KOCHI   29 Apr 2024
 
GOING:

Race 5 1400m

Track:      

No obvious leader in a race that lacks much early pressure on paper. HIGH RELIEF (6) finished fourth last start over 1300m at this track after racing on the pace for much of the way. Will be on the speed in transit and is expected to take some running down. A P FLONE (4) failed to figure again last time over 1300m at this track, beaten 6 lengths into sixth. Finds the right race to break through. HIGHER GRADE (8) made progress last time out, finishing 6 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1300m at this track after being in contention on the turn. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake. KANADERU AI (5) improved last start to finish third over 1300m at this track. Suitably placed so she can feature again.
1 66569 VARAIGNES
MITOSHI HIGASHIHARA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Tadakuni Sugiyama
Last start ran last of 9 at this track on April 14 over 1300m, 25 len behind Namura Heracles with 56kg at $246.80. Before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 11 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 12 len behind Rainbow Weather carrying 56kg at $167.60. Draws the fence but the positives end there.
1
JUNYA ISHIMOTO
MEDIUM BLUE, PURPLE YOKE,MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND BAND ,PURPLE COLLAR, WHITE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
2 54495 NAMURA JACKSON
TADAYOSHI HOSOKAWA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Mutsuhiro Namura
Most recently 5th of 9 at this track on April 14 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Bright Flag carrying 56kg at $84. The run before that 9th of 11 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 17 len behind Rainbow Weather with 56kg at $93.10. Can't recommend.
2
SHINJI HATANAKA
YELLOW, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED CHEVRON, Hot pink cap
3 97068 LILIBET
KEISUKE MATSUGI
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 51.0KG

Most recently second last of 9 at this track on April 14 over 1300m, 9 len behind Bright Flag with 54kg at $51.90. The run before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 19 len behind Bounty Cat with 54kg at $321.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
3
CHIKANAO SHIRONO
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND, Grey cap
4 64626 A P FLONE
TOMOHARU EBESUMOTO
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 51.0KG

At the latest run 6th of 9 at this track on April 14 over 1300m, 6 len behind Bright Flag with 52kg at $6.50. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Gratitud with 51kg at $22.90. Draws well and is a strong winning chance.
4
ABE MOTOTSUGU
RED, BLACK VEE, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, White cap
5 29643 KANADERU AI
YUMA KAWANO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Motoaki Sayama
Going well. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on April 14 over 1300m, 4 len behind Bright Flag with 51kg at $23.90. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Gratitud carrying 54kg at $6.30. Working up to a win. Worth following.
5
SEISHIRO OSAWA
SKY BLUE, WHITE CHECKS, SKY BLUE SLEEVES, PINK STARS, Light green cap
6 00254 HIGH RELIEF
MAI MIYAGAWA
6YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Makio Okada
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track on April 14 over 1300m, 6 len behind Namura Heracles with 54kg at $6.60. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Gratitud carrying 54kg at $1.10. Can do much better.
6
MINORU MIYAGAWA
YELLOW, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED CHEVRON, Light brown cap
7 55508 CORNI HIT
TERUYUKI KUNISAWA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start second last of 9 at this track on April 14 over 1300m, 24 len behind Namura Heracles carrying 54kg at $218.60. The race before that second last of 11 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 17 len behind Rainbow Weather carrying 54kg at $106.20. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
7
KENSUKE HAYASHI
NAVY, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, Yellow cap
8 3x782 HIGHER GRADE
S BEPPU
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Takayuki Shimokobe
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track on April 14 over 1300m, 6 len behind Go My Way carrying 54kg at $12.10. The start before that 8th of 12 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 15 len behind Gratitud carrying 54kg at $16.80. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
8
EITA INOUE
WHITE, PURPLE FIVE STARS, Yellow cap
9 x00x7 ASHFORD
KAZUTO TAIRA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 9 at this track on April 14 over 1300m, 6 len behind Bright Flag with 56kg at $12.30. Previously second-up 14th of 16 at Ohi on December 6 over 1200m, 21 len behind Really Hot carrying 56kg at $70. Worth consideration.
9
YUTA GOMA
WHITE, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, White cap
10 83404 ROMANTIC TIME
MASAMITSU SAKAI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Haruo Horiguchi
Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on April 14 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Bright Flag carrying 54kg at $13.40. The race before that ran last of 11 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 18 len behind Rainbow Weather carrying 54kg at $45.20. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
10
TAKUYA OKAMURA
ORANGE, GREEN ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
11 07765 JUN SERIOUS
TETSUYA NAGASE
4YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG
Junji Kawai
Last start 5th of 11 at this track on April 14 over 1300m, 11 len behind Go My Way carrying 54kg at $19.90. The run before that 6th of 12 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 9 len behind Gratitud carrying 54kg at $47.60. Wide draw makes it tough.
11
HIDEYA SAHARA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE YOKE, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE ARMBAND ,WHITE COLLAR, Salmon cap