NAGOYA   28 Mar 2024
 
GOING:

Race 10 920m

Track:      

Toho Gemma, Marutoku Laurel and Forza F to battle for the early lead at a slick tempo. FORZA F (6) returns from a break of three-and-a-half months. Genuine performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a win over 920m at this track. Ideally placed to score while fresh. HEISHIRIN (1) was a winner at this track over this distance two back then tackled a longer trip last time but failed to measure up when seventh at Kasamatsu. Well-placed and can bounce back. TOHO GEMMA (10) had been racing well before she was safely held last time out when sixth over 1400m at Kasamatsu. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Capable of testing this field. NORA (5) was last at the races when she won over 1500m at this track on November 17. Can make her presence felt fresh.
1 31817 HEISHIRIN
YOSHIYUKI SAKAGUCHI
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Useful type. Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 8 at Kasamatsu on March 6 over 1600m, 7 len behind Sail On Sailor with 57kg at $15.40. The run before that won by 1.0 len at this track February 16 over 920m defeating Royal Pearls carrying 54kg at $5.60. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run from an inside alley.
1
SOICHI KATO
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, White cap
2 47376 WATER LIBERTE
TAKAO TSUKADA
8YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Masato Yamaoka
Most recently 6th of 9 at this track on March 12 over 920m, 5.5 len behind Real Edge with 56kg at $5.20. The start before that 7th of 9 at this track on February 16 over 920m, 5 len behind Heishirin carrying 54kg at $31.70. Has a nice gate but this will test.
2
KEIGO OHATA
GREEN, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 32090 WHIPLASH
KIYOMI SAKODA
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 52.0KG
Grand Bokujo Co. Ltd.
Last start ran last of 10 at this track on March 14 over 1500m, 42 len behind Grace Ruby with 55kg at $392.90. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at this track on February 16 over 920m, 8 len behind Heishirin carrying 53kg at $28. Watch for her late in the piece.
3
AOI KINOMAE
MEDIUM BLUE, RED BAND, WHITE HEARTS BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 75658 GRACE BROAD
FUTOSHI TAKESHITA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Junichi Ito
Last start 8th of 11 at this track on March 12 over 1500m, 9 len behind Satomin carrying 54kg at $39.80. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track on February 13 over 1700m, 5 len behind Hungry Ghost with 52kg at $42.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
4
SEIJI KATO
MAGENTA, BLACK BAND, WHITE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
5 4x61x NORA
FUTOSHI TAKESHITA
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign by 3 len this track November 17 over 1500m defeating Forza F carrying 54kg at $16.10. Previously first up; sixth of 11 at this track November 2 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Bumbun Maru carrying 54kg at $34.40. Definite top-three contender.
5
MAKOTO OKABE
MAGENTA, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, MAGENTA SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 1221x FORZA F
KIYOMI SAKODA
9YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Teruo Ono
Entire back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation won by neck this track December 14 over 920m defeating Royal Pearls with 56kg at $1.80. When resuming last campaign seventh of 11 at this track September 22 over 1500m, 8 len behind Wave Major with 56kg at $7.80. Definite winning hope.
6
SACHIO YAMADA
YELLOW, RED VEE, Light green cap
7 40899 ESCHER
SATORU SETOGUCHI
10YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Yoshio Oda
Most recently 9th of 11 at this track on March 12 over 1700m, 7 len behind Real Monster with 55kg at $143.70. The run before that 9th of 12 at this track on February 27 over 1700m, 10 len behind Meiner Narrative carrying 56kg at $96.30. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
7
HITOMI MIYASHITA
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, ORANGE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Light brown cap
8 23222 MARUTOKU LAUREL
Naomi Tobe
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Useful type. Comes here off a 44-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 12 at Himeji on February 13 over 800m, 0.5 len behind Victor Arc carrying 52kg at $3. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Himeji on January 23 over 800m, 3 len behind Victor Arc carrying 54kg at $1.50. Close to a win. One of the better chances.
8
TAKAHIRO IMAI
DEEP SKY BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, DEEP SKY BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
9 97314 BEAT MAGIC
HIROYUKI IMAZU
8YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG
Makio Okada
Recent form sound. Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Kochi on February 28 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Gratias Gu carrying 56kg at $17.30. The start before that scored a big 4 len win at Kochi February 14 over 1600m defeating Kizoku with 56kg at $8.40. Among the better chances.
9
MASAAKI OHATA
RED, YELLOW BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
10 60226 TOHO GEMMA
TSUGIO HARAGUCHI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Toho Bussan Co. Ltd.
Last start failed to make an impression; 6th of 10 at Kasamatsu on March 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Cosmo Opinion with 54kg at $8.20. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at Kasamatsu on March 4 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Iine Iine Iine with 54kg at $8.40. Can do a lot better than that last run.
10
TOMOMORI SYOTARO
PURPLE, PINK BAND,WHITE SLEEVES, PINK ARMBAND, Salmon cap
11 70609 T O MARX
HIROYUKI IMAZU
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Tomoya Ozasa
Last start 9th of 11 at this track on March 13 over 1700m, 10 len behind Tamamo Mon Reve with 56kg at $303.30. Before that second last of 12 at this track on February 28 over 2000m, 20 len behind Piena Beach with 55kg at $180.20. Fully tested on his recent run.
11
KODAI ASANO
DEEP SKY BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, DEEP SKY BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap