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TIME |
COMMENT |
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1
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09:55
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Maiden Race 1800m
VILLA JOVIS (5) raced handy on debut last start and gave a good sight, holding on for third and beaten 4 lengths over 1800m at Hakodate. Big chance based on that effort. JUST BEAT (4) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 6 lengths when fifth over 1800m at Hakodate two weeks ago. Likely improver with strong prospects. CENDOL (8) missed the placings on debut then improved last start but found a couple better over 1800m at Hakodate, beaten 4 lengths after being in the firing line on the bend. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. RASHID (2) finished out of the money on debut two starts back then was beaten 10 lengths when sixth in a 1800m contest at Hakodate two weeks ago after being prominent at the corner. Nicely placed to get the prize. |
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2
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10:30
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Maiden Race 1000m
STELLA NOVA (10) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 6 lengths away in third over 1000m at Kokura Dirt when he was handy all the way. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. IN YOUR EYES (1) is a four-start maiden who could only manage to finish ninth after being prominent at the bend at her latest appearance over 1200m at Kokura. Well placed on this occasion and gets her chance to break the ice. FULGURITE (3) was doing his best work late last start to get up for third over 1000m at Hakodate Dirt. One of the main contenders. MAKANI (11) closed last prep six-and-a-half months ago when she finished 14th over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt. Should run very well. |
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3
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11:00
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Maiden Race 1700m
RALPH TESORO (2) finished last campaign with a couple of minor placings, the latest over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt eight months ago. Has the pace and the right draw to find a good early position. Will play a major role. TRIPLETE (11) failed to figure again last time over 1600m at Hanshin, beaten 4 lengths into seventh. Backmarker who gets home hard. Will prove tough to beat. MAMBO RUMBA (10) is back from a break of four months. Raced below par at his only appearance last prep when fifth over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt. Has a high cruising speed. Sure to be competitive. MEINER EARTH (3) missed the placings two runs back then didn't do any better last start when 6 lengths away in sixth over 1600m at Tokyo Dirt. Has his share of talent and is a top-three prospect. |
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4
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11:30
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Maiden Race 2000m
ROPA CHIC (14) was well in commission first up from a break last start over 2000m at Hakodate when third, beaten 3.5 lengths. Will improve and is worth another chance. STRAIGHT BLACK (3) finished third last time over 2000m at Tokyo to make it two minor placings from seven career runs. Gets her chance to break through. AROMA FELIZ (8) finished third last start over 2000m at Hakodate, beaten 1.75 lengths. Racing well this prep and looks hard to beat in this suitable race. BUTLERS WHARF (16) showed good early dash last time out and led for most of the way before being claimed and finishing half a length away in second over 2000m at Hakodate. Worth including. |
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5
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12:20
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Newcomer Race 1500m
THUNDER BIRD (6) is a two-year-old filly by Epiphaneia out of Salonika on debut for the Koshiro Take stable. Looks set to run well. Betting watch recommended. RED STINGER (5) is a two-year-old colt by Red Falx out of Malena set to debut for the Daiki Yajima stable. Bold showing expected. Watch betting. SUN ANGELS (10) is appearing for the first time. By California Chrome and hails from the Tani stable. Expected to feature. HAYATENO OJO (3) is facing the starter for the first time. By Silver State and comes from the Yoshiaki Sugiyama stable. Worth watching for a betting push. |
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6
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12:50
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Allowance Race 1000m
MIGNON MAROON (2) was far from disgraced when second last start after being prominent at the corner over 1150m at Fukushima Dirt, beaten 1.3 lengths. That followed a win at Niigata Dirt the start prior. Finds a suitable race and can go on to take this out. SOUND MORYANA (3) started at $2.70 last time and ran below expectations, finishing fifth and beaten 5.5 lengths at Hakodate Dirt over 1000m. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. MILLE FLEURS (6) last appeared when she finished tenth over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt on April 20. Comes here with definite top-three claims. EARTH MUSE (1) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing fourth at Hakodate Dirt over 1000m. Best figures measure up nicely. One of the chances. |
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7
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01:20
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Allowance Race 1800m
HEART METEOR (7) returned to winning form as favourite last start, scoring by 4 lengths over today's journey at Hakodate. Has a good record at this trip with a win and two placings. In form and should go well again. CON FORZA (2) is a promising type who hasn't raced since finishing 7 lengths away in seventh over 2000m at Listed level at Hanshin on March 22. Has a strong fresh record including a win and one minor placing. Leading contender on best figures. SPIN THE BLOOD (4) wound up strongly only to just miss last start over 1800m at Hakodate. Has race fitness on his side now. Placed to advantage and can take this out. SHINZEN KAGA (10) finished fourth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1800m at Hakodate, beaten 5.5 lengths. Finds a suitable race and can go on to take this out. |
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8
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01:50
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Allowance Race 1700m
REALIZE CAMION (8) is back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Closed last prep with a sixth, beaten 1.2 lengths, over 1600m at Tokyo Dirt. Bolted in on debut at the same track at the only other appearance. Likely to be in the finish. GRACEFUL MARCH (1) fought on for third last start over 1700m at Hakodate Dirt, making it two minor placings in a row. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. TAMAMO JASMINE (3) is on a quick turnaround after a moderate tenth over 1700m at this track six days ago. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time. LA LA EQUILIBRE (10) was too good for a maiden field last start over 1700m at Hakodate Dirt, scoring by 3 lengths. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. |
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9
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02:20
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Allowance Race 1200m
JASPER DIVINE (10) finished midfield first up from a break last time out over 1200m at Hakodate when well supported. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Best figures should see him run well. MAGICAL SHINE (3) was well in the market when resuming last time out and finished sixth at Hakodate over 1200m. Second up record is strong so she is among the winning hopes. LUCIDO (9) started favourite last time over 1000m at Hakodate Dirt but could only manage sixth. The extra journey should play into his hands. Can win this without surprising. QUEEN'S SPICA (2) is experiencing a long win drought, extended last start when fifth over 1200m at Hakodate. Best figures measure up nicely. Can do a lot better. |
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10
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02:50
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KUSHIROSHITSUGEN TOKUBETSU 1800m
LUX ZINNIA (5) was not disgraced at her last run three-and-a-half months ago when seventh in the G2 Sankei Sports Sho Flora Stakes (Japanese Oaks Trial) at Tokyo, that effort following back-to-back wins. Opened last prep with a minor placing over 1600m at Kyoto. Leading contender. WATER CLARK (4) pushed forward and went on to record a determined win last start by a neck over 1800m at Hakodate. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders. LILA BONITO (13) finished eighth when resuming two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1800m at Hakodate, beaten only 1.5 lengths after being in contention on the turn. Likely improver with strong prospects. JET MAGNUM (9) has not appeared since he finished eighth over 1600m in the G2 New Zealand Trophy (NHK Mile Cup Trial) at Nakayama on April 12. Can make his presence felt. |
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11
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03:25
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STV SHO 2000m
TELEOS LA LA (7) is a promising galloper who resumes from a break. Last raced when third over 1600m in the G1 Hanshin Juvenile Fillies at Kyoto eight months ago. Has never missed the frame when fresh from a spell in two starts. Has a high cruising speed. Looks a bit better than these. LEARN THE ROPES (10) started at $3.60 last time on the back of a win at Tokyo two starts ago but was below her best, finishing seventh over 1800m at Hakodate after being prominent at the bend. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. ERATO (2) turned in a solid fresh performance last start when a minor placegetter over 1800m at Hakodate, beaten a head. Overall record is sound when second-up and should be better for that first-up run. Solid winning chance in this line up. HONEYCOMB (4) looks to launch this prep the way she ended the last nine weeks ago when she scored over 2000m at Kyoto. Credentials hard to knock. |
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12
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04:01
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OKURAYAMA TOKUBETSU 1700m
YAMANIN BARONESS (12) is a promising type who hasn't raced since finishing 2.5 lengths away in fifth over 1400m at Hanshin Dirt on April 6 which was the only run of that prep. Has won when fresh from a spell in the past. Should camp just off the leaders. Expecting a bold showing. BERGUN (1) returned from a spell four weeks ago when she was beaten 6 lengths into fifth over 1700m at Fukushima Dirt. Strips fitter and can feature. CAPRAROLA (7) settled well back from a wide draw last time then wound up strongly to finish fourth over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt. Must be included. MEISHO TAMUSHIBA (9) was in contention on the bend and finished third last time over 1700m at Hakodate Dirt when resuming from a spell, beaten one length. Will trim down second-up. Capable of another top-three outcome. |
