KAWASAKI   13 Nov 2024
 
GOING: G

Race 11 2100m

Track: GOOD      

Plenty of early pressure with Rikea Marron, Elenora and Miss Carrera leading the charge. RIKEA MARRON (5) built on a nice third two starts back at Morioka Dirt with a win as favourite over 1900m at Mizusawa seven-and-a-half weeks ago. Needs to be at her best to beat this field but she has the ability to mix it with them. POR LA NOCHE (2) improved last start but found one better over 1700m at Monbetsu, beaten only 1.5 lengths after being in contention on the bend. Stepping up a level this time but on her best form she is one of the chief contenders. ELENORA (6) ran below expectations last time at this track over 2000m, finishing fourth. Naoki Machida who has scored on her two times retains the mount. Expected to measure up. NIJIIRO HARPY (3) returns from a spell of five-and-a-half months and is having her first run for a new yard. Finished sixth at Nagoya over 1500m when first-up last time in work.
1 79x43 IMAO TOKIMEKU
TAKASHI HARITA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Not raced for 36 days. First-up 4th of 7 at Funabashi on August 27 over 1700m, 13 len behind Zao with 52kg at $8.60. Second run from a spell led but faded 3rd of 14 at this track on October 8 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Citlaltemini with 52kg at $25.80. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
1
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, White cap
2 21482 POR LA NOCHE
JUNJI TANAKA
3YO  BLACK  FILLY 54.0KG
Fujiko Mizukami
Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Monbetsu on October 10 over 1700m, 1.5 len behind Sun Eau Claire with 53kg at $3.80. The race before that 8th of 12 at Monbetsu on August 27 over 2000m, 15 len behind Awesome Result carrying 52kg at $114.80. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
2
GENTA OCHIAI
BLACK, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 6113x NIJIIRO HARPY
JUNPEI MORISHITA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Resuming after a spell of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at Nagoya May 29 over 2100m, 3 len behind Fuku Pygmalion carrying 54kg at $15.50. When resuming last campaign sixth of 11 at Nagoya March 28 over 1500m, 9 len behind Fuku Pygmalion with 54kg at $16.70. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
3
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECK,GREEN SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 6x735 FORTE LIEN
MAKOTO ICHIMURA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes off a 48 day let-up. Most recently second last in a small field at Funabashi on September 26 over 1800m, 15 len behind Tenka Jo carrying 55kg at $183.40. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Funabashi on August 27 over 1700m, 13 len behind Zao with 54kg at $38.10. Prefer to see.
4
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Salmon cap
5 12131 RIKEA MARRON
Hidemitsu Sakai
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Kiyoshi Inaba
Going well. Comes here off a 52-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; scored a big 5 len win at Mizusawa September 22 over 1900m defeating Combat Spoon carrying 54kg at $2.20. Before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Morioka Dirt on August 11 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Komori Regal carrying 54kg at $1.40. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes.
5
H YOSHIHARA
RED,BLACK STRIPES,BLUE SLEEVES, Cyan cap
6 1x114 ELENORA
SHOICHI HIRATA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Going well. Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at this track on October 8 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Citlaltemini with 54kg at $1.70. The run before that favourite; won by 3 len at this track August 7 over 2000m defeating Air Seiran with 54kg at $1.30. Rates highly. Big chance.
6
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Cyan cap
7 x542x MISS CARRERA
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign second of 11 at this track June 12 over 2100m, 7 len behind Andes Viento with 55kg at $18.80. First up last campaign fifth of 12 at Urawa March 27 over 1500m, 6 len behind Princess Allie carrying 54kg at $1.80. Likely to run well.
7
NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Yellow cap
8 5x5x1 CITLALTEMINI
SATOSHI KOKUBO
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up today. Not raced for 36 days. Last start won by 2.5 len at this track October 8 over 2000m defeating Beiden Marina carrying 54kg at $6.40. At only start last preparation 5th of 9 at this track on July 24 over 2000m, 9 len behind Perseverante carrying 53kg at $9.30. Worth consideration.
8
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
9 31542 BEIDEN MARINA
MASAHIRO FUKUDA
3YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG

Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 14 at this track on October 8 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Citlaltemini with 54kg at $55.70. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Ohi on September 9 over 1400m, 3 len behind Keten Dream with 53kg at $7. Can't recommend.
9
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW,BLUE RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
10 26x94 LAURIER FLAVOR
KENJI TSUKIOKA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up raced on the pace before fading 9th of 13 at this track on September 4 over 2100m, 16 len behind Saint Honore carrying 54kg at $29.10. Last start 4th of 7 at Ohi on October 14 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Vehement carrying 55kg at $7.40. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
10
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Light green cap
11 411x0 FERDINANDO
TERUNOBU FUJITA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after six months 10th of 14 at this track on October 8 over 2000m, 10 len behind Citlaltemini with 57kg at $11.10. Previously second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Ohi on December 31 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Laurier Flavor with 54kg at $84.20. Unlikely to threaten.
11
YOICHI ANDO
WHITE, BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES ,BLUE ARM BAND, Light brown cap
12 143x6 GRIND OUT
MAMORU TANAKA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up. Comes off a 45-day let-up. First-up after four months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Saga on September 29 over 1860m, 3.5 len behind Valentine Girl carrying 54kg at $2.10. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Sonoda on May 9 over 1700m, 2 len behind Nijiiro Harpy carrying 54kg at $3.40. Fitter again and a winning hope.
12
SHUJI AKAOKA
WHITE, NAVY RIGHT SASH, NAVY DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
13 4135x PRINCESS ALLIE
YOSHIKAZU KANUMA
3YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG

Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at this track June 12 over 2100m, 13 len behind Andes Viento carrying 55kg at $12.70. At her first start won by nose Urawa October 16 2023 over 1400m defeating Hiten carrying 53kg at $4.50. Top hope if back in good order.
13
TAITO MORI
MEDIUM BLUE ,GREEN DIAMOND CHECKS, Hot pink cap
14 75x1x TOKEI KATTARO
MINORU ASAKURA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at Sonoda July 24 over 1400m defeating La Vie En carrying 54kg at $6.10. Won previous preparation first up won by 2.5 len at Sonoda August 9 2023 over 1400m defeating Zendanno Hagemi carrying 54kg at $4.30. Don't dismiss lightly.
14
TADANARI KONNO
GREEN, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap