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TIME |
COMMENT |
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1
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02:45
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Race 1 900m
SLECHTVALK (11) is poised to win after placing at her last three outings, most recently when third over 1400m at this track when she was handy all the way. Finds a suitable assignment and can find winning form. LEMON GRASS (2) returns after three months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a fourth over 1400m at this track. Bold showing expected. KUMASAN ARIGATO (12) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 4 lengths when fifth in a 800m contest at Urawa a week-and-a-half ago. Beautifully placed and is sure to play a major role. PECAN PIE (4) finished second last start over 900m at this track, beaten 2 lengths. Faces an easier assignment so she is likely to play a big role. |
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2
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03:15
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Race 2 1400m
TOWN HALL (3) is yet to break through in 12 runs but wasn't far away last time when second over 1400m at this track on June 20. Rates highly here on that effort. BELLEEK (6) came home strongly last start to finish second, beaten a neck, over 1400m at this track. Backmarker who gets home hard. Leading contender. RIKO STECHKINA (10) has not appeared since she finished fifth over 1400m at this track on April 9. Definite top-three chance. FEE DES FLEURS (7) finished fifth last time out over 1400m at this track, beaten 4 lengths. Deserves serious consideration. |
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3
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03:45
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Race 3 1500m
IVY BLITZ (4) did a great job to score by half a length over this course and distance when resuming from a spell last time out. No reason he cannot salute again. GARNIER (7) ran below expectations when fresh from a spell at this track over 1500m last time, finishing sixth and beaten 3.5 lengths after being prominent at the corner. Meets some better types this time but a big run will not surprise. MISTRA (5) turned in a sound effort last time but found one better at this track over 1500m, beaten half a length. Winning rider Akira Harita sticks. Should be involved in the finish. WIN GLADNESS (11) improved last start to finish third over 1500m at Urawa. Has his share of ability and is a top-three prospect. |
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4
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04:15
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Race 4 900m
SHINING LUKIA (12) recorded a strong on-pace win here last time by a neck over 900m. Looks the testing material again. MONTER JEWEL (2) met with solid support last start over 1000m at Funabashi when second, beaten 4 lengths. Yuki Yamanaka who has two wins when partnering stays on. Likely to feature. PATWON (4) resumes in a similar race to his last run six months ago when second, beaten a neck. Sure to make his presence felt. RIO CHAMPAGNE (1) is back after a break of five months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 900m at this track. Makes plenty of appeal. |
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5
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04:45
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Race 5 1500m
RUNNING HOT (12) met with solid support when resuming last start over 1500m at this track when second, beaten 2 lengths. Will improve and is worth another chance. ALBA LEGGENDA (9) looks to kick off this prep the way she ended the last seven months ago when she scored over 1400m at this track. Big run is on the cards. LUSOFONIA (5) is in top form with three wins on end, the latest by a neck over 1400m at this track three-and-a-half weeks ago. Drawn to stalk the leaders. Sure to be competitive. FLUGEL KU (7) is a consistent performer with four minor placings from five starts this prep. Finished a neck from the winner in second at the latest outing over 1500m at Urawa. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake. |
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6
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05:15
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Race 6 1400m
WIN PRIMUS (11) went forward and proved too strong last time out, scoring by a neck over 1400m at this track. Should be on-pace despite the tricky draw. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake. AUSTER (8) lifted strongly to score last time with 1.5 lengths to spare over 1400m at this track, making it two in succession. Good record at this journey with three wins and five minor placings from 11 starts and is among the leading chances. YUKI HYAKUBAI (10) remains a maiden after 14 runs. Was one of the favoured runners last time but could only manage to finish 12th over 1400m at this track after he got a long way back in the run. Look for improvement. SANEI GORO (1) made progress last time out, finishing 4.5 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 900m at this track. Capable of featuring prominently. |
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7
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05:45
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Race 7 1500m
TATSUNO KISEKI (6) returns after a spell of three months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1400m at this track. One of the genuine hopes in the race. KIDSTON (5) returns from a break of five months. Genuine performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a sixth over 1400m at this track. Nicely placed to kick off another successful campaign. T O D'AMOUR (9) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing fourth at Urawa over 1500m. Best figures measure up nicely. Can do a lot better. GRASS FLAG (4) finished third last time over 1500m at this track, beaten 3 lengths. Will trim down following recent racing. Likely improver with solid claims. |
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8
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06:20
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Race 8 900m
IVY HIMECHAN (10) is returning from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Finished 15th at Nakayama Dirt over 1200m at the first run last prep. Now with a new trainer Hiroyuki Mogi. Rates highly and can return in winning form. RAVOMI (8) is in winning form after scoring as favourite last time out by 1.5 lengths over 900m at this track. Has started six times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Kenji Okamura who has two wins when partnering stays on. Likely to feature. NISHINO NEW LEAF (2) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing second when resuming last time out over 800m at Urawa. Looks well placed so expect another big run. ULTRA WORLD (9) ran a better race last start, finishing 4.5 lengths away in fourth over 800m at Urawa. Nicely placed to find some form. |
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9
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06:55
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Race 9 2000m
WHAT YOU GONNA DO (1) built on a nice second two starts back at this track with a win over 1600m at this track two months ago, getting home by one length. Norifumi Mikamoto scored on him last time and retains the mount. Tackling a more suitable race so he is a big chance to go back-to-back. DIRT RAISING (11) finished one length back in second over 2000m at this track last time out after a gutsy win two runs back. Should camp just off the leaders. Among the leading chances. MOON HALO (6) finished 12 lengths behind the winner in tenth over 2000m at this track last start after lifting strongly to score two back. Ryo Novata who has three wins when partnering stays on. One of the contenders. SELENIA SUMMIT (8) resumes today after filling a minor placing at her last appearance at this track over 1600m on April 11. Looks a strong top-three prospect. |
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10
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07:30
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Race 10 1500m
HOKKO SOMNIUM (1) returned from a break with a win by 3 lengths over 1500m at this track making it five straight. Comfortable winner last time and expected to be in the finish again. MISS MARGAUX (5) went forward and proved too strong when resuming last time out, scoring by 1.5 lengths over 1400m at this track. Drawn to go forward again. Looks well placed so expect another big run. TARO THUNDER (3) made progress last time out, finishing 6 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1400m at Urawa after being in the firing line on the turn. This doesn't look as hard so he is a major player. TAISEI ARMET (2) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a nice race last time out, finishing second and beaten only 1.5 lengths over 1400m at this track. Can figure. |
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11
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08:10
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Race 11 1600m
NEVERMORE (8) opened this prep with a win two runs ago. Less impressive last time out when fourth over 2100m at this track, beaten 7 lengths. Finds a more suitable contest and can get the job done. FEE BLANCHE (7) went to the paddock after scoring at her only appearance last prep 11 weeks ago over 1400m at Urawa. H Yoshihara who has scored on her two times retains the mount. Bold showing expected. TENKA JO (9) scored last start at this track to make it two wins from three starts this campaign. Has claims based on that latest effort. AMMOTHYELLA (3) was in contention on the turn and finished third last time over 2100m at this track when resuming from a spell, beaten 4 lengths. Will trim down second-up. Placed to advantage so expect another strong run. |
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12
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08:50
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Race 12 1500m
MARGOT ECLAT (1) was well in commission last start over 1400m at this track when sixth, beaten 3.5 lengths. Rates highly and expected to atone. KRENE (12) turned in a modest performance when fourth last start over 1500m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths. That followed a good first-up win at this track. Won't find this as tough so she is a leading contender. TAISEI SPURT (4) defied a lack of market support last start, scoring by a head over 1400m at this track. Among the main hopes. TSUWAMONO (14) resumes in a similar race to his last run four-and-a-half months ago when fourth, beaten 1.75 lengths. Has to be respected. |
