FUNABASHI   01 Nov 2024
 
GOING: G

Race 2 1200m

Track: GOOD     True  

From the wide gate Ecoro Vega can cross and lead a race without a great deal of pace on paper. ECORO VEGA (10) ran a better race last start to finish a close second over 1200m at this track. This looks a sterner test than last time but on her best form she is one of the key runners. S K CAT (12) settled well back then found the line nicely to finish fifth over this journey at this track last time out. Sure to prove tough to stop. BLUE PEARL (8) is a seven-start maiden who is knocking on the door, the latest effort a solid fourth at this track over 1200m. Finds a more suitable contest and can get the job done. HUNTING GEAR (3) has been in the market at his last couple of starts since resuming but hasn't made an impression, last start finishing fifth over 1400m at Urawa. Can improve and is worth including.
1 06400 BALIKPAPAN
KIYOAKI SASAKI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes off a 38 day let-up. Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on September 24 over 1500m, 14 len behind Leo Bonheur with 54kg at $382.60. The race before that second last of 12 at this track on August 29 over 1200m, 13 len behind La Seyne Sur Mer carrying 54kg at $343. Draws well but looks safely held.
1
NORIHIKO NOZAWA
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, White cap
2 93005 RISK TAKER
ROKURO MURATA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 52.0KG
Godolphin
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Kawasaki on October 7 over 1400m, 32 len behind Shell Opal carrying 54kg at $156.50. The start before that second last of 11 at Kawasaki on September 5 over 900m, 11 len behind Sub Ega carrying 54kg at $229.30. Looks tested despite the low draw.
2
HARUHISA SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 12x85 HUNTING GEAR
MASATO HAYASHI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 8th of 10 at this track on September 27 over 1200m, 7 len behind Xiao Yi Xiao with 56kg at $6.70. Second run from a spell 5th of 12 at Urawa on October 25 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Yellow Bell with 56kg at $3. Should be ready to show his best. Top chance.
3
TATSUYA YAMAGUCHI
MAGENTA, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Salmon cap
4 x7709 SIENA TEIO
MASAMI YOSHIDA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run eased back early on 9th of 12 at Urawa on October 25 over 1400m, 14 len behind Yellow Bell carrying 56kg at $277.50. The start before that 10th of 12 at Urawa on September 18 over 1400m, 17 len behind Nocturnal with 56kg at $333.90. Prefer to watch at this stage.
4
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 9x20x TAKARA BADIUS
SATOSHI SAITO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG
Yoshio Murayama
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Sapporo Dirt July 28 over 1000m, soft track; 11 len behind T M Talisma with 53.0kg at $8. First up last campaign second of 12 at Hakodate Dirt July 6 over 1000m, 2 len behind Nihonpiro Totti carrying 52.0kg at $111.60. May need the hitout.
5
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLUE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
6 78900 FUNNEL MARK
SHIGENORI ITO
4YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start ran last of 10 at this track on September 27 over 1500m, 14 len behind In The Hopper carrying 56kg at $138.60. Before that 10th of 12 at this track on August 30 over 1800m, 17 len behind Mikey Magic with 56kg at $48.70. Likely to run around at long odds and deservedly so.
6
KENTARO USUI
WHITE, GREEN SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 00040 AME
SHINOBU HASEGAWA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently ran last of 11 at Urawa on October 24 over 1500m, 20 len behind Kitano Couver with 54kg at $28.10. The run before that 4th of 12 at Urawa on September 20 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Sanono Tarumae with 54kg at $107.30. Others appeal more heading into this.
7
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
8 00x54 BLUE PEARL
TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Tatsuo Tanikake
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 11 at this track on August 29 over 1200m, 7 len behind Comme D'habitude with 54kg at $2.70. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on September 27 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Amamoto with 54kg at $7.20. Ready to find peak form.
8
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
9 85437 B STREET
ISAMU KUBO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 51.0KG

At the latest run settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at Kawasaki on October 7 over 1400m, 34 len behind Shell Opal with 51kg at $43.40. The start before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Kawasaki on September 3 over 1400m, 14 len behind Seiun Dakishimete with 51kg at $13.20. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.
9
KASUMI KAMIO
WHITE, AQUA BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, AQUA BLUE STRIPE, Light brown cap
10 62762 ECORO VEGA
KIYOAKI SASAKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Masatoshi Haramura
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on September 27 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Sei Dancing carrying 54kg at $7. The start before that 6th of 10 at this track on August 28 over 1200m, 4 len behind Toa Liberty with 54kg at $5.80. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
10
KOTA MOTOHASHI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVED , BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, Light brown cap
11 09474 BALALALALALALA
MITSUHIRO OKABAYASHI
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on September 27 over 1200m, 4 len behind Xiao Yi Xiao with 54kg at $77.50. The start before that got back early 7th of 10 at this track on August 30 over 1200m, 8 len behind Whiz At Dance carrying 51kg at $47.90. Watch for a big final furlong.
11
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Hot pink cap
12 09335 S K CAT
MASATO HAYASHI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track on September 27 over 1200m, 5 len behind Xiao Yi Xiao carrying 54kg at $17.30. The race before that 3rd of 10 at this track on August 28 over 1200m, 2 len behind Toa Liberty with 54kg at $9. Expected to finish much closer.
12
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECK, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Hot pink cap