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TIME |
COMMENT |
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1
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12:20
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Race 1 1400m
GIVRE (12) has switched yards since finishing second four weeks ago over 1400m at Sonoda. Shapes well and a bold showing is expected. BABY VAGY (6) finished third at this track and distance at her last appearance ten weeks ago. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. NOISETIER (9) has switched yards since finishing sixth three-and-a-half weeks ago over 1400m at Mizusawa. Has found a suitable race and is worth including. RELAXANTE (1) missed the frame last start over 800m at this track when sixth. Suitably placed so can turn things around. |
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2
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12:50
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Race 2 800m
STELLA BOULOGNE (2) was well fancied last start over 800m at this track when third, beaten 3 lengths. Nice alley and can make amends. LONDON KID (6) is having her first run since winning by a head three-and-a-half weeks ago over 850m at Mizusawa. Has transferred to the Kazunori Sakai stable over the break. One of the genuine hopes in the race. SWEET WILL (7) showed good early speed last start before boxing on well and finishing second, beaten 2 lengths, over today's trip at this track. Ready to go one better. CALADBOLG (9) has recorded four minor placings from seven runs this campaign. Turned in another good performance last time out when third over 800m at this track. Looks well placed so expect another big run. |
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3
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01:20
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Race 3 800m
ROBARIA NO KISEKI (2) showed early speed from an outside draw last start and raced on the pace before boxing on well to finish third, beaten 4.5 lengths, over 1500m at Kanazawa. Stepping up a level this time but on her best form she is right in contention. LONG BEACH (6) settled well back then found the line nicely to finish fifth, beaten 4 lengths, over this journey at this track last time out. Leading player. MIRACLE KISS (1) showed good early speed and raced on the pace last start before fading to finish fourth, beaten 4 lengths, over 800m at this track. Must be included among the main hopes. ROUGE ROUGE (9) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a sixth over 800m at this track after being handy for much of the way. Placed to advantage so expect a bold run. |
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4
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01:50
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Race 4 1400m
AVE MARIS STELLA (2) finished second, beaten 3 lengths, over 1400m at this track on debut ten weeks ago and has been kept under wraps since. Jumps from a good gate and is expected to prove tough to beat. SHIMME FABLE (12) made progress last time out, finishing 2 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1400m at this track after being prominent at the corner. Faces an easier assignment so he is sure to be right there at the finish. AQUANAUT (5) is having her first run since winning by 1.75 lengths two-and-a-half weeks ago over 1400m at Mizusawa. Has transferred to the Shinsuke Kudo stable over the break. Solid top-three hope. SHINEN KOGETSU (11) is back from a spell of ten weeks. Debuted with a second, beaten 4 lengths, over 800m at this track at her only appearance to date. Among the main hopes. |
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5
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02:20
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Race 5 1400m
TYPEFACE (12) returns from a break of three-and-a-half months. Consistent performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a fourth over 1500m at this track. Ideally placed to score while fresh. THINKING MOJITO (10) lines up on the back of a 5.5 lengths fifth over 1400m at this track. Should be in the finish. TAMAMO CLOCHE (2) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 1500m at this track. Perfectly placed and is sure to play a major role. MISS RAVE BUMP (6) returns from a layoff of three-and-a-half months. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1400m at this track. Has to be respected. |
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6
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02:50
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Race 6 1500m
YUMEDE AETARA (10) showed good early muster and fought on to finish second last start over 1500m at this track. Has to overcome a tricky draw. In a suitable race and can play a major role. DANCING ERIKA (7) is racing well, scoring two back at this track before finishing 0.8 lengths from the winner in second last time over 1400m at this track. Has a strong record at this course, scoring three times from five starts. Sure to go well. SURGE (3) got the prize two runs ago at this track. Safely held last time out when second over 1500m at this track, beaten 4 lengths after being in contention on the bend. Finds a more suitable contest and can get the job done. ECORO LUCINA (11) hit the frame two starts ago at Funabashi but ran below par last time when 11th and beaten 11 lengths over 1400m at this track. Well placed and should be thereabouts. |
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7
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03:25
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Race 7 1400m
ONSIGHT (4) was an impressive maiden winner last time out, scoring by 30 lengths over 1400m at this track. Shaping up nicely and he is likely to feature in the finish again. EYE ON THE BALL (1) went forward last time and battled on gamely to finish just a nose from the winner in second over 1400m at this track when returning from a layoff. Drawn to advantage. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. LUMINA VICTOR (10) last appeared three-and-a-half weeks ago over 1400m at Kanazawa when he finished second. This is his first run for the Yutaka Kawashima stable. Worth plenty of thought. SALT MIRACLE (3) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a strong race last time out, finishing third and beaten only 1.75 lengths over 1500m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating another bold showing. |
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8
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04:00
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Race 8 1500m
SAHARA FLAVOR (5) returned from a two months break over 1400m last start and got the job done by 3 lengths at this track. Has a good record at this track with two wins and two minor placings. Kosei Akimoto who has two wins when partnering stays on. Likely to feature. POWER OF THE KING (9) was rewarded with his maiden success last start, scoring by a nose over 1400m at this track. Looks well placed and he is definitely worth including. KITANO BRIDGE (2) had been going okay but was safely held last start when 11th over 1400m at this track. Major player on best form. TOSEN GENIAL (12) is back at the races for the first time since September 23. Scored over 1500m at Kawasaki to launch the last campaign. Sure to make his presence felt. |
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9
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04:35
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Race 9 1400m
TUNAS (2) is a promising filly yet to miss the frame after two starts, including a win. Is at the races for the first time since she scored over 1400m at this track on October 29. Drawn to enjoy a good run on the speed. Will prove tough to beat. WINE CHAN (11) improved sharply on her seventh two starts back at Monbetsu with a win as favourite over 1400m at this track two-and-a-half weeks ago, getting home by 3 lengths after being prominent at the bend. Facing a tougher assignment but she is up to the task. REINA BAROWS (12) raced on the speed and dug deep to score by 0.8 lengths at this track and distance when first-up from a spell last start. Taking on a better line-up this time but she is up to the challenge. LE TONNERRE (13) turned in a much better effort last time out to score by 1.5 lengths over 1500m at Kawasaki. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat again in this suitable race. |
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10
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05:10
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Race 10 1400m
O SHIN SCAT (1) improved sharply on his fifth two starts back at this track with success over 1700m at Funabashi four weeks ago, getting home by a neck after being in the firing line on the turn. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is one of the key runners. EDONO BANZAI (7) turned in a fine effort to win by 2 lengths at this track and distance last start in a nice progression on the first-up performance. Finds a tougher race but he has the talent to test this line-up. KEN ATLAS (2) was in contention on the bend and finished second last time over 1500m at this track when resuming from a spell, beaten 4 lengths. Genki Fujimoto gets the best out of this five-year-old entire. In the right race and is one of the big hopes. TONOPAH (8) finished second at this track two runs back but didn't measure up last time over 1500m at this track, finishing 10 lengths back in 11th. Nicely placed to make amends. |
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11
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05:45
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Race 11 1500m
EUROSITA BEAT (7) scored by 1.5 lengths last time out over 1400m at this track. Hard to knock form this course having never missed the frame including three wins and one placing. Among the leading chances. NERAIUCHI (6) was always forward and boxed on to finish third over 1500m at this track last time. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Best figures should see him run well. BEER BOY (5) doesn't win out of turn but ran a strong race last time when beaten half a length into second over 1400m at this track. Can run a bold race. DIAMOND BEACH (2) is experiencing a long win drought, extended last start when fifth over 1400m at this track. Has a solid record at this course and distance, including a win and two minor placings. The engagement of Masashige Honda is noteworthy. Faces an easier assignment so he is a major player. |
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12
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06:20
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Race 12 2000m
HAKUSHIN DRAGON (5) raced in the leading division and kept going to score by 2 lengths last time out over 2000m at this track. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is good enough to take this out. RED GATE (3) scored at her most recent appearance, getting home by 2 lengths over 2000m at this track. That continued the good form this campaign, with two wins and two minor placings from five starts. Leading player again. ROCK FLAVOR (9) is back from a spell of five-and-a-half months and does go well when fresh, including a win to launch last campaign over 2000m at this track. Capable of playing a major role. BELGARATH (10) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a seventh over 2000m at Kawasaki. Good enough on his day and can play a prominent role. |
