URAWA   17 Jun 2024
 
GOING: G

Race 1 1400m

Track: GOOD     True  

Luscious to find the front in the small field. MATTHEW (7) turned in a fine effort to win dominantly over this course and distance when first-up from a layoff last time out. Going up a level this time but he can win again. TAKAMAKI THREE (3) disappointed last time at this track after a close third at this track the run prior. Better suited at this shorter trip so looks sure to feature. KEN SPIRYTUS (2) was close to a maiden win before a four months break, finishing off with a placing over 1400m at this track. Expect he has come on over the break. Strong winning chance on best figures. SPY ON HEART (4) ran fourth at her latest appearance over 1200m at Funabashi. Solid top-three hope.
1 00x04 JUST CHUCKLE
HIROTSUGU OZAWA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 53.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming 10th of 12 at this track on May 21 over 1400m, 17 len behind Margot Eclat carrying 53kg at $231. Second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Funabashi on May 31 over 1500m, 32 len behind Al Ain Oasis with 53kg at $111.40. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
1
RETSU OIKAWA
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
2 3262x KEN SPIRYTUS
Kenichi Shigeta
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Colt back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second of 12 at this track February 19 over 1400m, 8 len behind Best Of Kelly carrying 56kg at $3.30. Previously first up; second last of 9 at this track October 18 over 1400m, 38 len behind Clutch Time carrying 55kg at $2.30. Returns in a winnable race.
2
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Grey cap
3 70430 TAKAMAKI THREE
MAKI HIRAYAMA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run second last of 13 at Kawasaki on June 10 over 1500m, 13 len behind Lavender Jade carrying 56kg at $16.30. The race before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Tokotoko Tokkotoko carrying 56kg at $15.80. Sure to be right there at the business end.
3
TAITO MORI
MEDIUM BLUE GREEN DIAMOND CHECKS, Salmon cap
4 51x24 SPY ON HEART
MASATO HAYASHI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today. First-up settled towards the rear 2nd of 11 at Funabashi on April 30 over 1200m, 3 len behind Maido Okini carrying 54kg at $7.50. Last start 4th of 10 at Funabashi on May 27 over 1200m, 6 len behind Best Field carrying 54kg at $5.10. Genuine hope on best form.
4
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECK, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 449x0 YUYU IRIS
TAMOTSU YOKOYAMA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after six months ran last of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1400m, 26 len behind Itsutsuboshi with 54kg at $65.30. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at this track on June 30 over 1400m, 38 len behind Ame Courage with 53kg at $52. Unlikely to threaten.
5
KOSHI YOSHIDOME
PURPLE, PINK DIAMOND BAND,WHITE SLEEVES, PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 0x246 LUSCIOUS
HIROHITO NOGUCHI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Useful type. Comes off a 60 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on April 18 over 800m, 6 len behind Lino Destino carrying 55kg at $55.90. Before that 4th of 11 at this track on February 20 over 800m, 7 len behind Poison Boss with 54kg at $9.30. Mediocre effort last time out but this suits.
6
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light green cap
7 930x1 MATTHEW
SATOSHI KOKUBO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 53.0KG
Takaya Shimakawa
Second run back. First-up after three months favourite; scored a big 9 len win at this track May 23 over 1400m defeating Sweet Season with 53kg at $1.90. Previously second-up 3rd of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 20 over 1800m, 5 len behind Loxias with 54.0kg at $158. Sure to go well again. Improver with winning prospects.
7
SENNO RIDGE
MAROON, BLUE BAND, SLEEVES, Light brown cap