URAWA   23 Feb 2021
 
GOING:

Race 10 1500m

Track: DIRT      

Off the low draw Neko Murray is likely to find the lead at a slick tempo. BONAVIGO (11) turned in a sound effort when in the placings last start at this track over 1500m. Should be at peak now. Hasn't been far off winning form having recorded two placings from four starts this campaign. Bold showing expected here. LEG GODT (10) is overdue for a win after placing at her last three, most recently when second at Funabashi. Has a strong record at this distance with a win and three minors from four starts and shapes as a key player here. SUPREME ZONE (12) was an effortless winner last time over 1400m at this track, scoring by 2.5 lengths. Down in the weights on last run. Has been in sound form with a win and a placing from three starts this preparation. Expected to be competitive. JO PYRO RIGHT (6) scored a good win on his final run last preparation at Kawasaki over 1600m. Has a win and a placing at this journey from four starts. Include.
1 x0x69 POPULAR SONG
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran last in a small field at Kawasaki on January 1 over 1600m, 17 len behind Chicago Jazz with 52kg at $43.10. Second-up ran last of 9 at Kawasaki on January 27 over 900m, 13 len behind Raise A Storm with 55kg at $63.30. Low draw but others have better credentials.
1
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, DARK BLUE SASH, WHITE CAP
2 x9940 GO FORWARD
MAKI HIRAYAMA
8YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Tsuyoshi Maeda
Useful type. Latest start ran last of 12 at this track on February 1 over 1400m, 15 len behind Supreme Zone carrying 57kg at $10.50. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on January 7 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Personal Maki carrying 57kg at $22.50. Rates well and among the main hopes.
2
H YOSHIHARA
RED, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, GREY CAP
3 04597 NEKO MURRAY
TAKAMITSU WATANABE
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Shigeru Kiriya
Latest start sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Funabashi on February 10 over 1500m, 6 len behind Free Horse Cup with 55kg at $23.60. The run before that faded in the straight 9th of 12 at Kawasaki on January 28 over 1600m, 16 len behind Yuino Chopper with 55kg at $53.70. Looks tested on recent run.
3
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE STAR, ARMBANDS, SALMON CAP
4 2435x ASTROLOGUE
YASUHIDE YONEYA
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
K.Hidaka Breeders Union
Resuming today after a four months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 14 at Kawasaki November 9 over 1600m, 4 len behind Jo Pyro Right carrying 55kg at $6.80. Previous preparation first-up won by a head Funabashi March 30 over 1200m defeating Kura Falcon carrying 56kg at $14. Resumes today and not the worst in this field.
4
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED SASH, CYAN CAP
5 79348 TOUCH LIFE
K OKADA
7YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG

Latest outing 8th of 12 at this track on February 5 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Noirmoutier carrying 54kg at $46.90. The start before that 4th of 8 at Funabashi on January 13 over 1200m, 5 len behind Makoto Montjoie with 54kg at $45.30. A lesser chance.
5
SHOYA HOZONO
PURPLE, YELLOW STARS, ARMBANDS, YELLOW CAP
6 x851x JO PYRO RIGHT
SATOSHI KOKUBO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation by a neck Kawasaki November 9 over 1600m defeating Procedure carrying 55kg at $18.50. Previously first up; eighth of 13 at Kawasaki October 11 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Makoto Heinkel with 55kg at $22.90. Conditions favour. Expect forward showing.
6
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW AND WHITE CHECKS, BLUE ARMBANDS, YELLOW CAP
7 09904 STILOSA
Y YANO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Useful type. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Latest outing 4th of 9 at Funabashi on January 12 over 1500m, 2 len behind Art Movement carrying 55kg at $46.80. The race before that raced on the pace prior to fading second last of 13 at Ohi on December 31 over 1200m, 7 len behind Tosen Meister carrying 54kg at $76.60. Did a fair job last start and has top-three aspirations with a similar effort.
7
SINOBU SAKAI
DARK BLUE, LIGHT GREEN CAP
8 82471 BEYOND BORDERS
TAKAYUKI HAYASHI
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG

Useful type. Freshened for 32 days. Latest outing won by 0.5 len Ohi January 22 over 1200m defeating Segreto City with 55kg at $99.60. The run before that 7th of 13 at Funabashi on December 1 over 1000m, 6 len behind Advisor carrying 53kg at $186.50. Has the ability to be in the finish. Each way chance.
8
NOBUHIKO SANRINDO
WHITE, PURPLE CHEVRON HOOP, BLUE SLEEVES WITH PURPLE CHEVRON, LIGHT GREEN CAP
9 00700 HEAVENLY KISS
EIKICHI GOBO
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Latest start second last of 12 at this track on February 5 over 1500m, 8 len behind Noirmoutier carrying 56kg at $117.60. The start before that second last of 11 at Kawasaki on January 27 over 1600m, 15 len behind Gold Bomber with 56kg at $145.10. Would need to improve lengths to feature here.
9
TETSUYA TAKAHASHI
RED, GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, LIGHT BROWN CAP
10 x4322 LEG GODT
TAKASHI HARITA
6YO  BL/B  MARE 54.0KG
Myoei Shoji Co. Ltd.
Useful mare. Latest start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Funabashi on February 10 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Free Horse Cup with 55kg at $2.50. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Funabashi on January 12 over 1500m, neck behind Art Movement with 55kg at $3.10. Wide draw but rates highly and should run well.
10
KOTA MOTOHASHI
YELLOW, BLACK TRIANGLE, SLEEVES WITH YELLOW ARMBANDS, LIGHT BROWN CAP
11 x6032 BONAVIGO
HIRONORI UNOKI
6YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Kazumi Yoshida
Impressive in recent runs. Latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on February 5 over 1500m, 0.5 len behind Noirmoutier with 56kg at $3.20. The start before that 3rd of 9 at this track on January 6 over 1500m, 1.3 len behind Good Luck Summer with 53kg at $6.10. Has the hoof on the till after just missing out last start.
11
TAITO MORI
BLUE AND GREEN CHECKS,, HOT PINK CAP
12 0x021 SUPREME ZONE
HIROTSUGU OZAWA
7YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Kensei Murakami
Recent form impressive for this race. Latest start won by 2.5 len this track February 1 over 1400m defeating Bohemia Rhapsody carrying 57kg at $4.20. The run before that 2nd of 12 at this track on January 6 over 1400m, head behind Shinano Victor with 56kg at $10. Rates highly and expected to go well again.
12
KENICHI SHIGETA
BLUE, YELLOW STRIPES, SLEEVES, HOT PINK CAP