FUNABASHI   30 Jun 2024
 
GOING: G

Race 10 1200m

Track: GOOD     True  

Keen battle for the lead between Zodiac Reve, Ricochet and My Courage in advance of Gold Legs and Satono Mustang. NEW FRONTIER (1) resumes from a spell of three months and is having his first outing under new trainer Daisuke Mashima. Finished eighth at Hanshin Dirt over 1200m at the opening run last time in work. Shapes well and a bold showing is expected. RICOCHET (7) turned in a fine effort to win by 6 lengths at today's track and distance last start in a much improved run. Worth noting Taito Mori goes aboard. Has her share of ability. Hard to beat again in this suitable race. SATONO MUSTANG (2) met with solid support when resuming last start over 1200m at this track when second. Form here at this trip reads three wins from five starts. Capable of a big run. TENACIOUS BIO (3) was comfortably accounted for when third last time out over 1200m at this track, after a win at this track at the previous outing. Likely improver with top-three prospects.
1 50x8x NEW FRONTIER
DAISUKE MASHIMA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yu Hirai
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 8th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 31 over 1200m, 6 len behind Namura Frank carrying 55.0kg at $41.40. When resuming last campaign 6th of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on October 9 over 1200m, 5 len behind A T Makfi with 58.0kg at $44.90. Expected to run well.
1
NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, White cap
2 121x2 SATONO MUSTANG
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
6YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Haruki Satomi
Second-up. First-up after four months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track on May 27 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ricochet with 56kg at $1.80. Previously second-up favourite; won by 3 len at this track November 30 over 1200m defeating Kastrom Popo with 56kg at $1.10. Strong winning chance.
2
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Grey cap
3 62313 TENACIOUS BIO
MITSUHIRO OKABAYASHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Useful entire. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at this track on May 27 over 1200m, 9 len behind Ricochet with 56kg at $6.80. Before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.0 len at this track April 12 over 1200m defeating Pegasus Turbo carrying 56kg at $2.20. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.
3
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Salmon cap
4 33701 ZODIAC REVE
Y YANO
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Useful type. Resumes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run won by 2.5 len at this track May 27 over 1200m defeating Jack Orange with 56kg at $9.70. The start before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 12 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 9 len behind Jack Orange carrying 56kg at $4.20. Racing well and can win again.
4
YUKI YAMANAKA
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 52395 GOLD LEGS
TAKAHIRO INAMASU
6YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG
Takeshi Nishimura
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track on May 27 over 1200m, 6 len behind Zodiac Reve carrying 56kg at $11.80. The run before that 9th of 12 at Kasamatsu on April 29 over 1400m, 10 len behind Sail On Sailor with 57kg at $5.40. Fully tested on his recent run.
5
SEIJI YAMAZAKI
RED, Yellow cap
6 22048 MALOCA OF JAGUAR
SHIGENORI ITO
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 8th of 12 at Kawasaki on June 14 over 1600m, 5 len behind Machine Gun with 57kg at $75.10. The run before that 4th of 8 at this track on May 27 over 1200m, 9 len behind Ricochet with 56kg at $19.10. Wait until he shows more.
6
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW,BLUE RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
7 0x391 RICOCHET
MANABU YAMAMOTO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Useful filly. Resumes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run won by 6 len at this track May 27 over 1200m defeating Satono Mustang with 54kg at $2.60. The run before that 9th of 12 at Urawa on April 18 over 1400m, 8 len behind Two Shadow carrying 52kg at $108.90. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
7
TAITO MORI
MEDIUM BLUE GREEN DIAMOND CHECKS, Light brown cap
8 05x43 POMPEII WORM
MITSUHIRO OKABAYASHI
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Kazumi Yoshida
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 12 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 5 len behind Jack Orange with 56kg at $34. Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at this track on May 27 over 1200m, 4 len behind Zodiac Reve with 56kg at $18.40. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
8
KOTA MOTOHASHI
BLACK, YELLOW YOKE, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, Hot pink cap
9 245x4 MY COURAGE
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after four months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on May 27 over 1200m, 5 len behind Zodiac Reve with 56kg at $8. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at this track November 28 over 1200m defeating True Barows with 57kg at $8.80. Expecting improvement and is among the better chances.
9
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS ON BODY AND SLEEVES, Hot pink cap