KANAZAWA   15 Apr 2025
 
GOING:

Race 12 1700m

Track:      

Solid tempo set by Namidano Kiss and Isamu Sanka. ISAMU SANKA (7) is a distance specialist who is coming along nicely this prep. Finished seventh when fresh from a spell two starts back at this track then improved and scored over 1700m at this track three weeks ago, getting home by 2 lengths after being in contention on the corner. Tackling a deeper field this time but he is up to the task. MY BRAVE (2) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race and finished 1.5 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1700m at this track. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. ILLUMINATOR (6) did a great job to score by 2.5 lengths over today's course and distance when first-up from a spell last start. Meets some better types this time but another big run will not surprise. NAMIDANO KISS (5) returns from a spell of four-and-a-half months and did win first-up last time in work over 2000m at this track. Worth plenty of thought.
1 06958 BUMBUN MARU
AKIHIRO KAWAZOE
7YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Comes here off a 47-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 10 at Nagoya on February 27 over 1700m, 6 len behind Real Me with 56kg at $21.70. Before that 5th of 11 at Nagoya on February 12 over 1700m, 2.25 len behind Mega Gold with 56kg at $4.60. A top-three finish would surprise.
1
SHIZUO OKI
JAZZBERRY JAM, RED ARMBANDS, White cap
2 x7684 MY BRAVE
KAZUYA IBI
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently 4th of 11 at this track on March 18 over 1700m, 1.5 len behind Rikea Marron with 56kg at $3.20. The start before that 8th of 15 at Ohi on January 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind Lord Arabian carrying 57kg at $35.20. Another bold run is expected.
2
TATSUYA NAKAJIMA
NAVY, WHITE STRIPES, GOLD SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 12x12 GOOD GROWTH
MASAYA SUZUKI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Junzo Miyakawa
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up favourite; scored a big 6 len win at this track March 16 over 1400m defeating Escamillo with 56kg at $1.50. Second-up 2nd in a small field at this track on March 25 over 1700m, 2 len behind Isamu Sanka carrying 56kg at $1.40. Among the winning chances.
3
KUNIHISA HIRASE
RED, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 59x38 DOUBLE ATTACK
KAZUMASA KANEDA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at this track on March 18 over 1700m, 1.3 len behind Rikea Marron carrying 56kg at $65.40. Last start 8th of 11 at this track on March 30 over 1500m, 10 len behind Copano Francis carrying 57kg at $42.20. Impossible to entertain.
4
YUMA SHIBATA
YELLOW, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPE, YELLOW COLLAR, Cyan cap
5 x113x NAMIDANO KISS
KAZUMASA KANEDA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at this track December 1 over 2000m, 2 len behind Marine Dhun Dhun with 55kg at $2.50. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 8 len win. This track October 5 over 2000m defeating Rock City Boy carrying 57kg at $1.20. Can return with a bold run.
5
H YOSHIHARA
RED,BLACK STRIPES,NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 600x1 ILLUMINATOR
TOSHIYUKI TAKAHASHI
8YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Green Sword
Second run back. First-up after three months came from midfield and won by 2.5 len at this track March 17 over 1700m defeating Hagane carrying 56kg at $3.70. Previously second-up 11th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 19 over 1800m, 12 len behind Continuar with 58.0kg at $127.80. Big chance to make it back-to-back wins. Improver with winning prospects.
6
MASAYOSHI AOYAGI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, NAVY SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 12x71 ISAMU SANKA
SHIGERU SATO
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Isamu Okada
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming got back early 7th of 11 at this track on March 18 over 1700m, 8 len behind Rikea Marron carrying 56kg at $2.80. Last start won by 2 len at this track March 25 over 1700m defeating Good Growth with 56kg at $2.70. Forward showing expected.
7
AKIHIRO YOSHIDA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED CROSSED SASHES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED STRIPE, Light brown cap
8 67599 SAVANNAH TESORO
KAZUMASA KANEDA
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ryotokuji Kenji Holdings Co. Ltd.
Most recently 9th of 11 at this track on March 30 over 1500m, 10 len behind Copano Francis carrying 55kg at $361.60. The run before that 9th of 11 at this track on March 18 over 1700m, 13 len behind Rikea Marron carrying 54kg at $233.70. Impossible to tip with any confidence.
8
CHIHIRO KANEKO
BLACK, RED VEE, WHITE SLEEVES WITH RED ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
9 561x2 HAKUSAN ALTAIR
Hiromitsu Horiba
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Goichi Kawasaki
Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 9 at this track on March 18 over 1500m, 0.8 len behind Gold Higher with 56kg at $84.40. Previously second-up second last of 7 at this track on October 22 over 1700m, 10 len behind Tetrarchia carrying 56kg at $5.30. Fitter and worth including.
9
TAIGA KURIHARA
NAVY, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES , RED ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
10 15x06 HOLLYWOOD SMILE
MASAYUKI NAKAGAWA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up sat on the pace before fading second last of 11 at this track on March 18 over 1700m, 13 len behind Rikea Marron with 54kg at $32.10. Second run from a spell 6th of 11 at this track on March 30 over 1500m, 7 len behind Copano Francis with 55kg at $123. Unlikely to threaten.
10
SHOMA KATO
ORANGE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, ORANGE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Hot pink cap