FUNABASHI   28 Nov 2024
 
GOING:

Race 4 1200m

Track:      

Expecting Meimei Mefa'a to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sharp trip. SIZING (5) was beaten for speed on debut last start then found the line strongly to grab third over 1000m at this track. Can get off the mark this time. MEIMEI MEFA'A (11) will find this a little easier than her third on debut four weeks ago. Breaks from a wide draw but she should be in the finish again. EMERAL ATTACK (3) recorded another minor placing last time out, finishing second over 1700m at Monbetsu when he was always up in the leading division. Taking on a better field but he is up to the task. BALANCE THE BOOKS (8) produced a fair effort on debut last time out in fourth at this track over 1000m. Can feature in the finish this time.
1 4 MINENO BLUE
SHIGENORI ITO
2YO  DK B  COLT 55.0KG

At debut, 4th of 8 at this track on November 1 over 1000m, 9 len behind Joyful Rock with 54kg at $15.50. Encouraging signs on debut but this looks a tough assignment.
1
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, White cap
2 37 AMBER RING
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
2YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Raced twice to date. At debut, 3rd in a small field at this track on September 27 over 1000m, 10 len behind Jun Harvest with 54kg at $9.90. Second-up raced on the pace before fading 7th of 9 at this track on October 29 over 1200m, 31 len behind Aranjuez Rose carrying 54kg at $15.90. Minor claims at the very best.
2
SHOTARO KAWASHIMA
MAROON, WHITE SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 29322 EMERAL ATTACK
KIYOAKI SASAKI
2YO  DK B  COLT 55.0KG

Form hard to fault. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 8 at Monbetsu on October 30 over 1700m, 5 len behind Kofuseigetsu carrying 56kg at $4.40. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Monbetsu on October 16 over 1600m, 3 len behind Love Legal carrying 56kg at $1.90. Winning prospects enhanced by the favourable barrier.
3
NORIHIKO NOZAWA
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 76388 MIZUIRO AUDAX
SHIGENORI ITO
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 53.0KG

Last start ran last of 8 at Urawa on November 22 over 1400m, 15 len behind Cheat Major carrying 53kg at $118.40. The start before that second last of 9 at this track on October 29 over 1200m, 31 len behind Aranjuez Rose carrying 53kg at $94.90. Recent form not good enough.
4
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLUE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
5 3 SIZING
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
2YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Was well-supported at debut, got back early 3rd in a small field at this track on September 27 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Surprise Party with 54kg at $2. Well placed to get off the mark this time.
5
TAITO MORI
MEDIUM BLUE ,GREEN DIAMOND CHECKS, Yellow cap
6 55 ELF REN
GEN HAYASHI
2YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG

Raced two times to date. At debut, ran last in a small field at this track on September 27 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Surprise Party carrying 54kg at $6.10. Last start 5th of 9 at this track on October 31 over 1200m, 7 len behind Maruhiro Utopia carrying 54kg at $8.40. Not going well enough.
6
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECK,GREEN SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 7176 JUNSHIN KAREN
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
2YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG

Returns from a 43-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 8 at Monbetsu on October 16 over 1200m, 7 len behind A Shin Jasper carrying 55kg at $17.50. The start before that 7th of 9 at Monbetsu on September 24 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Lux Delight carrying 55kg at $12.20. Needs to step up.
7
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW,BLUE RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
8 4 BALANCE THE BOOKS
TAKASHI HARITA
2YO  BROWN  COLT 55.0KG

Was well-supported at debut, 4th of 7 at this track on October 31 over 1000m, 8 len behind Seven One Bio with 55kg at $3.90. Gets a pass-mark after that debut and can go on with it.
8
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Light green cap
9 4 ENRY PRINCE
MASATO HAYASHI
2YO  BROWN  COLT 55.0KG

At debut, 4th of 8 at this track on October 31 over 1000m, 8 len behind Maldives Flavor with 55kg at $13.60. That race experience to prove invaluable.
9
TATSUYA YAMAGUCHI
MAGENTA, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
10 6x566 LIVRE PARADISE
TSUTOMU TANAKA
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start 6th of 8 at Urawa on November 22 over 1400m, 7 len behind Cheat Major with 54kg at $55.90. The start before that 6th of 9 at this track on October 29 over 1200m, 27 len behind Aranjuez Rose carrying 54kg at $106.80. Wide draw too testing.
10
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Light brown cap
11 3 MEIMEI MEFA'A
MANABU YAMAMOTO
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Was well-supported at debut, set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 7 at this track on October 31 over 1000m, 7 len behind Seven One Bio carrying 54kg at $2.10. Encouraging signs on debut and another big run is likely.
11
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Hot pink cap
12 4x RYUNO KIZUNA
SATOSHI SAITO
2YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Resuming after a break; only one run when got back early 4th in a small field at this track on July 22 over 1000m, 17 len behind Governability carrying 54kg at $8.40. Must be included.
12
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap