HAKODATE   29 Jun 2024
 
GOING: G

HOKKAI HANDICAP 1800m

Track: STANDARD      

Strong early tempo with Wisteria River and Erato to lead the way over Red Valentia and Metal Spark. TAIKI LAUGHTER (2) made a big run from near last on the turn and just missed last Sunday when a long neck away in third at this track over 2000m. Sure to feature again on the quick back-up. ERATO (3) scored an impressive win by 3 lengths when resuming from a spell last time out over 1800m at this track. Has a strong record at the trip and can go on with it. TEIDE (9) resumes. Didn't make an impact at his only run last prep on February 17 finishing sixth and beaten 5 lengths over 1800m at Tokyo. Has found a suitable race and is worth including. WISTERIA RIVER (6) improved last time out, finishing 1.3 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1800m at this track. Has his share of ability and is a top-three prospect.
1 x6x65 HO O PREMIER
TAKESHI OKUMURA
5YO    HORSE 55.0KG
Yoshihisa Ozasa
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 13 at Nakayama on March 30 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Mar D'irlanda carrying 58.0kg at $5. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Tokyo on May 26 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Ame Blanche carrying 58.0kg at $16.40. Genuine contender under these conditions.
1
Y IWATA
BLACK, RED BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS
2 13x43 TAIKI LAUGHTER
MASAHIRO OTAKE
4YO    HORSE 57.0KG
Taiki Farm Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 11 at Niigata on May 11 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Sea Wizard carrying 58.0kg at $3.60. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on June 23 over 2000m, long-neck behind Cosmo Freude carrying 58.0kg at $3.10. One of the main contenders.
2
TAKUYA ONO
LIME GREEN, WHITE FIVE STARS, STRIPED SLEEVES
3 219x1 ERATO
HIROYUKI UEMURA
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after three months won by 3 len at this track June 9 over 1800m defeating A Shin Gemma carrying 53.0kg at $3.70. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Hanshin on December 9 over 2000m, neck behind Willem carrying 55.0kg at $7.20. Sure to go well again. Improver with winning prospects.
3
KAZUO YOKOYAMA
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES
4 4x035 SCARS
KOSHIRO TAKE
4YO    HORSE 56.0KG
Susumu Fujita
Useful type. Comes here off a 56-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 7 at Kyoto on May 4 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Meisho Unebi carrying 58.0kg at $17.70. The run before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Nakayama on March 16 over 2000m, 2 len behind Yamanin Endyma carrying 58.0kg at $42.90. Genuine hope on best form.
4
S HAMANAKA
FIREBRICK, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS
5 x0x0x ANALEMMA
H FUJIWARA
6YO    GELDING 53.0KG
Kaneko Makoto Holdings Co. Ltd.
Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation 10th of 12 at Kokura on January 21 over 2600m, 22 len behind Smart Phantom with 58.0kg at $139.70. When resuming last campaign ran last of 11 at Hanshin on October 1 over 1800m, 8 len behind Yori Maru with 58.0kg at $50.80. May need the hitout.
5
YUICHI KITAMURA
YELLOW, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES
6 01x93 WISTERIA RIVER
JIRO ONO
4YO    HORSE 56.0KG
West.Forest.Stable Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 9th of 11 at Niigata on May 11 over 2000m, 8 len behind Sea Wizard with 58.0kg at $11.70. Last start led but faded 3rd of 16 at this track on June 8 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind A Plus with 58.0kg at $19.50. Expected to perform well.
6
TAKESHI YOKOYAMA
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES
7 x3x59 METAL SPARK
M KIKUKAWA
7YO    GELDING 55.0KG
Dearest Club Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Not raced for 41 days. First-up 5th of 8 at Tokyo on April 21 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind J Palms with 58.0kg at $12.40. Second-up second last of 10 at Tokyo on May 19 over 1800m, 7 len behind Push On with 58.0kg at $33.80. Better off avoiding.
7
TAKEZO NAGANO
MEDIUM ORCHID, BLUE BAND, STRIPES SLEEVES
8 1x60x RED VALENTIA
DAIKI YAJIMA
4YO    HORSE 55.0KG
Tokyo Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Is first-up after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Kyoto April 20 over 1600m, 19 len behind Cinq Feuilles with 58.0kg at $7.70. When resuming last campaign sixth of 11 at Nakayama March 23 over 1800m, 3 len behind Meiner Nicholas with 58.0kg at $9.10. Definite top-three contender.
8
Y FUJIOKA
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, ARMBAND
9 x1x6x TEIDE
N HORI
6YO    GELDING 55.0KG
Kaneko Makoto Holdings Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 6th of 11 at Tokyo on February 17 over 1800m, 5 len behind Octavianus carrying 58.0kg at $7.20. Won previous preparation first up came from midfield and won by a neck at Fukushima November 18 over 1800m defeating Blue Win with 58.0kg at $4.30. Looks a key runner.
9
DAISUKE SASAKI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES
10 2756x SKY FALL
M KON
5YO    HORSE 56.0KG
NICKS Co. Ltd.
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at this track July 1 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Meiner Chrysola with 58.0kg at $13.40. Previously first up; second of 11 at Hanshin April 2 2023 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind T O Solennel with 55.0kg at $6.50. Keep in mind.
10
YUJI TANNAI
WHITE,RED HALVED,RED DIAMOND BAND,ARM BAND
11 x0x0x SPRING NOVA
I SAMESHIMA
3YO    FILLY 51.0KG
Hiroshi Hashimoto
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation second last of 12 at Nakayama in LR on March 10 over 1600m, 9 len behind Catfight carrying 55.0kg at $20.40. First up last campaign 14th of 18 at Hanshin in the G1 Hanshin Juvenile Fillies on December 10 over 1600m, 9 len behind Ascoli Piceno with 55.0kg at $65.60. Looks up against it.
11
HEART KAMEDA
LIGHT BLUE, DENIM STRIPES
12 62x15 FLAMINIA
KAZUTOMO MORI
4YO    FILLY 54.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Nakayama April 7 over 1800m defeating Lapin Rapide carrying 56.0kg at $3.60. Last start 5th of 16 at this track on June 8 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind A Plus carrying 56.0kg at $7.60. Not far away last time. Worth plenty of thought.
12
KATSUMA SAMESHIMA
LIGHT BLUE, RED SIX SPOTS, ARMBAND