FUNABASHI   27 Jun 2024
 
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Race 5 1500m

Track: AW     True  

Solid tempo with Alpha Elizabeth leading from Great Indy and Saint Regalo. SAINT REGALO (4) turned in a fine effort to win by 2 lengths at this course and distance last start in a far better run. Finds another suitable race and can maintain winning form. BURNING WIND (2) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago at this track. Couldn't follow that up last time out when third over 1500m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. ALPHA ELIZABETH (6) started at $3.70 last time and ran below expectations, finishing fifth and beaten 7 lengths at this track over 1500m after being in the firing line on the corner. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. MEISHO TOWANI (12) missed the placings when resuming two runs back then didn't do any better last start when 10 lengths away in tenth over 1500m at Urawa. Well placed to bounce back.
1 50456 PAX JAPONICA
Yumiko Iriguchi
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yuki Dendo
Last start 6th of 10 at Urawa on June 17 over 1500m, 7 len behind Kitadake carrying 56kg at $59.50. The run before that 5th of 11 at Urawa on May 21 over 1500m, 6 len behind Harmony Yamato with 56kg at $16.30. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
1
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, White cap
2 94413 BURNING WIND
SATOSHI SAITO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Useful entire. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at this track on May 29 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Madness Kazu with 56kg at $9.40. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at this track May 2 over 1500m defeating B B Fable with 56kg at $10.70. Low draw and expected to go well.
2
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 6x690 HAGAKURE
NOBORU SAKAMOTO
5YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG

Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently second last of 11 at this track on May 28 over 1500m, 14 len behind Age Shooter carrying 56kg at $72.50. Before that 9th of 12 at this track on April 30 over 1500m, 11 len behind Chicago Fountain with 56kg at $62.60. Hard to have on recent performances.
3
DAISUKE SHOJI
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN CHEVRON, Salmon cap
4 52441 SAINT REGALO
MITSUHIRO OKABAYASHI
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 2 len at this track May 31 over 1500m defeating Extra Light carrying 54kg at $3.10. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track on May 2 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Burning Wind carrying 54kg at $3.90. An inside gate is a big advantage. Winning prospects.
4
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Cyan cap
5 29764 VICKERS
KIYOAKI SASAKI
6YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Teruya Yoshida
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track on May 28 over 1500m, 6 len behind Age Shooter carrying 54kg at $8.20. The run before that 6th of 12 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 4 len behind Storm's End carrying 54kg at $132.80. Genuine hope on best form.
5
TAITO MORI
MEDIUM BLUE GREEN DIAMOND CHECKS, Yellow cap
6 1x115 ALPHA ELIZABETH
MASATO HAYASHI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
K.Kietsu
Resumes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run led to the turn then faded 5th of 7 at this track on May 29 over 1500m, 7 len behind Madness Kazu with 54kg at $3.70. The run before that scored a big 6 len win at this track May 2 over 1600m defeating Hatano La Tour carrying 54kg at $1.20. Mediocre effort last start but is capable of better.
6
TATSUYA YAMAGUCHI
MAGENTA, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
7 307x6 TONO KANSHO
Masaki Iwasaki
6YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 11 at this track on May 28 over 1500m, 7 len behind Age Shooter with 56kg at $21.40. Previously second-up second last of 7 at this track on November 27 over 1500m, 13 len behind Ringing Phone carrying 56kg at $21.70. Needs more time.
7
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Light green cap
8 591x0 SUN TRESOR
MASATO HAYASHI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after eight months second last of 14 at this track on May 27 over 1600m, 17 len behind Love Sick Bossa with 56kg at $62.90. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on June 20 2023 over 1500m, 3 len behind King's Way with 56kg at $23.80. Unlikely to threaten.
8
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
9 94x08 DEEP STATE
SATOSHI SAITO
6YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Godolphin
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 11 at this track on May 28 over 1500m, 23 len behind Age Shooter carrying 56kg at $10.40. Last start 8th of 10 at Urawa on June 17 over 1500m, 13 len behind Kitadake carrying 56kg at $36.60. Others make more appeal.
9
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLUE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
10 6810x YUZURUHA
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Filly back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at this track February 6 over 1500m, 18 len behind Thriamvos carrying 53kg at $43.40. Previously first up; second of 12 at Monbetsu April 19 2023 over 1200m, 3 len behind Feel My Way with 54kg at $4.20. A big run will not surprise.
10
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS ON BODY AND SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 221x6 GREAT INDY
TAKANORI YAMANAKA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Masaru Imai
Second-up. First-up after four months couldn't go on with it; second last of 7 at this track on May 29 over 1500m, 9 len behind Madness Kazu with 56kg at $26.80. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Monbetsu September 26 over 1700m defeating Jagannath carrying 56kg at $1.70. Solid top-three hope.
11
KENTARO USUI
WHITE, GREEN SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
12 06x90 MEISHO TOWANI
SHINSUKE KUDO
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Third-up today. Comes off a 37 day let-up. First-up 9th of 14 at Kawasaki on May 7 over 1500m, 10 len behind Dominate City carrying 54kg at $29.50. Second run from a spell second last of 11 at Urawa on May 21 over 1500m, 10 len behind Harmony Yamato with 52kg at $17.10. No threat last time out but this suits.
12
YUJIRO TANABATA
BLACK, GREEN RIGHT SASH, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Hot pink cap