KOCHI   05 May 2024
 
GOING:

Race 5 1400m

Track:      

Genuine tempo from Lord Asterisk leading Vitality. LORD ASTERISK (9) resumed last start over this journey at this track and scored by 5 lengths. Has a strong record this course, scoring at three of six starts. Among the leading chances. WEATHERCOCK (5) struggled in a tougher race two starts back but last time appreciated the drop in grade and bounced back to salute over 1600m at this track. Strong winning hope again. YAMANIN FELIX (7) was in the firing line on the bend and ran a better race last start to finish a close second over 1600m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Going up a level this time but he is up to the challenge. TAIL WIND (11) has progressed nicely in his last couple of runs. Finished third at this track two starts back then got the job done by 2 lengths last time out over 1400m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run.
1 60x0x WEISS BLITZ
TERUYUKI KUNISAWA
9YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation ran last of 11 at this track on December 9 over 1400m, 15 len behind Cosmo Kelvin carrying 56kg at $288.10. First up last campaign 5th of 10 at this track on October 29 2022 over 1300m, 8 len behind Da Vinci with 56kg at $9.30. May need the run.
1
NAOKI KIMURA
RED, BLACK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, RED SLEEVES, BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 25463 FUKUCHAN KING
YOICHI MIYAJI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Yoshiaki Fukuda
At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track on April 20 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Captif with 55kg at $16. Before that 6th of 10 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 10 len behind Corniglia carrying 56kg at $4. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.
2
EITA INOUE
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Cyan cap
3 28344 VITALITY
SHINJI KUDO
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Godolphin
Going well. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track on April 20 over 1300m, 8 len behind Captif with 51kg at $14.90. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 7 len behind Corniglia with 51kg at $13. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
3
SEIYA TATARA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Light green cap
4 56178 HARUNO FESTA
YOICHI MIYAJI
11YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Most recently second last of 9 at this track on April 20 over 1300m, 14 len behind Captif carrying 54kg at $103.20. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 12 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 12 len behind Cosmo Bullet with 54kg at $42.80. Improvement required to threaten in this field.
4
RYOTARO OKA
WHITE, BLUE CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
5 x8071 WEATHERCOCK
S BEPPU
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Godolphin
Useful entire. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track April 21 over 1600m defeating Iron Musume carrying 56kg at $2.50. The run before that 7th of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on March 16 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Hakusan Bird with 58.0kg at $27.60. Great chance to win again.
5
SHINJI HATANAKA
YELLOW, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED CHEVRON, Yellow cap
6 04238 MEINER PIONEER
TADAYOSHI HOSOKAWA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
K.Thoroughbred Club Ruffian
Last start 8th of 10 at this track on April 20 over 1300m, 7 len behind Jungle King with 56kg at $16.90. Before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Corniglia carrying 56kg at $83.70. Can improve on recent efforts.
6
KENSUKE HAYASHI
SKY BLUE, WHITE CHECKS, SKY BLUE SLEEVES, PINK STARS, Hot pink cap
7 31342 YAMANIN FELIX
DAISAKU MEKUSA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Hajime Doi
Most recently raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at this track on April 20 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Plot Samani carrying 56kg at $5.30. Before that 4th of 11 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 5 len behind Spring Love with 56kg at $8.30. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
7
SHOJI NISHIMORI
MEDIUM BLUE, PURPLE YOKE,MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND BAND ,PURPLE COLLAR, WHITE SLEEVES, Grey cap
8 68874 WIN DARK ROSE
DAI MUNEISHI
7YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
Last start 4th of 12 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 4 len behind Tail Wind with 56kg at $23.10. The start before that 7th of 10 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 13 len behind Corniglia carrying 56kg at $64.10. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
8
MASAYOSHI YAMASAKI
RED, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPE, Light brown cap
9 123x1 LORD ASTERISK
YUJI UCHIKOSHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after three months favourite; won by 5 len at this track April 21 over 1400m defeating Hatto Gutto Get carrying 56kg at $1.20. Previously second-up 13th of 16 at Sapporo on August 27 over 2000m, 15 len behind Black Var with 56.0kg at $202.70. The one to beat based on that latest effort. Improver with winning prospects.
9
H YOSHIHARA
RED, GREEN ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
10 74286 SHAKE ON IT
MAI MIYAGAWA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Cosmo View Farm Co. Ltd.
Last start 6th of 9 at this track on April 20 over 1300m, 10 len behind Captif carrying 56kg at $81.70. Before that 8th of 12 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 13 len behind Cosmo Bullet carrying 56kg at $7.90. Fully tested on his recent run.
10
SEISHIRO OSAWA
NAVY, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 6x631 TAIL WIND
YUMA KAWANO
6YO  BROWN  HORSE 53.0KG
Fumio Takahashi
Last start won by 2 len at this track April 20 over 1400m defeating Spin Doctor carrying 53kg at $9.30. Before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track on April 7 over 1300m, 7 len behind Satono Favor with 53kg at $210.70. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
11
CHIKANAO SHIRONO
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND, Light green cap
12 x5697 MANHATTAN ROAD
JOJI TANAKA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Useful type. Last start 7th of 10 at this track on April 20 over 1300m, 6 len behind Jungle King with 56kg at $9.90. The race before that 9th of 12 at Funabashi on March 6 over 1500m, 17 len behind Sun Caprice with 56kg at $10.80. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.
12
YUTA GOMA
NAVY, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap