KANAZAWA   17 Sep 2024
 
GOING:

Race 12 1900m

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A solid tempo on the cards with Ho O Julep leading the way. HO O JULEP (2) scored at her most recent appearance, getting home by 5 lengths over 1500m at this track. That continued the very strong form this campaign, with five wins from six runs. Top chance again. KAIJIN WAVE (3) has been out of the money of late including last time out when fourth over 1500m at this track two-and-a-half weeks ago. Tough to beat if near his best. I AM LEGEND (1) has not appeared since he finished second over 1700m at this track on June 24. Sure to make his presence felt. THREE HELIOS (6) missed the placings last time out when tenth over 1400m at this track. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.
1 x462x I AM LEGEND
SHIGERU SATO
8YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Grand Bokujo Co. Ltd.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at this track June 24 over 1700m, 1.5 len behind Flag Admiral carrying 56kg at $3.70. When resuming last campaign fourth of 9 at this track May 6 over 1500m, 7 len behind Famous Dandy carrying 56kg at $4. Certainly one to consider.
1
AKIHIRO YOSHIDA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED CROSSED SASHES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED STRIPE, Hot pink cap
2 11191 HO O JULEP
KAZUHIRO KATO
6YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG
Yoshihisa Ozasa
Useful mare. Last start scored a big 5 len win at this track September 1 over 1500m defeating Gold Recorder carrying 54kg at $1.90. The race before that second last of 10 at this track on August 6 over 1500m, 10 len behind Antikythira carrying 55kg at $13.60. Can get the job done again.
2
TATSUYA NAKAJIMA
NAVY, WHITE STRIPES, ORANGE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
3 57464 KAIJIN WAVE
MASAYUKI NAKAGAWA
6YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track on September 1 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Mi Hija Divina with 56kg at $11.50. Before that second last of 7 at this track on August 6 over 1700m, 7 len behind Cassadaga with 56kg at $20.50. Further improvement is anticipated.
3
SHOMA KATO
YELLOW, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, NAVY SLEEVES, White cap
4 86989 GRAND FOLLOW ME
MASAYUKI NAKAGAWA
6YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track on September 1 over 1500m, 11 len behind Mi Hija Divina carrying 56kg at $259.60. The start before that 8th of 11 at this track on August 18 over 1400m, 17 len behind Umetaro with 56kg at $254. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.
4
KOGA HIROTAKA
GREEN, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBAND, Salmon cap
5 63545 KYOEI LONA
KAZUHIRO KATO
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Haruo Tanaka
Last start 5th of 7 at this track on September 3 over 1700m, 11 len behind Umetaro with 54kg at $70.40. The run before that 4th of 11 at this track on August 18 over 1400m, 14 len behind Umetaro with 54kg at $25.30. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
5
YUMA SHIBATA
RED, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, Light brown cap
6 38680 THREE HELIOS
KAZUYA IBI
9YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG
Nagai Shoji Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 11 at this track on August 18 over 1400m, 20 len behind Umetaro with 56kg at $3. The run before that got back early 8th of 12 at Kochi on July 21 over 1300m, 9 len behind Herrschaft carrying 57kg at $322.20. Will be saved up for one last crack.
6
MASAYA MATSUDO
SILVER, Salmon cap