FUNABASHI   28 Jun 2024
 
GOING: S

Race 3 1500m

Track: SOFT      

Good early pressure for top spot with Reyes or Goodman likely to take up the running. GOODMAN (11) is a talented galloper who is unbeaten from two runs, the latest success coming over 1200m at this track. Effortless winner last start and is a winning hope again. REYES (8) stuck on well to finish second last start over 1400m at Urawa, beaten 1.5 lengths as favourite. Finds a suitable race and can find winning ways. SUMMER NUDE (2) has been thereabouts since getting off the mark three runs back, the latest effort a third over 1500m at this track. Right in the mix. POPCORN (1) was comfortably accounted for when fifth last time out over 1400m at Urawa, beaten 6 lengths, after a win at Urawa at the previous outing. Finds a suitable race and can play a major role.
1 x2515 POPCORN
MAKI HIRAYAMA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Useful type. Last start 5th of 8 at Urawa on June 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Alsafi with 56kg at $12.70. Before that came from midfield and won by 2 len at Urawa May 23 over 1400m defeating Purpose Point with 56kg at $3.70. Chance with the aid of an inside draw.
1
KOSHI YOSHIDOME
PURPLE, PINK DIAMOND BAND,WHITE SLEEVES, PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 65143 SUMMER NUDE
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
3YO  BAY  COLT 53.0KG

Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on May 27 over 1500m, 6 len behind My Venerable carrying 56kg at $9.60. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on April 29 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Face The One with 56kg at $11.50. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.
2
TOKORO HOTARU
RED, YELLOW BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 03272 KU NERU ASOBU
TAKAMITSU WATANABE
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Comes off a 32 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 11 at this track on May 27 over 1500m, 5 len behind Sehr Schnell carrying 56kg at $13.20. The run before that sat on the pace before fading 7th of 11 at this track on April 29 over 1500m, 10 len behind Presto Rise with 56kg at $13.80. Should be right in the finish.
3
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Salmon cap
4 764x4 FINAL HEART
MASATO HAYASHI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after eight months 4th of 12 at this track on May 27 over 1500m, 7 len behind My Venerable with 56kg at $41.60. Previously second-up second last of 7 at this track on July 22 over 1200m, 7 len behind Ryuno Medina carrying 54kg at $44.70. Unlikely to threaten.
4
TATSUYA YAMAGUCHI
MAGENTA, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
5 68958 MIRACLE RUSH
MASARU TAMAI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Last start 8th of 13 at Kawasaki on June 10 over 1500m, 5 len behind Lavender Jade carrying 56kg at $22.10. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on May 27 over 1500m, 7 len behind My Venerable carrying 56kg at $96.10. Not doing enough.
5
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 341x0 PREVENANCE
YASUHIDE YONEYA
3YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months struggled in the run home; 10th of 12 at this track on May 27 over 1500m, 12 len behind My Venerable carrying 54kg at $1.90. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at this track on October 24 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Heliamphora with 54kg at $4.10. Fitter and worth including.
6
TAITO MORI
MEDIUM BLUE GREEN DIAMOND CHECKS, Yellow cap
7 x4955 VIVID PINK
TAKASHI HARITA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently 5th of 12 at Kawasaki on June 11 over 1600m, 6 len behind Trident with 54kg at $81.30. Before that 5th of 12 at Urawa on May 21 over 1400m, 9 len behind Margot Eclat carrying 54kg at $57. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
7
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
8 47x12 REYES
SATOSHI SAITO
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track May 28 over 1200m defeating White Onyx carrying 56kg at $2. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Urawa on June 20 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Alsafi carrying 56kg at $2.40. Promising galloper. Should go well.
8
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Light green cap
9 7x555 SOLARISATION
NOBUHIRO YAMADA
3YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start 5th of 7 at this track on May 31 over 1500m, 33 len behind Al Ain Oasis with 54kg at $4.50. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track on April 29 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Presto Rise with 54kg at $4.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
9
SHOTARO KAWASHIMA
MAROON, WHITE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
10 124x HERO SHOW
MITSUHIRO OKABAYASHI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Kawasaki August 24 over 1400m, 8 len behind Asia Mission carrying 55kg at $5.30. At his first start won by 1.0 len this track June 23 2023 over 1500m defeating Yoruno Teio carrying 54kg at $4.10. Happy to work around.
10
SHUN ISHIZAKI
DARK BLUE, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
11 11 GOODMAN
TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA
3YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG

Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, favourite; won by 2 len at this track April 14 over 1200m defeating Lichterfelde carrying 56kg at $4. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 3 len at this track May 1 over 1200m defeating Madeini Suru with 56kg at $1.70. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.
11
EIKI NISHIMURA
RED, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, Hot pink cap
12 238x6 RITMO
TAKAHIRO INAMASU
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 7 at this track on May 31 over 1500m, 35 len behind Al Ain Oasis with 54kg at $4.90. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Monbetsu on June 21 2023 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Labyrinth Queen with 54kg at $3.10. Likely improver.
12
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap