KAWASAKI   01 Jul 2024
 
GOING: S

Race 4 1400m

Track: SOFT      

Strong early tempo headed by Letter Man pressing on from an outside gate while Yamato Silvia and Harmony Abell boot up underneath. LETTER MAN (12) has been racing in great heart with three top-three finishes on end, the latest a second over 1400m at this track when he was prominent throughout. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. HARMONY ABELL (5) built on a nice second two starts back at Urawa with success over 1400m at this track three weeks ago, getting home by 0.8 lengths. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot score again. YAMATO SILVIA (2) showed good early dash and raced on the speed last start before fading to finish seventh over 1400m at this track. Solid top-three claims. MISSY COLZA (9) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing sixth at this track over 1500m after being handy for much of the way. Can feature in the finish.
1 556x5 YOKOWAKE HANDSOME
SHIGEMI YASUIKE
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after two months eased back early on 5th of 8 at this track on June 11 over 1400m, 7 len behind Harmony Abell carrying 56kg at $68.70. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at this track on January 1 over 1400m, 7 len behind Shonan Mana with 56kg at $90. Needs to lift.
1
RYUSEI NAKAGOSHI
HOT PINK, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 72117 YAMATO SILVIA
SUNAO YAMADA
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at this track on June 11 over 1400m, 9 len behind Harmony Abell carrying 54kg at $4. The run before that won by 0.5 len at Urawa May 20 over 1400m defeating Harmony Abell with 54kg at $2.60. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests.
2
WATARU FUJIE
YELLOW, NAVY DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 69074 ENTITLED
HIROMI YAMAZAKI
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 51.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Most recently 4th of 8 at this track on June 11 over 1400m, 6 len behind Harmony Abell with 51kg at $13.40. The race before that 7th of 12 at Ohi on May 17 over 1800m, 7 len behind Jimba Buji with 54kg at $62.40. Happy enough to avoid.
3
YUMA KATO
DENIM, SKY BLUE RIGHT SASH, STRIPE SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 37560 OCEAN WIND
JUICHI TAJIMA
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 50.0KG

Most recently got back early 10th of 14 at this track on June 12 over 1500m, 5 len behind Cinderella Waltz carrying 54kg at $57.50. The start before that got back early 6th of 10 at Urawa on May 21 over 1400m, 11 len behind Siesta Key carrying 54kg at $51.90. Not this time.
4
NATSUKA KOBAYASHI
BROWN, GREEN DIAMOND BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, RED STARS, Cyan cap
5 41621 HARMONY ABELL
SHOICHI HIRATA
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by 0.8 len at this track June 11 over 1400m defeating Letter Man carrying 56kg at $5.50. The start before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 11 at Urawa on May 20 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Yamato Silvia with 56kg at $1.60. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
5
NOBUHIKO SANRINDO
WHITE, PINK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, PINK CHEVRON, Yellow cap
6 83277 FEMININE LOOK
KATSUYOSHI UCHIDA
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Most recently 7th of 11 at Urawa on June 17 over 1400m, 9 len behind K T Yui with 54kg at $41.10. The race before that 7th of 14 at this track on June 12 over 1500m, 3 len behind Cinderella Waltz carrying 54kg at $51.60. Others preferred.
6
TAKUTO IKETANI
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, BLUE ARM BAND, Yellow cap
7 052x8 PUMVAA
H SASAKI
6YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after a year ran last of 8 at this track on June 11 over 1400m, 17 len behind Harmony Abell carrying 56kg at $8.60. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at this track on June 14 2023 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Summer Royal with 56kg at $10.20. Unlikely to threaten.
7
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Light green cap
8 4692x MISTRA
ROKURO MURATA
5YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG

Resuming after 11 months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at Urawa August 11 over 1500m, 4 len behind Party Animal carrying 56kg at $7.10. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at this track June 16 2023 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Shipwreck Beach with 56kg at $16.80. Capable of a big run.
8
MITSUHIRO MASUDA
GREEN, YELLOW FIVE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
9 50006 MISSY COLZA
JUNICHI MURATA
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mishima B.
At the latest run led to the turn then faded 6th of 14 at this track on June 12 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Cinderella Waltz carrying 54kg at $62. The race before that second last of 11 at Urawa on May 22 over 1500m, 11 len behind Tete Avancer with 54kg at $28.80. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort.
9
RYO TANAKA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, BLACK SLEEVES, RED HOOPS, Light brown cap
10 08000 AKIKONO YUMEO
ISAMU KUBO
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Most recently second last of 11 at this track on June 14 over 900m, 16 len behind Monter Jewel carrying 54kg at $223. The start before that 10th of 12 at Funabashi on May 30 over 1800m, 16 len behind Maono Jet with 51kg at $120.40. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
10
HIROKI OKAMURA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, RED SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 00950 VENUS ORCHID
SHOICHI HIRATA
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Keiichi Sukegawa
Last start ran last of 11 at this track on June 12 over 1400m, 16 len behind Come On Baby with 54kg at $33.60. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Urawa on May 21 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Benino Angel with 54kg at $37.40. Win doesn't look likely.
11
NORITADA HONDA
YELLOW, BLACK SIX SPOTS, ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
12 46322 LETTER MAN
TAKAYUKI HAYASHI
8YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Recent form sound. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track on June 11 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Harmony Abell carrying 56kg at $3.80. Before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, nose behind Yamato Silvia with 56kg at $4.60. Winning chance.
12
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Hot pink cap