URAWA   18 Apr 2024
 
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Race 4 1500m

Track: AW     True  

Slick tempo to be established by Flute, Smile Thrive and Yodono Homare. PICARESQUE SMILE (5) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 1.3 lengths from the winner in third over 1400m at Kawasaki. Likely improver with strong prospects. YODONO HOMARE (6) led throughout last start to score an effortless 3 lengths win over 1500m at this track. Sure to run well again. DERMA OBERON (9) knuckled down strongly to get within half a length of the winner in second last start over 1500m at Kawasaki. Will be winding up late. SMILE THRIVE (7) disappointed at his last run four-and-a-half months ago when tenth at Mizusawa, that effort following back-to-back wins. Bold showing expected.
1 69468 BLUE TOURMALINE
ISAMU KUBO
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

At the latest run 8th of 11 at Kawasaki on April 4 over 1400m, 17 len behind Potenza with 54kg at $195.70. The race before that 6th of 12 at Kawasaki on March 13 over 1400m, 11 len behind Vikander with 54kg at $49. Fully tested on her recent run.
1
MITSUHIRO MASUDA
GREEN, YELLOW FIVE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 98000 SUN BOULDER
MORIO KAWAMURA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Kato Stable Co. Ltd.
Last start second last of 12 at this track on March 28 over 1400m, 12 len behind Rainbow Color carrying 54kg at $356.30. Before that second last of 12 at Kawasaki on March 13 over 1400m, 14 len behind Vikander carrying 54kg at $238.20. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.
2
SHOYA HOZONO
PURPLE, GOLD FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 68847 MORNING IRIS
SHINOBU HASEGAWA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently 7th of 9 at this track on March 28 over 1400m, 9 len behind Dover Falcon carrying 54kg at $127.70. Before that 4th of 9 at this track on February 22 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Frere Joie with 54kg at $152.20. Looks tested despite the low draw.
3
KAZUHIRO KATO
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
4 x6353 FLUTE
TAKASHI MIZUNO
8YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 3rd of 12 at this track on March 28 over 1500m, 8 len behind Yukimatsuri carrying 56kg at $27.90. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on February 22 over 1500m, 10 len behind Yagiri Epipha Kun carrying 56kg at $5.30. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
4
TETSUYA TAKAHASHI
RED, GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 4x063 PICARESQUE SMILE
H SASAKI
8YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Keisuke Ide
At the latest run made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Kawasaki on April 3 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Minato Ichiban carrying 56kg at $12.80. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track on March 28 over 1400m, 5 len behind Rainbow Color carrying 56kg at $15. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
5
RYO TANAKA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, BLACK SLEEVES, RED HOOPS, Yellow cap
6 46051 YODONO HOMARE
MAKI HIRAYAMA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Useful type. Most recently won by 3 len at this track March 27 over 1500m defeating Sunrise Tesoro with 56kg at $12.60. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track on February 21 over 1400m, 7 len behind Your Sora carrying 56kg at $11.60. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
6
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Hot pink cap
7 9110x SMILE THRIVE
HIRONORI UNOKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Shinichi Matsuno
Resumes. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Mizusawa December 12 over 1600m, 14 len behind Amazing Star with 56kg at $3.80. First up last campaign eighth of 16 at Tokyo Dirt June 10 over 1600m, 13 len behind Kitano Wonder with 56.0kg at $125.30. Definite top-three contender.
7
YOSHIMI HANZAWA
WHITE, GREEN FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBAND, Light green cap
8 30070 YELLOW RIBBON
TOMOYUKI FUJIHARA
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 53.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track on March 28 over 1500m, 17 len behind Yukimatsuri carrying 52kg at $70.90. The race before that 7th of 11 at Funabashi on March 8 over 1200m, 11 len behind Kitadake carrying 52kg at $116.50. Prepared to risk on current form.
8
RYOTA SUGAWARA
ORANGE,WHITE SLEEVES,ORANGE STARS, Light green cap
9 46982 DERMA OBERON
ROKURO MURATA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Hiroyuki Asanuma
At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Kawasaki on April 4 over 1500m, 0.5 len behind Creteil with 56kg at $50.50. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at Kawasaki on March 13 over 1400m, 12 len behind Vikander with 56kg at $159.10. In the money at the latest appearance and is among the chances.
9
NOBUHIKO SANRINDO
WHITE, PINK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, PINK CHEVRON, Light brown cap
10 75536 YUYU PRESENCE
MORIO KAWAMURA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run 6th of 9 at this track on March 28 over 1400m, 9 len behind Dover Falcon with 54kg at $24.60. The start before that 3rd of 9 at this track on February 22 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Frere Joie with 53kg at $23. Hard to have on recent performances.
10
YUJIRO TANABATA
BLACK, GREEN RIGHT SASH, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Light brown cap
11 39988 ENCHANT
MAKI HIRAYAMA
5YO  DK B  MARE 51.0KG
Yuko Nakamura
Last start 8th of 10 at Kawasaki on April 4 over 1500m, 14 len behind Creteil carrying 54kg at $38.20. The race before that 8th of 12 at this track on March 25 over 2000m, 10 len behind Crystal Nikita with 54kg at $13.80. Genuine chance this time around.
11
SENNO RIDGE
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Light green cap
12 27755 MAX BUN BUN
SHINJI KOBAYASHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 8 at this track on March 29 over 1400m, 41 len behind Two M Fleek with 56kg at $43. The start before that 5th of 9 at this track on February 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Frere Joie carrying 56kg at $35. Wide draw too testing.
12
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap