KAWASAKI   09 May 2024
 
GOING: G

Race 3 1500m

Track: GOOD     True  

Strong early tempo with Six Letter, Key Fine and Your Sora leading the way. KEY FINE (9) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing second last time out over 1400m at this track. Looks well placed so expect another big run. HARMONY ORION (4) started at $3 last time on the back of a win at this track two starts ago but was below his best, finishing eighth over 1400m at Urawa. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. YOUR SORA (11) missed the frame as favourite last time over 1500m at Urawa after he had won two races on end. Mai Fukuhara who has scored on him two times retains the mount. Certainly one to consider. PICARESQUE SMILE (12) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at Urawa over 1500m. Won't need to improve much.
1 94685 BLUE TOURMALINE
ISAMU KUBO
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Last start 5th of 12 at Urawa on April 18 over 1500m, 6 len behind Smile Thrive carrying 54kg at $53.90. The start before that 8th of 11 at this track on April 4 over 1400m, 17 len behind Potenza carrying 54kg at $195.70. This looks too tough.
1
MITSUHIRO MASUDA
GREEN, YELLOW FIVE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 x1204 SIX LETTER
TAKAYUKI HAYASHI
6YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Shunichi Kumasaka
At the latest run 4th of 9 at Urawa on April 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Monter Jewel with 54kg at $4.10. Before that couldn't go on with it; ran last of 10 at this track on April 4 over 1500m, 19 len behind Creteil with 54kg at $2.40. Drawn well and is among the chances.
2
TADANARI KONNO
BLUE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 x0085 BOBBIN
KENJI UCHINO
8YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Urawa on April 17 over 1500m, 4 len behind Cantona carrying 54kg at $37.60. The start before that 8th of 12 at Urawa on March 28 over 1400m, 11 len behind Rainbow Color with 54kg at $23. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
3
SHOYA HOZONO
PURPLE, GOLD FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 x9518 HARMONY ORION
KENICHI TAKATSUKI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG
Katsunori Kusakabe
Most recently got back early 8th of 10 at Urawa on April 17 over 1400m, 8 len behind Mush Bright carrying 56kg at $3. Before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at this track April 3 over 1400m defeating One Love carrying 56kg at $6.50. Sure to be tough to beat from an inside barrier.
4
TAKAMI RIKU
RED, YELLOW CHECKS, SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 38865 TSUTSU
TAKAYUKI HAYASHI
5YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG

Resumes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 5th of 10 at this track on April 4 over 1500m, 4 len behind Creteil with 56kg at $12.20. The run before that 6th of 8 at this track on March 13 over 1500m, 11 len behind Preemie carrying 56kg at $17.20. Could sneak into the finish.
5
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Yellow cap
6 x8x94 KURINO CU CHULAINN
JUNICHI YOSHIHASHI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Hiroharu Kurimoto
Third-up today. First-up 9th of 12 at this track on March 15 over 1400m, 14 len behind Tamano Fiore carrying 56kg at $75.40. Second run from a spell 4th of 10 at this track on April 4 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Creteil with 53kg at $47.10. Others going much better heading into this one.
6
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Yellow cap
7 57x76 BERYLUNE
TSUKASA KAIBAZAWA
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 7th of 12 at Urawa on March 28 over 1400m, 9 len behind Rainbow Color carrying 50kg at $9.40. Second run from a spell 6th of 9 at Urawa on April 17 over 1500m, 5 len behind Cantona carrying 54kg at $6.20. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
7
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
8 69826 DERMA OBERON
ROKURO MURATA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Hiroyuki Asanuma
At the latest run 6th of 12 at Urawa on April 18 over 1500m, 6 len behind Smile Thrive with 56kg at $16.30. Before that 2nd of 10 at this track on April 4 over 1500m, 0.5 len behind Creteil with 56kg at $50.50. Will be winding up strongly.
8
NOBUHIKO SANRINDO
WHITE, PINK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, PINK CHEVRON, Light green cap
9 x2242 KEY FINE
KENICHI TAKATSUKI
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Koichiro Kitamae
Racing well. Resumes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 14 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Bajigaku Chance carrying 54kg at $1.90. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 13 over 1400m, 8 len behind Vikander with 54kg at $2.90. Went close last time. Leading player again.
9
TAITO MORI
YELLOW, Light brown cap
10 6x634 LOURDES
MAKI HIRAYAMA
8YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Most recently 4th of 12 at Urawa on April 15 over 2000m, 8 len behind Silver Saddle with 56kg at $6.70. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Urawa on March 27 over 2000m, 5 len behind Trenchtown carrying 55kg at $18.80. Fully tested on his recent run.
10
YUJIRO TANABATA
BLACK, GREEN RIGHT SASH, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Light brown cap
11 5x114 YOUR SORA
Kenichi Shigeta
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Your Story
Racing well. Resumes off a 42 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Urawa on March 28 over 1500m, 9 len behind Yukimatsuri carrying 56kg at $1.60. The race before that favourite; won by 2.5 len at Urawa February 21 over 1400m defeating Yumetsukushi carrying 56kg at $1.50. Sure to be about the money.
11
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
12 x0633 PICARESQUE SMILE
H SASAKI
8YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Keisuke Ide
Going well. At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Urawa on April 18 over 1500m, 4 len behind Smile Thrive carrying 56kg at $5.90. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on April 3 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Minato Ichiban with 56kg at $12.80. Should be right in the finish.
12
RYO TANAKA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, BLACK SLEEVES, RED HOOPS, Hot pink cap