FUNABASHI   25 Jun 2024
 
GOING: S

Race 12 1500m

Track: SOFT     True  

Pace strong from Zinfin Doll and Cosmo Gae Dearg vying for the lead closely attended by Takichan Go. ZINFIN DOLL (4) led throughout last start to score an effortless 6 lengths win over 1400m at Urawa. Expected to take some stopping again. ABRUMADOR (6) lines up for the first time since February 20. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1500m at Urawa. Sure to make his presence felt. STEEL WILL (7) finished 7 lengths from the winner in fourth last time out at this track over 2200m. Has never been out of the money in four starts at this trip, including two wins. Seiji Yamazaki is yet to win when aboard but has never been out of the money from three rides. One of the main contenders. COSMO GAE DEARG (3) jumped from a wide alley last start and finished 2.25 lengths away in sixth over this track and distance. Has a much better draw this time. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Solid claims on best form.
1 057x4 HEART LOCK
MITSUHIRO OKABAYASHI
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Paniolo Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 12 at Kawasaki on June 10 over 1400m, 7 len behind Omoisomeru carrying 56kg at $7. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at this track August 5 over 1500m defeating King's Way with 56kg at $13.40. Expect a forward showing.
1
SHUN ISHIZAKI
DARK BLUE, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
2 00730 SEZAN DIVA
HIROSHI YAUCHI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at this track on May 27 over 1500m, 11 len behind Green Dial carrying 54kg at $52.40. The race before that 3rd of 12 at this track on April 29 over 1500m, 2 len behind Nishino Succubus with 54kg at $313.30. Others going much better heading into this one.
2
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
3 3x526 COSMO GAE DEARG
KAZUHIRO HAKODATE
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Big Red Farm
Useful entire. Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 12 at this track on May 27 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Green Dial carrying 56kg at $15.10. The race before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 13 at this track on April 29 over 1600m, 4 len behind Bitcoin with 56kg at $10.80. Racing well and is nicely placed.
3
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Salmon cap
4 82871 ZINFIN DOLL
MASATO HAYASHI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Sayuri Takadaru
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Last start won by 6 len at Urawa May 20 over 1400m defeating Tosen Genial with 54kg at $3.60. The race before that 7th of 12 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind Storm's End with 54kg at $13.50. Can go on with the job.
4
KOTA MOTOHASHI
YELLOW, WHITE CHECK, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Grey cap
5 x3554 B B RADON
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Bando B.
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on May 27 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Green Dial carrying 53kg at $38.20. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on April 29 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Nishino Succubus carrying 53kg at $20.90. Will find this too difficult.
5
AKIRA HARITA
YELLOW, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED CHEVRON, Hot pink cap
6 2723x ABRUMADOR
HIRONORI UNOKI
6YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at Urawa February 20 over 1500m, 0.5 len behind Hakusan Kraken with 56kg at $3.70. First up last campaign second of 12 at Urawa November 20 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Alfino carrying 56kg at $4.50. Excellent chance.
6
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Light green cap
7 21314 STEEL WILL
YUTA SATO
4YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 11 at this track on May 28 over 2200m, 7 len behind Entusiasta carrying 56kg at $3.70. The start before that won by a neck at this track April 30 over 2200m defeating Challans Ghana with 56kg at $2.20. Didn’t fire last time out but this suits.
7
SEIJI YAMAZAKI
MEDIUM BLUE GREEN DIAMOND CHECKS, Hot pink cap
8 0x516 LOVE SICK BOSSA
SHIGENORI ITO
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Green Farm Co. Ltd.
Last start 6th of 10 at Kawasaki on June 12 over 1500m, 7 len behind Flame Joker with 56kg at $21.60. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at this track May 27 over 1600m defeating Monreale with 56kg at $23.20. Genuine contender under these conditions.
8
TATSUYA HAMADA
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
9 411x0 FRIEND LIKE ME
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG

Second run back. First-up after eight months ran last of 11 at this track on May 28 over 2200m, 44 len behind Entusiasta carrying 56kg at $18.20. Previously second-up won by 4 len at Urawa August 31 over 1400m defeating Flower Tail with 56kg at $2.50. Fitter but must improve sharply.
9
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
YELLOW,BLUE RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
10 4x80x FRESCO VAINQUEUR
TSUTOMU TANAKA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
KR Japan
Resuming after a break of ten months. Finished off last campaign second last of 16 at Sapporo August 19 over 2000m, 20 len behind Win Snowlight with 55.0kg at $113.70. First up last campaign eighth of 14 at Sapporo Dirt August 12 over 1700m, 19 len behind Tokichiro carrying 56.0kg at $3.90. Unlikely to feature.
10
TATSUYA YAMAGUCHI
MAGENTA, WHITE RIGHT SASH, White cap
11 22230 ALPHA MADONNA
NOBORU SAKAMOTO
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
K.Kietsu
Most recently second last of 11 at this track on May 28 over 2200m, 14 len behind Entusiasta with 54kg at $6.60. The run before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on May 1 over 2200m, 11 len behind Emmy's Mitsuo carrying 54kg at $3.80. Genuine chance this time around.
11
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW,BLUE RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap
12 2094x TAKICHAN GO
SATOSHI KOKUBO
5YO  BAY  MARE 51.0KG

First-up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at this track March 5 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Prince Maker with 54kg at $25.50. Previously first up; second of 12 at Urawa January 9 over 1400m, 2 len behind Momo Dream carrying 54kg at $4.20. This looks a stern test.
12
SENNO RIDGE
MAROON, BLUE BAND, SLEEVES, Light brown cap