FUNABASHI   28 Jun 2024
 
GOING: S

Race 12 1600m

Track: SOFT      

Solid tempo set by Curren Chunky and Takara Liner who are both capable of leading. TAKARA LINER (9) recorded a strong on-pace win here last time by 1.5 lengths over 1600m. Taito Mori has been the pilot at his last eight wins. Racing very well and should go close again. CURREN CHUNKY (3) is coming along nicely this prep. Finished 12th when fresh from a spell two starts back at Urawa then improved and scored over 1500m at Urawa five weeks ago, getting home by a neck after being in contention on the corner. Finds a tougher race but another big run will not surprise. CULLBERG (2) improved last time out, finishing one length from the winner in second at the end of 1600m at this track after being prominent at the turn. Nicely placed to find winning ways. RYOTA SPECIAL (12) settled well back but hit the line hard to win by 4 lengths over this course and distance last start in a far better run. Must raise the bar but another big run will not surprise.
1 52057 POD OURS
SATOSHI SAITO
6YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Resumes off a 31 day let-up. At the latest run struggled in the run home; second last of 8 at this track on May 28 over 1600m, 12 len behind Seisho Pyro with 56kg at $6.60. Before that 5th of 11 at this track on April 30 over 1600m, 13 len behind Lovely View with 56kg at $12.50. Can't see him troubling these.
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MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW,BLUE RIGHT SASH, White cap
2 37352 CULLBERG
YASUHIDE YONEYA
5YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Useful gelding. Comes off a 31 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at this track on May 28 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Seisho Pyro carrying 56kg at $8. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track on April 29 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Whitianga with 56kg at $6.10. Close to a win. One of the better chances.
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SEIJI YAMAZAKI
RED, Grey cap
3 96x01 CURREN CHUNKY
SATOSHI KOKUBO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Takashi Suzuki
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 12 at Urawa on April 16 over 800m, 14 len behind Recolte Happy with 51kg at $3. Second run from a spell won by a neck at Urawa May 24 over 1500m defeating Win Oise carrying 54kg at $4.20. Profiles nicely. Top chance.
3
TATSUYA YAMAGUCHI
MAGENTA, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Salmon cap
4 04792 MON BITE
KAZUMA YABUGUCHI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Resumes off a 39 day let-up. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Urawa on May 20 over 1500m, 2 len behind Zenkotei carrying 56kg at $34.90. The race before that 9th of 12 at Urawa on April 15 over 1500m, 6 len behind Admirable Ace carrying 56kg at $48.30. Better off investing elsewhere.
4
KAZUHIRO KATO
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Salmon cap
5 14270 MASKED SAMURAI
TOMOYUKI FUJIHARA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Resumes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently second last of 12 at Urawa on May 23 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Cosmo Mocha carrying 56kg at $3.90. Before that 7th of 13 at Kawasaki on May 7 over 1600m, 6 len behind Get Up Gate with 56kg at $46.50. Needs to find lengths to test these.
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YOSHIMI HANZAWA
WHITE, GREEN FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBAND, Cyan cap
6 54564 NARINO VANILLE
MITSUHIRO OKABAYASHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last start 4th of 8 at this track on May 28 over 1600m, 9 len behind Seisho Pyro carrying 56kg at $16.90. The run before that got back early 6th of 11 at this track on April 30 over 1600m, 15 len behind Lovely View carrying 53kg at $32.70. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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SHUN ISHIZAKI
DARK BLUE, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
7 34657 ATOUT
Y YANO
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 7th of 10 at this track on May 31 over 2200m, 13 len behind Rudement carrying 55kg at $16.60. The start before that 5th of 10 at Urawa on May 21 over 1500m, 12 len behind Verte Marin with 55kg at $8.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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KOTA MOTOHASHI
BLACK, YELLOW YOKE, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, Yellow cap
8 06617 IDEA NO KISEKI
YOSHIKAZU KANUMA
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Syuichi Masuda
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Last start 7th of 12 at Urawa on May 23 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Cosmo Mocha carrying 56kg at $9.90. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Kawasaki May 9 over 1500m defeating Cosmos Mitchi carrying 56kg at $62.30. Should be right in the finish.
8
KOSHI YOSHIDOME
PURPLE, PINK DIAMOND BAND,WHITE SLEEVES, PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
9 x1111 TAKARA LINER
SATOSHI SAITO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshio Murayama
On a eight run winning streak. Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at this track May 29 over 1600m defeating Lampero Niki carrying 56kg at $1.50. The race before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 4 len at this track May 3 over 1600m defeating Fuku Richard carrying 56kg at $1.20. One of the chief contenders.
9
TAITO MORI
MEDIUM BLUE GREEN DIAMOND CHECKS, Light green cap
10 57510 DA VINCI
GEN HAYASHI
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Shinyu Kikaku Co. Ltd.
Useful entire. Last start ran last of 10 at this track on May 31 over 2200m, 16 len behind Rudement carrying 55kg at $5.30. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 3 len at this track April 30 over 1800m defeating Gold Radman with 56kg at $25.20. Can do a lot better than that last run.
10
RYO KOSUGI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Light green cap
11 11322 GAIA EXPRESS
YUTA SATO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 54.0KG

Going well. Comes off a 31 day let-up. At the latest run raced on the pace when 2nd of 11 at this track on May 28 over 1600m, 3 len behind Kentucky Sky carrying 57kg at $3.60. The start before that 2nd of 9 at this track on May 3 over 1500m, 3 len behind Yoruno Teio with 57kg at $2.80. Strong winning hope.
11
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Light brown cap
12 x3491 RYOTA SPECIAL
HIROTSUGU OZAWA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Useful entire. Last start was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 4 len at this track May 31 over 1600m defeating Hoshino Suna with 55kg at $12.80. The start before that 9th of 12 at Urawa on May 24 over 1500m, 11 len behind Curren Chunky carrying 55kg at $6.10. Hard to beat again.
12
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Light brown cap
13 5940x COPANO AUSTIN
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
5YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG
Sachiaki Kobayashi
Resumes. Finished off last campaign 11th of 13 at Hanshin Dirt April 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Dairyu Homare with 58.0kg at $36. When resuming last campaign fifth of 13 at this track February 8 over 1600m, 6 len behind Ho O Truth carrying 56kg at $10. A big run will not surprise.
13
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
14 00878 TRAMPOLINE
Y YANO
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG

Last start second last of 9 at Urawa on June 17 over 1400m, 9 len behind Jo Ilmur with 54kg at $24.70. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at this track on May 30 over 1600m, 9 len behind Rose Period with 55kg at $49.30. Hard to enthuse.
14
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLUE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap