URAWA   20 Jun 2024
 
GOING: G

Race 5 1500m

Track: GOOD      

Oza Ris has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. HATSUNE HALO (5) built on a nice third two starts back at this track with a win as favourite over 1400m at this track two months ago, getting home by 2.5 lengths. Nicely placed to make it two on the bounce. KITASAN EPONA (4) went forward and proved too strong last time out, scoring by 4 lengths over 1500m at this track. Goes up a rung or two but she is up to the task. KEIAI MAGORA (6) was safely held when fourth last time out over 1400m at this track, beaten 5 lengths after being prominent at the bend. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Finds a suitable race and can go on to take this out. OZA RIS (8) held on well to finish second last time out over 1500m at this track after leading for much of the way. Strong top-three prospect.
1 05872 WILD DUNK
HIROHITO NOGUCHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on May 24 over 1400m, 7 len behind Smile Thrive with 56kg at $27.70. Before that 7th of 12 at Funabashi on May 3 over 1200m, 11 len behind Harmony Hokuto with 53kg at $81.70. Hard to recommend.
1
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Light brown cap
2 600x0 YAMATAKE KOCHAN
TAKASHI MIZUNO
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Kazuko Yamanaka
Second run back. First-up after three months second last of 11 at this track on May 22 over 1400m, 13 len behind Bright Gassan carrying 56kg at $37.30. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at this track on October 17 over 1500m, 2 len behind Frutilla with 56kg at $18. Unlikely to threaten.
2
TETSUYA TAKAHASHI
RED, GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Cyan cap
3 x4539 MICHINO SICILIA
SATOSHI SAITO
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Michio Suzuki
Last start 9th of 11 at Funabashi on May 30 over 1500m, 38 len behind Success Beiju carrying 56kg at $13.70. The race before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Funabashi on May 3 over 1500m, 6 len behind Tosen Style carrying 56kg at $4.40. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
3
GENKI FUJIMOTO
BLUE, RED BAND, Light green cap
4 23x51 KITASAN EPONA
Kenichi Shigeta
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Ono Shoji
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at this track on March 29 over 1500m, 5 len behind Grand Havane Bleu with 54kg at $8.60. Last start favourite; scored a big 4 len win at this track May 24 over 1500m defeating A Shin Hemera carrying 54kg at $1.90. Capable of a strong showing.
4
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
5 x2131 HATSUNE HALO
HIRONORI UNOKI
7YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG

Useful gelding. Comes off a 62 day let-up. Most recently favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.5 len at this track April 19 over 1400m defeating Oza Ris with 56kg at $1.40. The run before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 12 at this track on March 29 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Grand Havane Bleu carrying 56kg at $1.70. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.
5
TAITO MORI
MEDIUM BLUE GREEN DIAMOND CHECKS, Cyan cap
6 x2214 KEIAI MAGORA
KENJI UCHINO
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Keiai Stallion Co. Ltd.
Racing well. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start 4th of 11 at this track on May 22 over 1400m, 5 len behind Bright Gassan carrying 56kg at $2.50. The run before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at this track April 19 over 1400m defeating Nishino Tenkafubu carrying 56kg at $2.80. Strong winning hope.
6
NAOYA HASHIMOTO
MAGENTA, NAVY ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHITE SLEEVES, NAVY CHEVRON, LIGHT BROWN CAP, GREY CAP
7 3524x BETELGEUSE
SATOSHI KOKUBO
5YO  BLACK  MARE 54.0KG
Toako Abe
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at this track April 18 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Elegant Jewelry carrying 54kg at $1.90. Previously first up; third of 12 at this track February 23 over 1400m, 4 len behind Twilight Dress carrying 54kg at $2. Has claims on best form.
7
WADA JOJI
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, White cap
8 32x22 OZA RIS
HIROTSUGU OZAWA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming led but faded 2nd of 10 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Hatsune Halo with 54kg at $6.40. Second-up led but faded 2nd of 12 at this track on May 24 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Yoshino Mitchi with 54kg at $2.70. No surprise if she was in the finish.
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TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECK,GREEN SLEEVES, Hot pink cap