FUNABASHI   25 Jun 2024
 
GOING: S

Race 10 1600m

Track: SOFT     True  

Slick tempo assured from Lampero Niki and Gentle Touch leading the charge. LAMPERO NIKI (1) went forward last start over 1600m at this track and held on well for second, beaten 1.5 lengths. Will again be prominent from the outset. In a suitable race and can figure in the finish. ZELOSO (3) started at $2.40 last time on the back of a win at Urawa two starts ago but was below his best, finishing fifth over 1500m at Urawa. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. AIR ANEMOI (2) returns from a spell of four months. Was safely held at the only appearance last prep when 12th over 1200m at this track. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Can improve sharply. JUN MOYURU (4) has not won for a long while. Last raced on June 10 when beaten 9 lengths into tenth at Kawasaki over 1500m. Place hope.
1 11212 LAMPERO NIKI
YASUHIDE YONEYA
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Lerver Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at this track on May 29 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Takara Liner with 56kg at $2.30. Before that won by 3 len at this track May 1 over 1600m defeating Calme Step carrying 56kg at $1.30. Low draw and expected to go well.
1
SEIJI YAMAZAKI
RED, White cap
2 00x0x AIR ANEMOI
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Lucky Field Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ran last of 12 at this track on March 5 over 1200m, 49 len behind Desert Wind with 56kg at $8.10. When resuming last campaign 12th of 17 at Niigata on August 27 over 1600m, 7 len behind T O Granville with 58.0kg at $198.90. Can improve sharply.
2
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS ON BODY AND SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 46x15 ZELOSO
HIRONORI UNOKI
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Godolphin
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Not raced for 36 days. First-up favourite; won by 2 len at Urawa April 17 over 1500m defeating Verde Vento carrying 56kg at $9.30. Last start 5th of 12 at Urawa on May 20 over 1500m, 4 len behind Zenkotei carrying 56kg at $2.40. Profiles nicely. Top chance.
3
TAITO MORI
MEDIUM BLUE GREEN DIAMOND CHECKS, Salmon cap
4 64560 JUN MOYURU
TAKASHI HARITA
9YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Junji Kawai
Last start settled back and ran on when 10th of 14 at Kawasaki on June 10 over 1500m, 9 len behind Shigeru Mach with 56kg at $96.60. The race before that 6th of 12 at Urawa on May 23 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Cosmo Mocha with 56kg at $9.80. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
4
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 03073 HAKUSAN TOP
HAJIME MORI
6YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Useful type. Most recently 3rd of 7 at this track on May 29 over 1600m, 31 len behind Takara Liner with 56kg at $30.80. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 7th of 11 at this track on April 29 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Whitianga with 56kg at $77.70. Likely to play a big role.
5
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Yellow cap
6 16900 LAND FIRST
Y YANO
6YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG

Resumes off a 33 day let-up. Last start 10th of 12 at Urawa on May 23 over 1400m, 5 len behind Cosmo Mocha carrying 55kg at $24. The run before that didn't do much in the run home; second last of 11 at this track on April 12 over 1600m, 14 len behind Rickey The King carrying 56kg at $149.30. Mediocre effort last time out but this suits.
6
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLUE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
7 3687x BALLOON ART
TSUTOMU TANAKA
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG

First-up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at this track January 18 over 1500m, 6 len behind Kitasan Elpis with 56kg at $10.60. Previously first up; third of 9 at this track October 26 over 1600m, 6 len behind Kieler Woche carrying 56kg at $28. May need this run.
7
SHOTARO KAWASHIMA
MAROON, WHITE SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 6280x BIG RYUO
YASUHIDE YONEYA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Masatake Iida
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Kochi April 21 over 1400m, 14 len behind Gempachi Leonidas with 53kg at $67.50. First up last campaign second of 8 at Kochi January 8 over 1600m, 6 len behind Freewheeling carrying 56kg at $5.10. Unlikely to threaten.
8
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Light brown cap
9 7000x GENTLE TOUCH
YUTA SATO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG
Field Racing
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at Nakayama Dirt October 1 over 1800m, 11 len behind Alexa carrying 55.0kg at $20.80. First up last campaign seventh of 12 at Hakodate Dirt June 10 2023 over 1700m, 6 len behind Decide carrying 55.0kg at $4.70. Looking to others for the winner.
9
DAISHO YAMAMOTO
LIGHT PINK,WHITE DIAMONDS AND ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 66518 BLUE OSO
NOBUHIRO SHIBUYA
3YO  DK B  COLT 54.0KG

Most recently 8th of 11 at this track on May 28 over 1600m, 15 len behind Kentucky Sky with 57kg at $32.50. Before that won by 1.5 len at this track May 2 over 1500m defeating Belgarath carrying 56kg at $17.30. Has good early speed but looks outclassed.
10
RYO KOSUGI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
11 19x08 REVE
HIROSHI YAUCHI
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming second last of 11 at this track on April 30 over 1600m, 31 len behind Lovely View carrying 56kg at $25.60. Last start ran last of 8 at this track on May 28 over 1600m, 17 len behind Seisho Pyro with 56kg at $54.90. Can bounce back.
11
SHUN ISHIZAKI
DARK BLUE, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap