FUKUSHIMA   29 Jun 2024
 
GOING: G

Open Class Race 2750m

Track: STANDARD      

VIGENERE (4) finished second two back in a steeplechase (2750m) at this track then again ran a good race to finish second last time out, beaten 2.5 lengths, in a steeplechase (2890m) at Niigata. Ideally placed to take this out. Grade 3 placegetter OMEGA RICH MAN (3) was very good when returning from a layoff most recently, saluting by 1.5 lengths in a maiden steeplechase (3000m) at Tokyo. Further improvement in store. HEART OF A CITY (5) is a accomplished jumper who in a maiden steeplechase (2970m) at Hanshin two starts back. Turned things around last start when he got the money by 5 lengths in a maiden steeplechase (2890m) at Niigata. Must be included. PERCUSSION (14) resumes today for a new stable and is already a winner over the obstacles. Hasn't raced since finishing seventh in a steeplechase (2890m) at Niigata. Anticipating a bright start to the campaign.
1 8700x CASSADAGA
SHINOBU HOMMA
6YO    HORSE 60.0KG
Kazuya Sugiura
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 15 of 16 starters at Nakayama Dirt 4yo+ ALLOW March 17 over 2400m, 35 len behind Yorino Sapphire with 57.0kg at $413.20. When resuming last campaign ran last at Nakayama 3yo+ ALLOW December 3 over 2500m, 42 len behind Erika Valeria carrying 55.0kg at $255.80. This looks too tough.
1
YUSUKE EDA
RED,PINK THREE DIAMONDS, DIAMONDS ARM BAND
2 5049x FLORSTADT
H TODA
5YO    HORSE 60.0KG
Katsumi Yoshida
Resumes after three months. Finished off last campaign 9 of 12 starters at Nakayama in the G1 Nakayama Grand Jump April 13 over 4250m, 20 len behind Irogotoshi with 63.0kg at $315.60. Previously first up; 5 of 12 runners at Nakayama 4yo+ STPLE January 8 over 3200m, 8 len behind Seven Days carrying 60.0kg at $13.20. Faces a tough essay.
2
TARO KUSANO
YELLOW, RED STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES
3 044x1 OMEGA RICH MAN
SHOGO YASUDA
4YO    HORSE 60.0KG
Reiko Hara
Grade 3 placegetter. Having second run back today. Fresh up after two months ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len Tokyo 3yo+ MSTPLE on June 1 over 3000m defeating Primo Speranza with 60.0kg at $3.50 in a steeplechase. Previously second-up finished eighth of 12 starters at Chukyo 3yo+ ALLOW on December 2 over 1400m, 5 len behind Balsam Note carrying 57.0kg at $12.20. Ready for sharp improvement.
3
T KOSAKA
HOT PINK, LIME STRIPED SLEEVES
4 1222x VIGENERE
KUNIHIKO WATANABE
6YO    HORSE 60.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Resuming after two months. Finished off last campaign 2 of 11 runners at Niigata 4yo+ STPLE April 27 over 2890m, 2.5 len behind Patrick carrying 60.0kg at $2.50. Previously first up; 3 of 14 starters at Hanshin 3yo+ MSTPLE December 24 over 2970m, 2.25 len behind Gold Paladin with 60.0kg at $2.80. The one to beat on best form.
4
MASAYUKI NAKAMURA
LIME GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
5 0x001 HEART OF A CITY
NAOYUKI MORITA
6YO    HORSE 60.0KG
Chizu Yoshida
Freshened for 55 days. Last to post a big 5 len win. Niigata 4yo+ MSTPLE on May 5 over 2890m defeating June Yoshitsune carrying 60.0kg at $5.40 in a steeplechase. Race before didn't finish the race at Hanshin 4yo+ MSTPLE on March 23 over 2970m. Can get the job done again.
5
KAZUMA MORI
YELLOW, BROWN STRIPES, STRIPED SLEEVES
6 1x08x NISHINO FUJIN
ISSEI MURATA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 8 of 11 starters at this track 4yo+ STPLE April 20 over 3380m, 12 len behind Success Ace with 57.0kg at $104.10. Previously first up; 10 of 14 runners at this track 4yo+ STPLE April 6 over 2750m, 26 len behind Veil Nebula with 60.0kg at $48. Faces a tough essay.
6
TOMOYASU SAKAGUCHI
YELLOW,PURPLE HOOPS,WHITE SLEEVES
7 x0x01 GOLD LUPIN
TATSUHIKO ISHIKURI
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Toshihiko Tabata
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming finished 11th of 14 starters at Niigata 4yo+ MSTPLE on April 27 over 2890m, 16 len behind Relationship carrying 57.0kg at $53.90. Second run from a to post a big 5 len win. Niigata 4yo+ MSTPLE on May 18 over 2890m defeating Sol Dorado carrying 60.0kg at $31.40 in a steeplechase. Gets a chance to win. Take seriously.
7
MITSUKI KANEKO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW FIVE STARS, HOT PINK SLEEVES, LIME GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS
8 1x00x FILM SCORE
O HIRATA
6YO    MARE 58.0KG
Yukio Mizukami
Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation when last at Kokura 4yo+ STPLE March 2 over 2860m, 51 len behind Endymion carrying 58.0kg at $205.20. When resuming last campaign 11 of 14 runners at Kokura 4yo+ STPLE February 3 over 3390m, 28 len behind Sun Davis with 58.0kg at $75.20. Form from last prep won't measure up.
8
Y KUROIWA
WHITE,PURPLE DIAMOND BAND,SLEEVES
9 0x41x SIGN OF SUCCESS
KEIZO ITO
5YO    HORSE 60.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Resumes. Finished off last preparation winning by 1.75 len Kokura 4yo+ MSTPLE January 27 over 2860m defeating Noa Cherry with 60.0kg at $4. When resuming last campaign 4 of 12 runners at Kokura 4yo+ MSTPLE January 13 over 2860m, 14 len behind Vigenere with 60.0kg at $51.10. Expect a bold showing.
9
SHO UENO
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBAND
10 0x9x3 T M NICE RUN
TATSUHIKO ISHIKURI
5YO    HORSE 60.0KG
Masatsugu Takezono
Racing second-up today. Not raced for 56 days. Last start rolled along in front setting the pace and then edged out finished third of 14 starters at Niigata 4yo+ STPLE on May 4 over 2890m, 2.25 len behind Valletta Kazuma with 60.0kg at $73.90. At only start last preparation finished ninth of 14 runners at Kokura 4yo+ STPLE on February 3 over 3390m, 12 len behind Sun Davis carrying 60.0kg at $95.10. Definite chance. Worth consideration.
10
KEITA BAN
HOT PINK, GREEN BAND, HOT PINK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES
11 00x1x LONGING BIRTH
MASAHIRO TAKEUCHI
6YO    GELDING 60.0KG
Koichi Sakamoto
Resumes from a spell after having had just one run last preparation won by 1.0 len this track 4yo+ MSTPLE on April 7 over 2750m defeating Noa Cherry carrying 60.0kg at $3.20 in a steeplechase. When resuming last campaign finished 12th of 15 starters at Nakayama 4yo+ ALLOW on January 8 over 1600m, 10 len behind Supremo Flavor carrying 55.0kg at $125.10. Looks an each-way proposition.
11
Y IGARASHI
PURPLE,YELLOW FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE ARMBANDS
12 906x6 T M TATSUMAKI
HIDENORI TAKE
6YO    HORSE 60.0KG
Masatsugu Takezono
Second-up today. Fresh up after four months raced on the pace prior to fading finished sixth of 10 starters at Kyoto 3yo+ STPLE on June 2 over 3170m, 5.5 len behind Neviim with 60.0kg at $44.30. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; finished 11th of 14 runners at Kokura 4yo+ STPLE on January 27 over 3390m, 15 len behind K T Clever with 59.0kg at $119.60. Needs to find more at this stage of campaign.
12
TAIGA TAMURA
HOT PINK, GREEN BAND, HOT PINK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES
13 0x61x RELATIONSHIP
TAKASHI SAITO
7YO  BAY  HORSE 60.0KG
Katsumi Yoshida
Resumes. Finished off last preparation winning won by 1.75 len Niigata 4yo+ MSTPLE April 27 over 2890m defeating Shigeru Tanuki carrying 60.0kg at $2.30. First up last campaign 6 of 14 starters at this track 4yo+ MSTPLE April 6 over 2750m, 5.5 len behind Valletta Kazuma with 60.0kg at $17.50. One of the primary contenders.
13
J TAKADA
YELLOW, RED STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES
14 x1x7x PERCUSSION
YOICHI KUROIWA
5YO    GELDING 60.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a break; having raced just once last preparation raced on the speed throughout before fading finished seventh of 11 runners at Niigata 4yo+ STPLE on April 27 over 2890m, 6 len behind Patrick with 60.0kg at $3.30. Won previous preparation first up to post a big 4 len win. Kokura 4yo+ MSTPLE on January 14 over 2860m defeating Noa Cherry with 60.0kg at $10.50 in a steeplechase. Bold performance expected first-up.
14
S ISHIGAMI
LIME GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND