KASAMATSU   07 Nov 2024
 
GOING:

Race 10 1400m

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Hollyhock should spear straight to the front of the small field. HOLLYHOCK (1) returns from a layoff of three-and-a-half months. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1200m at Monbetsu. Now under the care of new trainer K Kozaki. Looks a winning chance. SOUND NOVA (3) is a distance specialist who improved last start but found one better over 1600m at this track, beaten only 1.5 lengths. Expected to be in the mix. MARUYO NIKIYA (6) missed the frame last time when fifth here after a run of two wins on end. Boasts a strong record here at this distance and is one of the main contenders. HAKUSAN MIGNON (4) returned from a spell seven-and-a-half weeks ago when she was 14th over 1400m at Chukyo. Likely improver with top-three prospects back at this level.
1 1112x HOLLYHOCK
K KOZAKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
ORTEGA Co. Ltd.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at this track August 1 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Hai carrying 55kg at $1.30. When resuming last campaign second of 12 at Monbetsu April 18 over 1200m, 5 len behind Tsukai Apex carrying 55kg at $3.30. Among the leading players.
1
KANTA TAGUCHI
SILVER, White cap
2 0x008 WESTERN SEASON
M NISHIZONO
3YO  BAY  COLT 52.0KG
Ken Nishikawa
Comes here off a 53-day let-up. Last start 8th of 13 at Chukyo Dirt on September 15 over 1200m, 6 len behind Raijin carrying 53.0kg at $67.30. The start before that 12th of 15 at Chukyo Dirt on August 25 over 1200m, 9 len behind Star Turn carrying 53.0kg at $93. Win doesn't look likely.
2
TAIKI HASHIKI
SILVER, Grey cap
3 32182 SOUND NOVA
HIDEO MORIYAMA
3YO  DK B  COLT 55.0KG
Yuichi Masuda
At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at this track on October 25 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Inner Sanctum with 56kg at $3.90. The start before that 8th of 12 at this track on October 10 over 1900m, 9 len behind Cash Blitz with 55kg at $12. Can improve again. Top chance.
3
HIROSHI OHARA
DARK BLUE, CLARET SIX SPOTS, ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 068x0 HAKUSAN MIGNON
YASUYUKI TAKAHASHI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG
Goichi Kawasaki
Second-up. Comes off a 52-day let-up. First-up after five months 14th of 18 at Chukyo on September 16 over 1400m, 6 len behind Koto carrying 55.0kg at $85.70. Previously second-up 10th of 15 at Chukyo on December 9 over 1200m, 5 len behind La Volta with 55.0kg at $39.50. Worth consideration.
4
MANAMI NAGASHIMA
SILVER, Cyan cap
5 10x08 THUNDER BASS
DAISUKE TAKAYANAGI
3YO  BAY  COLT 53.0KG
Takahiro Okada
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Freshened for 46 days. Resuming raced on the pace before fading 11th of 15 at Chukyo Dirt on September 14 over 1400m, 9 len behind Love Comedy carrying 53.0kg at $5.30. Second run from a spell 8th of 12 at Chukyo Dirt on September 22 over 1400m, 11 len behind Red Dunluce carrying 53.0kg at $23. Looks tested again.
5
RIKI TAKASUGI
SILVER, Yellow cap
6 98115 MARUYO NIKIYA
TAKASHI SHIBATA
5YO  BLACK  MARE 55.0KG
Haruyuki Nomura
Useful mare. Most recently 5th of 10 at this track on October 11 over 1400m, 6 len behind Eifer Daio with 54kg at $28.40. The run before that won by 1.5 len at this track September 25 over 1400m defeating Team Chemistry carrying 54kg at $2.90. Capable of a better run.
6
TAKASHI MATSUMOTO
MEDIUM BLUE, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 1x0x0 VENDAVAL
MITSUNORI MAKIURA
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG
Green Farm Co. Ltd.
Racing second-up today. Freshened for 46 days. Last run 10th of 12 at Chukyo Dirt on September 22 over 1400m, 13 len behind Red Dunluce carrying 53.0kg at $51.50. At only start last preparation ran last of 15 at Kyoto Dirt on June 8 over 1400m, 16 len behind Kazu Gortys carrying 55.0kg at $54. One of the top chances.
7
KYOSUKE KOKUBUN
SILVER, Light brown cap