KAWASAKI   15 Dec 2023
 
GOING: G

Race 10 1400m

Track: GOOD     True  

Sizzling pace from the outset from Adjudi Kagura, Nephilim and Get Up Gate locking horns ahead of Cosmo Sterling and Harmony Algol. GET UP GATE (4) raced on the pace last start and lifted strongly to hold third, beaten 6 lengths, over today's journey at this track. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is good enough to take this out. NEPHILIM (9) made it back-to-back wins when successful last start over 1400m at this track, getting home by 0.8 lengths. Winning rider Takayuki Yano retains the mount. Meets some better types this time but he has the talent to test this line-up. GIURAMENTO (12) is knocking on the door with three consecutive minor placings. No reason she won't be right in the finish again. SABU RYU SHIN (8) lines up on the back of a 3.5 lengths fourth over 1400m at Urawa. Must be respected.
1 618x0 ADJUDI KAGURA
SHOICHI HIRATA
9YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Second-up. Comes off a 38-day let-up. First-up after five months ran last of 14 at this track on November 7 over 1500m, 52 len behind Burgmuller with 56kg at $35.20. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at this track on February 3 over 1400m, 3 len behind Steel Time carrying 56kg at $3.30. Fitter but must improve sharply.
1
YUKI FURUOKA
BLUE, RED BAND, Light green cap
2 42620 ICARUS
HIRONORI SATO
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Nasuno Bokujo
At the latest run 10th of 12 at Urawa on November 24 over 1500m, 11 len behind Daiba Oso carrying 56kg at $13.80. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on November 9 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Nephilim with 56kg at $8.30. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
2
GENTA OCHIAI
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,RED SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
3 x600x HARMONY ALGOL
KENICHI TAKATSUKI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

First-up. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Funabashi May 2 over 1200m, 11 len behind Menkoi Bokuchan carrying 56kg at $163.90. First up last campaign sixth of 12 at Funabashi March 16 over 1200m, 4 len behind Kura Tiara carrying 56kg at $12.10. Others make more appeal.
3
RYO NOVATA
GREEN, WHITE , GREEN, WHITE HORIZONTAL RAYS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
4 22713 GET UP GATE
YOICHI TANABE
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Useful type. Resumes off a 36 day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track on November 9 over 1400m, 6 len behind Nephilim with 56kg at $1.70. Before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 3 len at this track October 11 over 1400m defeating Ingenium with 56kg at $5. Low draw and expected to go well.
4
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
BLUE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
5 08779 KUROHYO
MASAYOSHI YAGI
9YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
T.Kawauchi
At the latest run 9th of 12 at Urawa on November 24 over 1500m, 9 len behind Daiba Oso carrying 56kg at $79.60. The run before that 7th of 14 at this track on November 7 over 1500m, 12 len behind Burgmuller carrying 56kg at $247.20. Needs plenty of luck to trouble the top few.
5
WATARU FUJIE
YELLOW, NAVY DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, Light brown cap
6 10x0x COSMO STERLING
KENICHI TAKATSUKI
9YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Big Red Farm
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation second last of 12 at this track on June 16 over 1400m, 21 len behind Mont Diamant with 56kg at $5.50. Won previous preparation first up won by 3 len at this track October 12 2022 over 1400m defeating Vayu carrying 56kg at $1.80. Others rate better.
6
TAITO MORI
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light green cap
7 99800 CURREN LEVENTIS
Satoru Furusawa
7YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG
Takashi Suzuki
Last start second last of 12 at Urawa on November 24 over 1500m, 11 len behind Daiba Oso with 56kg at $259.30. The race before that eased back early on 11th of 14 at this track on November 7 over 1500m, 20 len behind Burgmuller with 56kg at $360.80. Needs to lift.
7
MITSUHIRO MASUDA
GREEN, RED STRIPES, GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
8 15324 SABU RYU SHIN
MAKI HIRAYAMA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Kenji Watabe
Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 12 at Urawa on November 24 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Hirari carrying 56kg at $13.10. The run before that came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Urawa on October 18 over 1400m, 3 len behind Lucky Clover with 56kg at $4.80. This is well within his grasp.
8
KENJI OKAMURA
DODGER BLUE, RED BAND, Hot pink cap
9 66511 NEPHILIM
KENICHI TAKATSUKI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Field Racing
Racing well. Resumes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track November 9 over 1400m defeating Icarus carrying 56kg at $3.90. The start before that scored a big 5 len win at Urawa October 19 over 1500m defeating Rose Stier carrying 56kg at $2.20. Plenty to like about his prospects.
9
TAKAYUKI YANO
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, White cap
10 70687 MIND YOUR MIMOSA
HIROAKI KAWAZU
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Last start eased back early on 7th of 10 at Funabashi on November 27 over 1200m, 6 len behind Jack Fountain carrying 54kg at $103. The run before that 8th of 14 at this track on November 7 over 1500m, 12 len behind Burgmuller carrying 54kg at $12.30. Mediocre effort last start but is capable of better.
10
KEITA NISHI
GREEN, YELLOW FIVE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
11 00840 FARBEN GATE
TAKASHI IKEDA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Resumes off a 38 day let-up. At the latest run 12th of 14 at this track on November 7 over 1500m, 21 len behind Burgmuller carrying 54kg at $306.90. Before that 4th of 9 at this track on October 10 over 1400m, 10 len behind Karnak with 54kg at $193. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
11
TAKUTO IKETANI
RED, YELLOW BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
12 0x222 GIURAMENTO
YOSHIHISA SUZUKI
7YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Yujiro Inutsuka
Going well. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Urawa on November 24 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Hirari carrying 54kg at $8.10. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on November 9 over 1500m, 2 len behind Hue with 54kg at $2.70. In the money at the latest appearance and is among the chances.
12
NIIHARA SHUMA
BLUE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light brown cap