FUNABASHI   28 Nov 2024
 
GOING: G

Race 11 1700m

Track: GOOD      

Plenty of early pressure from Ackerman, Palenque and Governability battling for the lead over Oriental Mac. ACKERMAN (5) turned in a modest performance when fourth last start over 1600m at this track after being in the firing line on the bend. That followed a good first-up win at this track. Won't find this as tough so he is a leading player. GOVERNABILITY (9) boxed on to finish second last start over 1600m at this track, beaten a neck. Will enjoy a drop in class so he can play a big role. PUMP IT (7) could only manage fourth two runs back then improved last start when he did his best work late but found a couple better over 1600m at Kawasaki. Meets some better types this time but he has the talent to test this line-up. PALENQUE (4) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 1500m at this track. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well.
1 38482 ORIENTAL MAC
ISAO SASAKI
2YO  GREY  COLT 55.0KG

Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Urawa on November 20 over 1400m, nose behind Siena Apple carrying 55kg at $45.10. The start before that 8th of 12 at this track on October 30 over 1500m, 26 len behind Amestris carrying 55kg at $375.50. Prefer to watch at this stage.
1
JUNICHI JITSUKAWA
RED, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, White cap
2 09605 LAGOON FLIGHT
NOBUHIRO SHIBUYA
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently ran last in a small field at Kawasaki on November 13 over 1600m, 12 len behind Selenia Summit with 51kg at $55.90. The start before that 10th of 12 at this track on October 30 over 1500m, 34 len behind Amestris carrying 51kg at $320.80. Win would surprise.
2
DAISHO YAMAMOTO
LIGHT PINK,WHITE DIAMONDS AND ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 15273 ROSHNI
MASAO AI
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Useful filly. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on October 30 over 1500m, 9 len behind Amestris with 54kg at $30.20. Before that ran last of 7 at Kanazawa on September 21 over 1500m, 47 len behind Petite Plage carrying 54kg at $15.10. Forward showing expected.
3
NAKANO KAZUMA
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 23832 PALENQUE
Y YANO
2YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 55.0KG

Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at this track on October 30 over 1500m, 3 len behind Amestris with 54kg at $5.50. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at Kawasaki on October 10 over 1500m, 2 len behind Pink Towel Chan with 54kg at $84.10. Among the better chances.
4
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLUE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
5 11x14 ACKERMAN
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
2YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming won by 3 len at this track September 24 over 1600m defeating Governability with 55kg at $2.60. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track on October 30 over 1600m, 6 len behind Will Aureole with 55kg at $2.70. Has the ability to take this out.
5
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW,BLUE RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
6 13354 IKEMEN PARIPI
SATOSHI SAITO
2YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Comes off a 57 day let-up. Last start 4th of 8 at Monbetsu on October 2 over 1800m, 12 len behind Riko Sparrow carrying 56kg at $105.30. The start before that got back early 5th of 7 at Monbetsu on August 22 over 1700m, 10 len behind Riko Sparrow carrying 55kg at $58.10. Cannot entertain.
6
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 27943 PUMP IT
KENICHI TAKATSUKI
2YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 55.0KG

Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd in a small field at Kawasaki on November 13 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Selenia Summit carrying 55kg at $9.90. The run before that 4th of 8 at Urawa on October 24 over 1500m, 8 len behind Premium Hand with 55kg at $127.70. Further improvement is anticipated.
7
HARUKU SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
8 1x738 DOTHAN DOTHAN
SEIICHI KATO
2YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG
Kazuyoshi Urano
Useful colt. Most recently ran last of 8 at Tokyo on November 3 over 2000m, 6 len behind Shonan Macbeth carrying 56.0kg at $149.30. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Kawasaki on October 7 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Reine Banquet with 55kg at $1.70. Mediocre effort last time out but this suits.
8
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Light brown cap
9 1x22 GOVERNABILITY
YUTA SATO
2YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming raced on the pace when 2nd of 10 at this track on September 24 over 1600m, 3 len behind Ackerman with 54kg at $4.50. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track on October 30 over 1600m, neck behind Will Aureole carrying 55kg at $14.50. Should be right in the finish.
9
TAITO MORI
MEDIUM BLUE ,GREEN DIAMOND CHECKS, Hot pink cap
10 15520 PARVENU
NOBUHIRO YAMADA
2YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG
Noriyuki Tsukidate
At the latest run second last of 16 at Ohi on November 6 over 1600m, 27 len behind Smile Mambo with 55kg at $6.40. The start before that 2nd of 10 at Monbetsu on September 11 over 1700m, 0.8 len behind Will Aureole with 55kg at $38.70. Needs to step up.
10
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECK,GREEN SLEEVES, Hot pink cap