KASAMATSU   19 Apr 2024
 
GOING:

Race 11 1600m

Track:      

Good pressure from the outset with Maruyo Minister, Crystallize and Heracles Knot taking up the running over Hello Mikey and Power Sky. HERACLES KNOT (2) scored at his most recent appearance, getting home by 2 lengths over 1600m at this track. That continued the good form this campaign, with four wins and three minor placings from 10 outings. Sure to go well again. INO (9) ran below expectations last time at this track, finishing fifth starting at $7.30. Well placed and in the mix. HELLO MIKEY (6) is close to breaking through following a narrow defeat last time over 1600m at this track. Proven performer at this circuit with minor placings at all four runs. Fitter and can play a role in the finish. HOO YU ITTO (1) is coming along nicely this prep, scoring by one length last start over 1600m at this track. Looks well placed so expect another big run.
1 00x01 HOO YU ITTO
YUKIYASU KATO
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Takamitsu Murata
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 11 at Kyoto on February 3 over 2000m, 22 len behind Britannia with 56.0kg at $554.10. Second run from a spell won by 1.0 len at this track March 22 over 1600m defeating Grand Follow Me carrying 55kg at $11.70. Watch for her late in the piece.
1
TAKAYUKI MORISHIMA
MAGENTA, NAVY FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, White cap
2 32421 HERACLES KNOT
HIDEO MORIYAMA
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Teruya Yoshida
Going well. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at this track April 3 over 1600m defeating World Mission with 56kg at $4. The start before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 at this track on March 21 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Aoraki with 56kg at $4.10. Sure to go well again.
2
HIROSHI OHARA
DARK BLUE, CLARET SIX SPOTS, ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 68363 NEO AMAZONES
KYOICHI ITO
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Tsunefumi Kusama
Comes off a 32 day let-up. Most recently sat on the pace when 3rd of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Cosmo Opinion with 54kg at $4. The race before that 6th of 10 at this track on March 5 over 1600m, 9 len behind Grace Ruby carrying 55kg at $91.30. Fully tested under these conditions.
3
TATSUYA WATANABE
BLUE, GREEN VEE, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, ARMBAND, CUFF, Salmon cap
4 65264 POWER SKY
YUKIYASU KATO
6YO  BLACK  HORSE 56.0KG

Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start 4th of 7 at this track on March 20 over 1600m, 2 len behind A Shin Menuet carrying 53kg at $61.40. The start before that second last of 7 at this track on March 6 over 1400m, 10 len behind Taisei Dreamer with 56kg at $89.50. Likely to find them too smart.
4
KEIGO OHATA
RED, BLUE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE STRIPE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
5 51240 CRYSTALLIZE
YUYA GOTO
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Last start ran last of 11 at Nagoya on March 28 over 1500m, 45 len behind Fuku Pygmalion carrying 56kg at $17.40. The start before that 4th of 11 at this track on March 7 over 1400m, 8 len behind Steel Actor carrying 56kg at $6.50. Looking to others in this race.
5
SEIGO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, RED VEE, Yellow cap
6 07x22 HELLO MIKEY
YUKIO ABE
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Makoto Kobayashi
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 4 len behind Cosmo Opinion with 56kg at $12.10. Second-up rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 9 at this track on April 5 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind A Shin Rhea carrying 56kg at $12.90. Impressed last start. Right in the mix again.
6
MAKOTO OKABE
MAGENTA, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, MAGENTA SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
7 3152x MARUYO MINISTER
TAKASHI SHIBATA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Haruyuki Nomura
Mare back from a spell of 12 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second of 7 at this track January 25 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Win Honoka carrying 54kg at $5.70. Previously first up; second of 9 at this track June 23 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Royal Bride with 54kg at $2.90. Keep in mind.
7
SHIN HIGASHIKAWA
RED, BLUE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE STRIPE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
8 55747 TSUKUBA KISEKI
YOSHINAGA OHASHI
11YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG
S.Ogihara
Most recently second last of 8 at this track on April 5 over 1400m, 5 len behind Inner Sanctum with 54kg at $121.70. Before that got back early 4th of 8 at this track on March 18 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Kotoshiro carrying 54kg at $204.30. Recent form not good enough.
8
KYOKA FUKAZAWA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
9 21135 INO
YUYA GOTO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Big Red Farm
Last start 5th of 8 at this track on April 5 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Inner Sanctum with 54kg at $7.30. The run before that 3rd of 8 at this track on March 18 over 1600m, 2 len behind Kotoshiro with 54kg at $3.40. Hard to beat if she brings her A-game.
9
MIKIO FUJIWARA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, STRIPE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap