KYOTO 23 Jun 2024
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THE TAKARAZUKA KINEN 2200m Track: SOFT |
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Do Deuce to take the lead and control the tempo. Arima Kinen winner DO DEUCE (4) resumes. Wasn't far away at the only run last time in work, finishing fifth over 1800m in the G1 Dubai Turf at Meydan 12 weeks ago. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset and is sure to be in the finish. JUSTIN PALACE (2) tenno Sho (Spring) winner. Returns from a spell of 12 weeks. Was safely held at the only appearance last prep when fourth over 2410m in the G1 Dubai Sheema Classic at Meydan. C P Lemaire has an excellent strike rate when in the saddle, including four wins. Expecting a bold showing. Grade 2 winner BLOW THE HORN (12) fought on well for second last start over 3200m in the G1 Tenno Sho (Spring) at this track, making it two minor placings in a row. Has a strong record here, including two wins. Should be thereabouts. BELLAGIO OPERA (3) Osaka Hai winner. Is a promising type who scored at his last run before a break of 12 weeks. Has a very strong record first-up and cannot be ignored.
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STRUVE
N HORI 5YO GELDING 58.0KG Katsuko Muraki Multiple Grade 2 winner. Second run back. First-up after two months favourite; won by a neck at Tokyo G2 Meguro Kinen May 26 over 2500m defeating Chevalier Rose carrying 58.5kg at $3.50. Previously second-up favourite; won by 0.5 len at Nakayama G2 Nikkei Sho March 23 over 2500m defeating Chrominance with 57.0kg at $6.30. Fitter and worth including. |
1 DAMIAN LANE |
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JUSTIN PALACE
HARUKI SUGIYAMA 5YO HORSE 58.0KG Masahiro Miki Tenno Sho (Spring) winner. Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 4th of 12 at Meydan in the G1 Dubai Sheema Classic on March 30 over 2410m, 3.5 len behind Rebel's Romance carrying 57kg at $8.60. First up last campaign 2nd of 11 at Tokyo in the G1 Tenno Sho Atmn on October 29 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Equinox with 58.0kg at $35.10. Sure to be ready to run well. |
2 C P LEMAIRE |
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BELLAGIO OPERA
HIROYUKI UEMURA 4YO BAY HORSE 58.0KG Shorai Hayashida Osaka Hai winner. Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation by neck Hanshin G1 Osaka Hai March 31 over 2000m defeating Rousham Park with 58.0kg at $5.50. Previously first up; second of 12 at this track in the G2 Kyoto Kinen February 11 over 2200m, 0.8 len behind Pradaria carrying 57.0kg at $2.20. Has the talent to take this out. |
3 KAZUO YOKOYAMA |
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DO DEUCE
Y TOMOMICHI 5YO BAY HORSE 58.0KG Kieffers Co. Ltd. Arima Kinen winner. Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 5th of 16 at Meydan in the G1 Dubai Turf on March 30 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Facteur Cheval carrying 57kg at $6.85. First up last campaign 7th of 11 at Tokyo in the G1 Tenno Sho Atmn on October 29 over 2000m, 8 len behind Equinox with 58.0kg at $4.30. Looks a key runner. |
4 YUTAKA TAKE |
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DEEP BOND
R OKUBO 7YO BAY HORSE 58.0KG Shinji Maeda Multiple Grade 2 winner. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resumes off a 56 day letup. First-up sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 15 at Hanshin in the G2 Hanshin Daishoten on March 17 over 3000m, 8 len behind T O Royal with 57.0kg at $9. Second-up held ground to the line 3rd of 17 at this track in the G1 Tenno Sho (Spring) on April 28 over 3200m, 2.5 len behind T O Royal carrying 58.0kg at $27.50. Among the better chances. |
5 H MIYUKI |
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HEAT ON BEAT
Y TOMOMICHI 7YO HORSE 58.0KG Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd. Having second run back today. Last start 7th of 13 at Tokyo in the G2 Meguro Kinen on May 26 over 2500m, 2.25 len behind Struve with 59.0kg at $9.90. At only start last preparation 7th of 10 at Nakayama in the G2 Nikkei Sho on March 23 over 2500m, 5 len behind Struve carrying 58.0kg at $9.80. Unlikely to threaten. |
6 RYUSEI SAKAI |
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PRADARIA
Manabu Ikezoe 5YO HORSE 58.0KG Nagoya Yuho Co. Ltd. Multiple Grade 2 winner. Is first-up after a break of 12 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation sixth of 16 at Hanshin in the G1 Osaka Hai March 31 over 2000m, 3 len behind Bellagio Opera with 58.0kg at $6.50. Previously first up; 14th of 16 at Nakayama in the G1 Arima Kinen December 24 over 2500m, 6 len behind Do Deuce carrying 58.0kg at $129.50. Don't dismiss lightly. |
7 K IKEZOE |
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KARATE
H OTONASHI 8YO DK B HORSE 58.0KG Hikaru Odagiri Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 14th of 16 at Niigata in the G3 Niigata Daishoten on May 5 over 2000m, 10 len behind Yamanin Salvum carrying 59.5kg at $27.60. Last start 6th of 13 at this track in the G3 Naruo Kinen on June 1 over 2000m, 3 len behind Yoho Lake with 57.0kg at $55.50. Others look better placed. |
8 MIRAI IWATA |
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SOL ORIENS
T TEZUKA 4YO HORSE 58.0KG Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd. Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas) winner. Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation seventh of 16 at Hanshin in the G1 Osaka Hai March 31 over 2000m, 3 len behind Bellagio Opera with 58.0kg at $8.20. First up last campaign fourth of 16 at Nakayama in the G2 Nakayama Kinen February 25 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Matenro Sky carrying 58.0kg at $3.40. Worth keeping in mind. |
9 TAKESHI YOKOYAMA |
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ROUSHAM PARK
HIROYASU TANAKA 5YO BAY HORSE 58.0KG Sunday Racing Co. Ltd. Grade 2 winner. Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 2nd of 16 at Hanshin in the G1 Osaka Hai on March 31 over 2000m, neck behind Bellagio Opera carrying 58.0kg at $6. First up last campaign got back early 8th of 11 at Sha Tin in the G1 Hong Kong Cup on December 10 over 2000m, 5 len behind Romantic Warrior carrying 57kg at $8.40. Top hope if back in good order. |
10 K TOSAKI |
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YAMANIN SYMPA
TAKASHI SAITO 6YO HORSE 58.0KG Hajime Doi Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 13 at this track in the G3 Naruo Kinen on June 1 over 2000m, 2 len behind Yoho Lake with 57.0kg at $20.60. Previously second-up 5th of 18 at Niigata on July 29 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Storia carrying 57.0kg at $8.70. Must improve significantly. |
11 TAISEI DANNO |
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BLOW THE HORN
TATSUYA YOSHIOKA 5YO HORSE 58.0KG Makio Okada Grade 2 winner. Third-up today. Resumes off a 56 day letup. First-up 3rd of 15 at Hanshin in the G2 Hanshin Daishoten on March 17 over 3000m, 5.5 len behind T O Royal carrying 58.0kg at $3.20. Last start 2nd of 17 at this track in the G1 Tenno Sho (Spring) on April 28 over 3200m, 2 len behind T O Royal with 58.0kg at $8.80. Has the ability to take this out. |
12 AKIRA SUGAWARA |
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ROUGE EVEIL
YOICHI KUROIWA 5YO MARE 56.0KG Tokyo Horse Racing Co. Ltd. Multiple Grade 1 placegetter. Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 16 at Hanshin in the G1 Osaka Hai March 31 over 2000m, a long neck behind Bellagio Opera with 56.0kg at $40. Previously first up; eighth of 12 at this track in the G2 Kyoto Kinen February 11 over 2200m, 4.5 len behind Pradaria carrying 55.0kg at $3.60. Might need the run. |
13 Y KAWADA |
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