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FUNABASHI 27 Jun 2024

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Race 12 2200m Track: AW True
Moderate pace with Egmont rolling to the lead and setting the tempo. DARK MODE (2) opened this campaign last start with a second, beaten 2.5 lengths, over 2200m at this track. Will prove tough to stop. NISHINO SHINING (8) was in the firing line on the corner and progressed nicely last start to finish a close second over 2000m at Kawasaki after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. SATONO WAVE (7) missed the placings when resuming two runs back then didn't feature last start when 14 lengths away in ninth over 2200m at this track. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. EGMONT (5) returned from a spell four weeks ago when she was in contention on the turn before being beaten 13 lengths into 11th over 1500m at this track. Fitter and sure to run well.
1	1x008	TIME TRAVELER MASAMI YOSHIDA 4YO CHESTNUT HORSE 56.0KG Yuki Dendo Most recently ran last of 8 at Urawa on June 17 over 2000m, 21 len behind Prince Oso with 55kg at $32.90. The start before that second last of 12 at this track on May 27 over 1500m, 15 len behind Green Dial carrying 55kg at $139.80. Fully tested under these conditions.	1 NAOYA HASHIMOTO
2	550x2	DARK MODE TAKANORI YAMANAKA 4YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG Godolphin Second run back. First-up after three months ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on May 28 over 2200m, 2.5 len behind Entusiasta with 56kg at $3.30. Previously second-up 5th of 15 at Kokura on January 21 over 1800m, 6 len behind Particular carrying 57.0kg at $27.20. Improver with winning prospects.	2 TAITO MORI
3	80068	CASTLE BAJI O MASARU TAMAI 4YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG At the latest run got back early 8th of 12 at Kawasaki on June 12 over 1400m, 8 len behind Moulin Alezan carrying 56kg at $166.30. The start before that 6th of 11 at this track on May 28 over 2200m, 9 len behind Entusiasta with 56kg at $175.10. A top-three finish would surprise.	3 YUKI YAMANAKA
4	80x98	BEST HOLIDAY SHIGENORI ITO 4YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 9th of 11 at this track on May 30 over 1500m, 10 len behind Nishino Succubus with 54kg at $229.70. Second run from a spell eased back early on 8th of 11 at Kawasaki on June 13 over 1500m, 6 len behind Esprit Gonzalez with 54kg at $123.20. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.	4 RYO KOSUGI
5	920x0	EGMONT MASAO AI 5YO DK B MARE 51.0KG KAJIMOTO Holdings Co. Ltd Second run back. First-up after 11 months ran last of 11 at this track on May 30 over 1500m, 13 len behind Nishino Succubus carrying 51kg at $6.40. Previously second-up 9th of 15 at Chukyo Dirt on January 9 2023 over 1800m, 8 len behind Elegant Charm with 55.0kg at $57.40. Worth consideration.	5 DAISHO YAMAMOTO
6	x9484	Y Y WARRIOR MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA 5YO BAY HORSE 53.0KG Yasushi Yamada Resumes off a 57 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on May 1 over 2200m, 11 len behind Emmy's Mitsuo with 56kg at $30.60. The start before that got back early 8th of 11 at this track on April 12 over 1500m, 13 len behind Exmedi Gold carrying 56kg at $11.50. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.	6 TOKORO HOTARU
7	00x69	SATONO WAVE YASUHIDE YONEYA 4YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG Hajime Satomi Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up faded in the straight 6th of 10 at this track on April 13 over 1600m, 8 len behind Great Furioso carrying 56kg at $3.90. Second-up 9th of 11 at this track on May 28 over 2200m, 14 len behind Entusiasta with 56kg at $10.10. Genuine chance this time around.	7 SHUN ISHIZAKI
8	79682	NISHINO SHINING KIYOAKI SASAKI 4YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG Shigeyuki Nishiyama At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at Kawasaki on June 11 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Red Weiss with 56kg at $80.90. Before that eased back early on 8th of 11 at this track on May 28 over 2200m, 11 len behind Entusiasta carrying 56kg at $68.90. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.	8 NORIHIKO NOZAWA