URAWA   21 Jun 2024
 
GOING: S

Race 11 1400m

Track: SOFT      

Raikono Hikari, Force Children and Rock Flavor will not hold back as they vie for the lead from Juice and Mak Royd. RAIKONO HIKARI (8) is a seven-time winner who has been performing well, scoring by 2.5 lengths last time out over 1400m at this track. Races well here and is the testing material. FORCE CHILDREN (3) was an impressive winner last time over 1000m at Funabashi, stalking the pace before lengthening nicely to score by 4 lengths. Takehiro Kasano stays on. Bold showing expected. VENIRE (11) had been going okay but was safely held last start when seventh over 1200m at Funabashi. Major player on best form. ROCK FLAVOR (5) ran below expectations when fresh from a spell at this track over 1500m last time, finishing eighth and beaten 10 lengths. Has a solid record at this course and distance, including two wins. Finds a nice race and can make amends.
1 04995 HAKUSAN SAILOR
HAJIME MORI
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Goichi Kawasaki
Most recently second last in a small field at Funabashi on May 31 over 1600m, 12 len behind Ryota Special with 54kg at $83.30. Before that ran last of 9 at Funabashi on May 3 over 1600m, 16 len behind Takara Liner carrying 54kg at $76.70. Other runners are much more appealing.
1
DAISUKE SHOJI
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Light brown cap
2 88608 KATSUGEKI DAIRIN
SHINSUKE KUDO
6YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Comes off a 34 day let-up. Last start settled back and ran on when 8th of 10 at Kochi on May 18 over 1400m, 10 len behind Captif carrying 56kg at $151.50. Before that second last of 12 at Kochi on May 5 over 1400m, 17 len behind Billie's Bounce carrying 56kg at $250. Nice alley and worth including.
2
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
MAGENTA, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, White cap
3 22221 FORCE CHILDREN
MAKI HIRAYAMA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Noboru Iyama
Going well. At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 4 len at Funabashi May 30 over 1000m defeating Argyle Pink carrying 57kg at $4.30. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1500m, 0.8 len behind Hubble carrying 56kg at $15. Nicely drawn and should prove hard to beat.
3
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 510x6 REIWA PRINCESS
HIROHITO NOGUCHI
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Takao Kanto
Second run back. First-up after four months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1500m, 5 len behind Just A Spark carrying 54kg at $2.50. Previously second-up favourite; came from midfield and won by 2.5 len at this track December 22 over 1400m defeating Gold Leopard with 54kg at $3.20. Improver with definite claims.
4
TAKAYUKI YANO
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS ON BODY AND SLEEVES, Light brown cap
5 301x8 ROCK FLAVOR
Kenichi Shigeta
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after three months 8th of 12 at this track on May 24 over 1500m, 10 len behind Curren Chunky with 56kg at $3.40. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at Kawasaki on January 30 over 1500m, 19 len behind Inner Steel carrying 56kg at $17. Worth consideration.
5
WADA JOJI
GREEN, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 94880 VIRTUOUS
MASAYOSHI YAGI
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Kanayama Holdings Co. Ltd.
At the latest run ran last of 12 at Kawasaki on June 10 over 1400m, 48 len behind Omoisomeru with 56kg at $30.20. Before that 8th of 12 at Saga on May 12 over 1300m, 7 len behind Akrasia carrying 56kg at $16.90. Needs to find lengths to test these.
6
AOI SHINOYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, RED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 34870 NISHINO WOOL
TOSHIO TOMITA
4YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start second last of 12 at this track on May 23 over 1400m, 18 len behind Alfino with 56kg at $418.60. The start before that 7th of 10 at Funabashi on May 1 over 1200m, 7 len behind Clementi with 56kg at $68.70. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
7
YUTO KOKUBUN
YELLOW, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON,BLACK SLEEVES, RED CHEVRON, Grey cap
8 12111 RAIKONO HIKARI
TAKASHI MIZUNO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yukichi Tamakoshi
Racing well. Resumes off a 31 day let-up. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at this track May 21 over 1400m defeating Kyoei Shine carrying 56kg at $1.40. The start before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track April 16 over 1500m defeating Jo Liberica carrying 56kg at $1.60. Can take this out.
8
TAITO MORI
RED, YELLOW CHECKS, SLEEVES, Cyan cap
9 x393x MAK ROYD
KATSUO ISHII
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Mitsuo Haga
First-up. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at Funabashi December 20 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Naviglio with 54kg at $12.90. First up last campaign third of 11 at Funabashi October 26 over 1500m, 1.1 len behind Canaria Flavor with 54kg at $15.30. Hard to enthuse.
9
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS ON BODY AND SLEEVES, Light brown cap
10 291x0 MOMO DREAM
MAKI HIRAYAMA
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 12 at this track on May 23 over 1400m, 22 len behind Alfino with 54kg at $35.20. Previously second-up got back early 5th of 9 at this track on July 20 over 1500m, 7 len behind T's Rock with 52kg at $11.40. Unlikely to threaten.
10
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Grey cap
11 53337 VENIRE
NOBUHIRO YAMADA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Useful entire. Last start 7th of 12 at Funabashi on May 31 over 1200m, 4 len behind Maile Lei carrying 56kg at $16.10. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Funabashi on May 2 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Bordeaux Nesebar carrying 56kg at $6.40. Capable of a big finish so don’t write him off.
11
MASASHIGE HONDA
RED, YELLOW BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Light brown cap
12 2x90x JUICE
SATOSHI KOKUBO
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Him Rock Racing Holdings Co. Ltd.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign tenth of 14 at Kawasaki April 4 over 1500m, 10 len behind Happy Valley carrying 54kg at $9.10. When resuming last campaign ninth of 12 at this track March 29 over 1400m, 11 len behind Kazu Orval carrying 54kg at $2. Look for a bold run.
12
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Light green cap