SAGA   20 Apr 2024
 
GOING:

Race 10 1750m

Track:      

Solid pace with Rummenigge finding the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. YOSHIO DRIVE (5) has put together a couple of wins at this circuit, the latest on March 31 over 1400m when he got home by 0.8 lengths. Going up a level this time but he can win again. ARAKKI FAITH (7) is having his first run since winning by 1.5 lengths five weeks ago over 1500m at Nagoya. Has transferred to the Sameshima Katsuya stable over the break. Rates highly so expect him to be prominent. RUMMENIGGE (3) has been thereabouts, most recently when 1.5 lengths from the winner in second over 1400m at this track. First try at this trip but should cope nicely. TURN THE CORNER (9) is close to a win after a string of minor placings, the latest when second over 1750m at this track. Nicely placed to play a big role.
1 86042 KURINO MANGETSU
HISASHI MATSUSHIMA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Hiroharu Kurimoto
Going well. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Soran with 55kg at $8.60. The run before that 4th of 11 at this track on March 9 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Koyu Masani Kimi with 55kg at $6.70. Should go well in this line up.
1
LEO NAKAYAMA
PINK, BLACK DIAMOND CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
2 75664 WONDER MIZUKI
TOSHIMITSU KUNICHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshinari Yamamoto
At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on March 24 over 1300m, 0.6 len behind Fukushima Par Play carrying 56kg at $50.20. The run before that 6th of 11 at this track on March 9 over 1300m, 12 len behind Pua Lani carrying 56kg at $21.70. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort.
2
TAKUTO DEMIZU
LIGHT BLUE, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE HOOPS, Grey cap
3 43422 RUMMENIGGE
HISASHI MATSUSHIMA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yo Mitsuoka
Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 9 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Stella Meteor carrying 56kg at $4.80. The start before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 11 at this track on March 9 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Koyu Masani Kimi carrying 56kg at $17.10. Good job last start and has top-three aspirations.
3
NAOHITO TANAKA
YELLOW, BLUE HALVES, DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
4 44420 KNIGHT ALNILAM
HIROSHI NAKANO
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Hirotaka Sugawara
Most recently second last of 11 at this track on March 24 over 1300m, 8 len behind Fukushima Par Play carrying 56kg at $11.40. The race before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 11 at this track on March 9 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Hakuai Windsor carrying 56kg at $20. Can do a lot better than that last run.
4
YUKIHITO NAGATA
WHITE, MAGENTA DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Grey cap
5 11411 YOSHIO DRIVE
TOSHIMITSU KUNICHI
7YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshio Imura
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track March 31 over 1400m defeating High Good Ace carrying 56kg at $1.40. The run before that favourite; won by 6 len at this track March 8 over 1400m defeating Star Of Days carrying 56kg at $1.20. This is well within his grasp.
5
HIROKI YAMASHITA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 51130 NOBLE OLYMPIA
Sameshima Katsuya
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Nobuhiko Yoshiki
Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on March 30 over 1750m, 11 len behind Nishino Kanan with 56kg at $16. The start before that 3rd of 11 at this track on March 9 over 1300m, 10 len behind Pua Lani carrying 56kg at $1.60. Fully tested on his recent run.
6
SHOTA MURAMATSU
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Light green cap
7 38521 ARAKKI FAITH
Sameshima Katsuya
5YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG
ST Racing
Useful gelding. Comes here off a 36-day let-up. At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len at Nagoya March 15 over 1500m defeating Realise Reve with 56kg at $20.30. The run before that came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Nagoya on March 1 over 1700m, 1.0 len behind Kitano Daloma with 56kg at $6.80. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.
7
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Light green cap
8 04195 BOLD ROY
AKIMASA IBI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoichi Masuda
At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on March 31 over 900m, 4 len behind Fuerte Tesoro carrying 56kg at $6.20. The start before that second last of 10 at this track on March 8 over 1750m, 24 len behind Fortress Hill carrying 56kg at $5.30. Recent form not good enough.
8
RYUICHIRO KURATOMI
RED, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
9 13322 TURN THE CORNER
AKIMASA IBI
5YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG

Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 12 at this track on March 30 over 1750m, 2 len behind Nishino Kanan with 56kg at $4.60. Before that 2nd of 10 at this track on March 8 over 1300m, nose behind Kisekino Senshi carrying 56kg at $3.10. In the money at the latest appearance and is among the chances.
9
TSUBASA KAMO
GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Light brown cap
10 13155 WINNING THE SOUL
MOTONORI MASHIMA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start 5th of 12 at this track on March 30 over 1750m, 8 len behind Nishino Kanan carrying 54kg at $19. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track on March 10 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Hako Suka with 54kg at $13.70. Not going well enough to win this.
10
TORU TAKEYOSHI
YELLOW,BLACK CHECK,YELLOW SLEEVES,BLUE ARM BAND, White cap
11 53x67 IRREGULAR
MOTONORI MASHIMA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshihisa Soejima
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 10 at this track on March 8 over 1750m, 6 len behind Fortress Hill with 54kg at $7.70. Second-up 7th of 12 at this track on March 30 over 1750m, 9 len behind Nishino Kanan carrying 56kg at $8.50. Will be tested.
11
SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA
BLACK, GOLD CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD STRIPE, Hot pink cap