KOCHI   05 May 2024
 
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Race 2 1300m

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Genuine tempo from Kitano Cattleya leading Cosmo Remix. MEINER KING (1) has been out of the money at his last couple, the latest when 15th at Nakayama Dirt. Drops back to NAR level today and should appreciate the easier grade. Should be winning if he runs up to what he did on the JRA circuit. KITANO CATTLEYA (8) was well in commission last start over 1400m at this track when second, beaten 4 lengths. Form over this course and distance is solid with a win and three minor placings from six starts. Among the leading chances. GOOD RIDDANCE (3) last appeared when he finished eighth over 1800m at this track on November 12. Among the better hopes. COSMO REMIX (6) won at this track two starts ago but was below his best at a more recent appearance, finishing seventh over 1600m at this track. Has started four times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Well placed to make amends.
1 0x980 MEINER KING
SHINJI KUDO
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently second last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 30 over 1800m, 13 len behind Blazest carrying 58.0kg at $68.20. The race before that second last of 9 at Chukyo on March 9 over 2200m, 11 len behind Banfield with 58.0kg at $56.80. Overlook recent runs. Definite winning chance.
1
SEIYA TATARA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, White cap
2 04635 RIKO PYTHON
TETSUYA NAGASE
9YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Masao Tsuchihashi
Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Tail Wind carrying 56kg at $4. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Chant A Charm carrying 56kg at $4.60. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
2
HIDEYA SAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE YOKE, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE ARMBAND ,WHITE COLLAR, Light green cap
3 1228x GOOD RIDDANCE
SHINJI KUDO
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 53.0KG
Katsumune Hayashi
Is first-up after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at this track November 12 over 1800m, 14 len behind Derma Louvre carrying 56kg at $22.60. When resuming last campaign ninth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt December 17 2022 over 2400m, 12 len behind Maple Ridge with 57.0kg at $122.40. Among the leading players.
3
CHIKANAO SHIRONO
RED, GREEN ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
4 22464 MISS VIKING
TOMOHARU EBESUMOTO
5YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG

Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 7 len behind Lord Asterisk with 54kg at $16. The run before that eased back early on 6th of 9 at this track on April 7 over 1300m, 7 len behind Tiger Minoru with 54kg at $32.10. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
4
SHOJI NISHIMORI
RED, BLACK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, RED SLEEVES, BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
5 x0005 PARFUMER
YUMA KAWANO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Tomohiro Otomi
Most recently faded in the straight 5th of 9 at this track on April 7 over 1300m, 6 len behind Tiger Minoru carrying 54kg at $82.40. The race before that ran last of 11 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 15 len behind Lady Arthur carrying 54kg at $154.50. Others have better prospects.
5
KATSUNORI URESHI
RED, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW DIAMOND STRIPE, Yellow cap
6 20717 COSMO REMIX
TATSUYA NAKANISHI
8YO  BLACK  HORSE 56.0KG
Big Red Farm
Useful entire. Most recently second last of 8 at this track on April 21 over 1600m, 10 len behind Morning Pass with 56kg at $6.60. The race before that won by 2 len at this track March 27 over 1400m defeating Matthias with 56kg at $6. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
6
RYOTARO OKA
BLUE, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
7 66803 EBENHOLZ
MASAMITSU SAKAI
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Most recently crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 9 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Lord Asterisk carrying 56kg at $28.80. The run before that ran last of 12 at this track on April 7 over 1300m, 16 len behind Satono Favor with 56kg at $95.30. Improvement required to threaten in this field.
7
TAICHI NAGAMORI
RED, GREEN ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
8 14222 KITANO CATTLEYA
TATSUYA NAKANISHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Naoto Kitajo
Useful type. At the latest run led but faded 2nd of 12 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 4 len behind Four Side Nine carrying 54kg at $2.40. The start before that led but faded 2nd of 9 at this track on April 6 over 1300m, 5 len behind Morning Pass carrying 54kg at $3.70. Sure to be right there at the business end.
8
MINORU MIYAGAWA
BLACK, WHITE FIVE STARS, Light brown cap
9 27485 O'KANE
TETSUYA NAGASE
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 5th of 9 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 7 len behind Lord Asterisk carrying 56kg at $33.10. Before that 8th of 12 at this track on April 7 over 1300m, 11 len behind Satono Favor with 56kg at $23.20. Rather invest elsewhere.
9
NAOKI KIMURA
RED, BLACK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, RED SLEEVES, BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
10 09080 MEINER RAGGIO
TADAYOSHI HOSOKAWA
9YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
K.Thoroughbred Club Ruffian
Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on April 21 over 1600m, 47 len behind Weathercock with 56kg at $372.60. The run before that ran last of 8 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 32 len behind Gempachi Mighty with 56kg at $133.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
10
SEISHIRO OSAWA
SKY BLUE, WHITE CHECKS, SKY BLUE SLEEVES, PINK STARS, Hot pink cap