KASAMATSU   20 Feb 2025
 
GOING:

Race 3 1400m

Track:      

A solid tempo on the cards with Star Kanazawa taking charge. PORTO SEGURO (2) was a winner over 1400m at this track last time, racing on the pace before getting the upper hand and scoring by 1.5 lengths. Likely to be in the finish again. STAR KANAZAWA (5) missed the placings when resuming two runs back then did a good job last start but found a couple better over 1400m at this track, beaten only 1.1 lengths. Can go on with it. KAMIGAMINO UTAGE (6) broke his maiden three starts back and has not been far away since, most recently when beaten half a length into third over 1400m at this track. Winning rider Maki Mukoyama sticks. One of the main contenders. OKANO LOUISE (1) finished sixth last time out over 1400m at this track. Has solid credentials and look for an improved run.
1 54836 OKANO LOUISE
KYOICHI ITO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 52.0KG

Most recently 6th of 8 at this track on February 6 over 1400m, 35 len behind Alma with 52kg at $44.60. The race before that 3rd of 8 at this track on January 23 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Ric Cookie carrying 54kg at $46.50. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
1
TATSUYA MATSUMOTO
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,RED SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 00x01 PORTO SEGURO
KYOICHI ITO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG
Yoshitaka Suzuki
Third-up today. First-up second last of 12 at Kyoto Dirt on December 14 over 1800m, 13 len behind Hifumi Bandam carrying 56.0kg at $110.30. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at this track February 6 over 1400m defeating Curren Hiro with 56kg at $1.70. Impressed last start. In the mix again.
2
TSUTSUI YUSUKE
RED, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Grey cap
3 15464 WE ARE THE PEOPLE
HIDEO MORIYAMA
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start 4th of 8 at this track on February 6 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Sussan First with 54kg at $12.60. The start before that 6th of 8 at this track on January 23 over 1400m, 4 len behind Ric Cookie with 54kg at $44.80. This race looks too tough.
3
SHIGEHARU MABUCHI
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, RED SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 75675 LAISSEZ FAIRE
TAKASHI SHIBATA
3YO  BROWN  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 8 at this track on February 7 over 1400m, 8 len behind Gloire Oso with 56kg at $6.70. The start before that got back early 7th of 9 at this track on January 22 over 1400m, 10 len behind All My Time carrying 56kg at $45. Will need to lift.
4
MIKIO FUJIWARA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, STRIPE SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 68x43 STAR KANAZAWA
HIROSHI SASANO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 8 at this track on January 23 over 1400m, 2 len behind Ric Cookie with 54kg at $2.40. Second run from a spell led but faded 3rd of 8 at this track on February 6 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Alma carrying 54kg at $6.70. Fitter now and making headway. Will take beating.
5
TATSUYA WATANABE
BLUE, GREEN VEE, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, WHITE ARMBAND, CUFF, Yellow cap
6 33153 KAMIGAMINO UTAGE
YOSHINAGA OHASHI
3YO  BROWN  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run 3rd of 8 at this track on February 6 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Sussan First with 56kg at $5. Before that 5th of 9 at this track on January 22 over 1400m, 9 len behind All My Time carrying 56kg at $26.70. Made headway last time. Top chance.
6
MAKI MUKOYAMA
PURPLE, YELLOW FIVE SPOTS, RED SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 32272 KOYUKICHAN
HIDEO MORIYAMA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at this track on February 7 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Gloire Oso with 54kg at $20. Before that raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 8 at this track on January 23 over 1400m, 7 len behind A Shin Taverna carrying 54kg at $4. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. In the mix again.
7
HIROSHI OHARA
DARK BLUE, RED SIX SPOTS, ARMBANDS, Light brown cap