Race Overview
 
KASAMATSU   05 July 2024
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 11:30 Race 1 1400m
SHOBUUN (2) returned from a spell two weeks ago when he finished sixth over 800m at this track. Fitter and out in distance can feature. GOLD MIRACLE (3) has been out of the frame at his last couple of runs, last time finishing back in 12th over 1600m at Tokyo Dirt. Finds an easier assignment and is a hope. AYLESBURY (8) resumes from a spell of three months and is having her first outing under new trainer Masayoshi Goto. Finished eighth at Kawasaki over 1400m at the opening run last time in work. Has found a suitable race and is worth including. TANTA LOUISE (7) missed the frame last start over 800m at this track, finishing eighth. Has her share of talent and is a top-three prospect.
2 12:00 Race 2 1400m
ECRU BEIGE (3) was never in contention last time over 800m at this track when she finished eighth. Finds a suitable assignment this time and is a great chance to break through. LIBERTINE (9) resumes from a spell of three-and-a-half months and is having her first outing under new trainer T Taguchi. Finished 18th at Hanshin over 1400m at the opening run last time in work. One of the genuine hopes in this suitable race. RED GATE (5) has missed the frame at her last couple of outings, the latest when a disappointing 12th over 1800m at Kyoto. Well-placed in this easier assignment and she is among the leading players. MOULIN GRISE (8) led early and was still in the firing line on the turn before tiring to finish fifth over 800m at this track last time out. Worth including here.
3 12:35 Race 3 1400m
YOUR SONG (10) showed good speed last time out and fought on well to finish third over 1600m at this track. Will be handy despite the tricky draw and should be in the finish again. VARGAS (7) was in the money two starts back but couldn't back it up last time when eighth at this track over 1400m. Well placed and can bounce back. AOI MAKOTO (6) was in the firing line on the corner and ran a better race last start to finish a close third over 1400m at this track. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. STAR SAPPHIRE (1) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 1400m at this track. Likely improver with strong prospects.
4 01:10 Race 4 800m
DREAM DAYS (6) is on debut for the Kyoichi Ito stable. Two-year-old filly by Talismanic from Vig Strauss. Bold showing expected, with a betting watch advised. KINASSEI (1) is a two-year-old filly by Mask Zorro out of Papillonnage on debut for the Hiroshi Sasano stable. Bold showing expected. Watch betting. RYOMA (2) is appearing for the first time. By Gold Dream and hails from the Kyoichi Ito stable. Expect a bold run. HANDEN LAURIER (5) is a two-year-old filly on debut from the stable of Hiroyoshi Kawashima. By Beach Patrol from Husky Julie. Pay to watch for any positive betting moves.
5 01:45 Race 5 1400m
END OF WAR (3) improved last time out, finishing third at the end of 1400m at this track. Rates a top chance in this line-up. EXROSA (6) finished sixth last start over 1600m at this track. Well placed this time and expected to be in the finish. LUX GRACIAS (4) started at $10 last time and ran below expectations, finishing tenth at Nagoya over 920m. Finds an easier assignment and out in trip can turn things around. POLAR NIGHT (5) looks close to a win, finishing in the placings at her last couple of runs including a third most recently over 1400m at this track. Myojo Haru Dai goes well on this four-year-old and is back on top today. Among the top-three hopes.
6 02:20 Race 6 1400m
HEKIREKI ISSEN (9) is long overdue for a win, finishing in the minors again last start at this track over 1400m. Ready to find winning form and can do so here. SONG OF BALLAD (5) has been about the mark in small fields of late, last start finishing second at this track over 1400m. Ready to go a couple better. RECONNECT (2) really dug deep to score by 1.5 lengths three runs back at this track before filling a minor placing at her last two starts. Gets the advantage of a good draw today and deserves respect. HIRUNO MAAS (1) ran below expectations last time at this track, finishing sixth. Should be competitive in this suitable race.
7 02:50 Race 7 1600m
AILE RICHELIEU (5) was well in the market last time on the back of some solid form but was safely held in sixth over 1400m at this track. Tackles a longer journey this time and is a leading contender. SPRING MOON (2) proved too strong two runs ago but was not as effective last time out when seventh over 1600m at this track. Finds the right race this time and can rediscover winning form. PROSIT (8) finished fourth last time out over 1400m at this track two weeks ago. Steps up in distance today and can play a big role. ESPELHAR (6) proved too strong two runs ago but was less impressive last time out when eighth over 1400m at this track. Don’t dismiss lightly.
8 03:20 Race 8 1400m
EL MENIA (6) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago but couldn't back that up last time out, finishing fourth over 1400m here. Best form puts her right in this. HUNAWIHR (1) improved last start but found a couple better over 1600m at this track. Finds a suitable race and can go on to take this out. AGNES PRINCESS (8) proved too strong two runs ago but was less impressive last time out when third over 1400m here. Ideally placed and is sure to be there at the finish. SAKURA TOP VIP (7) was fifth in a 1400m contest at this track at his latest appearance. Finds a nice race and can bounce back.
9 03:50 Race 9 1400m
AOI RIKIMARU (5) hasn't won recently but looks close to a breakthrough based on his last start second at this track over 1400m. Has a win and four minor placings at this journey from six starts and is a leading contender. PANIC BUTTON (1) was safely held last time when fifth over 1600m at this track. May appreciate the step back in journey this time. Capable of a lot more. MEINER WHISTLE (6) was expected to do more last start when out of the placings over 1400m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time. TIERRA SUNRISE (3) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 1400m at this track. Looks to be in the right race so she should be in contention again.
10 04:27 Race 10 1400m
MIKAZUKI (3) is ready to break through after collecting her 4th minor placing in a row last time over 1600m at this track after being in contention all the way. Drawn to stalk the leaders. Finds a tougher race but she has the ability to test this field. RENDERING (9) strode forward early from his wide draw to settle just off the lead last start then lifted to score by a nose at this track over 1400m. Sure to measure up again. YUKARI PRELUDE (2) improved last time out to score by 1.5 lengths over 1400m at this track. Shigeharu Mabuchi scored on her last time and retains the mount. Needs to be at her best to beat this field but she can win again. MARUYO MINISTER (6) made progress last time out, finishing second over 1600m at this track. Looks to be in the right race so she should be in contention again.
11 04:57 Race 11 1600m
TEN PRO FIGHTER (2) showed determination last time out to score by 4 lengths as public elect over 1400m at this track. Makoto Okabe scored on him last time and retains the ride. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he deserves plenty of thought. KUWA STUCKEY (6) raced on the speed and kept going to score by 0.8 lengths last time out over 1400m at this track. Taking on a better line-up this time but she has the ability to mix it with them. SATSUKI FLASH (1) has really found winning form, making it two in a row when scoring over 1400m at this track. Looks a genuine threat again here. KOHAKUNO KAGAYAKI (5) improved last time out to score by 0.8 lengths over 1400m at this track. Likely to be in the finish again.