KYOTO   19 May 2024
 
GOING: G

Maiden Race 1800m

Track: STANDARD      

A solid tempo from Anticipar, Banitsa and Saikodane all kicking up to take advantage of their low draws. GRAND SAINT (12) looked good at his only appearance five months ago over 2000m at Hanshin, finishing third and beaten 2.25 lengths. Sure to have improved over the break and should be in the finish again. GRAY STORM (8) is a three-year-old colt by A Shin Hikari out of Musterwerk set to debut for the Manabu Ikezoe stable. Should acquit himself well. Keep an eye out for any positive market movement. HOT EMPEROR (13) ran below expectations last time at Niigata, finishing 13th and beaten 14 lengths starting at $8. Finds a nice race and can bounce back. SAIKODANE (9) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1800m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths into sixth. Well placed in this contest and can figure in the finish this time.
1 x8x80 BANITSA
KAZUYA MAKITA
3YO    FILLY 53.0KG
Kazuhiko Nagata
Third-up today. First-up 8th of 16 at Niigata on April 27 over 1000m, 8 len behind Naeil Na carrying 52.0kg at $78.80. Last start second last of 18 at this track on May 12 over 1200m, 7 len behind Richard Barows carrying 54.0kg at $100.30. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
1
KOJI NISHIZUKA
YELLOW, BLACK HALVED, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS
2 0x0 WIDE ETOILE
K FUJIOKA
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Masanobu Habata
Third race start. First start 11th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 17 over 1600m, 12 len behind Secret Matter with 55.0kg at $4.60. Went for a break before returning eased back early on 11th of 16 at Fukushima on April 20 over 1200m, 11 len behind Guilty Pleasure with 52.0kg at $62.90. Needs more time.
2
RIKI TAKASUGI
BLUE,YELLOW HOOPS,WHITE SLEEVES,BLUE HOOPS
3 MISS GALILEO ASK
Y YAHAGI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Hirosaki Toshihiro HD Co. Ltd.
Three-year-old filly (Galileo - Let's Go Donki) making her debut. Monitor market moves.
3
KATSUMA SAMESHIMA
BLACK,WHITE DIAMOND BAND,YELLOW ARMBAND
4 6x9 JEWEL DE PARIS
K SASADA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Suzuko Ota
Second-up. First start 6th of 11 at this track on October 15 over 1200m, 11 len behind Chou Cream with 56.0kg at $9.30. Returned from break 9th of 18 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Globe Amaranth carrying 54.0kg at $127.50. Fitter and worth including.
4
S HAMANAKA
RED,LIGHT BLUE BAND,RED SLEEVES,YELLOW STRIPES
5 49x7 ANTICIPAR
HARUKI SUGIYAMA
3YO    COLT 56.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after three months 7th of 15 at Niigata on May 5 over 1200m, 10 len behind Sandoro Night carrying 57.0kg at $36.50. Previously second-up 9th of 15 at Kyoto Dirt on January 28 over 1200m, 8 len behind Aster Ruthenium carrying 57.0kg at $13.20. Unlikely to threaten.
5
KANTA TAGUCHI
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND
6 80x LILT
KAZUYA TAKAHASHI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Resuming after 11 weeks break. Not seen since she finished last of 14 at Kokura Dirt March 3 over 1700m, 49 len behind Meisho Lily carrying 55.0kg at $5.90. On debut eighth of 17 at this track February 4 over 1600m, 7 len behind World's End carrying 52.0kg at $14.30. Keep safe.
6
ARATA SAITO
LIME GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
7 4 PEPTIDE SHUJAKU
HIDENORI TAKE
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Kazuhiko Numakawa
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, 4th of 15 at Niigata on May 4 over 2000m, 5 len behind Carino with 57.0kg at $92.90. Can only be improved and looks well placed here. Go close.
7
AKATSUKI TOMITA
WHITE, SLEEVES, PURPLE DIAMONDS
8 GRAY STORM
Manabu Ikezoe
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Kota Kanematsu
First-starter by A Shin Hikari out of Musterwerk. Likely to be the medium of solid backing.
8
FUMA MATSUWAKA
BLUE,WHITE DIAMOND CHECKS,RED SLEEVES,BLUE ARMBANDS
9 x0056 SAIKODANE
HIROO SHIMIZU
3YO    COLT 53.0KG
MARKS Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 6th of 15 at this track on May 5 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Mina De Oro with 54.0kg at $76.80. The race before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 10 at this track on April 28 over 2000m, 6 len behind Lance Of Queen with 54.0kg at $103.20. Leading chance.
9
NAHO FURUKAWA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, HOIT PINK ARMBANDS
10 00 TETHERING
M NISHIZONO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Sunrise Co. Ltd.
Lining up for just third start. At very long odds at debut, 10th of 18 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Globe Amaranth carrying 57.0kg at $162.90. Second-up 10th of 15 at this track on May 5 over 1600m, 7 len behind Jazz carrying 57.0kg at $43.20. Won't threaten this lot.
10
MANABU SAKAI
SKY BLUE, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS
11 58x6 HOLGER DANSKE
MASAYUKI NISHIMURA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 16 at Niigata on May 11 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Yabusame with 56.0kg at $35.30. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at this track on February 11 over 1600m, 6 len behind Hawaiian Tiare with 57.0kg at $21.10. In the mix.
11
HARUHIKO KAWASU
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBAND
12 3x GRAND SAINT
TERUHIKO CHIDA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Grand Horse
Resuming after a break; only one run when raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 14 at Hanshin on December 23 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Aurora X carrying 56.0kg at $88.20. Expected to play a major role.
12
TAISEI DANNO
BLUE,WHITE DIAMOND BAND,WHITE ARMBANDS
13 20 HOT EMPEROR
M HONDA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Masateru Mizutani
Third race start today. At big odds at debut, 2nd of 16 at Fukushima on April 7 over 1800m, 5 len behind Sprinkle Salt with 56.0kg at $40. Last start 13th of 15 at Niigata on May 4 over 2000m, 14 len behind Carino with 56.0kg at $8. Should be right in the finish.
13
KEISUKE DAZAI
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW CROSSED SASH, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS
14 600x0 LAUREL ROY'S
Y KITADE
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Laurel Racing Co .Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after three months 12th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 4 over 1800m, 17 len behind Picaresque Novel carrying 56.0kg at $146.90. Previously second-up 10th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on January 21 over 1700m, 12 len behind Sand Blast carrying 56.0kg at $51.50. Not for ours.
14
H MIYUKI
FIREBRICK, WHITE SIX SPOTS, FIREBRICK SLEEVES, WHITE SPOTS
15 56x0x ATARAYO
MIKIO MATSUNAGA
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Kodai Maeda
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on March 2 over 1800m, 16 len behind Air Samsara carrying 55.0kg at $8.70. When resuming last campaign 5th of 13 at this track on November 12 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Off Trail carrying 55.0kg at $6. Must be included while fresh.
15
SEINOSUKE YOSHIMURA
LIGHT BLUE,RED CROSSED SASH,LIGHT BLUE SLEVES,RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS
16 x09x0 AOI FORT
K MAKI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Teruo Suzuki
Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 16 at Tokyo on May 12 over 1800m, 15 len behind Sheer Bliss with 55.0kg at $248.30. Previously second-up 9th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 13 over 1800m, 15 len behind Asprilla carrying 55.0kg at $42.10. Needs to lift.
16
YUJI HISHIDA
RED, LIME GREEN STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS
17 60x00 FLASH FREEZE
KEIJI YOSHIMURA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Godolphin
Third-up today. Resuming 10th of 16 at Kokura on March 2 over 1800m, 9 len behind Queen's Spica carrying 55.0kg at $13.80. Second run from a spell 11th of 17 at this track on April 27 over 1800m, 6 len behind Humming carrying 54.0kg at $266.40. Prefer to watch at this stage.
17
R WADA
MEDIUM BLUE, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND
18 00 G T ROSSO
Y YAHAGI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Toshihiko Tabata
Had two starts to date. At big odds at debut, 12th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 21 over 1700m, 20 len behind Grand Central carrying 51.0kg at $34.90. Last start second last of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 5 over 1800m, 29 len behind Marble Mountain carrying 55.0kg at $116.80. Hard to get too enthused.
18
ATSUYA NISHIMURA
LIME GREEN, YELLOW FIVE STARS, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, LIME GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND