Tokyo   10 Nov 2024
 
GOING: G

ORO CUP(L) 1400m

Track: FIRM      

Strong pace with Orchid Romance and Lumiere Noire crossing from wide out. SHADOW FURY (11) returns after a spell of six months. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1400m at this track. Should be hard to stop. TINIA (8) won over 1200m at Chukyo at his most recent appearance on August 31. Has ability and should be right in the finish. KANGCHENJUNGA (1) was a long way back last start but hit the line well to finish sixth, beaten 1.1 lengths, over 1200m in stakes class at Kyoto. Sure to prove tough to stop. MAR D'IRLANDA (9) was well-fancied when resuming last start but could only manage fifth, beaten 3.5 lengths, over 1400m in stakes class at Niigata. Has never missed the frame second up. Can do better this time.
1 5x466 KANGCHENJUNGA
Y SHONO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Masanobu Habata
Useful type. Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 18 at Kyoto in LR on October 5 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Big Caesar carrying 55.0kg at $9.50. The start before that 6th of 18 at Chukyo in the G3 CBC Sho on August 18 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Drop Of Light with 55.0kg at $13.60. Not far away last time. In the mix again.
1
K TOSAKI
BLUE,YELLOW HOOPS,WHITE SLEEVES,BLUE HOOPS
2 050x9 ASAHI
TAKASHI KANARI
5YO    HORSE 55.0KG
G Riviere Racing Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after four months 9th of 18 at Niigata in LR on October 14 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Labeling carrying 55.0kg at $30.20. Previously second-up 5th of 18 at Kyoto in LR on May 26 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind A Shin Spotter carrying 55.0kg at $30.30. Fitter but must improve sharply.
2
YUTARO NONAKA
PURPLE, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS
3 0310x SATONO PERSEUS
H FUJIWARA
6YO  DK B  GELDING 55.0KG
Hajime Satomi
Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign 11th of 16 at this track in the LR June 23 over 1400m, 7 len behind Orchid Romance with 55.0kg at $43.90. First up last campaign tenth of 15 at this track November 11 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Asahi carrying 55.0kg at $56.80. Will struggle against these.
3
KOJI NISHIZUKA
LIME GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, STRIPED SLEEVES
4 0x082 SCHWARZ KAISER
MASAHIRO OTAKE
6YO    GELDING 57.0KG
Godolphin
Useful type. At the latest run 2nd of 18 at Niigata in LR on October 14 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Labeling carrying 57.0kg at $84.10. The race before that 8th of 16 at Sapporo in the G3 Keeneland Cup on August 25 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Satono Reve with 57.0kg at $212.10. Impressed last start. Right in the mix again.
4
AKIRA SUGAWARA
ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND
5 x5000 ALLURING WAY
K FUJIOKA
5YO    MARE 53.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 11th of 18 at Niigata in LR on October 14 over 1400m, 6 len behind Labeling with 53.0kg at $45.90. The start before that 10th of 13 at Niigata in LR on August 24 over 1400m, 5 len behind Balsam Note with 55.0kg at $11.40. Tested on recent form.
5
RYOTA KOBAYASHI
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES
6 x1x00 JOSHO HOPE
KOICHI SHINTANI
4YO    HORSE 55.0KG
Yoshitaka Kumada
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 11th of 18 at Chukyo in the G2 Centaur Stakes on September 8 over 1200m, 4 len behind Toshin Macau with 57.0kg at $36.80. Second-up ran last of 17 at Kyoto in the G2 Mainichi Broadcast Swan Stakes on October 26 over 1400m, 9 len behind Danon Mckinley carrying 57.0kg at $61.20. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
6
HIROKI MATSUMOTO
MAROON, YELLOW TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, MAROON SLEEVES. YELLOW HOOPS
7 2400x ONYANKOPON
S KOJIMA
5YO    HORSE 57.0KG
Kunio Tahara
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation 11th of 18 at Niigata in the G3 Sekiya Kinen August 11 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Tudo De Bom carrying 57.0kg at $22.10. First up last campaign 11th of 18 at Kyoto in the LR February 10 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Doe Eyes with 57.0kg at $21.70. Has solid claims.
7
Y YOSHIDA
LIGHT BLUE, BLACK RIGHT SASH, DOUBLE ARMBANDS
8 2x41x TINIA
Y IKEE
4YO    HORSE 55.0KG
Koji Maeda
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation by neck Chukyo August 31 over 1200m slow track defeating Lord Four Aces with 57.0kg at $7. When resuming last campaign fourth of 14 at Chukyo August 17 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Cranford with 58.0kg at $9.10. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
8
TAKESHI YOKOYAMA
LIGHT BLUE, RED CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND
9 7x1x5 MAR D'IRLANDA
TAKASHI KANARI
4YO    HORSE 55.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Having second run back today. Last run came from midfield; 5th of 18 at Niigata in LR on October 14 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Labeling with 55.0kg at $4.30. At only start last preparation won by 1.75 len at Niigata July 28 over 1400m defeating Omega Captain with 56.0kg at $8.10. Fitter again and a winning hope.
9
DAISUKE SASAKI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBAND
10 158x0 LUMIERE NOIRE
YUKI UEHARA
5YO    HORSE 57.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after four months 14th of 18 at Niigata in LR on October 14 over 1400m, 7 len behind Labeling carrying 57.0kg at $20. Previously second-up won by a neck at this track April 20 over 1400m defeating Shadow Fury with 55.0kg at $19.50. Should progress from that first-up run.
10
KAZUO YOKOYAMA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND
11 2121x SHADOW FURY
HARUKI SUGIYAMA
4YO    HORSE 56.0KG
Tomokazu Iizuka
Entire back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign won by 1.3 len this track May 19 over 1400m defeating Tinia carrying 58.0kg at $1.70. Previously first up; second of 15 at this track February 3 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Omega Captain carrying 57.0kg at $2.20. Bold performance expected.
11
HIRONOBU TANABE
BLUE, YELLOW STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS
12 01x00 ORCHID ROMANCE
T TEZUKA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up led to the turn then faded 10th of 16 at Nakayama in the G3 Keisei Hai Autu on September 8 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Ascoli Piceno carrying 56.0kg at $33.80. Second-up raced behind the speed prior to fading 13th of 18 at Niigata in LR on October 14 over 1400m, 7 len behind Labeling with 56.0kg at $6.10. Capable of a strong showing.
12
H UCHIDA
WHITE, RED CHECKS, RED SLEEVES
13 50x0x DADDY'S VIVID
TERUHIKO CHIDA
6YO    HORSE 57.0KG
Daishi Tajima
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 15th of 18 at Niigata in the G3 Sekiya Kinen on August 11 over 1600m, 8 len behind Tudo De Bom carrying 57.0kg at $95. First up last campaign 11th of 16 at Nakayama in the G3 Yukan Fuji Sho Ocean Stakes on March 2 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Toshin Macau with 57.0kg at $15.30. Likely to make his presence felt.
13
A STARKE
WHITE, MAROON DOUBLE BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, MAROON DOUBLE ARMBANDS
14 x906x STRAUSS
RYO TAKEI
3YO    COLT 56.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 16 at this track in the LR June 23 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Orchid Romance with 53.0kg at $7.10. Previously first up; ninth of 17 at Chukyo in the G3 Falcon Stakes March 16 over 1400m, 5 len behind Danon Mckinley with 57.0kg at $7. Definite winning hope.
14
H KITAMURA
LIME GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
15 x0590 GOLDEN SYRUP
SHINTARO SUZUKI
6YO    HORSE 53.0KG
Godolphin
Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start 11th of 14 at Chukyo in LR on September 29 over 1600m, 6 len behind Ask Konnamonda with 57.0kg at $80.20. Before that 9th of 13 at Niigata in LR on August 24 over 1400m, 4 len behind Balsam Note with 57.0kg at $43. Draw no help to chances.
15
YUSUKE HARA
ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND
16 0x82x MASK ALL WIN
K MAKI
3YO    FILLY 54.0KG
Miya Racing
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign second of 13 at Niigata in the LR August 24 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Balsam Note with 52.0kg at $5.20. First up last campaign eighth of 10 at Sapporo July 21 over 1200m, 3 len behind Sonnig with 52.0kg at $3.40. Likely to run well.
16
SHU ISHIBASHI
MEDIUM BLUE, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED HALVES, RED SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBANDS
17 771x0 MISSISSIPPI TESORO
Y HATAKEYAMA
4YO    FILLY 53.0KG
Ryotokuji Kenji Holdings Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after four months raced on the pace before fading 14th of 17 at this track in the G2 Fuji Stakes on October 19 over 1600m, 6 len behind Jun Blossom carrying 55.0kg at $179.80. Previously second-up 5th of 18 at Hanshin in the G1 Hanshin Juvenile Fillies on December 11 2022 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Liberty Island with 54.0kg at $221.70. Solid top-three hope.
17
TAKUYA KOWATA
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND
18 08600 SQUALL YUNIBANSU
Y YAHAGI
5YO    MARE 51.0KG
Tetsuya Kamei
At the latest run second last of 18 at Niigata in LR on October 14 over 1400m, 8 len behind Labeling with 51.0kg at $111.50. Before that second last of 18 at Kyoto in LR on October 5 over 1200m, 7 len behind Big Caesar with 51.0kg at $97. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
18
TAKURO ISHIDA
LIME GREEN, WHITE FIVE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPES