KOCHI   23 Feb 2021
 
GOING:

Race 11 1300m

Track: DIRT      

No recognised leader to cart them along so a modest pace is in store. ITAZURA UNAGI (2) was prominent throughout and gave a big sight to finish in the placings over 1400m at this track just six days ago. Strong run last time and should prove tough to beat again. A'S ETOILE (10) was sixth last start over 1300m at this track. More to do but can certainly improve. This looks an ideal assignment. MELVIN KAZUMA (3) will need to do better but looks well placed here and is a strong each way chance. NAMINO HANA (11) was sixth last start over 1400m at this track. Beaten a long way but can improve and shapes as one to consider.
1 06878 CHANGE
SHINJI KUDO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Latest start ran last of 8 at this track on February 10 over 1300m, 16 len behind Bear Natural with 51kg at $87.20. Before that got back early 7th of 12 at this track on January 26 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Flare Ribbon carrying 51kg at $6. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
1
EITA INOUE
WHITE, PURPLE STARS, WHITE CAP, WHITE CAP
2 83603 ITAZURA UNAGI
SHINICHI TANAKA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Gensho Uchida
Latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track on February 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind Mandu carrying 56kg at $4. Before that 10th of 12 at this track on February 9 over 1300m, 10 len behind Route Saburoku with 56kg at $27.80. Drawn a nice alley and rates highly.
2
JUNYA ISHIMOTO
DARK BLUE, WHITE ARMBANDS, GREY CAP
3 80796 MELVIN KAZUMA
SHINJI KUDO
7YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Gaen Kogyo LLC.
Latest run 6th of 9 at this track on February 16 over 1400m, 34 len behind Azuma Heritage with 56kg at $58.20. The start before that ran last of 9 at this track on January 19 over 1400m, 48 len behind Empire Color carrying 56kg at $22.40. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
3
SHINJI HATANAKA
YELLOW, RED CHEVRON HOOP, RED CHEVRON SLEEVES, SALMON CAP
4 79766 RAPIDLY BERN
TOMOHARU EBESUMOTO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Latest run 6th of 8 at this track on February 10 over 1300m, 13 len behind Bear Natural with 54kg at $180.50. The start before that 6th of 9 at this track on January 27 over 1300m, 19 len behind Cerulean Ace carrying 54kg at $166. Needs to improve sharply.
4
NAOKI KIMURA
RED, BLACK CHEVRON HOOP, BLUE ARMBANDS, CYAN CAP
5 5x560 BLUE BELL FIGHT
TOMOHARU EBESUMOTO
9YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Latest start second last of 11 at this track on February 10 over 1300m, 13 len behind Peisha Jungle with 56kg at $89.80. The race before that 6th of 8 at this track on February 2 over 1400m, 12 len behind Contemporary carrying 56kg at $30.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
5
TAKUYA OKAMURA
GOLD, GREEN ARMBANDS, YELLOW CAP
6 86650 FESTIVE WHORL
TATSUYA NAKANISHI
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshitaro Usui
Latest start ran last of 12 at this track on February 9 over 1300m, 10 len behind Route Saburoku carrying 54kg at $31.90. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on January 26 over 1300m, 4 len behind Flare Ribbon with 54kg at $17.20. 2kg claim might not be enough.
6
MASACHIKA SENOO
MEDIUM PURPLE , WHITE SASH, PINK ARMBANDS, YELLOW CAP
7 57797 MARPLE
S BEPPU
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Latest start 7th of 9 at this track on February 17 over 1400m, 10 len behind Esperanza Ryu with 52kg at $91. The run before that 9th of 12 at this track on February 9 over 1300m, 8 len behind Route Saburoku carrying 52kg at $25.60. Mediocre effort last time out but this looks a suitable assignment. In the mix.
7
I KURAKANE
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, RED SLEEVES WITH YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS, LIGHT GREEN CAP
8 74877 VESPERTILIO
KAZUTO TAIRA
9YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Latest outing 7th of 10 at this track on February 17 over 1400m, 13 len behind Cadfael with 56kg at $128.10. The run before that 7th of 9 at this track on February 10 over 1300m, 8 len behind Alma Anon carrying 56kg at $184.80. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests. Worth another chance.
8
KENSUKE HAYASHI
BLUE, WHITE STARS, SLEEVES, LIGHT GREEN CAP
9 95698 GRAND CROIX
HIROKI NISHIYAMA
4YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG
Koji Murano
Latest run 8th of 12 at this track on February 9 over 1300m, 8 len behind Route Saburoku carrying 56kg at $36.80. Before that 9th of 11 at this track on January 27 over 1300m, 22 len behind Delight Rush with 56kg at $45.20. Not included in the main chances.
9
SHOJI NISHIMORI
PURPLE, BLUE STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, LIGHT BROWN CAP
10 63286 A'S ETOILE
YUMA KAWANO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Latest run second last of 7 at this track on February 10 over 1300m, 10 len behind Meiner Lux carrying 54kg at $38.80. Before that second last of 9 at this track on February 3 over 1400m, 9 len behind Cadfael carrying 54kg at $121.20. Well held last start but rates highly here.
10
MASAYOSHI YAMASAKI
RED, YELLOW THREE DIAMONDS, RED SLEEVES WITH YELLOW STRIPE, LIGHT BROWN CAP
11 99396 NAMINO HANA
KAZUTO TAIRA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Yoshio Okubo
Latest run 6th of 10 at this track on February 17 over 1400m, 16 len behind Delos with 54kg at $63.30. The race before that 9th of 11 at this track on February 10 over 1300m, 10 len behind Festive Anne carrying 54kg at $156.80. Expected to be doing best work late.
11
YUTA GOUMA
WHITE, BLACK DIAMONDS, BLUE ARMBANDS, HOT PINK CAP
12 99680 DAY AND DAY
TETSUYA NAGASEI
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Latest outing second last of 12 at this track on February 9 over 1300m, 10 len behind Route Saburoku carrying 54kg at $54.50. Before that got back early 8th of 12 at this track on January 26 over 1300m, 6 len behind Flare Ribbon with 54kg at $28.60. Safely held last start but is capable of better. Each-way chance.
12
SEISHIRO OSAWA
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE CHECKS, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES ON PINK STARS STARS, HOT PINK CAP