NIIGATA 04 May 2024
GOING: G
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Open Class Race 2890m Track: FIRM |
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ROSCOFF (14) was returning from a layoff last start when beaten 7 lengths into fourth in a steeplechase (3350m) at Nakayama. Strips fitter and is worth another chance. SMASHER (8) was most recently at the races three months ago. Closed the last campaign with a minor placing in a steeplechase (2860m) at Kokura, beaten 2.75 lengths. Presents a serious threat. MEMORIES OF YOU (1) was very good when returning from a layoff most recently, beaten 4.5 lengths into third in a steeplechase (2750m) at Fukushima. Decent chance in this line-up. MELTEMIA (6) did well to finish third two back in a maiden steeplechase (2860m) at Kokura. Improved to score in a maiden steeplechase (2970m) at Hanshin 42 days ago, arriving 2 lengths ahead of his rivals. Will be a force once again.
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| 1 | 543x3 |
MEMORIES OF YOU
Y TAKAHASHI 4YO HORSE 59.0KG Masahiro Mita Second-up today. First-up after two months finished third of 14 runners at Fukushima 4yo+ STPLE on April 6 over 2750m, 4.5 len behind Veil Nebula carrying 59.0kg at $7. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 0.5 len this track 3yo+ MSTPLE on October 14 over 2850m defeating Land Of Liberty carrying 58.0kg at $16.70 in a steeplechase. Strong chance and expected to feature. |
1 MASAYUKI NAKAMURA |
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| 2 | 6126x |
TOMOJA LIA
MICHIHIRO OGASA 6YO HORSE 60.0KG Manabu Yoshitomi Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation 6 of 12 runners at Nakayama 4yo+ STPLE January 8 over 3200m, 13 len behind Seven Days with 60.0kg at $5.80. When resuming last campaign 6 of 14 starters at this track 3yo+ MSTPLE September 2 over 2850m, 8 len behind Wind Ripper carrying 60.0kg at $60.20. Look for a bold run. |
2 KEI OEHARA |
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| 3 | x8000 |
DESTROY
M TSUCHIDA 10YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Kei Morooka Last run finished 11th of 14 starters at Fukushima 4yo+ STPLE on April 6 over 2750m, 28 len behind Veil Nebula carrying 57.0kg at $267.90. Start before ran last at Nakayama 4yo+ STPLE on March 16 over 3350m, 30 len behind Village Eagle carrying 60.0kg at $362.70. Doesn't rate. |
3 TOMOYASU SAKAGUCHI |
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| 4 | 0x79x |
T O CONDER
T MIYA 5YO GELDING 60.0KG Tomoya Ozasa First-up. Finished off last campaign 9 of 12 starters at Kokura 4yo+ STPLE March 2 over 2860m, 19 len behind Endymion with 60.0kg at $61.60. Previously first up; 7 of 14 runners at Kokura 4yo+ STPLE February 3 over 3390m, 9 len behind Sun Davis with 60.0kg at $92.30. Form from last prep won't measure up. |
4 Y IGARASHI |
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REVERSIBLE LANE
TETSUHIDE TSUJI 8YO HORSE 59.0KG Teruya Yoshida Last outing made some head-way from midfield; finished eighth of 14 starters at Fukushima 4yo+ STPLE on April 6 over 2750m, 18 len behind Veil Nebula with 59.0kg at $65.80. The start before that; finished sixth of 12 starters at Kokura 4yo+ STPLE on March 2 over 2860m, 16 len behind Endymion carrying 59.0kg at $52.80. Limited galloper who might need easier race. |
5 GENKI MIZUNUMA |
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MELTEMIA
MINORU OGURI 6YO HORSE 60.0KG Shigeo Takeda Racing well. Resumes off a 42 day letup. Last run favourite; won by 2 len Hanshin 4yo+ MSTPLE on March 23 over 2970m on rain affected going defeating Explosion carrying 60.0kg at $1.30 in a steeplechase. Race before raced on the speed and boxed on steadily finished third of 12 runners at Kokura 4yo+ MSTPLE on January 28 over 2860m, 1.3 len behind Variamente with 60.0kg at $3.70. Looks a strong winning hope. |
6 T KOSAKA |
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TANGENT ARC
Y TAMURA 6YO GELDING 57.0KG Ryoichi Otsuka Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign 8 of 14 starters at Nakayama 3yo+ STPLE December 2 over 3570m, 23 len behind Rock You with 60.0kg at $65.30. When resuming last campaign 5 of 13 starters at this track 3yo+ STPLE October 28 over 2850m, 5 len behind Wind Ripper carrying 60.0kg at $29.50. Pass. |
7 MANATO TSUCHIDA |
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SMASHER
TATSUYA YOSHIOKA 6YO BAY HORSE 60.0KG Hidaka Breeders Union Co. Ltd. Grade 3 winner. Resumes. Finished off last campaign 3 of 12 starters at Kokura 4yo+ STPLE February 10 over 2860m, 2.75 len behind Arundel with 60.0kg at $3.70. Previously first up; 7 of 14 starters at Tokyo 3yo+ STPLE November 4 over 3110m, 9 len behind Road To Fame carrying 59.0kg at $19. Bold performance expected first-up. |
8 J TAKADA |
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T M NICE RUN
TATSUHIKO ISHIKURI 5YO HORSE 60.0KG Masatsugu Takezono Resuming after a break; having raced just once last campaign settled back and ran on when finished ninth of 14 runners at Kokura 4yo+ STPLE on February 3 over 3390m, 12 len behind Sun Davis with 60.0kg at $95.10. When resuming last campaign on from midfield; finished tenth of 14 starters at Fukushima 3yo+ STPLE on November 18 over 3380m, 31 len behind Great Barows carrying 60.0kg at $70.40. No cheque here. |
9 KEITA BAN |
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KURINO KUON
SHINICHI ITO 4YO HORSE 59.0KG Hiroharu Kurimoto Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation winning won by 4 len Kokura 4yo+ MSTPLE February 18 over 2860m defeating Aster Digon with 59.0kg at $3.20. When resuming last campaign 2 of 12 starters at Kokura 4yo+ MSTPLE February 3 over 2860m, 1.3 len behind Nishino Fujin carrying 59.0kg at $7.70. Keep in mind. |
10 MITSUKI KANEKO |
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ADMIRE ALBA
TAKESHI HORIUCHI 9YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Junko Kondo Multiple Grade 2 placegetter. Resumes. Finished off last preparation when last at Hanshin in the G3 3yo+ STPLE September 16 over 3140m, 75 len behind June Velocity carrying 60.0kg at $19.80. When resuming last campaign 4 of 10 starters at Chukyo 3yo+ MSTPLE July 16 over 3000m, 4.5 len behind Said carrying 60.0kg at $9.70. Returning in a winnable race. |
11 SHO UENO |
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VALLETTA KAZUMA
KENTA FUJINO 5YO HORSE 60.0KG Kazumi Yoshida Racing well. Last outing favourite; tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len Fukushima 4yo+ MSTPLE on April 6 over 2750m defeating Jiro carrying 60.0kg at $1.60 in a steeplechase. Before that finished second of 12 runners at Kokura 4yo+ MSTPLE on March 3 over 2860m, 3.5 len behind Ice Giant carrying 60.0kg at $3.70. Definite winning chance. Keep safe. |
12 KAZUMA MORI |
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BELENUS
HARUKI SUGIYAMA 7YO BAY HORSE 60.0KG Carrot Farm Co. Ltd. Grade 3 winner. Having second run back today. Fresh up after two months finished seventh of 14 starters at Fukushima 4yo+ STPLE on April 6 over 2750m, 17 len behind Veil Nebula carrying 60.0kg at $17.90. Previously to post a big 5 len win. Kokura 4yo+ MSTPLE on January 13 over 2860m defeating Meisho Kyoji with 60.0kg at $1.80 in a steeplechase. Ready for sharp improvement. |
13 KAYATA KOMAKI |
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| 14 | x12x4 |
ROSCOFF
T KUBOTA 6YO HORSE 60.0KG Haruya Yoshida Having second run back today. Freshened for 49 days. Fresh up after five months finished fourth of 12 runners at Nakayama 4yo+ STPLE on March 16 over 3350m, 7 len behind Village Eagle with 60.0kg at $4.50. Previously second-up finished second of 14 runners at Tokyo 3yo+ STPLE on November 4 over 3110m, a neck behind Road To Fame with 59.0kg at $13. Useful type, definite improver. |
14 S ISHIGAMI |
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