KAWASAKI   07 May 2024
 
GOING: G

Race 10 2000m

Track: GOOD      

Looks a tactical race on paper with no early speed evident. NAGATA ACE (6) was a narrow winner last time over 1600m at this track with today's rider Wada Joji aboard. Nice weight drop so another big run is on the cards. HOKKO HANAMICHI (1) resumes from a spell of 11 weeks and is having his first outing under new trainer Yuya Yamazaki. Finished tenth at Kokura over 3390m at the opening run last time in work. Rates highly so expect him to be prominent. PERMANENTE (8) gave away a considerable start over 2200m at Funabashi last time before hitting the line well to finish fourth. Worth including. REACH A DEAL (7) finished second last start at the first run back from a spell over 1500m at this track, beaten 2.5 lengths. Likely improver with bright prospects.
1 96x0x HOKKO HANAMICHI
YUYA YAMAZAKI
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Hokko Shoji Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 10th of 13 at Kokura on February 17 over 3390m, 21 len behind All The World with 60.0kg at $30.30. First up last campaign 7th of 13 at Nakayama on September 23 over 3210m, 14 len behind Bloemendaal carrying 60.0kg at $25.60. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
1
SEIJI YAMAZAKI
RED, White cap
2 85006 CAT'S RISE
SHOICHI HIRATA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 51.0KG

Last start 6th of 9 at Funabashi on April 11 over 1200m, 12 len behind Wonder Land carrying 54kg at $271.50. The race before that ran last of 13 at this track on March 15 over 1600m, 13 len behind Burgmuller carrying 55kg at $149.30. Be tough to make an impression in this line-up.
2
NATSUKA KOBAYASHI
BROWN, GREEN DIAMOND BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, RED STARS, Grey cap
3 63254 MONGE HAGANE
YOSHIHISA SUZUKI
6YO  BROWN  HORSE 55.0KG

At the latest run 4th of 12 at Urawa on April 15 over 1400m, 7 len behind Austro carrying 56kg at $27.60. The race before that 5th of 13 at this track on April 3 over 1600m, 5 len behind Nagata Ace with 57kg at $7.10. Beaten comfortably last time out but this suits.
3
NIIHARA SHUMA
BLUE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 89990 RISING SUMMIT
JUICHI TAJIMA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 52.0KG

Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently 10th of 13 at this track on April 3 over 1600m, 14 len behind Nagata Ace carrying 57kg at $33.10. Before that raced on the pace before fading 9th of 14 at this track on March 13 over 1500m, 6 len behind Mystirion with 57kg at $213.20. Happy enough to avoid.
4
HARUKU SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 755x0 MAN OF SPIRIT
TERUNOBU FUJITA
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Hoshino Racing
Grade 2 placegetter. Second-up. First-up after four months 10th of 12 at Ohi on April 24 over 1800m, 13 len behind Highestend with 57kg at $59. Previously second-up 7th of 13 at Ohi on December 8 over 1800m, 5 len behind Nansei White carrying 57kg at $74.80. Fitter but must improve sharply.
5
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, BLUE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 36951 NAGATA ACE
HIROSHI IWAMOTO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG

Useful type. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start won by a neck at this track April 3 over 1600m defeating Grand Gift carrying 57kg at $23.40. The race before that 5th of 14 at this track on March 13 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Mystirion carrying 55kg at $50.50. Hard to beat again.
6
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 750x2 REACH A DEAL
SEIICHI KATO
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Second-up. First-up after seven months raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at this track on April 2 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Tonopah carrying 57kg at $70.40. Previously second-up 8th of 13 at Ohi on June 9 over 2000m, 12 len behind Cobalt Wing carrying 57kg at $6.20. Don't underestimate.
7
MITSUHIRO MASUDA
GREEN, YELLOW FIVE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
8 13474 PERMANENTE
TSUYOSHI TAKANO
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Useful type. Last start 4th of 8 at Funabashi on April 29 over 2200m, 5.5 len behind National Mall carrying 57kg at $4. The race before that 7th of 12 at this track on April 2 over 1500m, 7 len behind Tonopah carrying 57kg at $20. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
8
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECK,GREEN SLEEVES, Hot pink cap