KYOTO   19 May 2024
 
GOING: G

Maiden Race 1600m

Track: STANDARD      

Bonnard is expected to cross from a wide gate and lead. SUMMER AGAIN (4) was prominent at the turn and finished second last start at the first run back from a spell over 1600m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths. Likely improver with winning claims. SALUEZ (5) is a three start maiden who is close to a win despite missing the frame last time over 1400m at this track. Drawn to enjoy a nice trail just off the pace and will give a great sight. LUX MAVERICK (7) has been around the mark lately, last start finishing sixth over 1800m at Niigata. Among the chances again. SKY HIGH (15) managed to fill a minor placing at Chukyo two starts back when resuming before finishing eighth over 1400m at Hanshin last time. Strips fitter and is a big chance to break through.
1 x98x0 BENISUZUME
YASUYUKI TAKAHASHI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Teiji Omori
Second run back. First-up after three months 13th of 15 at Niigata on May 5 over 1200m, 14 len behind Sandoro Night carrying 53.0kg at $157.10. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Kyoto Dirt on February 3 over 1200m, 16 len behind Moira carrying 52.0kg at $92.80. Unlikely to threaten.
1
H MIYUKI
WHITE,BLUE FIVE STARS,BLUE STARS SLEEVES
2 82006 EL PROFESSOR
YASUYUKI TAKAHASHI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Toho Bussan Co. Ltd.
Most recently 6th of 17 at this track on April 27 over 1600m, 7 len behind Nick Of Time with 55.0kg at $60.50. The race before that 12th of 18 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 7 len behind Globe Amaranth with 51.0kg at $28.70. Easily accounted for last time out but this suits.
2
ARATA SAITO
RED,BLUE CROSSED SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE STRIPES
3 40x04 MORIENUS
YOSHINORI ARAKAWA
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Toru Kato
Third-up today. Resuming 13th of 16 at Fukushima on April 13 over 1200m, 12 len behind Jo Medvind with 53.0kg at $29. Last start 4th of 15 at this track on May 5 over 1600m, 4 len behind Jazz carrying 52.0kg at $468.60. Possesses a big finish.
3
RIKI TAKASUGI
WHITE, PURPLE STRIPES, HOOPS SLEEVES
4 747x2 SUMMER AGAIN
KUNIHIKO WATANABE
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Ikebukuro Racing
Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 17 at this track on April 27 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Nick Of Time with 57.0kg at $31.60. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at this track on November 18 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Tagano Dude carrying 56.0kg at $11.10. Solid top-three hope.
4
R WADA
RED, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, YELLOW SLEEVES, PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBAND
5 2x26 SALUEZ
K NONAKA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Godolphin
Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 18 at Hanshin on March 30 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Garonne carrying 57.0kg at $5.40. Last start 6th of 18 at this track on April 28 over 1400m, 2 len behind Doukas Kori with 57.0kg at $1.80. Profiles nicely. Top chance.
5
TAISEI DANNO
MEDIUM BLUE, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND
6 x875x SHUMPU
N YOSHIDA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Mataichiro Yamamoto
Is first-up after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Kokura January 20 over 1800m, 2 len behind Electric Boogie carrying 57.0kg at $16.90. When resuming last campaign eighth of 12 at Chukyo December 3 over 2000m, 6 len behind Cosmo Leonardo carrying 56.0kg at $29.20. Likely to feature.
6
ATSUYA NISHIMURA
GREEN, WHITE BAND, ARMBAND
7 x0326 LUX MAVERICK
MIKIO MATSUNAGA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
LUX Inc.
Last start 6th of 16 at Niigata on May 5 over 1800m, 6 len behind Haidizhen with 57.0kg at $4.20. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 16 at Chukyo on March 24 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Ask Come On More carrying 57.0kg at $6.60. Can atone.
7
N YOKOYAMA
LIME GREEN,YELLOW DIAMONDS, LIME GREEN SLEEVES,YELLOW ARMBANDS
8 2x7 QUEEN'S ATRIA
TATSUYA YOSHIOKA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Keiai Stallion Co. Ltd.
Third race start. First start 2nd of 15 at Kyoto Dirt on February 18 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind King Virgil carrying 55.0kg at $7.90. Returned from break 7th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 4 over 1400m, 8 len behind Tokai Poire carrying 55.0kg at $6. Worth consideration.
8
K IKEZOE
WHITE, HOT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND
9 7 SALITA
HIROO SHIMIZU
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Nikko Haku
At debut, 7th of 15 at this track on May 5 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Jazz carrying 57.0kg at $24.60. Can do better. Strong chance in this line-up.
9
YUICHI KITAMURA
RED, LIGHT BLUE CROSSED SASHES, ARMBANDS
10 458x8 DONA MINT
MINORU OGURI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Masao Ogawa
Second run back. First-up after three months 8th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 4 over 1400m, 10 len behind Tokai Poire carrying 55.0kg at $103.90. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at this track on October 21 over 1400m, 13 len behind Taiki Vainqueur with 55.0kg at $12.40. Fitter but must improve sharply.
10
MANABU SAKAI
LIME GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, BLACK DIAMOND STRIPE
11 44x05 AXINOS
SHUICHI SASAKI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG
Kyoto Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. First-up 14th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 13 over 2000m, 14 len behind Okuyama carrying 56.0kg at $27.80. Second run from a spell 5th of 15 at this track on May 5 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Jazz carrying 57.0kg at $76.40. Will be winding up strongly.
11
HARUHIKO KAWASU
YELLOW, BLUE CROSSED SASHES, STRIPED SLEEVES
12 0x5x0 DAIMEI OTOHIME
NAOYUKI MORITA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Noboru Miyamoto
Second-up today. Last run 15th of 18 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 9 len behind Globe Amaranth carrying 55.0kg at $472.40. At only start last preparation 5th of 10 at Saga on February 12 over 1400m, 9 len behind Hakusan Tsukimitei with 54kg at $6.10. Prefer others.
12
FUMA MATSUWAKA
BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPES
13 47x6 CANTIQUE
RYO TAKAHASHI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Second run back. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after six months 6th of 18 at Hanshin on March 30 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Garonne with 54.0kg at $42.50. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at this track on October 8 over 1600m, 5 len behind Sweep Feet carrying 55.0kg at $40.30. Should progress from that first-up run.
13
KATSUMA SAMESHIMA
LIGHT BLUE, RED CROSSED SASHES, RED SLEEVES
14 009 PRIMA DIVA
M KON
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Last start settled back and ran on when 9th of 12 at Kyoto Dirt on April 28 over 1800m, 17 len behind Ma Bellechouchoute with 55.0kg at $204.70. The run before that 11th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 24 over 1800m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Rien Que Toi carrying 55.0kg at $78.60. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
14
YOSHIHIRO FURUKAWA
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, STRIPED SLEEVES
15 67x28 SKY HIGH
HIROO SHIMIZU
3YO    COLT 56.0KG
Tatsue Ishikawa
Third-up today. Not raced for 50 days. First-up 2nd of 18 at Chukyo on March 23 over 1400m, neck behind Straight Ask with 57.0kg at $16.60. Second run from a spell 8th of 18 at Hanshin on March 30 over 1400m, 6 len behind Garonne with 57.0kg at $4.80. Racing well. Top prospects.
15
KANTA TAGUCHI
WHITE, LIME GREEN DOUBLE BAND
16 0x07x BONNARD
HIDENORI TAKE
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Toru Makiura
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Kokura February 3 over 1800m, 7 len behind Onami Konami carrying 57.0kg at $160.70. When resuming last campaign 12th of 16 at Kokura January 20 over 1200m, 12 len behind Lord Tresor carrying 56.0kg at $208.40. May need this run.
16
AKATSUKI TOMITA
LIME GREEN, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES
17 09x MEILLEURS VOEUX
TERUHIKO CHIDA
3YO    COLT 54.0KG
Yuko Nakamura
He is resuming after a three-and-a-half month break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Kyoto Dirt February 11 over 1800m, 14 len behind Les Grosses Vagues with 57.0kg at $68.40. On debut 13th of 16 at Tokyo January 27 over 1600m, 9 len behind Limerick carrying 57.0kg at $31.50. Not for ours.
17
SEINOSUKE YOSHIMURA
BLACK
18 86x00 LORD STOUT
NAOYA NAKAMURA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. Resumes off a 56 day letup. First-up 10th of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on March 2 over 1400m, 13 len behind Red Liberta carrying 57.0kg at $35.80. Second run from a spell second last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 24 over 1400m, slow going 22 len behind Vendaval with 57.0kg at $64.70. Horror draw makes it tough.
18
KEN TANAKA
WHITE,BLUE BAND,SLEEVES