URAWA   18 Jun 2024
 
GOING: S

Race 10 1500m

Track: SOFT     True  

Slick tempo with Curren Chunky to lead but under plenty of pressure in a keen early contest. KAZU ORVAL (10) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing second last time out over 1400m at this track. Should be close to the speed despite the draw. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. CURREN CHUNKY (6) is coming along nicely this prep. Finished 12th when fresh from a spell two starts back at this track then improved and scored over 1500m at this track three-and-a-half weeks ago, getting home by a neck after being in the firing line on the corner. Going up a level this time but she can win again. IDEA NO KISEKI (5) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago at Kawasaki. Not as effective last time out when seventh over 1400m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. RYOTA SPECIAL (9) improved sharply last time out to score by 4 lengths over 1600m at Funabashi two-and-a-half weeks ago. Strong chance again.
1 14270 MASKED SAMURAI
TOMOYUKI FUJIHARA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on May 23 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Cosmo Mocha with 56kg at $3.90. Before that 7th of 13 at Kawasaki on May 7 over 1600m, 6 len behind Get Up Gate carrying 56kg at $46.50. Draws the fence but the positives end there.
1
YOSHIMI HANZAWA
WHITE, GREEN FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBAND, White cap
2 x0117 BORDEAUX NESEBAR
SATOSHI SAITO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Kazuya Sugiura
Useful entire. At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 8 at Funabashi on May 27 over 1200m, 8 len behind Emeral Apollon carrying 56kg at $3.50. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Funabashi May 2 over 1200m defeating Gifted King with 56kg at $2.80. Didn’t fire last time out but this suits.
2
WADA JOJI
MEDIUM BLUE GREEN DIAMOND CHECKS, Hot pink cap
3 04792 MON BITE
KAZUMA YABUGUCHI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1500m, 2 len behind Zenkotei with 56kg at $34.90. The run before that settled back and ran on when 9th of 12 at this track on April 15 over 1500m, 6 len behind Admirable Ace with 56kg at $48.30. Draws well but looks safely held.
3
KAZUHIRO KATO
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 46x15 ZELOSO
HIRONORI UNOKI
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Godolphin
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up favourite; won by 2 len at this track April 17 over 1500m defeating Verde Vento with 56kg at $9.30. Last start 5th of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1500m, 4 len behind Zenkotei with 56kg at $2.40. Has the ability to be in the finish.
4
TAITO MORI
MEDIUM BLUE GREEN DIAMOND CHECKS, Salmon cap
5 06617 IDEA NO KISEKI
YOSHIKAZU KANUMA
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Syuichi Masuda
At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on May 23 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Cosmo Mocha carrying 56kg at $9.90. Before that ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Kawasaki May 9 over 1500m defeating Cosmos Mitchi carrying 56kg at $62.30. Has the ability to be in the finish.
5
YUJIRO TANABATA
BLACK, GREEN RIGHT SASH, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Yellow cap
6 96x01 CURREN CHUNKY
SATOSHI KOKUBO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Takashi Suzuki
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 12 at this track on April 16 over 800m, 14 len behind Recolte Happy carrying 51kg at $3. Second-up won by a neck at this track May 24 over 1500m defeating Win Oise carrying 54kg at $4.20. Capable of a strong showing.
6
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECK,GREEN SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 x0x84 NATSU ICHIBAN
Masaki Iwasaki
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Yasuhiro Suzuki
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 12 at Funabashi on May 1 over 1200m, 9 len behind Lucky Meteor with 54kg at $18.10. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on May 23 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Cosmo Mocha carrying 54kg at $4.50. Capable of a strong showing.
7
DAISUKE SHOJI
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN CHEVRON, Light green cap
8 00900 FEB SANKARA
SHINOBU HASEGAWA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Yoshihiro Kugita
At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track on May 23 over 1400m, 35 len behind Cosmo Mocha with 51kg at $390.40. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on April 18 over 1400m, 16 len behind Der Sturm carrying 51kg at $376.30. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
8
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
9 x3491 RYOTA SPECIAL
HIROTSUGU OZAWA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG

Useful type. Last start was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; scored a big 4 len win at Funabashi May 31 over 1600m defeating Hoshino Suna with 55kg at $12.80. Before that 9th of 12 at this track on May 24 over 1500m, 11 len behind Curren Chunky with 55kg at $6.10. Won last start and is well-placed again.
9
RETSU OIKAWA
ORANGE, Light brown cap
10 08182 KAZU ORVAL
TAKESHI MINOWA
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Gaen Kogyo LLC.
Last start 2nd of 12 at this track on May 23 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Cosmo Mocha carrying 56kg at $2.90. The race before that 8th of 12 at this track on April 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Der Sturm carrying 56kg at $7. Rates highly after a strong run last time.
10
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Hot pink cap
11 x9x80 SOPHIA CROWN
KAZUO WATANABE
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 12 at Ohi on April 24 over 1600m, 16 len behind Yakumo with 54kg at $23.10. Second-up 12th of 14 at Ohi on May 15 over 1400m, 12 len behind Daikokuten carrying 54kg at $48.30. Wide draw makes it tough.
11
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
MEDIUM BLUE GREEN DIAMOND CHECKS, Hot pink cap