KASAMATSU   29 Apr 2024
 
GOING:

Race 12 1400m

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Onushi Nanimono and Sail On Sailor to set a strong early tempo joined by Gold Legs pushing on from an outside draw. ONUSHI NANIMONO (5) went forward and proved too strong last time out, scoring by 2 lengths over 1500m at Kanazawa. Meets some better types this time but another big run is on the cards. GOLD LEGS (9) is building towards a win with placings at his last two runs, the latest effort a third over 1400m at this track when beaten 1.3 lengths. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Sure to be in the finish. LEITCH (2) has been in great form, winning two on end before back-to-back placings, the latest when beaten 4.5 lengths into third over 1400m at Saga. Must raise the bar but he has the ability to test this field. SAIL ON SAILOR (6) saluted two runs ago then turned in a nice run last time out when second over 1900m at this track, beaten 1.5 lengths. Likely improver with top-three prospects.
1 63112 IRISH SENSE
MOTONORI MASHIMA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
KR Japan
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 50-day let-up. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Saga on March 10 over 1400m, 4 len behind Johnson Tesoro carrying 56kg at $23.80. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Saga February 10 over 1400m defeating Lot Vigorous carrying 56kg at $4.30. Chance with the aid of an inside draw.
1
MANATO HIDA
YELLOW,BLACK CHECK,YELLOW SLEEVES,BLUE ARM BAND, White cap
2 51123 LEITCH
MASANORI MASHIMA
6YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG
Kumiko Hara
Useful entire. Comes here off a 50-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Saga on March 10 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Johnson Tesoro with 56kg at $2.50. Before that 2nd of 12 at Himeji on February 8 over 1400m, 5 len behind Tiger Indy with 56kg at $3.10. Sure to be tough to beat from an inside gate.
2
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 26231 METEOR SWARM
HIROSHI SASANO
8YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Koichi Hoshika
Last start won by 0.5 len at this track April 18 over 1600m defeating Cat Ring carrying 55kg at $14.30. Before that 3rd of 7 at this track on April 1 over 1600m, 7 len behind Cosmo Opinion with 56kg at $23.70. Nice draw but others preferred.
3
KATSUTO MARUNO
GREEN, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 01958 MALLARD THE RECORD
YUYA GOTO
10YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Makio Okada
Most recently ran last of 8 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 8 len behind Tomiken Shairi carrying 56kg at $11.80. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at this track on March 6 over 1600m, 6 len behind Sail On Sailor carrying 56kg at $2.70. Doesn't rate well enough.
4
TAKAHIRO IMAI
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, ORANGE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Cyan cap
5 22x11 ONUSHI NANIMONO
SHIGERU SATO
7YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Nitto Shoji Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up favourite; won by 3 len at Kanazawa March 12 over 1400m defeating Seven Dirt O with 56kg at $1.50. Second-up favourite; won by 2 len at Kanazawa April 8 over 1500m defeating Shoga Tappuri carrying 56kg at $1.50. One of the main contenders.
5
AKIHIRO YOSHIDA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED CROSSED SASHES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED STRIPE, Yellow cap
6 76112 SAIL ON SAILOR
TAKAO TSUKADA
5YO  DK B  GELDING 57.0KG
Yuki Hashimoto
Form hard to fault. Resumes off a 40 day let-up. Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1900m, 1.5 len behind Tsumu Taizan carrying 57kg at $4. Before that won by 2 len at this track March 6 over 1600m defeating Solar Flare carrying 57kg at $2.20. Has the ability to be in the finish.
6
TOMOMORI SYOTARO
GREEN, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, ARMBAND, Yellow cap
7 12222 COMBINO
NAOTO TAKESHITA
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Racing well. Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Nagoya on March 29 over 1500m, 0.8 len behind Sei Valiant with 54kg at $3.10. Before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 at this track on March 5 over 1600m, 3 len behind Grace Ruby carrying 55kg at $1.90. Genuine contender under these conditions.
7
SEIGO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, RED VEE, Light green cap
8 87931 TAGANO WILLIAM
MASASHI ATARASHI
7YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Hideyuki Yagi
Racing well. Comes here off a 60-day let-up. At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at Himeji February 29 over 1500m defeating Hanabusa with 56kg at $8.10. The race before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Himeji on February 1 over 1500m, 2 len behind Hanabusa carrying 56kg at $6.20. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
8
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, Light green cap
9 41523 GOLD LEGS
YUKIO ABE
6YO  DK B  GELDING 57.0KG
Takeshi Nishimura
Useful gelding. Last start 3rd of 8 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Tomiken Shairi with 56kg at $2.10. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on February 22 over 1400m, nose behind Burning Pesca with 57kg at $8.50. Has the credentials to play a major role.
9
MAKOTO OKABE
MAGENTA, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, MAGENTA SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 61690 MELT
T TSUNODA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Morimasa Hasegawa
Last start 12th of 14 at Ohi on April 10 over 1200m, 12 len behind Justin carrying 56kg at $601.80. Before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at Kochi on March 26 over 1400m, 9 len behind Shamal carrying 56kg at $375.10. Fully tested on his recent run.
10
HOSOKAWA SATOSHI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, Light brown cap
11 3651x BURNING PESCA
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
9YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Shintaro Yamada
Grade 3 placegetter. Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation by nose this track February 22 over 1400m defeating Gold Legs with 57kg at $13. Previously first up; seventh of 16 at Hanshin Dirt October 23 2022 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Radio Magic with 55.0kg at $92.60. Worth keeping in mind.
11
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
12 87014 JOHANN
HIROSHI SASANO
8YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Cypress Holdings LLC.
Most recently settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Tomiken Shairi carrying 56kg at $17.80. The start before that came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track February 22 over 1400m defeating Don Argos with 57kg at $4.10. Wide draw makes it tough.
12
TATSUYA WATANABE
BLUE, GREEN VEE, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, ARMBAND, CUFF, Hot pink cap