KASAMATSU   11 Jun 2025
 
GOING:

Race 10 1800m

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It's likely to be tactical given scant early speed. NANYO VIOLET (3) was well held in stiffer company two back then appreciated the easier grade last time out over 1800m at this track, leading throughout to score by 2.5 lengths. Well placed again and expected to feature in the finish. LUXE WARRIOR (1) is progressing well this preparation. Opened with a 16th at Hanshin Dirt two starts back then landed the prize by 5 lengths last time out after being in the firing line on the turn over 1400m at this track. Meets some better types this time but another big run is on the cards. SANDS OF TIME (6) ran below expectations last time at this track, finishing fifth and beaten 5 lengths starting at $2.40. Goes up a rung or two but he is worth another chance. A SHIN KOSONTE (10) turned in a modest performance when second last time out over 1400m at this track, beaten 5 lengths, after a win at this track at the previous outing. Best figures measure up so deserves another chance.
1 00x01 LUXE WARRIOR
YUKIYASU KATO
8YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Norio Tabata
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 19 over 1400m, 20 len behind Ludique with 58.0kg at $334.90. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield and won by 5 len at this track May 30 over 1400m defeating A Shin Kosonte with 57kg at $4.10. Has the ability to take this out.
1
KATSUTO MARUNO
GREEN, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS, White cap
2 98519 TOHO VIENTO
HIROYOSHI KAWASHIMA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Toho Bussan Co. Ltd.
Most recently ran last of 9 at this track on May 30 over 1400m, 12 len behind Sakura Top Good carrying 55kg at $27.10. The start before that won by a neck at this track May 14 over 1600m defeating Cocoli Ho O with 55kg at $15.90. Needs to find several lengths to threaten.
2
KEN TAKAGI
YELLOW, PURPLE ZIGZAG CHEVRON , RED SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 07x01 NANYO VIOLET
MASAHARU FUJITA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Tokuya Nakamura
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resumes off a 40 day letup. Resuming second last of 14 at Nakayama Dirt on March 1 over 1800m, 17 len behind Thorny Issue carrying 57.0kg at $265.70. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.5 len at this track May 2 over 1800m defeating Big Ryuo with 56kg at $3. Rates highly. Big chance.
3
KEIGO OHATA
GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, BLACK SLEEVES, COLLAR, Salmon cap
4 41480 TAISEI RAFAGA
YUYA GOTO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Seiho Tanaka
Most recently 10th of 12 at Nagoya on May 22 over 1500m, 15 len behind Hakusan Mignon with 57kg at $41.60. The start before that ran last of 8 at this track on May 2 over 1900m, 15 len behind Iine Iine Iine with 56kg at $34.50. Hard to have on recent efforts.
4
SEIGO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, RED VEE, Cyan cap
5 71273 NEO AMAZONES
KYOICHI ITO
8YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Tsunefumi Kusama
Useful type. Last start set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 9 at this track on May 30 over 1400m, 2 len behind Sakura Top Good carrying 55kg at $4.50. The start before that 7th of 10 at Kanazawa on May 11 over 1500m, 6 len behind Hollywood Smile with 55kg at $34.40. Not far off the winner latest and looks a genuine hope.
5
TSUTSUI YUSUKE
RED, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Yellow cap
6 00425 SANDS OF TIME
HIDEO MORIYAMA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Godolphin
At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track on May 30 over 1400m, 5 len behind Sakura Top Good carrying 57kg at $2.40. The run before that 2nd in a small field at this track on May 15 over 1400m, neck behind Kayado Black with 57kg at $30. Can do much better.
6
SHIGEHARU MABUCHI
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, RED SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 99258 BIG RYUO
HIDEO MORIYAMA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Masatake Iida
Most recently second last of 9 at this track on May 30 over 1400m, 12 len behind Sakura Top Good with 57kg at $28.30. The run before that second last in a small field at this track on May 15 over 1400m, 8 len behind Kayado Black carrying 57kg at $3.60. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
7
HIROSHI OHARA
DARK BLUE, FIREBRICK SIX SPOTS, ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
8 44113 NARITA BLADE
HIDEO MORIYAMA
8YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Osumi Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 8 at this track on May 30 over 1400m, 8 len behind Luxe Warrior carrying 57kg at $7.10. The run before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.8 len at this track April 30 over 1600m defeating Kazu Orval with 57kg at $7. Expected to be doing his best work late.
8
MIKIO FUJIWARA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, STRIPE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
9 54336 HAYAIMONO GACHI
YOSHINAGA OHASHI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 6th of 9 at this track on May 30 over 1400m, 9 len behind Sakura Top Good with 57kg at $15.20. The start before that 3rd in a small field at this track on May 15 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Kayado Black carrying 57kg at $12. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
9
MAKI MUKOYAMA
PURPLE, YELLOW FIVE SPOTS, RED SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
10 79212 A SHIN KOSONTE
HIROSHI SASANO
4YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG

Recent form sound. Most recently set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at this track on May 30 over 1400m, 5 len behind Luxe Warrior with 55kg at $2.60. Before that favourite; won by 4 len at this track April 14 over 1400m defeating Faire Des Reve with 55kg at $1.30. Should be right in the finish.
10
TATSUYA WATANABE
BLUE, GREEN VEE, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, WHITE ARMBANDS, CUFF, Hot pink cap