FUNABASHI   29 Jun 2024
 
GOING: S

Race 5 1200m

Track: SOFT      

Hot early pace is on the cards with Gauri Shankar, Best Field and Miss Prima matching motors. BEST FIELD (4) was returning from a break last time out and proved too classy, scoring by half a length over 1200m at this track. Fitter for that last hitout and looks sure to run well again. Can make it back-to-back wins. GAURI SHANKAR (7) has been in the placings his past two starts, finishing third over 1500m at Kawasaki last time out. Has a win and two minor placings from four starts at this track and distance. Likely to feature. ATMOSPHERE (8) broke his maiden six starts back and has not been far away since, most recently when beaten 3 lengths into third over 1200m at this track. Tsubasa Sasagawa stays aboard. Sure to be competitive. MISS PRIMA (6) lines up for the first time since March 4. Looking to emulate her win at this track when returning from a spell last prep. Can make her presence felt.
1 07847 EMINO MAJESTY
MASARU TAMAI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Resumes off a 33 day let-up. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at this track on May 27 over 1200m, 4 len behind Pawa Poke Wing carrying 54kg at $110.50. The start before that 4th of 9 at this track on May 2 over 1200m, 6 len behind Millennium Bio carrying 54kg at $36.80. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
1
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, White cap
2 1538x SEISHO FUJI
YASUHIDE YONEYA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Colt returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at this track April 12 over 1200m, 9 len behind Seidelbast with 56kg at $12.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 len this track January 16 over 1200m defeating Live Kitty carrying 56kg at $1.10. Keep in mind.
2
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW,BLUE RIGHT SASH, Grey cap
3 38154 SEZAN BRAVE
GEN HAYASHI
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Resumes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at this track on May 29 over 1200m, 5 len behind Smile Now with 56kg at $149.60. The run before that 5th of 9 at this track on May 2 over 1200m, 6 len behind Millennium Bio with 56kg at $19.20. Cannot enthuse.
3
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Salmon cap
4 654x1 BEST FIELD
TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at this track May 27 over 1200m defeating Piko Bonds with 56kg at $5.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at this track on December 16 over 1500m, 8 len behind Masano Royal carrying 55kg at $2.70. Among the top chances.
4
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Cyan cap
5 x2358 PRESTO GAUDI
KIYOAKI SASAKI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Most recently raced on the pace before fading 8th of 14 at Kawasaki on June 14 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind One Target with 56kg at $32.30. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on May 27 over 1200m, 4 len behind Pawa Poke Wing with 56kg at $55.50. Fully tested on his recent run.
5
KOTA MOTOHASHI
BLACK, YELLOW YOKE, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, Yellow cap
6 x119x MISS PRIMA
TAKAHIRO INAMASU
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at this track March 4 over 1200m, 13 len behind Seidelbast with 54kg at $6.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len this track January 17 over 1200m defeating Decentralize with 54kg at $6.40. A big run will not surprise.
6
SEIJI YAMAZAKI
RED, Light green cap
7 21433 GAURI SHANKAR
Y YANO
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Racing well. At the latest run rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 14 at Kawasaki on June 14 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind One Target with 55kg at $10.90. The race before that led but faded 3rd of 10 at this track on May 27 over 1200m, 2 len behind Best Field carrying 55kg at $5.40. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
7
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLUE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
8 66823 ATMOSPHERE
YASUHIDE YONEYA
3YO  BROWN  COLT 56.0KG

Recent form sound. Resumes off a 33 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at this track on May 27 over 1200m, 3 len behind Pawa Poke Wing carrying 56kg at $15.70. The run before that 2nd of 9 at this track on April 29 over 1200m, 4 len behind Mihono Kiseki carrying 56kg at $7.80. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
8
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap