URAWA   18 Jun 2024
 
GOING: S

Race 1 1400m

Track: SOFT     True  

Vina Saigon and Carmina Burana possess good early speed and will set a genuine tempo. CARMINA BURANA (10) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1200m at Funabashi, beaten 2 lengths after being prominent at the corner. Fitter so anticipating a better run this time. SENACHANNO YUME (5) came home strongly last start to finish second, beaten a neck, over 1200m at Funabashi. Masashige Honda has registered two minor placings when on board. Sure to play a big role. MIND THE HELM (6) travelled in a rearwards position then made some inroads and finished 5.5 lengths away in seventh last time out over 1200m at Funabashi three weeks ago. Steps up in journey today. Backmarker who gets home hard. Will prove tough to stop. VINA SAIGON (8) was in the firing line on the bend and finished third last start at the first run back from a spell over 1400m at this track, beaten 10 lengths. Yet to miss the placings in two starts over this course and distance. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders.
1 57435 LAST PARADISE
TAKASHI NOGUCHI
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG

Last start 5th of 11 at this track on May 23 over 1400m, 16 len behind Matthew carrying 56kg at $8.90. The run before that 3rd of 11 at this track on April 15 over 1400m, 3 len behind Wild Warrior carrying 56kg at $30.70. Better off looking to others.
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YUJIRO TANABATA
BLACK, GREEN RIGHT SASH, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, White cap
2 00006 COMBAT ARIES
SHINSUKE KUDO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track on May 23 over 1400m, 9 len behind Popcorn with 54kg at $124.50. The run before that ran last of 10 at Funabashi on May 1 over 1200m, 14 len behind Goodman carrying 54kg at $135.20. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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KAZUKI AKATSU
BLUE, YELLOW FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, White cap
3 74806 NAGATA ENERGY
HIROSHI IWAMOTO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run 6th of 9 at Kawasaki on June 10 over 1400m, 15 len behind Mandarin Orange carrying 56kg at $179.10. Before that ran last of 11 at Funabashi on May 27 over 1500m, 20 len behind Sehr Schnell carrying 56kg at $201.80. Others favoured.
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RYUSEI NAKAGOSHI
HOT PINK, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 0x80x ANGE MARINA
YUTAKA KAWASHIMA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG
Toshiyuki Fukumori
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Sonoda April 10 over 1230m, 25 len behind A Shin Okikurmi with 54kg at $216.90. When resuming last campaign eighth of 12 at Himeji March 7 over 800m, 8 len behind Lacus Gaudii carrying 55kg at $30.40. Others are preferred.
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RETSU OIKAWA
ORANGE, Cyan cap
5 99092 SENACHANNO YUME
Masaki Iwasaki
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Funabashi on May 30 over 1200m, neck behind Ippommichi carrying 54kg at $108.20. The run before that second last of 10 at Funabashi on April 30 over 1500m, 14 len behind Keep Coming with 54kg at $82.80. Watch for her dropping on these late.
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MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW,BLUE RIGHT SASH, White cap
6 x6437 MIND THE HELM
KIYOAKI SASAKI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 12 at Funabashi on May 28 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Pampapato carrying 56kg at $66.90. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Funabashi on May 3 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Itsutsuboshi with 56kg at $28.20. Capable of a big finish so don’t write him off.
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KEITA NISHI
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 82568 BLANTON ARROW
KATSUYOSHI UCHIDA
3YO  BAY  COLT 52.0KG

At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Kawasaki on June 10 over 1400m, 17 len behind Mandarin Orange carrying 53kg at $66. Before that 6th of 10 at Kawasaki on May 7 over 1400m, 37 len behind Cornetto Rosso carrying 56kg at $44.40. Can do a lot better than that last run.
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NATSUKA KOBAYASHI
BROWN, GREEN DIAMOND BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, RED STARS, Light brown cap
8 33x3 VINA SAIGON
TAKASHI MIZUNO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after eight months 3rd of 11 at this track on May 23 over 1400m, 10 len behind Matthew with 56kg at $12.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at this track on September 22 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Koyu Yukeyuke with 54kg at $1.30. One of the top chances.
8
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Light brown cap
9 5435x CHIISANA EARRING
YOSHIKAZU KANUMA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at this track October 18 over 1400m, 9 len behind Intercept with 52kg at $26.40. On debut third in a small field at this track July 18 over 800m, 4.5 len behind Gold Sonic carrying 52kg at $5.30. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.
9
DAI OKADA
YELLOW, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON,BLACK SLEEVES, RED CHEVRON, Hot pink cap
10 x32x4 CARMINA BURANA
SATOSHI SAITO
3YO  GREY  COLT 56.0KG
Angel Racing Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 12 at Funabashi on May 28 over 1200m, 2 len behind Reyes carrying 56kg at $4.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Funabashi on February 10 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Canario carrying 56kg at $2.50. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
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TAITO MORI
MEDIUM BLUE GREEN DIAMOND CHECKS, Salmon cap