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TIME |
COMMENT |
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1
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11:35
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Maiden Race 1700m
DERNIER JOY (14) resumes from a spell of four months. Could only manage to finish seventh at the latest run over 1400m at Kyoto Dirt. Rates on top and is a great chance to break through. LET'S ENJOY (5) closed last prep nine weeks ago when he finished fifth over 1400m at Hanshin Dirt. Likely to feature. BLUE METEOR (16) finished 6 lengths away in seventh last time out over 1400m at Chukyo Dirt eight weeks ago. Tackles a longer journey this time. Should be prominent from the outset. One to consider. BAKERATTA (8) finished 3 lengths from the winner in fifth last start over 1800m at Kyoto Dirt, an improvement on his tenth on debut at Kyoto Dirt the run before. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. |
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2
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12:01
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Maiden Race 1200m
GOD EYE (10) closed last prep nine weeks ago when she finished third over 1400m at Hanshin. Placed 2/2 and overdue. This looks an ideal assignment. ECORO ABYSS (16) returned last time with a solid third at this track over 1200m after being in contention on the turn. Placed to advantage and can take this out. BALANCOIRE (8) resumes from a spell of 12 weeks and looked close to a win before that break, finishing off with a minor placing over 1200m at Fukushima. Expect she has come on over the break. Rates highly and is one of the main hopes. CIELO DORATO (1) finished 2.5 lengths away in fifth after being in the firing line on the turn at her last appearance over 1400m at Chukyo on December 21. Rates highly in this field and can turn things around. |
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3
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12:30
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Allowance Race 1000m
MAONO CRUSH (3) returned from a spell eight weeks ago when she was beaten 3 lengths into sixth over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt. Hit the line hard last time and sure to run well. QUEEN'S CHIFFON (11) did a good job last start to finish third at Nakayama Dirt over 1200m, beaten 0.6 lengths. Should be at her peak now. Big chance coming back in trip. STJARN GOSSE (6) comes here off a break of 11 weeks. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1150m at Fukushima Dirt. Can make his presence felt. RENENET (9) returns from a spell of seven months and did score first-up when last in work at Monbetsu over 1000m. Lines up for the first time for the Shozo Sasaki stable. |
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4
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12:01
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Maiden Race 2860m
BALAJI (2) failed to finish jumps debut then placed second try. Has good upside and will go close on flat ability. BALSAM NOTE (7) is on debut over the jumps and has not raced since November 2 when he was beaten 6 lengths into 13th on the flat over 1600m at Kyoto. Former talented flat performer making jumps debut. May well prove too smart for these first up. TAGANO BARCOS (1) was unplaced first-up two starts back in a maiden steeplechase (2880m) at Nakayama. Improved and filled a minor prize last start, beaten 2 lengths, in a maiden steeplechase (2880m) at Nakayama. Good enough to test this field. DIVERTISSEMENT (12) returns after a break of two months. Last appeared when he finished out of the placings, beaten 8 lengths, on his jumps debut in a maiden steeplechase (2880m) at Nakayama. Worth including with that last run under the belt. |
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5
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12:55
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Newcomer Race 2000m
LET FEEL MAN (5) is on debut for the Koichi Tsunoda stable. Three-year-old filly by Fierement from Antwerk. Low draw and profiles well for this. Expected to go well. ANGE DE JOIE (10) is a three-year-old filly by Kitasan Black out of Peace Angel stepping out on debut for the Yuichi Fukunaga stable. Looks a definite contender, particularly if the money comes. LA LUZ (2) is a three-year-old colt by Silver State out of Million Wishes on debut for the N Yoshida stable. Likely to have an economical run from this favourable draw. One to keep tabs on, particularly if popular in betting. A SHIN WHISPER (9) is a three-year-old filly on debut from the stable of Teiichi Konno. By Rulership from A Shin Carat. Worth watching for a betting push. |
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6
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01:25
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Maiden Race 1800m
PERSIAN GRAY (10) was doing his best work late last start to get up for third over 1600m at Hanshin. Expected to be in the finish again. MUSKULEST (3) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at Kyoto Dirt, beaten 3.5 lengths into sixth. Nicely placed to get the prize. OX'S EYE (14) has started twice, running a good third on debut then finishing seventh, beaten 4 lengths, last time over 1600m at Kyoto. Backmarker who gets home hard. Leading player based on that debut performance. BELLE TONALITE (1) closed last prep ten weeks ago when she finished seventh over 1800m at Kyoto. One of the leading contenders. |
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7
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01:55
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Allowance Race 1700m
MIRACLE CATS (3) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt, beaten 5 lengths. That was from a wide gate. Much better draw and worth noting only career win was second-up. Gets chance. AROMA FELIZ (12) resumed from a spell last start with a sound second over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt after being in contention on the corner. Placed to advantage so expect a big run. HAGINO CORAZON (8) finds it hard to win with just one success from 14 starts. Did a good job last start to finish third over 1800m at Kyoto Dirt, beaten 7 lengths. Placed to advantage so expect a big run. NOBLE ACT (13) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1700m at this track, beaten 2.75 lengths. Fitter so anticipating a better run this time. |
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8
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02:20
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Allowance Race 1800m
AIR BIG MOM (3) comes here off a break of nine weeks. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1800m at this track. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. FORTE FIORE (14) doesn't win out of turn but ran a strong race last time when beaten a neck into second over 1800m at this track. Likely to be fighting out the finish. MEINER AURUM (12) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 2000m at this track after being in the firing line on the turn. Likely improver with strong prospects. GRAND SAISON (13) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1800m at this track, beaten 4 lengths after being prominent at the turn. Fitter so anticipating a better run this time. |
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9
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02:45
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KASASAGI SHO 1200m
KAISHO (3) was well in the market last time and made it two minor placings from as many runs this prep when 1.3 lengths away in second over 1200m at this track. Fitter and should be in the finish. MITONO RIN (2) did a great job to score by one length over today's course and distance last start to maintain her good form of late. Finds a tougher race but another big run will not surprise. TOP ATTACK (9) was well fancied last start over 1200m at this track when sixth, beaten 4 lengths. Commendable record at this trip with a win and three minor placings and shapes as one to consider. POPPET (14) ran below expectations last time at Nakayama, finishing seventh and beaten 3.5 lengths. Well placed to make amends. |
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10
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03:15
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YUFUIN TOKUBETSU 1700m
DYAUS (10) is back after a break of six months. In sparkling form before a break and looks well placed here on unbeaten record at the trip. Can make it three straight. PUFF (8) was prominent from the outset when third over 1700m at this track last time out. Should camp just off the leaders. Fitter again and has placed 3/4 second-up. Strong winning chance. LIFE GATE (2) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race and finished 1.1 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1700m at this track. The engagement of Yuji Tannai is noteworthy. Best figures stack right up this line-up. POD VOLK (9) is struggling to break through but hasn't been far away, the latest offering a fourth, beaten 2 lengths, over 1800m at Chukyo Dirt. Should be poised just off the lead. Solid claims on best form. |
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11
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03:45
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KOKURA NIKKEI SHO 2000m
VINCENTIO (2) strode forward early from his wide draw when resuming from a spell last start over 2000m in the G3 Chunichi Shimbun Hai at Chukyo only to fade late and finish ninth. This easier and will take some beating. KING NO JO (5) returned from a break of two months with a solid third last start at this track over 1800m when he was prominent throughout. The extra journey should play into his hands. Among the leading chances. BATTLE BORN (4) is back from a break of 13 months. Raced below par at his only appearance last prep when eighth over 2200m in the G2 Nikkei Shinshun Hai at Chukyo. Has the speed to be prominent. Excels fresh and has a top record this trip. Among the leading players. SCHILTHORN (12) lines up on the back of a 8 length 11th over 1600m at Nakayama. Better than last start and can give a big sight. |
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12
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04:20
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Allowance Race 1200m
G T ESPI (13) has Yuji Tannai going aboard after he was well held last time out in sixth over 1200m at Kyoto Dirt. Should park just off the speed. Best form is this course and distance. Likely to feature. VIRGIL (2) last appeared when fifth over 1400m at Kyoto three months ago. Now under the care of new trainer Kensuke Ogura. Has won fresh. Sure to make his presence felt. YAMANIN LESEDI (8) turned in a solid run when resuming last start over this course and distance, finishing third and beaten only one length. Among the winning hopes. LE PAVILLON (1) returned from a spell seven weeks ago when she was beaten 4 lengths into tenth over 1400m at Chukyo. Fitter so can feature in the finish. |
