-up and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. DERMA OBERON (9) drifted well back last start then wound up strongly to finish fifth, beaten 1.3 lengths, over 1500m at this track. Will drift back but is going to be hard to hold out. COME ON BABY (1) turned in a fine effort to score by 3 lengths at this course and distance last start in a much improved run. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. BLEU CHATEAU (5) was beaten 5.5 lengths into 11th over 1500m at this track last time out. Has his share of talent and is a top-three prospect.
5 04:45 Race 5 900m
BRIGHTEN SORT (10) made progress last time out, finishing 3.5 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 800m at Urawa after being in contention on the corner. Likely improver with strong prospects. TANREI (1) resumes today after filling a minor placing at her last appearance at Urawa over 800m on February 23. Should be hard to stop. GOLD OR HEARTS (4) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 7 lengths when fourth over 1400m at Urawa two weeks ago after being in the firing line on the bend. Finds a nice race and can play a significant role. BEGINNING DREAM (6) is experiencing a long win drought, extended last start when fourth over 900m at this track. Placed to advantage so expect a bold run.
6 05:15 Race 6 1400m
NARINO BISCUITS (2) was quickly into stride and went on to score by 1.5 lengths when resuming last time out over 1400m at this track. Drawn to go forward again. Nicely placed to take this out. VIKANDER (6) lifted strongly but just failed to pick up the winner as favourite last start over 1400m at this track. Ready to go one better. ORO FIRST (3) fitter for the first up run over 900m at this track, finishing 7 lengths from the winner. Appears suited by the extra journey this time and is among the winning hopes. JIN MIRACLE (9) showed good early speed last start before boxing on well and finishing second, beaten 8 lengths, over today's trip at this track. Should give a sight.
7 05:45 Race 7 1500m
SHINING PEARL (8) improved sharply on her fourth two starts back at this track with a win over 2000m at Urawa two weeks ago, getting home by a neck after being in contention on the bend. Has the ability to build on that fine effort last start. DIRT RAISING (2) is racing well. Scored at Urawa two back then finished third, beaten 1.5 lengths, over 1500m at this track at the latest appearance three weeks ago. Expected to be in the finish. BETELGEUSE (3) doesn't have the best strike rate but ran a strong race when resuming from a spell last time out over 1500m at Urawa, finishing second and beaten 2.5 lengths after being prominent at the turn. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. METEOR CAFE (5) ran a better race when second-up last start, finishing 3.5 lengths away in fifth over 1400m at Urawa. Has her share of ability and is a top-three prospect.
8 06:20 Race 8 1500m
KATHARSIS (5) has been in the placings at his last two appearances, finishing second over 1500m at this track most recently. Great chance to take this out. MISS MARGAUX (6) showed good early speed from the inside draw last time and led throughout to score by 6 lengths over 1400m at this track. Should measure up again. POD GLASS (3) was below his best last time, finishing sixth and beaten 5 lengths over 1400m at Tokyo Dirt. Finds a more suitable contest and can get the job done. CANAL SHOHEI (8) finished third last time over 1400m at this track when resuming from a spell, beaten 6 lengths. Will trim down second-up. Placed to advantage and can run a bold race.
9 06:55 Race 9 900m
TONY PRINCE (3) raced in the leading division and kept going to score by 2.5 lengths when resuming last time out over 900m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. TRIPLE ACCEL (5) scored at this track last time out with 0.8 lengths to spare over today's journey. Has started five times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Among the leading chances. SANEI VICTOR (7) finished seventh, beaten 6 lengths, last time out over this course and distance after coming from an outside draw. Settles back early but winds up late. Should be competitive. MEINER LIBERAL (6) didn't do a bad job when fourth last start over 900m at this track. That followed a win at this track the start prior. Nicely placed to figure in the finish.
10 07:30 Race 10 1500m
ISA CHIL PRINCE (7) came from well back on the turn to score last time out over 1500m at this track. Sure to be putting in the big strides late again. EOLIENNE (5) returned from a spell five weeks ago when she was beaten 7 lengths into fifth over 1500m at Funabashi. Fitter so expect a better run this time. CARD (2) made progress last start to finish second over 1500m at Urawa after being prominent at the turn. Ideally placed and is sure to be there at the finish. SAGUARO (1) was beaten 10 lengths into seventh over 1400m at this track at his latest appearance. Can turn things around.
11 08:10 Race 11 1600m
FOOLISH HOBBY (5) is in sparkling form, scoring at her last five starts, the latest win coming over 1600m at Funabashi. Kept fresh for this and looks the testing material again. MIRACLE TIARA (11) returns from a spell of four months and is having her first run for a new yard. Was a winner when fresh last campaign at Sapporo Dirt over 1700m. Rates highly so expect her to be prominent. COLORFUL CUBE (1) settled well back when 7 lengths from the winner in ninth over 1600m at Ohi last start, a less impressive effort than her sixth at Urawa the run before. Taking on a better line-up this time but she is good enough to play a major role. ATER ASTRAEA (10) is back after a break of three months. Looking to emulate her win at Funabashi to kick off the last campaign. Definite top-three chance.
12 08:50 Race 12 1500m
GRACE MUSE (6) improved sharply on her sixth two starts back at Funabashi with a win over 1500m at this track two-and-a-half weeks ago, getting home by 1.5 lengths after being in the firing line on the bend. Nicely placed to keep the ball rolling. SHONAN MANA (2) showed good early speed and raced on the pace last start before fading to finish ninth, beaten 15 lengths, over 1400m at this track. Can bounce back. GLACE A LA VANILLE (1) is a genuine type with two minor placings from three starts this time in work. Was always up in the leading division and finished 6 lengths from the winner in third last time out over 1400m at this track. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. HORLOGE (3) finished fifth two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1400m at this track, beaten 5 lengths. Right in the mix.