KAWASAKI   09 Oct 2024
 
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Race 1 1400m

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Venus Orchid has good gate speed and likely to set a genuine tempo with the advantage of the inside draw. SIESTA KEY (3) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a strong race last time out, finishing second and beaten only 2.5 lengths over 1400m at Urawa after being prominent at the corner. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. HELLO TO YOU (10) was returning from a break last time out and proved too classy, scoring by 2.5 lengths over 1400m at Urawa. Will be better for that latest run and looks a big threat to the top selection. MEGA MILLION (11) registered a strong win at this track two runs ago. Not disgraced last time out when prominent at the bend before finishing fourth over 1400m at Urawa, beaten 1.4 lengths. Finds a suitable race and can figure in the finish. NATSU HAYATE (7) also holds claims on best efforts and is worth considering.
1 02604 VENUS ORCHID
SHOICHI HIRATA
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Keiichi Sukegawa
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on September 3 over 1400m, 9 len behind Mega Million carrying 54kg at $26.90. The race before that did the work up front then tired 10th of 12 at this track on August 5 over 1400m, 16 len behind Congrazia with 54kg at $15.60. Has failed to show enough.
1
WATARU FUJIE
YELLOW, NAVY DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, White cap
2 9754x ROUSE UP
MASAMI YOSHIDA
8YO  DK B  HORSE 55.0KG
Yuki Dendo
First-up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 11 at this track May 9 over 1400m, 7 len behind Nijito Tarte carrying 56kg at $63.70. First up last campaign tenth of 12 at Urawa August 14 2023 over 1400m, 12 len behind Benino Angel with 56kg at $18.60. Marginal chance.
2
YOICHIRO MURO
ORANGE, GREEN FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 88012 SIESTA KEY
KAZUMA YABUGUCHI
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Viridian Keiba Club
Form hard to fault. Most recently led but faded 2nd of 12 at Urawa on September 17 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Hello To You carrying 56kg at $1.60. The race before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at Urawa August 19 over 1400m defeating Palace Gigant carrying 56kg at $3.70. Draws well and is a strong winning chance.
3
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 64706 TREASURE BAROWS
YUTAKA KAWASHIMA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Hirotsugu Inokuma
Most recently 6th of 12 at Urawa on September 19 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Frere Joie carrying 56kg at $60.90. The start before that ran last of 10 at Urawa on August 22 over 1500m, 9 len behind Bleu Chateau with 56kg at $14.70. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
4
KAZUHIRO KATO
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 34734 ROYAL YACHT
KATSUO ISHII
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Godolphin
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Funabashi on September 24 over 1200m, 7 len behind Edono Tailor carrying 56kg at $18.30. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Funabashi on August 28 over 1200m, 7 len behind Adela Perfume with 56kg at $33.60. Each-way player.
5
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS ON BODY AND SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 65900 DERMA OBERON
ROKURO MURATA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Hiroyuki Asanuma
Comes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on September 3 over 1500m, 16 len behind Masshiro carrying 56kg at $43.70. The start before that ran last of 12 at this track on August 8 over 1400m, 20 len behind Bajigaku Kalmia with 56kg at $121.80. Prefer others.
6
NOBUHIKO SANRINDO
WHITE, PINK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, PINK CHEVRON, Yellow cap
7 x2550 NATSU HAYATE
SUNAO YAMADA
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Last start 10th of 12 at Urawa on September 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Frere Joie carrying 54kg at $5. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on September 5 over 900m, 5 len behind Grell carrying 51kg at $3.90. Can improve on recent efforts.
7
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 00680 SEIUN MIREIA
TOSHIO TOMITA
7YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
At the latest run ran last of 10 at Funabashi on September 23 over 1200m, 13 len behind Lalatina with 54kg at $371.70. The start before that 8th of 12 at Urawa on September 17 over 1400m, 15 len behind Hello To You carrying 54kg at $44.30. Likely to struggle.
8
YUTO KOKUBUN
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Light green cap
9 56738 ASTRO MARY
SHINOBU HASEGAWA
5YO  BAY  MARE 51.0KG

Most recently 8th of 12 at Urawa on September 17 over 1400m, 8 len behind Trinitarianism with 54kg at $10.60. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Urawa on August 19 over 1400m, 8 len behind Glorious Fill carrying 51kg at $60.10. Prepared to risk today.
9
YU MAKOTO KATO
DENIM, SKY BLUE RIGHT SASH, STRIPE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
10 530x1 HELLO TO YOU
Hiroyuki Takahashi
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Second run back. First-up after four months came from midfield and won by 2.5 len at Urawa September 17 over 1400m defeating Siesta Key carrying 54kg at $5.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Urawa on April 15 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Harmony Abell carrying 54kg at $8.70. Can go on with it. Improver with winning prospects.
10
NIIHARA SHUMA
BLUE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
11 49714 MEGA MILLION
JUICHI TAJIMA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG

Going well. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Urawa on September 19 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Frere Joie carrying 53kg at $6.30. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 4 len at this track September 3 over 1400m defeating Mistra carrying 53kg at $11.50. Doesn’t need to improve that much.
11
HARUHISA SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
12 5068x TSUTSU
TAKAYUKI HAYASHI
5YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at this track July 1 over 2000m, 18 len behind Angela Cafe with 56kg at $42.50. Previously first up; tenth of 12 at this track January 6 2023 over 1400m, 11 len behind Roi Le Zele with 56kg at $4.80. Not at this stage.
12
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Hot pink cap