KOCHI   16 Sep 2024
 
GOING:

Race 4 1300m

Track:      

Little in the way of early speed so Rough Sea may well find the front. KAWAKITA MAX (2) did a great job to score by a neck over this course and distance last start in a much improved run. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. ROUGH SEA (10) ran a strong race last time out over 1400m at this track, finishing second and beaten a head. Suitably placed and in the mix. MEISHO MIRAI (7) resumes from a spell of nine weeks and is having his first outing under new trainer Tatsuya Nakanishi. Finished 11th at Fukushima Dirt over 1150m at the opening run last time in work. Comes here with definite top-three claims. VARAIGNES (1) finished 11th at his most recent appearance over 1400m at this track. Suited in this line up and is among the better hopes.
1 57880 VARAIGNES
MITOSHI HIGASHIHARA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Tadakuni Sugiyama
Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Most recently second last of 12 at this track on August 4 over 1400m, 25 len behind Lava Dome with 56kg at $216.70. Before that 8th of 12 at this track on July 21 over 1400m, 12 len behind Pikake with 56kg at $27.10. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
1
KATSUNORI URESHI
RED, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW DIAMOND STRIPE, White cap
2 98001 KAWAKITA MAX
MAI MIYAGAWA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Kazunori Kawashima
Comes here off a 50-day let-up. Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at this track July 28 over 1300m defeating Hinotama Boy with 54kg at $1.80. The start before that second last of 12 at Sonoda on July 11 over 1230m, 18 len behind Push Yourself with 54kg at $37.40. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.
2
MINORU MIYAGAWA
BLACK, WHITE FIVE STARS, Grey cap
3 90908 KURINO BRILLANTE
DAI MUNEISHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG

Returns from a 43-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 8 at this track on August 4 over 1400m, 97 len behind Everyone Black carrying 53kg at $17.20. The start before that ran last of 10 at this track on June 23 over 1400m, 49 len behind Ice Shelf carrying 56kg at $79.70. Nice draw but others preferred.
3
ABE MOTOTSUGU
WHITE, BLUE CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 66727 POWER MINT
TERUYUKI KUNISAWA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Returns from a 43-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on August 4 over 1400m, 16 len behind Lava Dome with 54kg at $69.60. Before that made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 12 at this track on July 21 over 1400m, 4 len behind Pikake with 54kg at $10.60. Genuine chance this time around.
4
SHINJI HATANAKA
YELLOW, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED CHEVRON, Cyan cap
5 37009 TRAIN TRAIN
TERUYUKI KUNISAWA
8YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
MMC Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 51-day let-up. Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on July 27 over 1400m, 39 len behind Global Blood with 56kg at $95.30. The start before that second last of 11 at this track on July 14 over 1300m, 11 len behind Old Bluff with 56kg at $45.70. Has the ability to take this out.
5
SHOJI NISHIMORI
MEDIUM BLUE, PURPLE YOKE,MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND BAND ,PURPLE COLLAR, WHITE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 09777 REVERSIBLE LANE
SHINICHI TANAKA
8YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Teruya Yoshida
Comes off a 50 day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 11 at this track on July 28 over 1600m, 10 len behind Radio Ga Ga carrying 56kg at $108.50. Before that eased back early on 7th of 12 at this track on July 15 over 1400m, 6 len behind Lingus Warrior carrying 56kg at $30.70. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
6
NAOKI KIMURA
RED, BLACK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, RED SLEEVES, BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 x0x0x MEISHO MIRAI
TATSUYA NAKANISHI
9YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 11th of 13 at Fukushima Dirt on July 13 over 1150m, 11 len behind Manibhadra with 57.0kg at $180.50. When resuming last campaign 13th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on February 4 over 1200m, 7 len behind Kurojishi Joe carrying 53.0kg at $201.60. A big run will not surprise.
7
RYOTARO OKA
BLUE, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 8630x A SHIN LASER
SHINICHI TANAKA
9YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshio Hirai
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at this track July 7 over 1600m, 15 len behind Suave Johann carrying 56kg at $339.10. First up last campaign second last of 11 at this track December 11 2022 over 1400m, 15 len behind Basileus carrying 56kg at $36.20. Unlikely to feature.
8
JUNYA ISHIMOTO
MEDIUM BLUE, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
9 68466 LILIBET
KEISUKE MATSUGI
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 51.0KG

Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Last start 6th of 12 at this track on August 4 over 1400m, 12 len behind Lava Dome with 54kg at $141.80. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track on July 21 over 1400m, 8 len behind Pikake carrying 51kg at $22.30. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
9
CHIKANAO SHIRONO
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
10 x0032 ROUGH SEA
DAISAKU MEKUSA
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Godolphin
Racing well. Comes off a 43 day let-up. Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 8 at this track on August 4 over 1400m, head behind Everyone Black carrying 56kg at $5.60. Before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at this track on July 21 over 1400m, 8 len behind Everyone Black carrying 56kg at $4.80. Nicely placed to score.
10
EITA INOUE
WHITE, PURPLE FIVE STARS, Hot pink cap
11 09570 A P FLONE
TOMOHARU EBESUMOTO
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 52.0KG

Returns from a 43-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on August 4 over 1400m, 28 len behind Lava Dome with 53kg at $186.40. The race before that 7th of 12 at this track on July 21 over 1400m, 12 len behind Pikake with 52kg at $8.80. Wide draw a test.
11
NAOMI HAMA
RED, BLACK VEE, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Hot pink cap