FUNABASHI   30 Apr 2024
 
GOING: S

Race 2 1200m

Track: SOFT     True  

Sehr Schnell to go to the lead at a genuine tempo. SEHR SCHNELL (9) impressed when successful as favourite on debut over 1000m at this track six months ago and has not been produced since. Has plenty of upside and should go on with it. CORTHYLIO (2) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at this track over 1200m. Looks well placed this line-up so expect another big run. ESPERANZA KAZU (4) was expected to do more last start when out of the placings over 1500m at this track, beaten 6 lengths. Nicely placed to bounce back. CASTLE REVE (6) returned from a spell two-and-a-half weeks ago when she was in the firing line on the turn before being beaten 3 lengths into fourth over 1200m at this track. Fitter so anticipating a better run this time.
1 80098 DAVAY TANYA
NOBORU SAKAMOTO
3YO  BLACK  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start second last of 9 at this track on April 11 over 1200m, 7 len behind Brightia Anna carrying 54kg at $278.30. The start before that 9th of 11 at this track on March 4 over 1200m, 10 len behind Smile Now carrying 54kg at $341.90. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
1
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, White cap
2 52x23 CORTHYLIO
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
3YO  DK B  COLT 55.0KG

Third-up today. First-up held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on March 7 over 1200m, 4 len behind Summer Nude with 55kg at $3. Second run from a spell sat on the pace when 3rd of 10 at this track on April 13 over 1200m, 3 len behind Klingler with 55kg at $2.10. Definite winning chance.
2
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLUE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Grey cap
3 3207x SAIL ON FIRE
TAKANORI YAMANAKA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

She is resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at this track February 7 over 1200m, 10 len behind Spinnaker with 54kg at $5.90. On debut second in a small field at this track October 26 over 1200m, 6 len behind Seisho Fuji carrying 54kg at $3.30. Looking to others for the winner.
3
TAITO MORI
MEDIUM BLUE GREEN DIAMOND CHECKS, Salmon cap
4 61x75 ESPERANZA KAZU
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming got back early 7th of 11 at this track on March 4 over 1200m, 6 len behind Smile Now carrying 56kg at $38.40. Second-up 5th of 10 at this track on April 14 over 1500m, 6 len behind Kura Junk with 56kg at $4.20. No threat last time out but this suits.
4
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW,BLUE RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
5 2732 ETOILE DE CINEMA
TAKAMITSU WATANABE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on April 13 over 1200m, 4 len behind Gauri Shankar with 54kg at $13.10. The race before that 3rd of 10 at this track on March 7 over 1200m, 5 len behind Ultimate with 54kg at $3.30. Can't recommend against this lot.
5
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 926x4 CASTLE REVE
MASARU TAMAI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after two months 4th of 10 at this track on April 13 over 1200m, 3 len behind Klingler with 54kg at $14.30. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at this track on November 28 over 1200m, 6 len behind Kunino Tokimeki carrying 54kg at $29.50. Should progress from that first-up run.
6
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Light green cap
7 18x9 TAKEDEN PRINCESS
KIYOAKI SASAKI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Second run back. First-up after eight months ran last of 9 at this track on April 11 over 1200m, 12 len behind Brightia Anna with 54kg at $147.80. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at this track on August 9 over 1200m, 14 len behind Yoruno Teio with 54kg at $141. Should progress from that first-up run.
7
JUNICHI JITSUKAWA
RED, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Light green cap
8 51x SPY ON HEART
MASATO HAYASHI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Resuming after a five months break. Not seen since winning by 1.5 len this track November 30 over 1200m defeating Davay Poseidon with 54kg at $3.60. On debut second last in a small field at this track October 26 over 1200m, 13 len behind Seisho Fuji with 54kg at $8.80. Among the main contenders.
8
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECK, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Light brown cap
9 1x SEHR SCHNELL
NOBUHIRO YAMADA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at this track October 26 over 1000m defeating Pivotal Play with 55kg at $1.30. Can go on with the job this prep.
9
NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Light brown cap
10 05737 NIDAIME
NOBORU TAMAI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at Urawa on March 26 over 1400m, 15 len behind Smoke Flavor carrying 56kg at $63.50. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at this track on March 8 over 1500m, 6 len behind Orpheus carrying 56kg at $24.30. Tested from a wide gate.
10
YOSHIKI YAMADA
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, ORANGE STARS, Hot pink cap
11 0760x MAIDO OKINI
SATOSHI KOKUBO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Makoto Kosuge
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at Kawasaki November 10 over 1500m, 48 len behind Snowshoe with 54kg at $24.60. On debut won by 0.5 len Monbetsu July 12 over 1000m defeating Blue Oso carrying 54kg at $3.40. Anticipate a bold showing.
11
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Hot pink cap