NIIGATA   11 May 2024
 
GOING: G

Maiden Race 1400m

Track: FIRM      

A stack of early pressure, primarily from Enjolras and Danju Kariyushi. ANNA BAROWS (13) resumed from a spell last start with a sound second over 1600m at Kyoto. Placed to advantage and can run a bold race. YABUSAME (9) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 1.1 lengths away in third over 1400m at Kyoto. Finds a suitable race and can find the winner's circle. COSMO LULLABY (3) was not far away last time out, finishing third over 1200m at Fukushima. The extra journey should play into her hands. Among the leading chances. ENJOLRAS (16) resumes from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Could only manage to finish ninth at the latest run over 1800m at Kyoto Dirt. Can kick off this campaign with a much better showing.
1 040x GURENNO ARASHI
T IWATO
3YO    COLT 53.0KG
Big Red Farm
He is resuming after a nine month break. Finished off last preparation 14th of 18 at this track August 13 over 1400m, 8 len behind Barone with 55.0kg at $42.30. On debut 12th of 16 at Tokyo June 17 over 1400m, 8 len behind Nova Express carrying 55.0kg at $37.60. Happy to risk.
1
MIKU KOBAYASHI
RED, LIME GREEN CHECK
2 x387x HISHI GRANDE DIVA
Y TOMOMICHI
3YO    FILLY 51.0KG
Masahide Abe
First-up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Kokura February 4 over 2000m, 7 len behind Penna Veloce carrying 52.0kg at $15.50. When resuming last campaign third of 16 at Hanshin December 17 over 1800m, 6 len behind Rabbiteye carrying 55.0kg at $66.10. Other runners rate better.
2
NANA KAWAHARADA
WHITE,BLUE DOUBLE BAND,WHITE SLEEVES,BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS
3 x3463 COSMO LULLABY
N YOSHIDA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Big Red Farm
Last start 3rd of 15 at Fukushima on April 21 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Nishino Ayakaze carrying 55.0kg at $5.50. The race before that 6th of 18 at Kokura on February 25 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Taurus Shine with 55.0kg at $5. Winning prospects enhanced by the favourable draw.
3
YUJI TANNAI
RED, LIME GREEN CHECK
4 0x0x CHUCK E'S LOVE
K KAYANO
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Taiki Farm Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 13th of 16 at Nakayama on January 20 over 1600m, 12 len behind Gaju Nori carrying 54.0kg at $135.60. When resuming last campaign 10th of 12 at Fukushima on July 8 over 1200m, 13 len behind Last Christmas with 55.0kg at $8. Will need this run.
4
GENKI MIZUNUMA
LIME GREEN, WHITE FIVE STARS, STRIPED SLEEVES
5 0x4 SOUND EVOKE
DAISUKE TAKAYANAGI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Yuichi Masuda
Second-up. First start 13th of 17 at Kyoto on February 4 over 1600m, 10 len behind World's End with 57.0kg at $14.30. Returned from break 4th of 16 at Fukushima on April 20 over 1200m, 6 len behind Guilty Pleasure with 57.0kg at $20.20. Needs to lift.
5
HEART KAMEDA
YELLOW, BLUE HALVES, DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES, PINK ARMBAND
6 40x4 PLEIADES GROUP
TATSUYA YOSHIOKA
3YO    FILLY 53.0KG
Haruya Yoshida
Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 16 at Fukushima on April 13 over 1200m, 2 len behind Khaleesi carrying 53.0kg at $6.60. Previously second-up 13th of 18 at Kyoto on January 13 over 1600m, 12 len behind Salt Queen carrying 55.0kg at $7. Solid top-three hope.
6
KOJI NISHIZUKA
BLUE,WHITE STRIPES,BLUE SLEEVES,LIGHT BLUE ARMBANDS
7 0000x ARDELICIOUS
TSUYOSHI TANAKA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Tatsuya Akimoto
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 17 at Nakayama January 20 over 2000m, 43 len behind Dee My The Kid with 55.0kg at $397.20. Previously first up; 11th of 13 at Tokyo Dirt October 21 over 1600m, 24 len behind Iridescent with 55.0kg at $3.80. Needs to show sharp improvement.
7
KAZUKI KIKUZAWA
WHITE, SLEEVES, RED DIAMOND CHECK
8 898x BANOFFEE
TOSHIAKI TAJIMA
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Toshio Fujinuma
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Kokura February 3 over 1800m, 7 len behind Onami Konami with 55.0kg at $45.70. On debut eighth of 16 at Nakayama December 23 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Nishino Fiance with 55.0kg at $133.30. Not ready yet.
8
SHOTA KOBAYASHI
BLACK,RED DIAMOND CHECK,ARM BAND
9 54433 YABUSAME
MAMORU ISHIBASHI
3YO    COLT 56.0KG
Koji Oka
Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 18 at Kyoto on April 20 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Globe Amaranth with 56.0kg at $5.30. The start before that 3rd of 18 at Kokura on February 25 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Taurus Shine carrying 57.0kg at $5.20. Definite chance.
9
TAIGA TSUNODA
WHITE,RED CROSSED SASHES,WHITE SLEEVES,RED DOUBLE ARMBAND
10 58x HOLGER DANSKE
MASAYUKI NISHIMURA
3YO    COLT 56.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 14 at Kyoto February 11 over 1600m, 6 len behind Hawaiian Tiare carrying 57.0kg at $21.10. On debut fifth of 18 at Kokura January 21 over 1200m, 4 len behind Meisho Yamamomo carrying 57.0kg at $5. Hard to enthuse.
10
DAISUKE SASAKI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBAND
11 50004 ROUGE ELICIA
TORU KURITA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Tokyo Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Last start 4th of 15 at Fukushima on April 21 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Nishino Ayakaze carrying 55.0kg at $30.80. The race before that 11th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on February 24 over 1800m, 17 len behind Spade Un carrying 55.0kg at $147. Others make more appeal.
11
KIWAMU OGINO
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, ARMBAND
12 3785 MEISHO MAGOICHI
KOSHIRO TAKE
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
At the latest run 5th of 15 at Fukushima on April 21 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Nishino Ayakaze carrying 55.0kg at $7.60. The run before that 8th of 16 at Kokura on February 25 over 1800m, 9 len behind Celeste with 57.0kg at $9.40. Should go well in this line up.
12
Y IWATA
ROYAL BLUE, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES
13 6x2 ANNA BAROWS
YASUYUKI TSUJINO
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Hirotsugu Inokuma
Second-up. First start 6th of 13 at this track on September 2 over 2000m, 5 len behind Can't Wait carrying 55.0kg at $3.40. Went for a break before returning 2nd of 18 at Kyoto on April 21 over 1600m, neck behind Black Sunrise with 55.0kg at $2.70. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
13
AKATSUKI TOMITA
WHITE, LIME GREEN BAND
14 5702 DANJU KARIYUSHI
Y KATO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG
Takao Seya
Comes off a 59 day let-up. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Nagoya on March 13 over 1500m, 4 len behind Ufufuto Runna with 56kg at $1.90. The start before that 10th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on January 14 over 1200m, 8 len behind Hermes carrying 57.0kg at $7.70. Others offer greater appeal.
14
KYOSUKE MARUTA
MEDIUM BLUE, HOT PINK CHECK, CHECKED SLEEVES
15 54x GRAND THERESE
KUNIHIKO WATANABE
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a five month break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 15 at Hanshin December 17 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Arranger with 55.0kg at $23.90. On debut fifth of 12 at Kyoto November 25 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Yamanin Astron with 55.0kg at $5.40. Expect a forward showing.
15
ARATA SAITO
LIGHT BLUE, RED SIX SPOTS, ARMBAND
16 249x ENJOLRAS
TAKESHI MATSUSHITA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Lion Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Racing first-up today. Not seen since he finished last of 9 at Kyoto Dirt February 3 over 1800m, 12 len behind Pero with 57.0kg at $2.20. On debut second of 14 at Hanshin December 23 over 2000m, 0.5 len behind Aurora X carrying 56.0kg at $3.60. Sure to be ready to run well.
16
GENKI MARUYAMA
YELLOW, BLACK TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND