HAKODATE   15 Jun 2024
 
GOING: G

STV HAI 1200m

Track: STANDARD      

Loads of early pressure, primarily from Ignition, Nishino Levante and Or Fest. OR FEST (4) last appeared when successful by 0.8 lengths over 1200m at Fukushima ten weeks ago, the only time she went to the races last prep. Reunites with Takeshi Yokoyama who has a good association. Sure to run well. RED AVANTI (8) ran below expectations when fresh from a spell at Kyoto over 1400m last time, finishing eighth and beaten 3 lengths after being in the firing line on the turn. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. LAND OF LOVE (12) is a promising type who finished in the placings over 1200m at Fukushima at her last appearance on April 6, the only run of that campaign. Has won when fresh from a spell in the past. Change of rider to Daisuke Sasaki who has an excellent strike rate when in the saddle, including two wins. Has claims on her best figures. TOSEN THUNDER (2) was beaten 2 lengths into fourth in a 1200m contest at Niigata at his latest appearance. In the mix.
1 x8990 NISHINO LEVANTE
TORU KURITA
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Last start raced on the pace before fading second last of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on April 20 over 1400m, 14 len behind Candy Drive with 57.0kg at $33.60. Before that 9th of 11 at Nakayama on March 3 over 1600m, 12 len behind Saai Roang carrying 58.0kg at $206.30. Looking to others in this race.
1
TAKEZO NAGANO
YELLOW,PURPLE HOOPS,WHITE SLEEVES
2 2x384 TOSEN THUNDER
H SUGIURA
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Takaya Shimakawa
Most recently 4th of 16 at Niigata on May 18 over 1200m, 2 len behind Satono Great with 58.0kg at $15.80. The race before that 8th of 16 at Fukushima on April 21 over 1200m, 2 len behind Ashaka Taka carrying 58.0kg at $4.50. Doesn’t need to improve that much.
2
TAKUYA ONO
GREEN, BLUE DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES
3 0x06x STERNATIA
TETSUYA KIMURA
5YO    MARE 56.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Grade 3 placegetter. First-up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Nakayama April 13 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Tinia carrying 56.0kg at $15.70. When resuming last campaign ran last of 12 at Chukyo March 17 over 1400m, 12 len behind Rumino Meteore with 56.0kg at $21.80. Prefer others.
3
YUJI TANNAI
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES
4 x2x1x OR FEST
M IKEGAMI
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Finished off last preparation won by 0.8 len at Fukushima April 6 over 1200m defeating Yell To Heaven carrying 56.0kg at $4.80. First up last campaign 2nd of 17 at Kokura on January 20 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Oxlip carrying 56.0kg at $7.10. Likely to feature.
4
TAKESHI YOKOYAMA
LIME GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
5 x01x6 IGNITION
SHOGO HATABATA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 58.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 16 at Niigata on May 18 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Satono Great with 58.0kg at $32.90. Previously second-up won by a neck at Kokura March 2 over 1200m defeating Calling You carrying 57.0kg at $21. One of the top chances.
5
YUJI HISHIDA
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, STRIPED SLEEVES
6 0x20x SOUND CLARE
AKIO ADACHI
5YO    MARE 56.0KG
Yuichi Masuda
Resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation 13th of 18 at Kokura March 3 over 1200m, 6 len behind Meisho Funkei with 56.0kg at $11.60. First up last campaign second of 18 at Kokura February 18 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Alluring View with 56.0kg at $71.90. Don't underestimate.
6
KATSUMA SAMESHIMA
YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE HALVES, ROYAL BLUE DIAMOND BAND, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, HOT PINK ARMBAND
7 16027 NISHINO KODAI
KODAI HASEGAWA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
At the latest run 7th of 16 at this track on June 8 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Narita Rose with 58.0kg at $19.10. The start before that 2nd of 12 at Nakayama on April 13 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Tinia carrying 58.0kg at $16. Genuine hope.
7
Y FUJIOKA
YELLOW,PURPLE HOOPS,WHITE SLEEVES
8 x31x8 RED AVANTI
TOMOHITO OZEKI
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Tokyo Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after two months 8th of 13 at Kyoto on April 27 over 1400m, 3 len behind Primo Carina carrying 58.0kg at $5.30. Previously second-up won by 2 len at Kokura February 24 over 1200m defeating Calling You with 58.0kg at $3.10. Worth another chance.
8
YUTAKA TAKE
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, ARMBAND
9 00x00 AMBIVALENT
KENTA FUJINO
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up second last of 12 at Tokyo Dirt on May 11 over 1400m, 6 len behind Yukimaru carrying 55.0kg at $83.60. Last start 14th of 16 at this track on June 8 over 1200m, 7 len behind Narita Rose with 58.0kg at $275.50. Hard to make a case today.
9
K IKEZOE
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, STRIPED SLEEVES
10 960x8 MIZUNO KOKYU
TAKASHI MIZUNO
5YO    MARE 56.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after two months 8th of 14 at Kyoto on May 11 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Kitano Express carrying 56.0kg at $17.70. Previously second-up 9th of 15 at Nakayama on January 13 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Ecoro Regina carrying 56.0kg at $4. Unlikely to threaten.
10
MASAMI MATSUOKA
RED, GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
11 x40x0 JOLIE DAME
HIDENORI TAKE
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Kuwata Farm Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after three months 14th of 16 at Niigata on May 18 over 1200m, 5 len behind Satono Great with 56.0kg at $44.90. Previously second-up eased back early on 12th of 18 at Kokura on February 18 over 1200m, 4 len behind Alluring View with 56.0kg at $19.60. Fitter but must improve sharply.
11
AKATSUKI TOMITA
HOT PINK, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND
12 x7x3x LAND OF LOVE
MASAYOSHI EBINA
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Hiroo Race Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 3rd of 16 at Fukushima on April 6 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Richard Kelly with 56.0kg at $7.40. First up last campaign 7th of 16 at Nakayama on December 23 over 1200m, 3 len behind Speed Of Light with 55.0kg at $4.90. Expect a bold showing.
12
DAISUKE SASAKI
BLUE, LIME GREEN ARMBAND