Tokyo   28 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G

SWEETPEA STAKES(L) 1800m

Track: FIRM      

Expecting a strong pace headed by Emaloa, Isola Felice and Neuse Tesoro. SCHNELL LAUFEN (12) wasted no time getting off the mark on debut over 1600m at this track ten weeks ago and has not been produced since. Sure to improve and can make it back-to-back wins. Grade 2 placegetter HAWAIIAN TIARE (2) was ridden quietly then made a little ground and finished 4.5 lengths away in tenth last time out over 1600m at Hanshin three weeks ago. Tackles a longer journey this time. Major player in this line up. KOGANENO SORA (5) was heavily backed and justified the support when resuming last start over 1800m at Nakayama, scoring by half a length. Open to plenty of improvement and she looms as a significant threat. ISOLA FELICE (10) is a promising galloper who saluted at her only run last prep nine weeks ago over 1800m at Nakayama. Has an impressive first-up record including two victories. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Should give backers a sight.
1 1x552 NISHINO TI AMO
YUKI UEHARA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Useful filly. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Nakayama on March 24 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Ethelfleda with 55.0kg at $2.30. The start before that 5th of 10 at this track on February 17 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Marshall Point carrying 55.0kg at $12.20. Capable of a strong showing.
1
HIRONOBU TANABE
YELLOW,PURPLE HOOPS,WHITE SLEEVES
2 7x130 HAWAIIAN TIARE
MIKIO MATSUNAGA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Nagoya Yuho Co. Ltd.
Grade 2 placegetter. Useful type. Last start 10th of 18 at Hanshin in the G1 Oka Sho (Japanese 1000 Guineas) on April 7 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Stellenbosch with 55.0kg at $102.60. The race before that 3rd of 16 at Hanshin in the G2 Tulip Sho (1000 Guineas Trial) on March 2 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Sweep Feet with 55.0kg at $154.30. Watch for sharp improvement.
2
DAISUKE SASAKI
LIME GREEN, HOT PINK HALVES, DIAMOND BAND,HOT PINK SLEEVES
3 9x031 QUEEN'S SPICA
ISSEI MURATA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Keiai Stallion Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 57-day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Kokura March 2 over 1800m defeating Orange Dancer carrying 55.0kg at $4.60. The race before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 17 at Kokura on February 18 over 2000m, 1.0 len behind Rabuka with 55.0kg at $94.20. Fully tested this time around.
3
TAKUYA ONO
WHITE, HOT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND
4 6x31x MYSTIA
H TODA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Tadakazu Obama
Resuming. Finished off last campaign by 3 len this track February 10 over 1800m defeating Palo Santo carrying 55.0kg at $5.40. Previously first up; third of 16 at Nakayama January 20 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Gaju Nori carrying 55.0kg at $30.50. Unlikely to threaten.
4
MASAMI MATSUOKA
BLACK,GREEN CROSS SASHES,SLEEVES,YELLOW ARM BAND
5 241x1 KOGANENO SORA
K TAKE
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Big Red Farm
Second run back. First-up after six months favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Nakayama April 6 over 1800m defeating Gran Cantante carrying 55.0kg at $2.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Niigata on August 20 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Catfight carrying 55.0kg at $3. Hard to fault on current form. Improver with winning prospects.
5
YUKITO ISHIKAWA
RED, LIME GREEN CHECK
6 1x9x6 NEUSE TESORO
N TAKAGI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Ryotokuji Kenji Holdings Co. Ltd.
Second-up today. Last outing sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Nakayama on April 6 over 1800m, 6 len behind Koganeno Sora with 55.0kg at $8.20. At only start last preparation led to the turn then faded 9th of 11 at Nakayama on January 8 over 2000m, 7 len behind Fabulous Star with 54.0kg at $21.20. Needs more time.
6
TAKEZO NAGANO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND
7 23x1x BEST ME EVER
SAKAE KUNIEDA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation favourite; won by a neck at this track February 18 over 1800m defeating Meiner Ocean with 55.0kg at $2.70. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 16 at Niigata on August 20 over 1800m, nose behind Admire Belle carrying 55.0kg at $6.60. Has claims on best form.
7
TADHG O'SHEA
LIGHT BLUE, RED SIX SPOTS, ARMBAND
8 x8312 MOANI
YASUYUKI TAKAHASHI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Osamu Sato
Recent form sound. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start 2nd of 10 at Chukyo on March 17 over 1600m, neck behind Epoch Venus carrying 55.0kg at $16.50. Before that won by 2.5 len at Kyoto February 3 over 1600m defeating Perfezione with 52.0kg at $17.60. Has to be considered.
8
MANAMI NAGASHIMA
BROWN, RED STRIPES SLEEVE
9 x3451 GRANDS ECHEZEAUX
KOICHI SHINTANI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Forest Racing
Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last start won by a neck at Chukyo March 23 over 1600m defeating Meisho Sonic carrying 55.0kg at $8.90. The start before that 5th of 15 at Hanshin on March 3 over 1600m, 8 len behind Jun Vin Quete carrying 55.0kg at $8.90. May need more time.
9
ARATA SAITO
LIGHT BLUE, RED STRIPES, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND
10 x1x1x ISOLA FELICE
Y SHIKATO
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Kazumi Yoshida
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation won by 1.0 len at Nakayama February 25 over 1800m defeating Elf Struck carrying 55.0kg at $12.40. Won previous preparation first up scored a big 3.5 len win at Nakayama Dirt December 23 over 1800m defeating Venus Rise carrying 55.0kg at $3.30. Should be right in the finish.
10
TAKESHI YOKOYAMA
RED,YELLOW STRIPES,RED SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS
11 44341 VIP REINE
MIZUKI TAKAYANAGI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Kunihide Suzuki
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently won by 3 len at Nakayama Dirt March 24 over 1800m defeating Copano Evita carrying 55.0kg at $3.20. The start before that 4th of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on January 27 over 2100m, 9 len behind Ho O Bergson carrying 55.0kg at $6.30. Hard to have.
11
H KITAMURA
HOT PINK, WHITE FIVE STARS, ARMBAND
12 1x SCHNELL LAUFEN
T TEZUKA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Resumes from a spell after only one run when won by a neck at this track February 17 over 1600m defeating Daisy carrying 55.0kg at $14.60. Bold performance expected.
12
AKIHIDE TSUMURA
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES
13 26x91 EMALOA
O HIRATA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Tan Maruyama
Third-up today. First-up didn't do much in the run home; 9th of 16 at Kokura on February 25 over 1800m, 11 len behind Celeste with 52.0kg at $3.60. Second run from a spell won by 0.8 len at Hanshin March 30 over 1800m defeating Guelta carrying 55.0kg at $12.70. Won last start and is well-placed again.
13
Y YOSHIDA
BLUE, HOT PINK CROSSED SASHES, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE DOUBLE ARMBAND