URAWA   24 May 2024
 
GOING: G

Race 2 1400m

Track: GOOD     True  

Solid pace likely with Smile Thrive prominent along with Nishino Claudia crossing from an outside gate. SMILE THRIVE (4) was far too good first up last start when he scored by 3 lengths over 1500m at this track. Open to plenty of improvement and is clearly the one they have to beat. PHERKAD (2) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race and finished fourth last time out over 1500m at this track. Better placed and expected to go well here. SPRING NEIGE (10) ran well below expectations last time at this track, finishing 11th starting at $2.50. Can sneak into the finish if runs up to best form. NISHINO CLAUDIA (11) returns after a spell of five months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1000m at Niigata and can make her presence felt.
1 67737 ECORO AGENDA
SHINSUKE KUDO
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Masatoshi Haramura
Resumes off a 39 day let-up. Last start 7th of 11 at this track on April 15 over 800m, 7 len behind Morning Himawari with 56kg at $14.90. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 12 at Kawasaki on April 2 over 900m, 4.5 len behind Seiun Huge carrying 56kg at $19.20. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
1
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, White cap
2 0x264 PHERKAD
TAKASHI NOGUCHI
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
U.Carrot Farm
Resumes off a 36 day let-up. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on April 18 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Rickey Macchiato carrying 56kg at $7.30. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on March 29 over 1400m, 6 len behind Amuleto with 56kg at $3.80. Sure to be tough to beat from an inside alley.
2
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS ON BODY AND SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 00090 SIENA LEON
TOSHIO TOMITA
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 52.0KG

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 11 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 12 len behind Hoshi Princess with 52kg at $150.60. The race before that 9th of 12 at this track on March 29 over 1400m, 12 len behind Amuleto with 52kg at $273.90. Looks tested despite the low draw.
3
YOSHIMI NAKASHIMA
LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW CHECK,BLACK SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE STRIPE, Light green cap
4 110x1 SMILE THRIVE
HIRONORI UNOKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Shinichi Matsuno
Second-up. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after four months won by 3 len at this track April 18 over 1500m defeating Yodono Homare with 56kg at $3.20. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Funabashi on August 9 over 1600m, 8 len behind Cupidon carrying 56kg at $19.90. The one to beat based on that latest effort. Improver with winning prospects.
4
YOSHIMI HANZAWA
WHITE, GREEN FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 9x090 AI BRIGHT
MASAO AI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run second last of 12 at Funabashi on May 3 over 1500m, 13 len behind Tosen Style with 56kg at $125.70. The run before that second last of 10 at Funabashi on April 13 over 1200m, 11 len behind King Furioso carrying 56kg at $205.50. This race looks too tough.
5
NAKANO KAZUMA
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, White cap
6 00860 NORTH HAMANASU
SHINOBU HASEGAWA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes off a 32 day let-up. At the latest run led to the turn then faded 12th of 14 at Ohi on April 22 over 1400m, 13 len behind Various carrying 54kg at $95.30. The race before that 6th of 10 at Ohi on April 8 over 1600m, 11 len behind Rhapsody In Blue carrying 54kg at $59.60. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
6
KAZUHIRO KATO
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 08890 MOMONGA CLAW
KAZUMI TAKEI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Resumes off a 49 day let-up. Most recently 10th of 12 at Kawasaki on April 5 over 1400m, 11 len behind Kitadake carrying 54kg at $54.70. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 14 at Kawasaki on March 14 over 1500m, 7 len behind Noble Canyon carrying 54kg at $134.70. Has to find improvement.
7
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
8 00587 WILD DUNK
HIROHITO NOGUCHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 7th of 12 at Funabashi on May 3 over 1200m, 11 len behind Harmony Hokuto with 53kg at $81.70. The race before that got back early 8th of 10 at Funabashi on April 13 over 1200m, 10 len behind King Furioso carrying 53kg at $19. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
8
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Light green cap
9 8x008 WONDER DAIKHANAAEN
KATSUFUMI SUZUKI
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshinari Yamamoto
Resumes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 8th of 11 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 11 len behind Hoshi Princess with 56kg at $255.50. The start before that second last of 12 at this track on March 29 over 1400m, 15 len behind Amuleto carrying 56kg at $55.70. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
9
NAOYA HASHIMOTO
MAGENTA, NAVY ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHITE SLEEVES, NAVY CHEVRON, LIGHT BROWN CAP, GREY CAP
10 19x20 SPRING NEIGE
MORIO KAWAMURA
6YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Comes off a 38 day let-up. Resuming crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 12 at this track on March 25 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Crystal Nikita with 54kg at $2.90. Second run from a spell second last of 12 at this track on April 16 over 2000m, 16 len behind Capella Star carrying 54kg at $2.50. Genuine chance this time around.
10
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
11 1505x NISHINO CLAUDIA
HIROTSUGU OZAWA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Filly back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at this track December 22 over 800m, 6 len behind Daimei Tamana carrying 54kg at $4.40. First up last campaign third of 18 at Niigata August 13 over 1000m, a neck behind Meritorio carrying 54.0kg at $11.60. Don't underestimate.
11
MAI FUKUHARA
WHITE, PINK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, PINK CHEVRON, Hot pink cap
12 90760 FRIBOURG
KENJI UCHINO
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Yuko Nakamura
At the latest run ran last of 12 at Kawasaki on May 9 over 1400m, 17 len behind Creteil with 54kg at $35.20. The race before that 6th of 11 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hoshi Princess carrying 54kg at $17.70. Can bounce back.
12
YUJIRO TANABATA
BLACK, GREEN RIGHT SASH, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Hot pink cap