KASAMATSU   20 Jun 2024
 
GOING:

Race 5 1400m

Track:      

Genuine tempo with Sakurahime leading the way. SAKURAHIME (9) was well in commission last start over 1400m at this track when fourth. Record at this journey is strong with two wins from six runs and should be in the finish. MINOKOKU STARK (2) followed a second here two runs ago with a win last start over 1400m at this track, finishing a neck ahead of his rivals. Draws well and another big run is in store. MAPLE CAP (10) scored three runs back but has been disappointing in two subsequent efforts, the latest when eighth over 1600m at this track. Better than recent form suggests and deserves another chance. A SHIN CORNELIA (6) was in the money two starts back but was unable to repeat the effort last time when sixth here over 1400m. Likely improver with top-three prospects.
1 9x258 ACO
KYOICHI ITO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Last start 8th of 10 at this track on June 6 over 1600m, 11 len behind Call Me Maybe with 54kg at $80.30. The start before that 5th of 10 at this track on May 9 over 1400m, 12 len behind Mitono Warrior carrying 54kg at $73.20. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
1
MAKOTO OKABE
MAGENTA, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, MAGENTA SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
2 44321 MINOKOKU STARK
YOSHINAGA OHASHI
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Racing well. At the latest run won by a neck at this track June 6 over 1400m defeating Kitakarakita Punch carrying 56kg at $6.10. The start before that 2nd of 10 at this track on May 24 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Wilson Way with 56kg at $4.50. Likely to prove hard to hold out.
2
SOICHI KATO
MAGENTA, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, MAGENTA SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
3 15564 ISHIZUE
YUYA GOTO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on May 24 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Sakurahime with 54kg at $14.90. Before that 6th of 11 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 9 len behind Kiteya Iyoji with 54kg at $13. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.
3
MAKI MUKOYAMA
PURPLE, YELLOW FIVE SPOTS, RED SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 77045 DIA KIRARA
MASAYOSHI GOTO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently 5th of 9 at this track on June 6 over 1400m, 6 len behind Minokoku Stark carrying 54kg at $136. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track on May 24 over 1600m, 8 len behind Wilson Way with 53kg at $90.60. Prepared to just watch today.
4
SHIN HIGASHIKAWA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, White cap
5 09780 AMBER SUGAR
KATSUYOSHI ITO
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Yuki Dendo
Last start ran last of 11 at Kawasaki on June 12 over 2100m, 60 len behind Andes Viento with 55kg at $493.70. The run before that ran last of 8 at this track on June 6 over 1400m, 21 len behind Lapidaria carrying 54kg at $136.10. Not doing enough of late to threaten.
5
MIKIO FUJIWARA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, STRIPE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
6 x6426 A SHIN CORNELIA
HIROSHI SASANO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Katsuhiko Hirai
Useful filly. Most recently 6th of 9 at this track on June 6 over 1400m, 7 len behind Minokoku Stark with 54kg at $6.60. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on May 9 over 1400m, 3 len behind Chase The Wind with 54kg at $20.60. Can do a lot better than that last run.
6
KATSUTO MARUNO
GREEN, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBAND, Light green cap
7 11579 COMBAT TAURUS
HIROSHI SASANO
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Most recently ran last of 9 at this track on June 6 over 1400m, 11 len behind Minokoku Stark carrying 56kg at $23.50. The start before that 7th of 9 at this track on May 9 over 1400m, 8 len behind Chase The Wind with 56kg at $6.10. Has claims if anywhere near his best.
7
TATSUYA WATANABE
BLUE, GREEN VEE, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, ARMBAND, CUFF, Yellow cap
8 25199 KITEYA IYOJI
YUYA GOTO
3YO  DK B  FILLY 51.0KG

Last start second last of 10 at this track on June 6 over 1600m, 12 len behind Call Me Maybe with 54kg at $151.50. The run before that second last of 10 at this track on May 24 over 1600m, 20 len behind Wilson Way with 52kg at $6.20. Hard to recommend.
8
MYOJO HARU DAI
BLACK, GOLD FIVE STARS, GOLD SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
9 12014 SAKURAHIME
HIDEO MORIYAMA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
YGG Horse Club Co. Ltd.
Racing well. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on June 6 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Minokoku Stark carrying 54kg at $2.30. Before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at this track May 24 over 1400m defeating Taisei Quest with 54kg at $3.90. Watch for sharp improvement.
9
HIROSHI OHARA
LIGHT BLUE, PINK RIGHT SASH, ARM BAND, Cyan cap
10 06168 MAPLE CAP
KYOICHI ITO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Last start 8th of 10 at this track on May 24 over 1600m, 16 len behind Wilson Way with 56kg at $7.90. The run before that second last of 7 at this track on April 26 over 1600m, 12 len behind Chase The Wind with 55kg at $7.40. Possesses a big finish.
10
TAKASHI MATSUMOTO
MAGENTA, NAVY FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, Salmon cap