FUNABASHI   27 Nov 2024
 
GOING: G

Race 3 1200m

Track: GOOD      

Strong early tempo with Windhose and Fanfan leading the way over Wonderful Grace. WINDHOSE (3) is in top form with three wins on end, the most recent an effortless victory over 1200m at this track four weeks ago. Has a great record at this journey with eight wins from 10 starts and should be in the finish. FANFAN (5) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish second over 800m at Urawa. Taking on a better line-up this time but he is up to the challenge. KELLY DRAGON (10) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a nice race last time out, finishing third at Urawa after being prominent at the corner. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is capable of a big performance. WONDERFUL GRACE (6) resumes from a spell of seven months. Could only manage to finish seventh at the latest run over 1200m at this track. Rates highly on best form and a bright return wouldn't surprise.
1 4x706 ROUSE UP
MASAMI YOSHIDA
8YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Yuki Dendo
At the latest run 6th of 12 at Urawa on November 18 over 2000m, 7 len behind Cavalo Preto with 56kg at $13.60. The race before that second last of 12 at Urawa on October 22 over 1400m, 8 len behind Bright Ocean carrying 56kg at $103.10. Others favoured.
1
TAISEI NAKAHARA
WHITE, RED BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 72964 SHINRAI GOLD
MASAO AI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on November 1 over 1200m, 2 len behind Harpy Blossom with 56kg at $49.90. The race before that 6th of 10 at this track on September 24 over 1200m, 9 len behind Edono Tailor carrying 56kg at $27.20. Likely to find them too smart.
2
NAKANO KAZUMA
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 3x111 WINDHOSE
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG

On a three run winning streak. Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 6 len at this track October 30 over 1200m defeating Fontaine Park with 56kg at $1.20. The run before that favourite; scored a big 4 len win at this track September 26 over 1200m defeating Shinto Akira carrying 56kg at $1.01. Rates highly. Big chance.
3
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW,BLUE RIGHT SASH, Salmon cap
4 5459x FAIRY TRAIL
SATOSHI SAITO
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at this track June 29 over 1200m, 12 len behind Seitentaisei carrying 54kg at $11.10. Previously first up; ran last of 12 at this track February 9 over 1200m, 8 len behind B B Dolce with 54kg at $26.80. Should be ready to run well.
4
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 31332 FANFAN
TAKESHI MINOWA
7YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Tadashi Sakurai
Recent form sound. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Urawa on November 22 over 800m, 4 len behind Daiei Bilberry with 56kg at $3.20. Before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Urawa on October 25 over 800m, 5 len behind Supercycle carrying 56kg at $3.70. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
5
KAZUKI AKATSU
BLUE, YELLOW FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 2x57x WONDERFUL GRACE
TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
Minoru Yoneda
Resuming after a spell of seven months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at this track May 1 over 1200m, 10 len behind Sumida Kachidoki with 54kg at $5.90. First up last campaign fifth of 11 at this track April 12 over 1200m, 3 len behind Fairyland with 54kg at $3.60. Look for a bold run.
6
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 7376x ARABIAN PALACE
MITSUHIRO OKABAYASHI
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Makio Okada
Entire back from a spell of seven months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at this track May 2 over 1200m, 8 len behind It's Andrea carrying 56kg at $17.20. When resuming last campaign sixth of 10 at this track November 29 2022 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Frutilla with 56kg at $21.30. Expect he will go well.
7
SHUN ISHIZAKI
DARK BLUE, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
8 07x00 YUYU ROCKET
NOBUHIRO SHIBUYA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 10 at this track on September 24 over 1200m, 16 len behind Edono Tailor with 54kg at $165. Second run from a spell ran last of 12 at this track on November 1 over 1200m, 10 len behind Harpy Blossom with 56kg at $366.90. Wait until he shows something.
8
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Light brown cap
9 x6329 FONTAINE PARK
NOBORU TAMAI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run got back early 9th of 12 at Urawa on November 21 over 1500m, 10 len behind Get Desire with 56kg at $10.70. Before that 2nd of 12 at this track on October 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind Windhose carrying 56kg at $46.30. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
9
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
10 43553 KELLY DRAGON
SATOSHI SAITO
7YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG

At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Urawa on November 20 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Narita Ambition carrying 56kg at $11.30. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track on November 1 over 1200m, 4 len behind Harpy Blossom with 56kg at $29. Made headway last time. Top chance.
10
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Hot pink cap