FUNABASHI   27 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G

Race 1 1200m

Track: GOOD      

Solid early tempo with Thinking Mojito and Mandalay capable of leading the way. GIAVANNA (8) finished third when resuming from a spell last start over 1200m at this track. Placed to advantage so expect a forward showing. MANDALAY (7) has been kept fresh since finishing sixth over 1200m at this track four weeks ago. Was a determined winner two runs back. Should be poised just off the lead. Likely to feature. THINKING MOJITO (3) strode forward early from his wide draw when resuming from a spell last start over 1200m at this track only to fade late and finish fourth. Solid top-three prospects. POUNAMU (2) is a six-start maiden who returned last time. Bold showing expected with added fitness this time.
1 744x0 MARCO STAR
NOBUHIRO SHIBUYA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after three months second last of 11 at this track on August 30 over 1200m, 20 len behind Scattered Light carrying 56kg at $22.70. Previously second-up second last of 9 at this track on January 19 over 1200m, 16 len behind Costa Dorada with 56kg at $24.20. Fitter but must improve sharply.
1
TOSHIKI YAMAMOTO
YELLOW, RED DIAMOND BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, White cap
2 0x0x0 POUNAMU
MASATO HAYASHI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Teruaki Ishii
Racing second-up today. Last run ran last of 12 at this track on August 28 over 1500m, 29 len behind Ratri Sawat with 54kg at $7.70. At only start last preparation 14th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 15 over 1400m, 23 len behind Alluring Time with 55.0kg at $292.50. Worth another chance.
2
KOTA MOTOHASHI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVED , BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, Grey cap
3 635x4 THINKING MOJITO
YUTA SATO
3YO  BAY  COLT 53.0KG

Second run back. First-up after six months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track on August 30 over 1200m, 7 len behind Scattered Light with 56kg at $12. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at this track on January 19 over 1200m, 10 len behind Costa Dorada carrying 56kg at $17.20. Solid top-three hope.
3
DAISHO YAMAMOTO
LIGHT PINK,WHITE DIAMONDS AND ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 x7652 KURENAINO HIME
MASATO HAYASHI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start 2nd of 11 at this track on August 30 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Scattered Light with 54kg at $58.10. Before that 5th of 9 at this track on July 22 over 1200m, 7 len behind Maple Mitchan with 54kg at $37.20. Has the ability to take this out.
4
TATSUYA YAMAGUCHI
MAGENTA, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
5 GRANDE DIVA
KIYOAKI SASAKI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

First-starter by Incantation out of Homeward. Betting can tell the tale.
5
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Yellow cap
6 06x9 BIG THUNDER
Y YANO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Second run back. First-up after three months 9th of 11 at this track on August 30 over 1200m, 14 len behind Scattered Light carrying 54kg at $81.30. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at this track on May 31 over 1200m, 7 len behind My Love Hosei with 54kg at $75.10. Fitter but must improve sharply.
6
EIKI NISHIMURA
RED, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, Light green cap
7 01416 MANDALAY
Masaki Iwasaki
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG
Koji Murano
Useful colt. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track on August 30 over 1200m, 36 len behind Smash Through with 56kg at $3.60. Before that won by 0.5 len at Nagoya July 23 over 1500m defeating Lovely Pop carrying 56kg at $1.50. Capable of a better run.
7
TAITO MORI
MEDIUM BLUE GREEN DIAMOND CHECKS, Light brown cap
8 004x3 GIAVANNA
TAKAMITSU WATANABE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after three months came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on August 30 over 1200m, 5 len behind Scattered Light carrying 54kg at $9.50. Previously second-up second last of 11 at this track on April 14 over 1200m, 18 len behind Goodman carrying 54kg at $71.50. Sure to run well.
8
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap