URAWA   20 Sep 2024
 
GOING:

Race 12 1400m

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Strong early tempo likely with several going forward, headed by Mystirion and Milo Venus. MYSTIRION (1) is back from a break of three months. Closed last campaign with a narrow defeat over 1500m at this track. Rates highly and should take some beating. ESKEN TO BAGO (8) has returned in good order this preparation. Opened with a third at this track two starts back then scored by 2.5 lengths last time out over 1500m at this track. It doesn't get any easier but on current form he is good enough to take this out. PEARL AGAIN (3) settled well back when 2.5 lengths from the winner in fifth over 1500m at this track last start, a less impressive effort than her fourth at this track the run before. Likely improver with strong prospects. JO ILMUR (5) finished eighth at this track and distance at her last appearance nine weeks ago. Comes here with definite top-three claims.
1 1472x MYSTIRION
SATOSHI KOKUBO
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Big Red Farm
Mare back from a spell of three months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at this track June 21 over 1500m, a neck behind Close Your Eyes carrying 54kg at $1.40. Previously first up; 11th of 14 at Kawasaki January 29 over 1500m, 10 len behind Karnak with 54kg at $28.90. Bold performance expected.
1
TADANARI KONNO
GREEN, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND, White cap
2 28980 AVEBURY
MAKI HIRAYAMA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Most recently ran last of 13 at Kawasaki on September 2 over 1500m, 41 len behind Urban Design with 53kg at $242.90. Before that ran last of 8 at this track on August 20 over 2000m, 16 len behind Champagne Fight with 55kg at $26.30. Can't see her troubling these.
2
YOSHIMI HANZAWA
WHITE, GREEN FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 09645 PEARL AGAIN
YOSHIKAZU KANUMA
5YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Yoshikazu Nakano
Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run got back early 5th of 7 at this track on August 22 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Jeunesse with 53kg at $25.10. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track on July 17 over 1400m, 2 len behind Yamaichi Espo with 54kg at $15.40. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.
3
KOSHI YOSHIDOME
PURPLE, PINK DIAMOND BAND,WHITE SLEEVES, PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 7x17x MI TIERRA
SHINSUKE KUDO
5YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Haruya Yoshida
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at this track April 19 over 1500m, 6 len behind Saguaro carrying 54kg at $3.30. Previous preparation first-up won by neck this track March 25 over 1400m defeating Jo Ilmur carrying 54kg at $7.40. Not without claims.
4
TETSUYA TAKAHASHI
RED, GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 6718x JO ILMUR
SATOSHI KOKUBO
4YO  GREY  FILLY 55.0KG
Eriko Ueda
Filly back from a spell of nine weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at this track July 17 over 1400m, 8 len behind Yamaichi Espo with 54kg at $4.40. First up last campaign sixth of 18 at Niigata July 29 2023 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Deo Volente carrying 54.0kg at $4.60. Keep in mind.
5
TAITO MORI
MEDIUM BLUE GREEN DIAMOND CHECKS, Yellow cap
6 38470 YUKIGUNI
KAZUMA YABUGUCHI
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG

Useful type. Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start ran last of 13 at Kawasaki on August 9 over 1600m, 22 len behind Lovely View with 55kg at $18.30. The start before that second last of 8 at Kawasaki on July 23 over 2000m, 10 len behind Champagne Fight with 55kg at $13.80. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
6
KAZUHIRO KATO
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 x66x5 FURIOUS
HIRONORI UNOKI
6YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Ken Racing Kumiai
Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 11 at this track on August 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Bordeaux Nesebar carrying 56kg at $138.50. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at this track on April 19 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Roar Vent Flare carrying 56kg at $110.80. Must improve significantly.
7
YOICHIRO MURO
ORANGE, GREEN FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Light green cap
8 28x31 ESKEN TO BAGO
MAKI HIRAYAMA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 11 at this track on July 16 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Curren Chunky with 55kg at $77.40. Second run from a spell won by 2.5 len at this track August 23 over 1500m defeating Matera Gania carrying 56kg at $5.40. Capable of a strong showing.
8
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Light green cap
9 92354 MILO VENUS
YUTA SATO
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start 4th of 7 at this track on August 22 over 1500m, 2 len behind Jeunesse with 50kg at $6. The run before that faded in the straight 5th of 11 at Funabashi on July 20 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Quattro Fonte carrying 54kg at $5.10. Not beaten far last start and worth including.
9
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
10 6x69x MOZU HAPPY ROAD
MAKI HIRAYAMA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Capital System Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Funabashi May 2 over 1600m, 21 len behind Foolish Hobby carrying 56kg at $41.30. First up last campaign sixth of 12 at this track April 15 over 1400m, 8 len behind Austro carrying 56kg at $19.40. Marginal prospects.
10
YUJIRO TANABATA
BLACK, GREEN RIGHT SASH, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Light brown cap
11 09709 SEIUN POWERFUL
YUTAKA KAWASHIMA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently 9th of 11 at this track on August 22 over 1400m, 12 len behind Rouge Blason carrying 53kg at $252.90. The start before that settled back and ran on when 10th of 14 at Kawasaki on August 6 over 1500m, 7 len behind Kieler Woche with 55kg at $231.10. Hard to have on recent performances.
11
YOSHIMI NAKASHIMA
LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW CHECK,BLACK SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE STRIPE, Hot pink cap
12 7057x PINO HOHOA
TAKASHI NOGUCHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at this track July 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind Yamaichi Espo with 56kg at $47.40. When resuming last campaign sixth of 13 at Kawasaki April 3 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Nagata Ace with 57kg at $51.40. Might need the run.
12
TOSHIO UCHIDA
PINK, WHITE FIVE STARS, Hot pink cap