KANAZAWA   15 Apr 2025
 
GOING:

Race 1 1400m

Track:      

Last Needle has the pace to lead in what is likely to be a moderate tempo. ICHIBAN ZAKURA (2) turned in an eye-catching run over 1500m at this track last time, ridden back before coming home with a powerful run to finish third. Should run on into the finish again. DAWN COSMO (7) returned from a spell four weeks ago when she was beaten 47 lengths into 11th over 1500m at this track. Strips fitter and can play a major role. KOIRALA (9) failed to figure again last time over 1400m at this track, beaten 15 lengths into sixth. Among the chances on best figures. LAST NEEDLE (10) didn't do a lot on debut two-and-a-half weeks ago, finishing 36 lengths from the winner in fourth over 1500m at this track. Plenty of scope for improvement. Must be respected.
1 297x0 T UP FIGHT
KINYA SUGAWARA
4YO  GREY  GELDING 57.0KG
Noboru Tanaka
Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1500m, 77 len behind Kurino King Boss carrying 56kg at $70.50. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on September 30 over 1500m, neck behind First Mate carrying 56kg at $7.70. Fitter but must improve sharply.
1
TAIGA KURIHARA
NAVY, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES , RED ARMBANDS, White cap
2 98x53 ICHIBAN ZAKURA
Koji Fujita
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 8 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 8 len behind Kurino Iris carrying 54kg at $182. Second run from a spell 3rd in a small field at this track on March 30 over 1500m, 34 len behind Watashide Iidesuka with 54kg at $68.70. Capable of a strong showing.
2
MASAYA MATSUDO
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES , MEDIUM BLUE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 05x07 GREAT VOYAGE
AKIHIRO KAWAZOE
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Yuki Dendo
Third-up today. Resuming 10th of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1500m, 44 len behind Kurino King Boss with 56kg at $97.30. Second-up ran last of 7 at this track on March 30 over 1400m, 17 len behind Sunrise Saturn carrying 56kg at $71.60. Happy to risk.
3
KOHEI KATSURAYAMA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE ARM BAND, Salmon cap
4 9667x SABBIA MAGO
HIROYUKI TAJIMA
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Isao Nishimori
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at this track December 23 over 1400m, 19 len behind Big Pocket with 56kg at $229.80. Previously first up; ran last of 10 at Monbetsu April 18 over 1000m, 17 len behind Good Boy carrying 56kg at $99. This looks a stern test.
4
AKIHIRO YOSHIDA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED CROSSED SASHES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED STRIPE, Cyan cap
5 334x6 DAIYU HINGIS
MAFUMI MUROI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Yasuki Otomo
Second-up. First-up after three months ran last in a small field at this track on March 30 over 1500m, 40 len behind Watashide Iidesuka carrying 54kg at $15.70. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at this track on September 17 over 1500m, 24 len behind Best Returner carrying 54kg at $112.80. Ready for improvement with that run under the belt.
5
TAICHI SUZUKI
RED, GREEN BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 84x85 SHINE RUBY
MASAYUKI NAKAGAWA
8YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Third-up today. First-up ran last of 8 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 12 len behind Kurino Iris carrying 54kg at $108.40. Second run from a spell second last in a small field at this track on March 30 over 1500m, 39 len behind Watashide Iidesuka with 54kg at $85.70. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
6
KOGA HIROTAKA
GREEN, BLACK HALVED, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBAND, COLLAR, Light green cap
7 x97x0 DAWN COSMO
KAZUYOSHI KATO
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
Hirotomi Bokujyo Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after three months second last of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1500m, 47 len behind Kurino King Boss with 54kg at $49. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at this track on December 23 over 1400m, 9 len behind Kurino King Boss with 54kg at $18.10. Among the leading chances.
7
SHOMA KATO
ORANGE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, ORANGE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Light brown cap
8 36x65 RUN FOR LILIES
YUKO TAKAHASHI
4YO  GREY  FILLY 55.0KG
Hiroyuki Asanuma
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 8 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 8 len behind Kurino Iris carrying 54kg at $68.10. Last start 5th of 7 at this track on March 30 over 1400m, 13 len behind Sunrise Saturn carrying 54kg at $126.80. Didn’t fire last time out but this suits.
8
HATTORI DAICHI
BLACK, WHITE SASH , BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Light brown cap
9 44x96 KOIRALA
MASAYA SUZUKI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Viridian Keiba Club
Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 12 at this track on March 18 over 1500m, 14 len behind Kurino King Boss with 56kg at $110.20. Last start second last of 7 at this track on March 30 over 1400m, 15 len behind Sunrise Saturn with 56kg at $47.40. Should be near his top.
9
MASAYOSHI AOYAGI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, NAVY SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
10 4 LAST NEEDLE
KAZUMASA KANEDA
4YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG

At debut, 4th in a small field at this track on March 30 over 1500m, 36 len behind Watashide Iidesuka carrying 54kg at $18.90. Satisfactory effort on debut and can go on with it now.
10
YUMA SHIBATA
YELLOW, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPE, YELLOW COLLAR, Hot pink cap