FUNABASHI   01 May 2024
 
GOING: S

Race 2 1200m

Track: SOFT     True  

A slick tempo on the cards with Border Patrol and Dazzlin battling for the lead ahead of Kurino Falcon and Shinrai Gold. MAJOR YELL (7) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 1.75 lengths away in third over 1400m at Urawa. Has her share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. KURINO FALCON (6) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 0.6 lengths from the winner in third over the track and trip after being in the firing line on the corner. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. BORDER PATROL (5) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start here. Fitter so anticipating a better run this time. SEA OF CLOUDS (3) fought on for third last start to add to some fine recent form. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well.
1 5x770 SHIGERU MANTEN
KAZUNORI SAKAI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run second last of 12 at Urawa on April 19 over 1400m, 11 len behind Keiai Magora with 54kg at $213.90. Before that 7th of 10 at Urawa on March 27 over 1400m, 9 len behind Arabian Rain with 54kg at $115.40. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
1
WATARU FUJIE
YELLOW, NAVY DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, White cap
2 00090 VEGA EXPRESS
SHINOBU HASEGAWA
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Laurel Racing Co .Ltd.
Last start second last of 12 at Urawa on April 15 over 2000m, 20 len behind Silver Saddle with 54kg at $105. The race before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at Urawa on March 27 over 2000m, 15 len behind Trenchtown with 53kg at $26. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
2
YUJIRO TANABATA
BLACK, GREEN RIGHT SASH, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Grey cap
3 37033 SEA OF CLOUDS
SATOSHI SAITO
6YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Makio Okada
Form hard to fault. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on April 14 over 1200m, 4 len behind King Slayer with 56kg at $39.10. Before that 3rd of 12 at Urawa on March 28 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Rainbow Color carrying 56kg at $6.10. Should go well in this line up.
3
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 2x69x DAZZLIN
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
8YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Kiyotaka Tezuka
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at this track June 21 over 1200m, 11 len behind Jack Memoriam carrying 54kg at $4.10. First up last campaign sixth of 12 at this track May 5 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Kastrom Gale with 54kg at $3.10. Sure to be thereabouts.
4
TOSHIYUKI TAKAHASHI
WHITE, PURPLE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 x24x6 BORDER PATROL
GEN HAYASHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Godolphin
Second run back. First-up after two months 6th of 10 at this track on April 12 over 1200m, 5 len behind Not In The Eye with 53kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at this track on February 9 over 1200m, 6 len behind Hoshi Princess carrying 56kg at $1.10. Sure to run well.
5
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS ON BODY AND SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 24043 KURINO FALCON
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Hiroharu Kurimoto
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 55-day let-up. Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at this track on March 7 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Hunting Gear carrying 56kg at $6.50. The start before that 4th of 11 at this track on February 7 over 1200m, 10 len behind Southern Rapid carrying 56kg at $7.60. Nicely placed to score.
6
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
7 x6733 MAJOR YELL
SHINOBU HASEGAWA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
MARKS Co. Ltd.
Going well. Last start 3rd of 12 at Urawa on April 19 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Keiai Magora carrying 54kg at $4.30. The run before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Urawa on March 28 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Dover Falcon with 54kg at $4.30. Capable of a big finish.
7
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECK,GREEN SLEEVES, Light brown cap
8 13754 A SHIN HEMERA
Yumiko Iriguchi
4YO  GREY  FILLY 51.0KG

At the latest run 4th of 11 at Urawa on April 18 over 1500m, 33 len behind A Shin Kenran carrying 51kg at $63. Before that 5th of 9 at Urawa on March 28 over 1400m, 8 len behind Dover Falcon carrying 54kg at $9.80. Other runners are much more appealing.
8
SENNO RIDGE
BROWN, BLUE BAND, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
9 41875 SHINRAI GOLD
KAZUHIRO HAKODATE
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 5th of 10 at this track on April 12 over 1200m, 5 len behind Not In The Eye carrying 56kg at $19.90. Before that 7th of 12 at Kawasaki on April 5 over 1400m, 8 len behind Meisho Lilium with 56kg at $21.10. Genuine hope.
9
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Hot pink cap