KOCHI   07 Sep 2024
 
GOING:

Race 4 1400m

Track:      

Genuine tempo with Namura Heracles leading the way. SHKMERULI (9) has been kept fresh since an all-the-way win over 1300m at this track. Winning rider aboard again and is a leading hope. NAMURA HERACLES (11) returns from a break of ten weeks. Consistent performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a fourth over 1300m at this track. Nicely placed to kick off another successful campaign. UNITED HEARTS (5) bounced back last start and landed the prize comfortably after being in contention on the turn here. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot repeat the dose. PIKAKE (4) turned in a fine effort to win over this course and distance last start in a much improved run. Finds another suitable race and can go on with the job.
1 60344 SANONO BISCUITS
TOMOHARU EBESUMOTO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Nobuyuki Sano
Racing well. Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track on July 28 over 1300m, 6 len behind Kawakita Max with 56kg at $7.20. The race before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 11 at this track on July 15 over 1300m, 31 len behind I Saw The Star carrying 56kg at $29.70. Drawn well and is among the chances.
1
NAOKI KIMURA
RED, BLACK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, RED SLEEVES, BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 75055 GRYPHIA
HIROKI NISHIYAMA
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG

Comes off a 42 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track on July 27 over 1400m, 7 len behind Never Too Much with 56kg at $48.50. Before that 5th of 10 at this track on July 14 over 1300m, 6 len behind Koei Bakushin carrying 56kg at $63. Draws well but predicted to struggle.
2
RYO KOSUGI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 24074 ODAKEN CYRUS
KEISUKE MATSUGI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on July 28 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Make A Story with 56kg at $5.30. The run before that 7th of 11 at this track on July 15 over 1300m, 35 len behind I Saw The Star carrying 56kg at $121.70. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. In the mix again.
3
SEIYA TATARA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 68471 PIKAKE
DAI MUNEISHI
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Chizu Yoshida
Comes here off a 48-day let-up. Most recently came from midfield and scored a big 4 len win at this track July 21 over 1400m defeating Power Mint carrying 54kg at $8.90. The run before that 7th of 9 at this track on July 6 over 800m, 14 len behind Regnum with 54kg at $61. Chance with the aid of an inside draw.
4
JUNYA ISHIMOTO
MEDIUM BLUE, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 26301 UNITED HEARTS
TERUYUKI KUNISAWA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Ryoichi Otsuka
Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Last start won by 3 len at this track July 28 over 1300m defeating Sano Laki carrying 56kg at $6.80. Before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 12 at this track on July 14 over 1300m, 14 len behind Sable Mirage carrying 56kg at $7.40. Genuine hope.
5
KOICHIRO SENOO
NAVY, YELLOW FIVE STARS, Yellow cap
6 08377 HATTO GUTTO GET
HIROKAZU MIYAGAWA
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshikazu Kobayashi
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 11 at this track on July 27 over 1300m, 9 len behind Meisho Gigas with 56kg at $40.50. The start before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at this track on July 14 over 1400m, 6 len behind Knock On Wood carrying 56kg at $34.10. Needs to find lengths to test these.
6
YUTA GOMA
WHITE, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 57862 BROMBEERE
S BEPPU
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes off a 41 day let-up. Last start 2nd of 12 at this track on July 28 over 1300m, 0.5 len behind Make A Story carrying 54kg at $32.50. The run before that 6th of 9 at this track on July 14 over 1300m, 8 len behind Hakkyoi with 54kg at $92. Capable of a big finish so don’t write her off.
7
SHINJI HATANAKA
YELLOW, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED CHEVRON, Light green cap
8 04930 INDIGENE
HIROKI NISHIYAMA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 53.0KG

Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently second last of 12 at this track on July 27 over 1400m, 10 len behind Outer Space carrying 53kg at $26.40. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on July 14 over 1300m, 5 len behind Sable Mirage with 53kg at $17.40. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
8
ABE MOTOTSUGU
WHITE, BLUE CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
9 38141 SHKMERULI
TATSUYA NAKANISHI
3YO  GREY  COLT 56.0KG

Useful colt. Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 4 len at this track July 28 over 1300m defeating Higher Grade carrying 56kg at $2.10. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 12 at this track on July 15 over 1300m, 6 len behind Bounty Cat with 56kg at $45.30. Sure to go well again.
9
RYOTARO OKA
BLUE, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 40758 BROAD IMERU
JOJI TANAKA
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
KSHD
Comes off a 41 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 9 at this track on July 28 over 1300m, 10 len behind Kawakita Max carrying 56kg at $18.20. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on July 14 over 1300m, 8 len behind Sable Mirage carrying 56kg at $42.70. No threat last start but is capable of better.
10
MASAYOSHI YAMASAKI
RED, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPE, Hot pink cap
11 1724x NAMURA HERACLES
TADAYOSHI HOSOKAWA
10YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
N.Namura
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at this track June 30 over 1300m, 1.3 len behind Reward Setaren with 56kg at $1.70. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 2 len this track March 26 over 1400m defeating Pour Femme with 56kg at $3.90. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
11
SEISHIRO OSAWA
SKY BLUE, WHITE CHECKS, SKY BLUE SLEEVES, PINK STARS, Hot pink cap