NAGOYA   04 Jun 2025
 
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Race 11 2100m

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Keen speed battle, with Kawaten Max, Elaine Asti and Raggamuffin Girl prominent. KAWATEN MAX (2) is a talented type yet to taste defeat after five runs, the latest over 2000m at this track. Winning jockey stays aboard and rates a top chance again. SANYO TEIO (7) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing second last time out over 2000m at this track. Finds a tougher race but another big run is on the cards. STAR SAND BEACH (12) saluted at Kasamatsu two runs ago. Not disgraced last time out when second over 1870m at Sonoda, beaten half a length. Must raise the bar but a better run will not surprise. ELAINE ASTI (9) raced on the speed last start and battled on well but found one better over 1700m at this track. Record at this track is strong. Too good to ignore.
1 78741 LIFE FULL SMILES
ENOKIYA MITSURU
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run won by 2 len at this track May 22 over 1500m defeating Tuna Forty carrying 55kg at $11.30. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track on May 5 over 1700m, 4 len behind Terevaka carrying 53kg at $3.80. This is outside her grasp.
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GAKU BANNO
BROWN, WHITE DIAMOND CHECKS, BROWN SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 111x1 KAWATEN MAX
T TSUNODA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Second run back. First-up after four months favourite; won by a neck at this track May 5 over 2000m defeating Sanyo Teio with 57kg at $1.60. Previously second-up favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track December 3 over 1700m defeating Up Shogun with 55kg at $1.70. It would be brave to tip against him on current form. Improver with winning prospects.
2
KATSUTO MARUNO
GREEN, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 1703x KAWATEN TIARA
T TSUNODA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at this track January 1 over 1500m, 7 len behind Up Shogun carrying 54kg at $3.40. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len this track September 17 over 1500m defeating Up Shogun with 54kg at $1.70. Expect a bold showing.
3
TSUTSUI YUSUKE
MAGENTA, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, MAGENTA SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 33565 EVER SINCE
T TSUNODA
3YO  GREY  FILLY 55.0KG

Returns from a 55-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on April 10 over 1700m, 6 len behind Copano Emilia with 55kg at $17.20. The run before that 6th of 12 at Kasamatsu on April 1 over 1400m, 7 len behind K's Reve with 55kg at $76.40. Will be tested.
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HOSOKAWA SATOSHI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, Cyan cap
5 14941 AKIYOSHI POWER
TAKAO TSUKADA
3YO  DK B  COLT 57.0KG

Useful type. Returns from a 57-day let-up. At the latest run won by a head at this track April 8 over 1700m defeating Meikun carrying 57kg at $7.30. Before that 4th of 10 at this track on March 25 over 1700m, 7 len behind Sanyo Teio with 56kg at $16.10. Racing well and can win again.
5
TAKAHIRO IMAI
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, ORANGE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Yellow cap
6 92453 VIL'KEN
T TSUNODA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG

Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at this track on May 20 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Terevaka with 57kg at $9.80. Before that 5th of 11 at this track on May 5 over 2000m, 4 len behind Kawaten Max with 57kg at $83.30. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
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HIROKI MURAKAMI
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW SIX CIRCLES, YELLOW SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
7 91112 SANYO TEIO
TSUGIO HARAGUCHI
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Useful colt. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track on May 5 over 2000m, neck behind Kawaten Max carrying 57kg at $3.50. The start before that came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track April 21 over 2000m defeating Davay Glasnost carrying 57kg at $1.50. Knocking on the door.
7
JUNKI MOCHIZUKI
SKY BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND,SKY BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 41478 SWITCHBLADE
TSUYOSHI KAWANISHI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG

At the latest run 8th of 11 at this track on May 20 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Terevaka carrying 57kg at $4.40. The race before that 7th of 11 at this track on May 5 over 2000m, 7 len behind Kawaten Max with 57kg at $66.90. Disappointing last start and this is no easier.
8
SOICHI KATO
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
9 16x42 ELAINE ASTI
HIROYUKI IMAZU
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Not raced for 55 days. First-up 4th of 12 at Kasamatsu on April 1 over 1400m, 4 len behind K's Reve with 55kg at $11.50. Second run from a spell 2nd of 12 at this track on April 10 over 1700m, neck behind Copano Emilia carrying 55kg at $2.30. Should be right in the finish.
9
MASAAKI OHATA
RED, YELLOW BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 99911 TEREVAKA
NAOTO TAKESHITA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Last start ran on from midfield and won by a head at this track May 20 over 1500m defeating Gold Max carrying 55kg at $41.40. Before that came from midfield and won by a neck at this track May 5 over 1700m defeating Sanyo Sfida carrying 55kg at $16.80. Tested under these conditions.
10
KEIGO OHATA
GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, BLACK SLEEVES, COLLAR, Light brown cap
11 11314 RAGGAMUFFIN GIRL
T TSUNODA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Mabu Racing
Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start 4th of 11 at this track on May 5 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Kawaten Max carrying 55kg at $19.60. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3 len at this track April 22 over 1400m defeating Kamuino Utage with 55kg at $1.30. Can't recommend against this lot.
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SEIGO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, RED VEE, Hot pink cap
12 x4512 STAR SAND BEACH
HIROSHI SASANO
3YO  DK B  COLT 57.0KG

Racing well. Last start 2nd of 12 at Sonoda on May 8 over 1870m, 0.5 len behind Kimino Heart carrying 57kg at $3.80. The run before that scored a big 4 len win at Kasamatsu April 16 over 1900m defeating Ryoma with 57kg at $2.20. Doesn’t need to improve much to salute.
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TATSUYA WATANABE
BLUE, GREEN VEE, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, WHITE ARMBANDS, CUFF, Hot pink cap