SAPPORO   13 Aug 2022
 
GOING: G

HITSUJIGAOKA TOKUBETSU 1500m

Track: MUDDY      

Genuine tempo with Cocoli Ho O leading the way. AVENTURIER (13) is a promising three-year-old colt who returned from a break last start and finished 1.3 lengths away in second over 1500m at this track. Excellent winning chance. ISN'T SHE LOVELY (1) last appeared on May 28 when a good fourth over 1600m at Tokyo, beaten 2.25 lengths. Winning rider Takeshi Yokoyama stays aboard. Best form puts her right in this. WAZAMONO (2) finished third last start over 1500m at this track, beaten 1.5 lengths, when fresh from a ten-week layoff. Fitter and must be included. SATONO LUCE (14) is struggling to break through but hasn't been far away, the latest effort a fifth, beaten 2.75 lengths, over 1400m at Tokyo. Has a tricky draw to overcome but she has solid claims.
1 2x44x ISN'T SHE LOVELY
Y KATO
6YO    MARE 55.0KG
Yukihiro Moroe
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Tokyo May 28 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Aoi Shingo carrying 55.0kg at $2.90. First up last campaign fourth of 12 at Tokyo May 15 over 1800m, 0.9 len behind Toshin Mont Blanc carrying 55.0kg at $4.20. Looks a key runner while fresh.
1
TAKESHI YOKOYAMA
YELLOW, BLACK FIVE STARS, BLACK SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND
2 x64x3 WAZAMONO
TOMOHITO OZEKI
6YO    HORSE 57.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after two months 3rd of 9 at this track on July 31 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Ginestra with 55.0kg at $15.50. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Tokyo on May 21 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Fermi Sphere with 57.0kg at $6.10. Sure to run well.
2
HIROTO MAYUZUMI
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPE, SLEEVES, WHITE CAP
3 x238x GREAT AUTHOR
N HORI
7YO    GELDING 57.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Hanshin April 10 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Via Lux carrying 57.0kg at $3.10. First up last campaign second of 16 at Tokyo February 20 over 1400m, a neck behind Dura Mondo carrying 57.0kg at $27.10. Expected to play a major role.
3
Y FUJIOKA
GREEN, YELLOW DIAGONAL HALVES, RED STRIPES, YELLOW SLEEVES, LIGHT GREEN CAP
4 50x80 PEDRAFORCA
HIROYUKI UEMURA
6YO    MARE 55.0KG
Takayuki Shimokobe
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Not raced for 48 days. Resuming 8th of 16 at Hakodate on June 11 over 1800m, 3 len behind Memory Raison with 52.0kg at $11.10. Last start 10th of 15 at Hakodate on June 26 over 1200m, 4 len behind Grand Ariel carrying 52.0kg at $31.80. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
4
YOSHIHIRO FURUKAWA
BLACK, WHITE DIAMONDS, WHITE SLEEVES WITH YELLOW STRIPE, HOT PINK CAP
5 0x677 PRETORIA
TADASHIGE NAKAGAWA
9YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Kenji Tada
Last start 7th of 9 at this track on July 31 over 1500m, 4 len behind Ginestra with 55.0kg at $25. The run before that got back early 7th of 10 at Hakodate on July 2 over 1800m, 6 len behind Climbing Lily with 57.0kg at $14.40. Fully tested on his recent form.
5
YUJI TANNAI
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
6 4x888 SIBERIAN TIGER
KAZUHIRO KATO
13YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Makio Okada
At the latest run second last of 9 at this track on July 31 over 1500m, 7 len behind Ginestra with 52.0kg at $77.30. Before that second last of 9 at Tokyo on June 26 over 1800m, 15 len behind Noir De Jais with 57.0kg at $80. Prefer others.
6
RYUTO YOKOYAMA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE YOKE, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE ARMBAND ,WHITE COLLAR, Light brown cap
7 278x4 CITY RAINBOW
KANEO IKEZOE
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Tomiro Fukami
Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 9 at this track on July 31 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Ginestra with 56.0kg at $18.50. Previously second-up 6th of 18 at Hanshin on December 26 over 1600m, 2 len behind Satono Ramses carrying 53.0kg at $16.80. Ready for improvement with that run under the belt.
7
K IKEZOE
GREEN, YELLOW STRIPE, CYAN CAP
8 87886 DERMA KANNON
T IGARASHI
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Hiroyuki Asanuma
Comes off a 41 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 16 at Hakodate on July 3 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Bateau Du Ciel with 55.0kg at $61.80. The race before that 8th of 15 at Hakodate on June 26 over 1200m, 3 len behind Grand Ariel carrying 53.0kg at $39.90. Hard to make a case on recent form.
8
TOSHIKI AKIYAMA
LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW FIVE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND
9 x8900 JACQUARD
YUJI WADA
6YO    HORSE 57.0KG
Takashi Kurisaka
Resumes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 10th of 13 at Hakodate on July 9 over 1200m, 3 len behind Soten carrying 57.0kg at $293.50. The run before that 12th of 15 at Hakodate on June 26 over 1200m, 5 len behind Grand Ariel with 54.0kg at $103.40. Needs plenty of luck to trouble the top few.
9
SHINJI KAWASHIMA
BLUE, WHITE CHECK, ARMBAND
10 34022 HAPPY HONG KONG
JUNJI TANAKA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Yuichi Aida
Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Mombetsu on July 20 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Makoto Gokotai with 56kg at $2.40. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Mombetsu on July 6 over 1200m, 2 len behind Steel Storm carrying 56kg at $12.60. Others favoured.
10
GENTA OCHIAI
LIGHT BLUE, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE HOOPS, Grey cap
11 840x4 MIMOSA YELLOW
H TODA
8YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Aoshiba Shoji Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after three months came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at this track on July 24 over 1200m, 3 len behind Carne Asada with 55.0kg at $64.30. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at Nakayama on December 12 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Gulab carrying 55.0kg at $50.80. Expecting improvement and is among the better chances.
11
YUGA OKUBO
RED, WHITE STRIPE, SLEEVES, LIGHT BROWN CAP
12 x142x COCOLI HO O
M KOGA
6YO    HORSE 57.0KG
Kojiro Misaki
Resuming today after a nine weeks break. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at Tokyo June 11 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Boden carrying 57.0kg at $3.60. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len Tokyo April 24 over 1600m defeating Alpha Wave carrying 57.0kg at $6.30. Keep in mind.
12
KAZUO YOKOYAMA
LIGHT GREEN, GREEN YOKE, COLLAR, WHITE SLEEVES, HOT PINK CAP
13 819x2 AVENTURIER
MASAHIRO OTAKE
5YO    GELDING 54.0KG
DMM Dream Club Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 9 at this track on July 31 over 1500m, 1.3 len behind Ginestra with 53.0kg at $8.20. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Nakayama in LR on January 5 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Industria carrying 56.0kg at $4. Among the top chances.
13
KATSUMA SAMESHIMA
BLACK, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN CHEVRON
14 38x75 SATONO LUCE
KEIJI YOSHIMURA
6YO    MARE 55.0KG
Hajime Satomi
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resumes off a 56 day letup. First-up 7th of 16 at Niigata on May 29 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Sweets Magic carrying 54.0kg at $3.30. Second-up 5th of 11 at Tokyo on June 18 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Peisha Festa with 55.0kg at $18.40. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
14
YUTAKA TAKE
GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, STRIPED SLEEVES