FUNABASHI   03 May 2024
 
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Race 2 1200m

Track: AW      

Genuine pace with Fat Dragon taking up the running ahead of Grand First and White Onyx. FAT DRAGON (3) returns from a spell of six months and is having his first run for a new yard. Finished fourth at Monbetsu over 1200m when first-up last time in work. Key runner while fresh. WHITE ONYX (2) missed the frame on debut then improved last time when finishing third over 1200m at this track. Should camp just off the leaders. Close to a win and should go well. GRAND FIRST (10) produced a nice effort on debut in better company last start over 1200m at this track when third. Drawn out but another bold showing is expected. LIVRE WONDER (7) finished in ninth at his last appearance over 1200m at this track on April 14 after he gave away a big start. Suited in this line up and is among the better hopes.
1 38840 SUIBA
ISAO SASAKI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Last start 10th of 12 at this track on April 14 over 1200m, 14 len behind Zwei Kampf carrying 56kg at $182.60. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at this track on March 7 over 1200m, 11 len behind Shishamono Tarumae carrying 56kg at $98.40. Fully tested on his recent run.
1
KENTARO USUI
WHITE, GREEN SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, White cap
2 43 WHITE ONYX
YUTA SATO
3YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG

Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 10 at this track on March 8 over 1200m, 4 len behind Klingler with 56kg at $3.50. Second-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on April 14 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Zwei Kampf with 56kg at $4. Well-placed and should prove hard to beat.
2
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Grey cap
3 421x FAT DRAGON
NOBUHIRO SHIBUYA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 53.0KG

Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign winning to post a big 4 len win. Monbetsu November 2 over 1000m defeating Arc Glorious with 55kg at $1.50. On debut fourth of 11 at Monbetsu October 5 over 1200m, 5 len behind Best Calif carrying 55kg at $2.90. Expect a bold showing.
3
TOKORO HOTARU
RED, YELLOW BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 3x0x0 KUNINO POPPY
MASARU TAMAI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Having second run back today. Last start second last of 12 at this track on April 14 over 1200m, 15 len behind Zwei Kampf carrying 53kg at $28.70. At only start last preparation ran last of 12 at this track on December 17 over 1200m, 24 len behind Grande Soleil with 55kg at $11.50. Fitter but must improve sharply.
4
TADANARI KONNO
GREEN, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 56x REGAKO
Y YANO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at this track January 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ton Chao carrying 54kg at $16.40. On debut fifth of 7 at this track December 19 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Golden State with 52kg at $63.20. Cannot enthuse.
5
RYO KOSUGI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 46x66 PEERLESS RULER
NOBORU SAKAMOTO
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG

Third-up today. First-up second last of 7 at this track on March 7 over 1200m, 17 len behind Shishamono Tarumae carrying 56kg at $10.40. Second-up 6th of 12 at this track on April 14 over 1200m, 7 len behind Zwei Kampf with 56kg at $28. Mediocre effort last start but is capable of better.
6
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 5x39 LIVRE WONDER
TAKAHIRO INAMASU
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. First-up set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at this track on March 8 over 1200m, 3 len behind Klingler with 56kg at $17.60. Second run from a spell 9th of 12 at this track on April 14 over 1200m, 13 len behind Zwei Kampf carrying 56kg at $3.80. Safely held last time out but this suits.
7
SHOTARO KAWASHIMA
MAROON, WHITE SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 849x9 FUKU PARTNER
YASUHIDE YONEYA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Second run back. First-up after two months second last of 10 at this track on April 14 over 1500m, 15 len behind Kura Junk with 54kg at $102.90. Previously second-up got back early 5th of 7 at this track on October 26 over 1200m, 5 len behind Curren The Bouquet with 54kg at $6.30. Worth consideration.
8
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Light green cap
9 90700 DOKENYA ROSE
TAKASHI NOGUCHI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start ran last of 11 at Urawa on April 19 over 1400m, 22 len behind Chian Classico carrying 54kg at $273.10. Before that 10th of 12 at Urawa on March 25 over 800m, 18 len behind Gulf Breeze with 53kg at $259. Not keen on her prospects.
9
AKIO MIKOSHI
RED, NAVY DIAMONDS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Light brown cap
10 3 GRAND FIRST
TAKAHIRO INAMASU
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Was well-supported at debut, made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on April 14 over 1200m, 7 len behind Goodman carrying 56kg at $1.60. Encouraging effort on debut and another big run is on the cards.
10
TAITO MORI
MEDIUM BLUE GREEN DIAMOND CHECKS, Light brown cap
11 8648x MAGIC TAKT
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Sonoda November 23 over 1230m, 10 len behind Hokuzan Burly carrying 52kg at $38.30. On debut fourth of 9 at Monbetsu June 1 over 1000m, 2 len behind Jazz Dance carrying 54kg at $23.80. Among the better chances.
11
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLUE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap
12 3x0 THREE HAUO
GEN HAYASHI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 51.0KG

Third race start. First start got back early 3rd in a small field at this track on December 1 over 1000m, 10 len behind Live Kitty with 54kg at $34.50. Returned from break ran last of 12 at this track on April 14 over 1200m, 15 len behind Zwei Kampf carrying 54kg at $25.20. Unlikely to threaten.
12
DAISHO YAMAMOTO
LIGHT PINK,WHITE DIAMONDS AND ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap