KAWASAKI   10 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 12 1500m

Track: Good      

Shinto Hanano Boss and Live Garnet to take up the running at a genuine tempo. VINA SAIGON (6) showed good speed over 1400m at Urawa and led throughout to score. Should be prominent again and expected to feature. SHINTO HANANO BOSS (9) last appeared two months ago over 1600m at Tokyo Dirt when he finished ninth. This is his first run for the Shoichi Hirata stable. Will be tuned-up for this and is expected to run well. A SHIN TURAN (3) has not won for a long while. Last raced on March 6 when beaten 6 lengths into fourth at this track over 1500m. Meets some better types this time but she has the ability to test this field. JUST A SPARK (10) settled well back at this course and distance last time but did find the line nicely to finish sixth, beaten 4 lengths. Solid top-three prospects.
1 22809 CHERIE AMOUR
H SASAKI
9YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Hidetaka Yoshihashi
Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on March 4 over 1500m, 12 len behind Reigning Cat carrying 52kg at $86.50. The run before that ran last of 12 at this track on February 4 over 900m, 9 len behind Dere Raptor with 51kg at $152.20. Others make more appeal.
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MITSUHIRO MASUDA
GREEN, YELLOW FIVE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 1x60x RIGU RHEIA
SUNAO YAMADA
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Shuji Ueda
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign when last of 14 at this track December 13 over 1600m, 40 len behind Sarasa Good Work carrying 52kg at $11.10. When resuming last campaign sixth of 11 at this track November 14 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Michael Maximus with 52kg at $10.80. Prefer to see how she returns.
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NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Grey cap
3 62374 A SHIN TURAN
TERUKAZU IMAI
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Katsuhiko Hirai
Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on March 6 over 1500m, 6 len behind Raziation with 54kg at $16. The race before that second last of 8 at Ohi on February 20 over 1800m, 7 len behind Miss Carrera with 52kg at $78.50. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
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TAKUTO IKETANI
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, BLUE ARM BAND, Salmon cap
4 94x87 GOLDEN PLATINA
HIROSHI IWAMOTO
6YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track on March 4 over 1500m, 12 len behind Reigning Cat carrying 56kg at $83.40. Second-up got back early 7th of 12 at Urawa on March 21 over 1500m, 9 len behind O Shin Scat with 56kg at $87.70. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.
4
NIIHARA SHUMA
YELLOW, NAVY DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, Salmon cap
5 563x0 KOYU LOVE LOVE
HIRONORI UNOKI
7YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Second-up. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after seven months ran last of 12 at Urawa on February 28 over 1400m, 15 len behind Big Lancer carrying 54kg at $21. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Urawa on May 24 over 800m, 9 len behind Presto Luce carrying 54kg at $56.80. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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YOSHIMI HANZAWA
WHITE, GREEN FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBAND, Cyan cap
6 x2011 VINA SAIGON
TAKASHI MIZUNO
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 43-day let-up. Most recently won by 1.5 len at Urawa February 26 over 1400m defeating Caproni carrying 56kg at $3.30. The run before that won by a neck at this track February 4 over 1500m defeating Mind Blown carrying 56kg at $19.50. Rates highly. Big chance.
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TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECKS,GREEN SLEEVES, Cyan cap
7 0000x DOZAN
KENICHI TAKATSUKI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 55.0KG

First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Urawa September 17 over 1400m, 11 len behind Daimei Tamana with 56kg at $474. When resuming last campaign ran last of 12 at this track May 6 over 1600m, 36 len behind Snowshoe with 57kg at $8. Marginal prospects.
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HARUKU SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
8 08007 SUPER LIBERO
KATSUYOSHI UCHIDA
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Takao Hoshino
Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Last start 7th of 12 at this track on March 4 over 1500m, 10 len behind Reigning Cat with 56kg at $28.80. The start before that 11th of 14 at Funabashi on February 10 over 1600m, 10 len behind Green Dial carrying 56kg at $336.70. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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NOBUHIKO SANRINDO
WHITE, PINK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, PINK CHEVRON, Yellow cap
9 830x9 SHINTO HANANO BOSS
SHOICHI HIRATA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Yuji Yamada
Second-up. Comes off a 60-day let-up. First-up after three months 9th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 9 over 1600m, 17 len behind Idea Igosso with 55.0kg at $15.30. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at Nakayama Dirt on September 15 over 1200m, 5 len behind Mashi Vigorous with 56.0kg at $6.20. Worth another chance.
9
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Light green cap
10 30x46 JUST A SPARK
YOSHIHISA SUZUKI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today. Comes off a 38 day let-up. Resuming 4th of 14 at this track on February 4 over 1600m, 4 len behind Viv Air with 56kg at $59.10. Last start 6th of 13 at this track on March 3 over 1500m, 4 len behind Katharsis with 56kg at $33.40. Ready to find peak form.
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KOTA MOTOHASHI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVED , BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, Light green cap
11 1729x LIVE GARNET
SHINSUKE KUDO
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Takayuki Sawada
Resumes after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Urawa October 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Plasma with 54kg at $6.50. When resuming last campaign sixth of 12 at Urawa March 25 2024 over 1400m, 7 len behind Alpha Zeus with 53kg at $9.90. Big chance if she can find the form from last prep.
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YUJIRO TANABATA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASH, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
12 x9500 CITRUSDAL
MAKI HIRAYAMA
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Kazuya Sugiura
Comes off a 37 day let-up. Last start ran last of 12 at this track on March 4 over 1500m, 18 len behind Reigning Cat with 54kg at $130.20. The race before that ran last of 11 at Urawa on February 25 over 1500m, 20 len behind Mon Bite carrying 54kg at $39.50. Wait until she shows something.
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KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Light brown cap
13 33720 KITANO TOPAZ
HIROSHI IWAMOTO
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Naoto Kitajo
Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on March 6 over 900m, 7 len behind Hahndorf carrying 53kg at $35.40. The start before that took up a position near the tail 2nd of 14 at Funabashi on February 11 over 1000m, nose behind Yuno One One with 54kg at $9.30. Tested from a wide gate.
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KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Hot pink cap
14 x7505 DESERT TRAIN
KENICHI TAKATSUKI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Kota Kanematsu
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently got back early 5th of 7 at this track on March 6 over 1400m, 9 len behind Fiamma Fulmine carrying 56kg at $54.60. Before that 10th of 14 at this track on February 7 over 1500m, 7 len behind Tsukasa Revs with 56kg at $28.30. Others have better prospects.
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SEIJI YAMAZAKI
RED, Hot pink cap