NAKAYAMA   07 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G

THE SHION STAKES 2000m

Track: STANDARD      

Plenty of pressure on from the outset with some speedy types engaged in the good-sized field. BOND GIRL (11) drifted well back when resuming last start before winding up strongly to just miss when second over 1800m in the G3 Hokkaido Shimbun Hai Queen Stakes at Sapporo. Goes up a notch this time but should measure up. MI ANHELO (1) is a promising type who hasn't raced since finishing 8 lengths away in 14th over 2400m in the G1 Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks) at Tokyo on May 19 which was the only run of that prep. Has a strong record when resuming, including two wins. Best form puts her right in this. ERATO (7) is back from a ten-week break. Promising type who scored at her only two runs last prep, both over 1800m at Hakodate. Has the pace to settle in the leading division and is sure to be competitive. CHRISTMAS PARADE (6) is a handy type who resumes after a break of three months. Opened last prep with a win over 2200m at this track. Must be respected.
1 x1x0x MI ANHELO
TORU HAYASHI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Grade 3 winner. Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 14th of 18 at Tokyo in the G1 Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks) on May 19 over 2400m, 8 len behind Cervinia with 55.0kg at $25.20. Won previous preparation first up came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track G3 Flower Cup March 16 over 1800m defeating Hohelied with 55.0kg at $3.70. Expected to run well.
1
AKIHIDE TSUMURA
LIGHT BLUE, RED SIX SPOTS, ARMBAND
2 2216x BALANCE DANCER
T KUBOTA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Tsunefumi Kusama
Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Tokyo June 15 over 1800m, 7 len behind Canicule carrying 53.0kg at $15.40. On debut fourth of 17 at this track January 7 over 2000m, 5 len behind Stinger Glass with 55.0kg at $10.20. May need the run.
2
HIRONOBU TANABE
PURPLE,WHITE HOOPS,ARMBAND
3 777x3 TELEOS SARAH
MIZUKI TAKAYANAGI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Mieko Suzuki
Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 18 at Niigata on August 17 over 1800m, 4 len behind Neuse Tesoro carrying 53.0kg at $3.80. Previously second-up favourite; won by 1.3 len at this track September 24 over 1800m defeating Spark Richard with 55.0kg at $5.40. Others offer greater appeal.
3
TAKESHI YOKOYAMA
BLACK, HOT PINK FIVE STARS, HOT PINK HOOPS SLEEVES
4 1x98x ISOLA FELICE
Y SHIKATO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Kazumi Yoshida
First-up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Kawasaki June 12 over 2100m, 25 len behind Andes Viento carrying 55kg at $4.70. Previously first up; ninth of 13 at Tokyo in the LR April 28 over 1800m, 6 len behind Koganeno Sora carrying 55.0kg at $7.20. Others rate better.
4
KOSEI MIURA
RED,YELLOW STRIPES,RED SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS
5 18x1x SARONIKOS
TAKESHI MATSUSHITA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign won by 0.8 len at Kyoto June 2 over 1800m defeating T O Douglas carrying 53.0kg at $4.70. Won previous preparation first up won by 1.75 len at Hanshin February 25 over 1600m defeating Brickwork with 55.0kg at $2.80. Looks up against it.
5
KATSUMA SAMESHIMA
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES
6 x149x CHRISTMAS PARADE
SHIZUYA KATO
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Kawasaki June 12 over 2100m, 29 len behind Andes Viento with 55kg at $3.60. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len this track February 24 over 2200m defeating Meiner Frantz with 55.0kg at $3. Can get the job done.
6
YUKITO ISHIKAWA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND
7 9x11x ERATO
HIROYUKI UEMURA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation won by 1.75 len Hakodate June 29 over 1800m defeating Taiki Laughter with 52.0kg at $1.90. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 3 len Hakodate June 9 over 1800m defeating A Shin Gemma with 53.0kg at $3.70. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
7
KAZUO YOKOYAMA
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES
8 29x1x FOR THE BOYS
Y KATO
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Osamu Hirata
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation won by 1.5 len at Tokyo June 2 over 2000m defeating Baronessa carrying 53.0kg at $5.40. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 11 at this track on February 24 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind David Tesoro carrying 55.0kg at $1.80. Has the ability to run well.
8
C P LEMAIRE
BLACK, HOT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES
9 3x162 LAKE CRESCENT
MASAHIRO OTAKE
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Sapporo on July 27 over 2000m, 0.5 len behind Tango Bailarin with 53.0kg at $3.30. The race before that 6th of 9 at Tokyo on June 2 over 2000m, 6 len behind For The Boys with 53.0kg at $3.40. Better off looking to others.
9
DAISUKE SASAKI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBAND
10 72x0x HOHELIED
TOSHIAKI TAJIMA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Haruya Yoshida
Grade 3 placegetter. Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 10th of 18 at Tokyo in the G1 Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks) on May 19 over 2400m, 6 len behind Cervinia carrying 55.0kg at $100.40. When resuming last campaign 7th of 10 at Tokyo on February 17 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Marshall Point with 55.0kg at $34.40. Expect she will go well.
10
K TOSAKI
BLUE,WHITE STRIPES,BLUE SLEEVES,LIGHT BLUE ARMBANDS
11 x20x2 BOND GIRL
T TEZUKA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Susumu Fujita
Grade 2 placegetter. Second-up. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 14 at Sapporo in the G3 Hokkaido Shimbun Hai Queen Stakes on July 28 over 1800m, head behind Koganeno Sora with 51.0kg at $4.40. Previously second-up second last of 18 at Tokyo in the G1 NHK Mile Cup on May 5 over 1600m, 15 len behind Jantar Mantar carrying 55.0kg at $9.20. Improver with winning prospects.
11
YUTAKA TAKE
FIREBRICK, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS
12 01x1x HUMMING
MITSUMASA NAKAUCHIDA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Tatsue Ishikawa
Resuming. Finished off last preparation favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Kokura July 6 over 1800m defeating Onami Konami with 53.0kg at $3. When resuming last campaign 11th of 18 at Hanshin on February 25 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Saronikos carrying 55.0kg at $4.50. Not ready yet.
12
AKIRA SUGAWARA
WHITE, LIME GREEN DOUBLE BAND
13 4x61x GAJU NORI
KAZUYUKI OGATA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Norio Nakatani
First-up. Finished off last preparation by neck Hakodate June 30 over 1800m defeating Blue Eyed Girl carrying 53.0kg at $23. When resuming last campaign sixth of 10 at Hakodate June 16 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Justin Earth with 53.0kg at $16.70. Others have firmer winning claims.
13
TAKEZO NAGANO
BLUE, RED RIGHT SASH, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS