FUNABASHI   29 Jun 2024
 
GOING: S

Race 12 1800m

Track: SOFT      

Expecting Rickey Macchiato to lead Seine Warrior at just a moderate tempo. RICKEY MACCHIATO (1) finished 6 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1500m at Urawa a week-and-a-half ago. Tackles a longer journey this time. Has good early toe so she should be handy in the run. Among the leading chances. SEINE WARRIOR (2) returned from a spell five-and-a-half weeks ago when she was beaten 12 lengths into eighth over 1400m at Urawa. Strips fitter and can find the winner's circle. WIN YOUR SONG (3) is a 20-start maiden who finished 12th at his most recent outing over 1600m at this track after he got a long way back in the run. Worth including in this suitable contest. SCHNEE GUTS (8) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 2200m at this track, beaten 6 lengths. Well placed to run top-three again.
1 17124 RICKEY MACCHIATO
KAZUNORI SAKAI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Hiroshi Aida
Racing well. Most recently 4th of 10 at Urawa on June 17 over 1500m, 6 len behind Kitadake with 54kg at $4.10. Before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Urawa on May 21 over 1500m, 4 len behind Harmony Yamato with 54kg at $2.10. Can do much better.
1
TOSHIYUKI TAKAHASHI
WHITE, PURPLE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, White cap
2 470x8 SEINE WARRIOR
KAZUMA YABUGUCHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after three months 8th of 12 at Urawa on May 21 over 1400m, 12 len behind Sarasa Good Work with 54kg at $199.40. Previously second-up won by a head at Monbetsu August 25 2022 over 1200m defeating Capuano with 54kg at $2.80. Among the leading chances.
2
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Grey cap
3 66040 WIN YOUR SONG
ISAO SASAKI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Most recently 12th of 14 at this track on May 27 over 1600m, 17 len behind Love Sick Bossa carrying 56kg at $46.80. Before that 4th of 13 at this track on April 30 over 2200m, 6 len behind Steel Will carrying 56kg at $19. Worth another chance.
3
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Salmon cap
4 33563 SOYAMISAKI
MAKI HIRAYAMA
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Urawa on June 19 over 2000m, 6 len behind S G Rikachan with 53kg at $4. The race before that 6th of 11 at Urawa on May 24 over 2000m, 35 len behind Meisho Clark with 54kg at $3. This is well within her grasp.
4
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 85789 STORM SHADOW
KIYOAKI SASAKI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Tomokazu Iizuka
Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last start 9th of 11 at this track on May 29 over 2200m, 25 len behind Haseno Crown with 56kg at $99.80. The start before that 8th of 10 at Kawasaki on May 10 over 1400m, 15 len behind Win Primus with 53kg at $61.90. A top-three finish would surprise.
5
RYO KOSUGI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Cyan cap
6 37355 MAONO ORACLE
NOBUHIRO SHIBUYA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 5th of 14 at Kawasaki on June 12 over 2000m, 36 len behind Sun Gradation with 56kg at $41.60. Before that 5th of 11 at this track on May 29 over 2200m, 10 len behind Haseno Crown with 56kg at $6.20. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
6
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW,BLUE RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
7 58489 SEIUN KOCHO
TOSHIO TOMITA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Most recently second last of 10 at Urawa on June 17 over 1500m, 12 len behind Jo Liberica with 54kg at $127.80. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 11 at Urawa on May 24 over 2000m, 36 len behind Meisho Clark carrying 54kg at $24.60. Looks outclassed.
7
DAISUKE SHOJI
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN CHEVRON, Yellow cap
8 86443 SCHNEE GUTS
SATOSHI SAITO
4YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Takehisa Yashima
Recent form sound. Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last start led but faded 3rd of 11 at this track on May 29 over 2200m, 6 len behind Haseno Crown carrying 56kg at $14.90. Before that 4th of 11 at Urawa on May 22 over 1500m, 15 len behind Potenza carrying 56kg at $23. Among the winning hopes on best form.
8
NORIHIKO NOZAWA
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, Light green cap
9 76240 HATANO LA TOUR
TAKANORI YAMANAKA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Good Luck Farm Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 10th of 14 at Kawasaki on June 12 over 2000m, 42 len behind Sun Gradation with 56kg at $15.10. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track on May 29 over 2200m, 8 len behind Haseno Crown with 56kg at $7.50. Watch for him to be flashing home.
9
TAITO MORI
MEDIUM BLUE GREEN DIAMOND CHECKS, Light green cap
10 00890 B BLUE
ISAO SASAKI
5YO  BAY  MARE 51.0KG
Him Rock Racing Holdings Co. Ltd.
Most recently second last of 12 at Kawasaki on June 10 over 1400m, 17 len behind Cinderella Summer with 54kg at $158.70. The run before that 9th of 11 at this track on May 30 over 1200m, 11 len behind Kurino Falcon with 54kg at $78. Hard to make much of a case.
10
TOKORO HOTARU
RED, YELLOW BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 00x08 YAMATAKE KOCHAN
TAKASHI MIZUNO
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Kazuko Yamanaka
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 11 at Urawa on May 22 over 1400m, 13 len behind Bright Gassan with 56kg at $37.30. Last start ran last of 8 at Urawa on June 20 over 1500m, 17 len behind Kitasan Epona carrying 56kg at $142. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
11
EIKI NISHIMURA
RED, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, Light brown cap
12 00768 SUN BINGHAMTON
TAKAMITSU WATANABE
8YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Kato Stable Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 11 at this track on May 29 over 2200m, 21 len behind Haseno Crown carrying 56kg at $33.20. The start before that eased back early on 6th of 8 at Kawasaki on May 6 over 1400m, 11 len behind Matsurida Dali carrying 55kg at $83. Cannot enthuse.
12
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
13 x0066 CHESTNUT DRESS
TOSHIO TOMITA
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
GET NEXT Co. Ltd.
Most recently settled back and ran on when 6th of 11 at Urawa on June 17 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Bright Gassan carrying 54kg at $151.20. The race before that 6th of 12 at Urawa on May 20 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Hubble with 54kg at $264.70. Genuine chance this time around.
13
TATSUYA YAMAGUCHI
MAGENTA, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap