MOMBETSU   02 May 2024
 
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Race 10 1200m

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Strong early tempo likely with several going forward, headed by Ragdoll and Riko Nick. KAZU BONIFACIO (5) last appeared six weeks ago over 1600m at Kasamatsu when he finished third. This is his first run for the Kuniaki Sasaki stable and he should be primed for this. Major player. DIOS MESSAGE (9) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1700m at this track. Has a fair record when second up, including two top-three finishes. Likely improver with strong prospects. RIKO NICK (2) returns from a layoff of six months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1700m at this track. Has recorded two wins when first up from a break. Sure to make his presence felt. RAGDOLL (12) finished midfield at his first run back from a spell last start over 1200m here. Has solid claims on best form.
1 00540 LOVE VIOLET
MASAHIRO SAITO
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1200m, 12 len behind Brick Road with 53kg at $161.70. The race before that 4th of 12 at Sonoda on March 19 over 820m, 5 len behind Meisho Koran with 54kg at $226.10. Chances enhanced by the inside stall.
1
YOJI KAMEI
WHITE, RED CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
2 3126x RIKO NICK
MASATO KAWASHIMA
6YO  BLACK  HORSE 57.0KG

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at this track November 2 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Kura Rouge carrying 56kg at $3.40. First up last campaign third of 10 at this track April 20 2023 over 1700m, 1.1 len behind Meisho Ichizu carrying 56kg at $2.20. Likely to run well.
2
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 797x9 SUZU ROBINSON
HIROAKI SAKURAI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Tatsuro Mori
Second run back. First-up after six months 9th of 12 at this track on April 18 over 1200m, 10 len behind Tsukai Apex carrying 57kg at $141.50. Previously second-up won by 2 len at this track May 10 over 1200m defeating Pop Tsukki with 56kg at $2.70. Needs more time.
3
TOSHIHIKO INOUE
RED, YELLOW BAND, ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 345x4 COIN POCKET
SHOJI TANAKA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG

Second run back. First-up after six months 4th of 12 at this track on April 18 over 1200m, 7 len behind Tsukai Apex with 55kg at $81.20. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at this track May 3 over 1000m defeating Nothing On You carrying 54kg at $2.60. Improver with definite claims.
4
GAKU BANNO
BROWN, WHITE DIAMOND CHECK, BROWN SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
5 26x13 KAZU BONIFACIO
KUNIAKI SASAKI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Gaen Kogyo LLC.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Freshened for 41 days. Resuming came from midfield and won by 2.5 len at Kasamatsu February 22 over 1400m defeating Ric Torachan with 56kg at $1.60. Second run from a spell 3rd of 9 at Kasamatsu on March 22 over 1600m, 3 len behind B B Xander carrying 56kg at $3.30. Has the ability to be in the finish.
5
JUNICHIRO AGISHI
WHITE, RED SASH, SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 446x7 MAGIC GALE
HIROAKI SAKURAI
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshida Bokujo Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after six months 7th of 12 at this track on April 18 over 1200m, 9 len behind Tsukai Apex with 57kg at $11.80. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at this track on October 19 over 1200m, 4 len behind Hollyhock carrying 56kg at $33.50. Fitter but must improve sharply.
6
YUJI IWAHASHI
BLACK, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
7 000x8 SIEGLINDE
KAZUHISA YAMADA
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Koji Murano
Second-up. First-up after five months faded in the straight 8th of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1200m, 14 len behind Jasper Major with 53kg at $69.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at this track on May 3 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Jasper Major carrying 55kg at $19.70. Unlikely to threaten.
7
TAKAFUMI HATTORI
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
8 231x0 JAYDEN
TAKAHIRO MATSUMOTO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Masamichi Hayashi
Second-up. First-up after eight months sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 12 at this track on April 18 over 1200m, 16 len behind Tsukai Apex with 57kg at $20.10. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at this track on May 11 over 1200m, 6 len behind Queen's Sakuyahime with 56kg at $4. Needs more time.
8
MITSUYUKI MIYAZAKI
GREEN, WHITE CHECKS, Light green cap
9 545x5 DIOS MESSAGE
MASAKAZU MURAKAMI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Second-up. First-up after six months 5th of 10 at this track on April 18 over 1700m, 10 len behind Tsukaino Kizuna with 57kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at this track on July 25 over 1700m, 2 len behind D S Yell with 56kg at $18.30. Sure to run well.
9
MANATO KUROSAWA
RED, BLACK CROSSED SASHES,RED SLEEVES, BLACK HOOPS, Hot pink cap
10 735x5 MATTERHORN
NOBORU YONEKAWA
8YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG

Second run back. First-up after six months 5th of 12 at this track on April 18 over 1200m, 8 len behind Tsukai Apex carrying 57kg at $12.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at this track on May 18 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Numa with 56kg at $7.20. Likely improver.
10
RYU ABE
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
11 561x0 CITY WARRIOR
TSUYOSHI CHIBA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Kosho Bokujo
Second run back. First-up after six months ran last of 12 at this track on April 18 over 1200m, 19 len behind Tsukai Apex carrying 55kg at $82.10. Previously second-up 4th of 16 at Sapporo on July 23 over 1200m, 3 len behind Lively Mulan with 51.0kg at $9.10. Unlikely to threaten.
11
SHINYA MATSUI
RED, MEDIUM BLUE CHECKS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Grey cap
12 213x6 RAGDOLL
HIROYUKI OGUNI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Big Red Farm
Second run back. First-up after three months did the work up front then tired 6th of 12 at this track on April 18 over 1200m, 9 len behind Tsukai Apex carrying 55kg at $12.90. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Saga on March 12 2022 over 900m, 1.5 len behind Rinen Ale carrying 56kg at $5.90. Worth consideration.
12
GENTA OCHIAI
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Salmon cap