URAWA   21 Nov 2024
 
GOING: G

Race 11 1500m

Track: GOOD     True  

Genuine tempo with Tea Five leading the way. LA BRIAGE (2) was in a different class last time when a dominant 4 lengths winner over 1400m at this track, adding to her fine recent form. Looks very tough to beat again. TEA FIVE (8) resumes. Didn't make an impact at his only run last prep on August 6 finishing 12th and beaten 8 lengths over 1500m at Kawasaki. Has a superb record here at the journey with three wins and a 100% top-three strike rate. A bold showing is likely. SPARTA LEONIDAS (10) missed the frame when resuming last start over 1500m at this track but wasn't all that far from the winner. Second-up record is strong. Has a strong record at this course, scoring five times from nine starts. One of the contenders. BIG SHOW TIME (9) settled well back but hit the line well to finish fifth, beaten 3.5 lengths, over 1400m here last time. Well placed and is among the chances.
1 64559 PEARL AGAIN
YOSHIKAZU KANUMA
5YO  DK B  MARE 53.0KG
Yoshikazu Nakano
At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track on October 25 over 1400m, 9 len behind La Briage carrying 54kg at $30.90. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track on September 20 over 1400m, 4 len behind Esken To Bago carrying 55kg at $12.70. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
1
KOSHI YOSHIDOME
PURPLE, PINK DIAMOND BAND,WHITE SLEEVES, PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 01221 LA BRIAGE
YUTA SATO
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; scored a big 4 len win at this track October 25 over 1400m defeating Ken Kiitos carrying 54kg at $1.50. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Funabashi on September 24 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Seidelbast with 53kg at $7.60. Great chance to win again.
2
TAITO MORI
MEDIUM BLUE ,GREEN DIAMOND CHECKS, Grey cap
3 20980 LORD ABSOLUTE
SHIGENORI ITO
8YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd.
At the latest run ran last of 10 at Funabashi on October 28 over 1200m, 17 len behind Seidelbast with 56kg at $249.70. The start before that second last of 9 at Kawasaki on October 8 over 1600m, 10 len behind Curren Chunky carrying 54kg at $59.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
3
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLUE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Salmon cap
4 55x89 OKEHAMPTON
MITSUHIRO OKABAYASHI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 8th of 10 at Funabashi on September 27 over 1600m, 12 len behind Verte Marin with 57kg at $12.20. Second run from a spell 9th of 14 at Funabashi on November 1 over 1600m, 6 len behind Lovely View with 55kg at $53.40. Hard to envisage a win today.
4
MICKAELLE MICHEL
WHITE,BLUE HALVED,BLUE DIAMOND BAND,RED SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 00x08 NIYODO SMILE
HIROSHI IWAMOTO
6YO  DK B  HORSE 55.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 10 at Funabashi on September 27 over 1600m, 20 len behind Verte Marin carrying 55kg at $246.50. Second-up got back early 8th of 14 at Kawasaki on November 12 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Kitto Sakura Saku carrying 56kg at $101.30. Hard to have on recent efforts.
5
WATARU FUJIE
YELLOW, NAVY DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 460x9 VINA SUCCESS
TAKASHI MIZUNO
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Fumio Inoguchi
Second-up. First-up after three months 9th of 11 at this track on October 22 over 1400m, 8 len behind Sea Serpent with 55kg at $140.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at this track on April 17 over 1500m, 3 len behind Sea Serpent with 56kg at $87.20. Fitter but must improve sharply.
6
GENTA OCHIAI
BLACK, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 96990 SEIUN POWERFUL
YUTAKA KAWASHIMA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Most recently second last of 12 at Kawasaki on November 11 over 1500m, 11 len behind Sun Also Rise carrying 55kg at $332.70. The run before that got back early 9th of 12 at this track on October 24 over 1400m, 8 len behind Taisei Armet carrying 55kg at $239.30. Fully tested on his recent run.
7
YOSHIMI NAKASHIMA
LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW CHECK,BLACK SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE STRIPE, Light brown cap
8 31x0x TEA FIVE
SATOSHI KOKUBO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation struggled in the run home; 12th of 14 at Kawasaki on August 6 over 1500m, 8 len behind Kieler Woche carrying 55kg at $2. Won previous preparation first up favourite; won by 8 len at this track March 29 over 1500m defeating Esken To Bago carrying 56kg at $1.60. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
8
NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Light brown cap
9 190x5 BIG SHOW TIME
SATOSHI SAITO
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 12 at this track on October 24 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Taisei Armet carrying 57kg at $49.40. Previously second-up got back early 5th of 8 at Funabashi on August 9 2023 over 1200m, 6 len behind Yoruno Teio carrying 54kg at $13.10. Don't underestimate.
9
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS ON BODY AND SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
10 300x4 SPARTA LEONIDAS
Kenichi Shigeta
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG

Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 11 at this track on October 24 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Scharfsinn carrying 55kg at $18.40. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at this track March 25 over 1500m defeating Star Of Kelly with 56kg at $1.10. Fitter again and a winning hope.
10
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap