MOMBETSU   30 Apr 2025
 
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Race 1 1200m

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Champagne In is the likely leader at a slick tempo. CHAMPAGNE IN (3) finished out of the money when ninth in a 1200m contest at Funabashi seven-and-a-half weeks ago. Finds an easier assignment and can take this out. TOO SWEET (5) returned last time with a solid third at this track over 1200m. Nicely placed to go a couple better. HELLO NEW ME (6) resumes from a spell of four months. Looked close to a win before that break, finishing off with a minor placing over 1400m at Mizusawa. Strong winning chance on best figures. FORTUNE DAYS (1) is a seven-start maiden who resumed from a spell last start and finished fourth over 1200m at this track. Should progress from that last outing and poses a genuine threat.
1 688x4 FORTUNE DAYS
HIROTO KAWASHIMA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1200m, 8 len behind Eiichi carrying 54kg at $16.70. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at this track on September 11 over 1000m, 17 len behind Dee Present carrying 55kg at $72.60. Expecting improvement and is among the better chances.
1
YUKI MIYAUCHI
GREEN, LIGHT PINK ,GREEN, LIGHT PINK HORIZONTAL RAYS, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND, White cap
2 797x6 CORDS OF LOVE
NOZOMI ONO
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG

Second run back. First-up after nine months 6th of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1000m, 9 len behind Wolfram with 55kg at $18.30. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at this track on July 2 over 1100m, 10 len behind A Shin Hathor with 55kg at $11.70. Needs more time.
2
GENTA OCHIAI
BLACK, YELLOW DIAMONDS, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 43209 CHAMPAGNE IN
HIDEKI KAKUGAWA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Returns from a 51-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 10 at Funabashi on March 10 over 1200m, 15 len behind Hisama Win carrying 56kg at $7.40. The run before that raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 12 at Funabashi on February 11 over 1200m, 12 len behind Eternal Vow carrying 56kg at $6.90. Another bold run is expected.
3
RYU ABE
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 8 VENTO NOIR
MASAHIRO SAITO
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG

Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1000m, 13 len behind Wolfram with 55kg at $54. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
4
TAKANORI YOSHIMOTO
MEDIUM BLUE, PINK RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 5x3 TOO SWEET
JUNJI TANAKA
3YO  DK B  COLT 57.0KG

Second-up. First start 5th of 9 at this track on October 10 over 1000m, 12 len behind Sorgente Po with 56kg at $5.80. Went for a spell before returning made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1200m, 3 len behind Yamato Oza with 57kg at $13.40. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
5
YUJI IWAHASHI
BLACK, WHITE STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPE, Yellow cap
6 5893x HELLO NEW ME
MASATO KAWASHIMA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at Mizusawa December 29 over 1400m, 5 len behind Solfeggio carrying 55kg at $10.20. On debut second last of 7 at this track May 28 over 1100m, 11 len behind Lilabad with 55kg at $17.70. Has the talent to take this out.
6
FUMA ONO
BLACK, PINK DIABLO, BLACK SLEEVES, PINK DOUBLE ARMBAND, PINK COLLAR, Light green cap
7 989x7 YUI DINOSAUR
HIROAKI SAKURAI
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG

Second run back. First-up after five months eased back early on 7th of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1200m, 14 len behind Eiichi carrying 57kg at $80.30. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at this track on June 20 over 1700m, 20 len behind Fuku Taoyuan carrying 55kg at $207.70. Fitter but must improve sharply.
7
TOSHIHIKO INOUE
RED, YELLOW BAND, ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
8 45x IKENO CITY
MASATAKA SAKUMA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Sonoda December 12 over 1230m, 7 len behind Cepheid Loop with 54kg at $47.40. On debut fourth in a small field at Sonoda November 12 over 820m, 8 len behind Apostrophe carrying 54kg at $7.90. May need the run.
8
SHINYA MATSUI
RED, MEDIUM BLUE CHECKS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
9 22509 COSMO RICKEY
DAISUKE AKITA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1200m, 14 len behind Eiichi carrying 57kg at $35.50. Before that ran last of 12 at Sonoda on March 19 over 1400m, 21 len behind Seinosuke carrying 55kg at $32.80. Needs plenty of luck.
9
HIDEKI SAKASHITA
BLACK, PINK FIVE STARS, BLACK SLEEVES,PINK STARS, Hot pink cap
10 07264 FLORECIMIENTO
HIROYUKI OGUNI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1000m, 7 len behind Wolfram with 55kg at $14.50. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Sonoda on March 18 over 820m, 13 len behind Fairy Taizan with 55kg at $21.20. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
10
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, Hot pink cap