FUKUSHIMA   29 Jun 2024
 
GOING: G

BADEN-BADEN CUP 1200m

Track: STANDARD      

Expecting a strong pace headed by Water Legrand, Ashaka Taka and Prosperidad. PROSPERIDAD (7) is back at the races for the first time since April 6. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1200m at Nakayama. Comes here with definite claims. KITANO EXPRESS (3) has enjoyed a let-up of seven weeks since he won when resuming over 1200m at Kyoto, scoring by 1.3 lengths. Will be better for that latest run and he is a major player again. ASHAKA TAKA (1) comes here off a break of ten weeks. Scored over 1200m at Chukyo at the start of last prep. Worth plenty of thought. WIN MONARCH (9) was beaten 4.5 lengths into fifth at the second run back from a break over 1400m at Tokyo six weeks ago. Nicely placed to find some form.
1 3x11x ASHAKA TAKA
N SUZUKI
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Manabu Yoshitomi
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation by nose this track April 21 over 1200m defeating Tosen Escudo with 58.0kg at $15.60. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len Chukyo March 24 over 1200m defeating Cosmo Adirato with 58.0kg at $4.90. Likely to play a major role.
1
AKIHIDE TSUMURA
RED, BLACK CHECKS, RED SLEEVES, SILVER ARMBANDS
2 x00x0 BUSH GARDEN
RYO TAKEI
5YO  DK B  MARE 56.0KG
Nasuno Bokujo
Second-up. First-up after two months 10th of 16 at Hakodate on June 16 over 1200m, 3 len behind Mame Ko carrying 55.0kg at $20.80. Previously second-up 13th of 15 at Nakayama on April 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Thousand Sunny with 56.0kg at $57.70. Don't underestimate.
2
MIYABI MUTO
HOT PINK, RED BAND
3 222x1 KITANO EXPRESS
TOMOYASU SAKAGUCHI
6YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Naoto Kitajo
Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after three months favourite; won by 1.3 len at Kyoto May 11 over 1200m defeating Oxlip carrying 58.0kg at $2. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Kyoto on February 3 over 1200m, neck behind Grand Est carrying 58.0kg at $7.60. Strong winning chance.
3
YUSAKU KOKUBUN
HOT PINK, LIGHT BLUE BAND, RED SLEEVES
4 x6x00 VERS UN REVE
KEISUKE MIYATA
5YO    MARE 56.0KG
DMM Dream Club Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 12 over 1400m, 24 len behind Satono Ruffian with 56.0kg at $63. Last start 11th of 14 at Tokyo on June 15 over 1400m, 5 len behind Mississippi Tesoro carrying 56.0kg at $34.60. Won't be beating too many of these home.
4
YUTARO NONAKA
BLACK, LIME GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, BLACK SLEEVES, LIME GREEN CHEVRON
5 8703x STAR DRUMMER
K SASADA
4YO  GREY  HORSE 58.0KG
Isao Nakanishi
Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 14 at Ohi April 8 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind It's So Rad with 57kg at $42.30. First up last campaign 12th of 14 at Ohi November 3 over 1200m, 16 len behind Igniter with 56kg at $498.40. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
5
F KOMAKI
YELLOW, RED CROSSED SASHES, STRIPED SLEEVES
6 9x005 BRANDY ROCK
TAKAFUMI AOKI
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Toshinori Arai
Last start 5th of 17 at Kyoto on June 22 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Josho Hope carrying 54.0kg at $107.70. The run before that second last of 14 at Tokyo on June 15 over 1400m, 7 len behind Mississippi Tesoro with 58.0kg at $102.50. Not beaten far last start and worth including.
6
YUSUKE HARA
MAUVE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES
7 5x36x PROSPERIDAD
SHOTA NISHIZONO
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Taiki Farm Co. Ltd.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation sixth of 15 at Nakayama April 6 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Thousand Sunny carrying 56.0kg at $7.10. First up last campaign third of 16 at Nakayama March 9 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Yukino Pharaoh with 54.0kg at $4.10. Expect a bold showing.
7
K TOSAKI
LIME GREEN, WHITE FIVE STARS, STRIPED SLEEVES
8 1200x PINK MAKFI
HIROFUMI SHII
5YO    MARE 56.0KG
Three H Racing Co. Ltd.
Resumes after a break of 12 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign 11th of 15 at Nakayama April 6 over 1200m, 5 len behind Thousand Sunny with 56.0kg at $27.40. First up last campaign 14th of 17 at Hanshin September 30 over 1400m, 5 len behind June Orange carrying 56.0kg at $6.20. Sure to be thereabouts.
8
KOSEI MIURA
HOT PINK, LIGHT BLUE RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES
9 10x85 WIN MONARCH
M OKUHIRA
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Not raced for 41 days. First-up 8th of 15 at Nakayama on April 6 over 1200m, 4 len behind Thousand Sunny with 58.0kg at $39.20. Second-up 5th of 13 at Tokyo on May 19 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Shadow Fury carrying 58.0kg at $16.90. This race is well within his grasp.
9
MASAMI MATSUOKA
RED,BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES,RED ARMBANDS
10 x0x05 HARMONY MAGELLAN
M TSUCHIDA
7YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Katsunori Kusakabe
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Comes off a 55 day let-up. First-up 12th of 16 at Nakayama on March 9 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Yukino Pharaoh with 57.0kg at $82.30. Second run from a spell 5th of 16 at Niigata on May 5 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Boukephalas carrying 58.0kg at $41.80. One of the main contenders.
10
SHU ISHIBASHI
PINK, BLACK CHECKS, WHITE CHECKED SLEEVES, BLACK COLLAR
11 0x10x MEISHO FUNKEI
RYO TAKAHASHI
6YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign 12th of 15 at Hanshin March 16 over 1200m, 4 len behind Soten carrying 58.0kg at $19.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 len Kokura March 3 over 1200m defeating Wonder Catalina carrying 58.0kg at $34.20. Sure to be thereabouts.
11
M DEMURO
ROYAL BLUE, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES
12 12x00 ECORO REGINA
K TAKE
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Masatoshi Haramura
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 13th of 16 at Niigata on May 5 over 1000m, 9 len behind Boukephalas with 56.0kg at $5.80. Last start raced on the pace before fading 14th of 16 at Hakodate on June 16 over 1200m, 5 len behind Mame Ko carrying 55.0kg at $18.70. Hard to have.
12
KAZUKI KIKUZAWA
LIME GREEN, YELLOW BAND, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS
13 8x80x SHIGERU KACHO
YASUYUKI TAKAHASHI
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Miwa Seki
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 15 at Hanshin March 16 over 1200m, 8 len behind Soten carrying 56.0kg at $41. Previously first up; eighth of 18 at Kokura January 28 over 1200m, 4 len behind Yakushima carrying 53.0kg at $30.30. Prefer to see how she returns.
13
KIWAMU OGINO
BLACK, LIGHT BLUE FIVE STARS, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND
14 81400 WATER LEGRAND
H KAWACHI
5YO    MARE 56.0KG
Masato Yamaoka
Comes off a 62 day let-up. Last start raced on the pace before fading second last of 18 at Kyoto on April 28 over 1200m, 7 len behind Grand Est carrying 56.0kg at $17.40. The start before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 17 at Hanshin on March 31 over 1400m, 12 len behind Suzu Khalom with 56.0kg at $17.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
14
AKIRA SUGAWARA
LIGHT BLUE,BLUE CROSSED SASH,CHERRY SLEEVES,WHITE HOOPS