URAWA   21 May 2024
 
GOING: S

Race 3 1400m

Track: SOFT      

Solid pace from Sekino Atlas and K T Yui fending off pressure from other on-pacers engaged. ONE LOVE (5) resumed from a spell last start with a sound second over 1400m at Kawasaki. Placed to advantage so expect a big run. BENINO ANGEL (4) finished second two runs back at Kawasaki then improved last time out to score by half a length over 1500m at this track. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. YUMETSUKUSHI (3) ran below expectations last time at this track, finishing fifth and beaten 5.5 lengths starting at $4.60. Finds a nice race and can make amends. SEKINO ATLAS (8) returned from a spell two weeks ago when he was in the firing line on the corner before being beaten 4.5 lengths into fourth over 900m at Kawasaki. Fitter so expect a better run this time.
1 08005 URLICHT
SHINJI KOBAYASHI
8YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last start 5th of 11 at this track on April 15 over 1400m, 6 len behind Harmony Joey with 56kg at $102.60. The race before that ran last of 12 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 17 len behind Sun Huntsville carrying 56kg at $391.20. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
1
AKIO MIKOSHI
RED, NAVY DIAMONDS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, White cap
2 26x87 K T YUI
TAKASHI MIZUNO
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Third-up today. First-up got back early 8th of 11 at this track on March 27 over 800m, 8 len behind Mother Favor carrying 54kg at $35.70. Second run from a spell sat on the pace before fading 7th of 9 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 9 len behind Kita Makfi with 54kg at $6.20. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
2
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 3x235 YUMETSUKUSHI
SHINOBU HASEGAWA
8YO  BAY  MARE 51.0KG

Resumes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Kita Makfi with 52kg at $4.60. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sun Huntsville carrying 52kg at $3.90. Can do a lot better than that last run.
3
SENNO RIDGE
BROWN, BLUE BAND, SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 20021 BENINO ANGEL
TSUKASA KAIBAZAWA
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Recent form sound. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at this track April 16 over 1500m defeating Kalaunu carrying 54kg at $12.40. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Kawasaki on April 1 over 1400m, 3 len behind Uranus with 54kg at $29.30. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes.
3
SHOYA HOZONO
PURPLE, GOLD FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 352x2 ONE LOVE
HIRONORI SATO
6YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Nissin Holdings Co. Ltd.
Second-up. Comes off a 48-day let-up. First-up after five months ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Kawasaki on April 3 over 1400m, head behind Harmony Orion with 54kg at $3.20. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Funabashi on March 16 2023 over 1200m, 8 len behind Ryuno Jack with 53kg at $59.60. Among the leading chances.
4
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Yellow cap
6 00009 VENUS ORCHID
SHOICHI HIRATA
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Keiichi Sukegawa
Last start raced on the pace before fading 9th of 12 at Kawasaki on May 6 over 900m, 14 len behind Wagamama Body carrying 54kg at $135. The start before that second last of 11 at Kawasaki on April 4 over 900m, 11 len behind Patwon with 54kg at $163.20. Others have better prospects.
5
WATARU FUJIE
YELLOW, NAVY DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 66543 ANAHA
YUTAKA KAWASHIMA
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 50.0KG
Koji Yasuhara
Racing well. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Kita Makfi with 50kg at $32.80. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sun Huntsville carrying 50kg at $54. Capable of a big finish so don’t write her off.
6
YOSHIMI NAKASHIMA
LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW CHECK,BLACK SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE STRIPE, Light brown cap
8 446x4 SEKINO ATLAS
KAZUMI TAKEI
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Syoji Koseki
Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 9 at Kawasaki on May 7 over 900m, 4.5 len behind Patwon carrying 56kg at $18.20. Previously second-up second last of 12 at this track on February 16 2023 over 1500m, 13 len behind Lovely Gal carrying 55kg at $20.20. Fitter and worth including.
7
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
MAGENTA, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
9 47088 ASTRO MARY
SHINOBU HASEGAWA
5YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG

Last start eased back early on 8th of 12 at Funabashi on April 29 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ginzade Nomu Otoko carrying 51kg at $173.20. Before that second last of 9 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 9 len behind Kita Makfi with 51kg at $387.30. Fully tested on her recent run.
8
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLUE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap