KAWASAKI   04 Jul 2024
 
GOING: G

Race 11 1600m

Track: GOOD      

A solid tempo on the cards with Best Regard taking charge. FAUVISME (12) battled on well to hold second last start over 1600m at Ohi, beaten half a length when fresh from a spell as favourite. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. I BLANCO (13) returns from a spell of six months and is having his first run for a new yard. Finished eighth at Sapporo Dirt over 1700m when first-up last time in work. Will be tuned-up for this and is expected to run well. Grade 2 placegetter BULLBEAR IRIDE (6) turned in a modest performance when 11th last time out over 1400m at Urawa, beaten 12 lengths. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Will enjoy a drop in class so he can make amends. SHOTMAKER (8) hit the frame two starts ago at Urawa but ran below par last time when 12th and beaten 17 lengths over 2000m at this track. Likely improver with top-three prospects.
1 112x7 RINZO CHANNEL
KATSUNORI ARAYAMA
8YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Tsuya Kiya
Second run back. First-up after 10 months 7th of 13 at Ohi on June 4 over 1600m, 7 len behind Riko Seawolf with 56kg at $6.30. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at Ohi June 8 2023 over 1600m defeating Goliath with 57kg at $1.60. Fitter but must improve sharply.
1
YOICHI ANDO
WHITE, BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES ,BLUE ARM BAND, White cap
2 2x017 BON DIMANCHE
TERUNOBU FUJITA
8YO  DK B  GELDING 57.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 43-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 12 at Urawa on May 22 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Amane Raccoon carrying 56kg at $9.80. The run before that came from midfield and won by a neck at Ohi April 23 over 1400m defeating Dieu Du Vin carrying 56kg at $2.60. Can do a lot better than that last run.
2
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Grey cap
3 x1414 ESPOIR GUY
MAKOTO ICHIMURA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Racing well. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 13 at Ohi on June 4 over 1600m, 6 len behind Riko Seawolf with 56kg at $3.40. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a head at Ohi April 26 over 1600m defeating Johnson Tesoro carrying 57kg at $4. Capable of a strong showing.
3
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECK,GREEN SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 040x6 BEST REGARD
Y YANO
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Kozo Ishise
Second run back. First-up after three months did the work up front then tired 6th of 9 at Funabashi on May 30 over 1700m, 10 len behind Alula with 56kg at $6.20. Previously second-up 14th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 7 over 1800m, 12 len behind Walzer Schall with 57.0kg at $4.30. Expect a forward showing.
4
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Salmon cap
5 08x85 POLYGON WAVE
SATOSHI KOKUBO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 8th of 12 at Urawa on May 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Amane Raccoon with 56kg at $174.50. Last start crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 5th of 13 at Ohi on June 4 over 1600m, 6 len behind Riko Seawolf carrying 56kg at $88. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
5
TATSUYA YAMAGUCHI
MAGENTA, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
6 x3910 BULLBEAR IRIDE
YOSHIHISA SUZUKI
8YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Bull and Bear Co. Ltd.
Grade 2 placegetter. Useful entire. Comes off a 43 day let-up. Last start second last of 12 at Urawa on May 22 over 1400m, 12 len behind Amane Raccoon carrying 56kg at $10.30. The run before that won by 2 len at this track April 4 over 1600m defeating Omega Rainbow with 56kg at $4. Plenty to like about his prospects.
6
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Cyan cap
7 x0086 SNARK DA VINCI
TERUNOBU FUJITA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Yutaka Sugimoto
Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 13 at Ohi on June 4 over 1600m, 6 len behind Riko Seawolf with 56kg at $226.30. The start before that 8th of 10 at Ohi on April 23 over 1400m, 13 len behind Bon Dimanche carrying 56kg at $52.90. Fully tested on his recent run.
7
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Yellow cap
8 10320 SHOTMAKER
TAKASHI HARITA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Useful type. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 13 at this track on June 13 over 2000m, 17 len behind Joel with 56kg at $6.70. The race before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Urawa on May 21 over 2000m, head behind Material Girl carrying 56kg at $4. Genuine chance this time around.
8
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
9 87432 BLACK OPAL
MAKI HIRAYAMA
5YO  DK B  MARE 53.0KG
Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd.
Going well. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Urawa on June 20 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind Sea Serpent with 55kg at $21.20. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Urawa on May 23 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Entelecheia carrying 53kg at $46.10. Not far off the winner latest and looks a genuine hope.
9
SEIJI YAMAZAKI
RED, Light green cap
10 8648x MAD ROULETTE
TAKANORI YAMANAKA
6YO  DK B  HORSE 55.0KG

First-up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Funabashi March 8 over 1600m, 11 len behind Not Regret carrying 57kg at $6.60. When resuming last campaign fourth in a small field at Funabashi August 9 over 1600m, 5 len behind Corral Nocturne with 57kg at $7.10. May need more time.
10
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
11 2948x BLACK PANTHER
SATOSHI KOKUBO
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Him Rock Racing Holdings Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 15 at Ohi February 28 over 1400m, 7 len behind Rgyal Dar carrying 57kg at $18.70. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Urawa November 21 over 1400m defeating Self Made with 57kg at $15.40. Hard to enthuse.
11
TAITO MORI
MEDIUM BLUE GREEN DIAMOND CHECKS, Light brown cap
12 3x4x2 FAUVISME
KATSUYOSHI UCHIDA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Second-up today. Last run came from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Ohi on June 4 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Riko Seawolf carrying 54kg at $2.70. At only start last preparation 4th of 10 at Funabashi on March 7 over 1600m, 5 len behind Giga King with 54kg at $7.90. Among the leading chances.
12
NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Light brown cap
13 0622x I BLANCO
YOSHIKAZU KANUMA
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Life Enterprise Co. Ltd.
Resumes after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second of 16 at Nakayama Dirt January 8 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Lord Avenir carrying 55.0kg at $12. When resuming last campaign eighth of 14 at Sapporo Dirt August 12 over 1700m, 9 len behind Lyra Bond with 54.0kg at $108.40. Sure to be ready to run well.
13
NATSUKA KOBAYASHI
BROWN, GREEN DIAMOND BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, RED STARS, Hot pink cap
14 60003 BEYOND BORDERS
TAKAYUKI HAYASHI
9YO  BROWN  GELDING 53.0KG

Most recently sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at this track on June 14 over 1600m, 2 len behind Machine Gun carrying 56kg at $46.60. Before that 10th of 12 at Urawa on May 23 over 1500m, 15 len behind Entelecheia with 54kg at $156. Wide draw too testing.
14
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLUE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap