SAGA   19 May 2024
 
GOING:

Race 5 1400m

Track:      

Solid tempo with several going forward headed by T O Michelin. T O MICHELIN (3) was well-fancied last time out but raced below par and could only manage seventh. Was going well before that, winning two of his previous four. Finds a nice race and can make amends. PIENA KITE (4) did a great job to score by 4 lengths over today's course and distance last start in a far better run. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot repeat the dose. PEISHA WARRIOR (11) didn't feature in a tougher race last time out but did a good job for a win at this track at the previous outing. Finds a suitable race and can return to winning ways. KEN BRIDGE KANADE (1) can mix the form but does have a few recent wins under the belt and is drawn for a soft run.
1 10190 KEN BRIDGE KANADE
KATSUTOSHI TESHIMA
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on May 3 over 1300m, 16 len behind Knight Alnilam carrying 54kg at $4.60. The start before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 12 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 8 len behind Principal Act with 53kg at $6.20. Nicely placed to bounce back.
1
ISAO YAMAGUCHI
BLACK, GOLD CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD STRIPE, Light green cap
2 04209 KURINO MANGETSU
HISASHI MATSUSHIMA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Hiroharu Kurimoto
At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track on May 3 over 1300m, 7 len behind Knight Alnilam with 55kg at $21.50. Before that second last of 11 at this track on April 20 over 1750m, 18 len behind Arakki Faith with 55kg at $23.20. Hard to imagine a top-three finish.
2
LEO NAKAYAMA
PINK, BLACK DIAMOND CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
3 17157 T O MICHELIN
TORU YAMADA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Tomoya Ozasa
Useful type. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 7th of 11 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 9 len behind Undulate carrying 56kg at $2. The start before that 5th of 11 at this track on March 24 over 1300m, 2 len behind Fukushima Par Play carrying 56kg at $4.20. Excellent winning chance with the help of an inside stall.
3
RYUICHIRO KURATOMI
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, ORANGE STARS, Cyan cap
4 01371 PIENA KITE
TOSHIMITSU KUNICHI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Kenzo Mototani
Useful entire. Last start scored a big 4 len win at this track April 28 over 1400m defeating Hinageshi with 56kg at $20.60. The race before that 7th of 10 at this track on April 21 over 1300m, 11 len behind La Gerbe with 56kg at $6.90. Leading contender coming out of a very nice stall.
4
HIROKI YAMASHITA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
5 77370 RINACHAN
SHINICHI HIGASHI
5YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG

Most recently second last of 12 at this track on May 3 over 1300m, 8 len behind Knight Alnilam carrying 52kg at $21.50. The start before that got back early 7th of 12 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 8 len behind Principal Act carrying 52kg at $21.10. Might just find this a bit too tough.
5
TAKU KAWASHIMA
RED , YELLOW FIVE STARS, Hot pink cap
6 3291x BECKENBAUER
HISASHI MATSUSHIMA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yo Mitsuoka
Resuming after a ten weeks break. Not seen since winning by 0.8 len this track March 10 over 1400m defeating Fingle Bridge carrying 56kg at $7.20. On debut ran last of 16 at Nakayama September 11 2022 over 1600m, 25 len behind Danon Go Ichi with 52.0kg at $150.20. Should be ready to run well.
6
TAKUTO DEMIZU
LIGHT BLUE, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE HOOPS, Hot pink cap
7 75643 DARING EIGHT
YOSHITO YAMADA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Racing well. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on May 3 over 1300m, long-neck behind Knight Alnilam with 54kg at $47.10. The run before that 4th of 11 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 4 len behind Undulate with 54kg at $6.70. Must be respected.
7
TORU TAKEYOSHI
RED , YELLOW FIVE STARS, Light green cap
8 19500 BOLD ROY
AKIMASA IBI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoichi Masuda
Last start 10th of 12 at this track on May 3 over 1300m, 8 len behind Knight Alnilam with 56kg at $25.70. The race before that ran last of 11 at this track on April 20 over 1750m, 21 len behind Arakki Faith carrying 56kg at $38.70. Preferred in something easier.
8
YUKIHITO NAGATA
WHITE, MAGENTA DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, White cap
9 02158 FUERTE TESORO
HIROYUKI YANAI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Ryotokuji Kenji Holdings Co. Ltd.
Useful type. Last start 8th of 12 at this track on May 3 over 1300m, 7 len behind Knight Alnilam carrying 54kg at $11.40. The run before that struggled in the run home; 5th of 12 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Principal Act with 54kg at $18.50. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
9
SHOTA MURAMATSU
WHITE, MAGENTA DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
10 89643 ALIVIO
KAZUO HAMADA
5YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG
Mitsuru Honma
Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track on May 3 over 1400m, 7 len behind Kisekino Senshi carrying 52kg at $20.50. The run before that 4th of 11 at this track on April 20 over 1300m, 2 len behind Crown Surprise carrying 54kg at $186.40. Watch for her to be flashing home.
10
OMI DAIKI
RED, WHITE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 36210 PEISHA WARRIOR
HIROHIDE HIRAYAMA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 55.0KG
Naoto Kitajo
At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track on May 4 over 1750m, 14 len behind Mifune with 55kg at $14.90. The start before that won by 1.0 len at this track April 21 over 1300m defeating Makoto Chiganemaru with 55kg at $4.90. Capable of a better run.
11
NAGAO TASUKU
PINK, BLACK DIAMOND CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Grey cap