KYOTO   28 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G

JRA ULTRA PREMIUM RICE SHOWER CUP 1200m

Track: STANDARD      

Look for a strong early tempo with Water Legrand setting the tone from an outside draw, joined by Shonan Last Boss. GRAND EST (16) comes here off a break of nine weeks. Scored over 1200m at this track to launch the last campaign. Has recorded three wins when first up from a break. Has found a suitable race. ALLURING VIEW (17) last appeared when successful by 0.8 lengths over 1200m at Kokura ten weeks ago, the only time she went to the races last prep. Strong chance while fresh. RUH (5) has progressed nicely in her last couple of runs. Finished third at Hanshin two starts back then landed the prize by a head last time out over 1200m at Nakayama. Meets some better types this time but she has the talent to test this line-up. MILD CLAYMORE (4) was responsible for a better run last start, beaten 1.2 lengths into fifth over 1200m at Hanshin. No surprise to see him in contention.
1 42031 TATSU DIAMOND
I SAMESHIMA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Masaki Noda
Going well. Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run won by a neck at Hanshin March 30 over 1200m defeating Galilei with 58.0kg at $9.50. Before that came from midfield; 3rd of 18 at Kokura on March 3 over 1200m, 3 len behind Meisho Funkei carrying 58.0kg at $5.60. Hard to beat again.
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R WADA
PURPLE, WHITE STRIPES, GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS
2 x8x58 ADMIRE LA VIE
Y TOMOMICHI
5YO    MARE 56.0KG
Junko Kondo
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resumes off a 50 day letup. First-up 5th of 18 at Kokura on January 28 over 1200m, 3 len behind Yakushima with 54.0kg at $4.60. Second run from a spell 8th of 16 at Nakayama on March 9 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Yukino Pharaoh carrying 54.0kg at $7.10. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
2
YUTAKA TAKE
BLUE, LIGHT BLUE HALVES, LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES
3 0x746 SHONAN LAST BOSS
TAKESHI OKUMURA
6YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Tetsuhide Kunimoto
Resumes off a 50 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 16 at Nakayama on March 9 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Yukino Pharaoh carrying 56.0kg at $24.70. The race before that 4th of 14 at Nakayama on January 14 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Anegohada carrying 56.0kg at $41.20. Impossible to tip with any confidence.
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AKIRA SUGAWARA
RED,WHITE BAND,SLEEVES
4 1x305 MILD CLAYMORE
NAOYA NAKAMURA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Katsutoshi Nagayama
Useful entire. Comes off a 43 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 15 at Hanshin on March 16 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Soten carrying 58.0kg at $4.60. The run before that 10th of 14 at Nakayama on January 14 over 1200m, 4 len behind Anegohada carrying 57.0kg at $4.80. Excellent winning chance with the help of an inside alley.
4
MIRAI IWATA
RED, BLUE STRIPES,BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS
5 4x931 RUH
HIROO SHIMIZU
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Nikko Haku
Recent form sound. Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run won by a head at Nakayama March 24 over 1200m defeating State Diadem carrying 56.0kg at $3.70. Before that 3rd of 10 at Hanshin on February 24 over 1200m, 2 len behind Water Legrand carrying 56.0kg at $3.50. Big chance to go back-to-back.
5
KATSUMA SAMESHIMA
RED, LIGHT BLUE CROSSED SASHES, ARMBANDS
6 1x77x THREE ISLAND
K NAKATAKE
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Nagai Shoji Co. Ltd.
Resumes after a break of nine weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation seventh of 17 at Kokura February 25 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Kangchenjunga with 56.0kg at $11.40. When resuming last campaign seventh of 18 at Kokura January 28 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Yakushima with 55.0kg at $15.20. Among the better chances.
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K IKEZOE
BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS,BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE STARS
7 x719x SHARK SPOT
DAISUKE TAKAYANAGI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Masanori Okita
Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 14 at Sapporo September 2 over 1500m, 4 len behind Thetta Reddast with 58.0kg at $13.60. Previously first up; seventh of 13 at Hakodate July 16 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Suzuno Nadeshiko with 58.0kg at $5.50. May need more time.
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FUMA MATSUWAKA
WHITE, LIME GREEN CHECK, RED ARMBAND
8 04935 BLUE SYMPHONY
KEIZO ITO
6YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Godolphin
Grade 3 placegetter. At the latest run 5th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 31 over 1200m, 4 len behind Namura Frank with 56.0kg at $8.40. Before that 3rd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 2 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Copano Pasadena carrying 58.0kg at $37.80. Won't be beating too many of these home.
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TAISEI DANNO
BLUE, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND
9 79x0x JOHNNY'S LULLABY
H OTONASHI
8YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Kaneko Makoto Holdings Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 13th of 18 at Kokura on January 28 over 1200m, 5 len behind Yakushima with 54.0kg at $56.70. First up last campaign 7th of 16 at Hanshin on September 24 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Great Gainer with 54.0kg at $101.40. Cannot make a strong case.
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HARUHIKO KAWASU
YELLOW, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES
10 9x400 MEINER LENNON
T MIYA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 58.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Useful entire. Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 15 at Hanshin on March 16 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Soten carrying 58.0kg at $11.90. The start before that 11th of 14 at this track on February 4 over 1400m, 7 len behind Asakara King carrying 56.0kg at $45.70. Has the ability to take this out.
10
M DEMURO
RED, GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
11 05609 UNAGINOBORI
H OTONASHI
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Yuichi Odagiri
Last start 9th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 31 over 1200m, 6 len behind Namura Frank with 56.0kg at $45.60. The race before that 10th of 12 at Chukyo Dirt on March 9 over 1400m, 8 len behind Alm Brave with 58.0kg at $21.40. Take on trust.
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KANTA TAGUCHI
LIME GREEN, YELLOW SIX SPOTS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS
12 78140 WATER LEGRAND
H KAWACHI
5YO    MARE 56.0KG
Masato Yamaoka
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading ran last of 17 at Hanshin on March 31 over 1400m, 12 len behind Suzu Khalom carrying 56.0kg at $17.50. The start before that 4th of 15 at Hanshin on March 16 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Soten with 56.0kg at $6. Recent form not good enough.
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YUJI HISHIDA
LIGHT BLUE,BLUE CROSSED SASH,CHERRY SLEEVES,WHITE HOOPS
13 10408 LORD LUSTER
TERUHIKO CHIDA
6YO  BROWN  HORSE 58.0KG
Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 43-day let-up. At the latest run got back early 8th of 15 at Hanshin on March 16 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Soten carrying 58.0kg at $24.90. The race before that 10th of 18 at Kokura on January 28 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Yakushima carrying 56.0kg at $7. Others going much better leading into this.
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KOSEI MIURA
WHITE,BLUE BAND,SLEEVES
14 18x39 HAGINO MAURICE
TOMOKAZU TAKANO
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Yoshie Hinokuma
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resumes off a 43 day letup. Resuming 3rd of 18 at Kokura on January 28 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Yakushima with 55.0kg at $13.60. Second run from a spell 9th of 15 at Hanshin on March 16 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Soten with 58.0kg at $7.60. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
14
TAKASHI FUJIKAKE
YELLOW, RED HOOPS, RED SLEEVES
15 x5410 LONG FINALLY
RYO TAKAHASHI
8YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Toshio Nakai
Most recently 10th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 31 over 1200m, 6 len behind Namura Frank with 54.0kg at $142.80. The race before that won by a nose at Chukyo Dirt March 9 over 1200m defeating Taiki Excellent carrying 58.0kg at $16.30. Has failed to show enough.
15
KEISUKE DAZAI
BLUE, HOT PINK SLEEVES, PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS
16 2x14x GRAND EST
TEIICHI KONNO
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Takayuki Shimokobe
Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 17 at Kokura February 25 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Kangchenjunga carrying 56.0kg at $3.30. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by neck this track February 3 over 1200m defeating Kitano Express with 56.0kg at $2. Among the leading players.
16
K TOSAKI
WHITE, RED SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBAND
17 35x1x ALLURING VIEW
KEIJI YOSHIMURA
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Kokura February 18 over 1200m defeating Sound Clare carrying 56.0kg at $4.10. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 16 at Hanshin on September 23 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Birth Cry carrying 54.0kg at $9.90. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
17
JOAO MOREIRA
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBAND
18 9x502 DOGMA
KOSHIRO TAKE
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Hiroo Race Co. Ltd.
Useful type. At the latest run 2nd of 15 at Nakayama on April 6 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Thousand Sunny with 58.0kg at $18.10. The run before that ran last of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on February 4 over 1200m, 11 len behind Kurojishi Joe with 53.0kg at $29. Genuine hope on latest effort.
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S HAMANAKA
BLUE, LIME GREEN ARMBAND