FUNABASHI   30 Jun 2024
 
GOING: G

Race 5 1500m

Track: GOOD     True  

Abundant early pace from Face The One, Al Ain Oasis and Kura Junk ahead of Presto Rise. MY VENERABLE (8) has strung together a couple of wins at this track, the latest on May 27 over 1500m when he scored by 2.5 lengths. Winning rider Ryoya Sawada retains the mount. Stepping up a level this time but on current form he is one of the chief contenders. AL AIN OASIS (5) raced in the leading division and kept going to score by 0.8 lengths when resuming last time out over 1500m at this track. Meeting a tougher field but on her best form she is good enough to take this out. TAISEI MY WAY (7) pushed forward and went on to record a determined win last start by 1.5 lengths over 1500m at Kawasaki. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is right in contention. FACE THE ONE (3) didn't do a bad job when second last start over 1200m at this track. That followed a win at this track the start prior. Expect a better run this time.
1 71423 BELGARATH
SATOSHI SAITO
3YO  BLACK  COLT 57.0KG

Comes off a 33 day let-up. Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on May 28 over 1600m, 6 len behind Kentucky Sky with 56kg at $97.40. The run before that 2nd of 8 at this track on May 2 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Blue Oso with 56kg at $9.60. Might just find this lot a bit smart.
1
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, White cap
2 17419 PRESTO RISE
KIYOAKI SASAKI
3YO  BROWN  COLT 57.0KG

Resumes off a 33 day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track on May 28 over 1600m, 15 len behind Kentucky Sky carrying 57kg at $23.60. The run before that came from midfield and scored a big 4 len win at this track April 29 over 1500m defeating Let's Cody with 56kg at $7.50. Fully tested on his recent run.
2
RYO KOSUGI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 2x112 FACE THE ONE
KATSUO ISHII
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG

Racing well. Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at this track on May 27 over 1200m, 2 len behind Pawa Poke Wing with 56kg at $1.20. The run before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at this track April 29 over 1200m defeating Ice Note carrying 56kg at $2.70. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
3
NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Salmon cap
4 17521 KURA JUNK
Y YANO
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Going well. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at Urawa June 17 over 1500m defeating Melos Go carrying 55kg at $26.80. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on May 27 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind My Venerable with 55kg at $21.60. Won last start and is well-placed again.
4
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLUE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
5 218x1 AL AIN OASIS
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Second-up. First-up after five months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at this track May 31 over 1500m defeating Itsutsuboshi carrying 54kg at $3.20. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at this track November 27 over 1500m defeating Ritmo with 54kg at $1.10. Fitter and a winning hope.
5
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW,BLUE RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
6 2x546 BRAVE OUT
MITSUHIRO OKABAYASHI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG

Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 11 at this track on May 28 over 1600m, 8 len behind Kentucky Sky with 57kg at $39.70. The run before that 4th of 9 at this track on May 3 over 1500m, 8 len behind Yoruno Teio carrying 57kg at $27.50. Might just find this a bit too tough.
6
SHUN ISHIZAKI
DARK BLUE, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
7 80231 TAISEI MY WAY
NOBUHIRO YAMADA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG
Seiho Tanaka
Going well. Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len at Kawasaki June 11 over 1500m defeating Remeny Summit carrying 56kg at $2.20. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track on May 28 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Ultimate carrying 56kg at $3. No reason he cannot build on that success.
7
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
8 67x11 MY VENERABLE
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up won by 2 len at this track May 2 over 1200m defeating Taisei My Way carrying 56kg at $3.50. Second run from a spell won by 2.5 len at this track May 27 over 1500m defeating Kura Junk carrying 56kg at $3. Strong winning hope.
8
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS ON BODY AND SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
9 51124 ITSUTSUBOSHI
ISAO SASAKI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Takatoshi Sakai
Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 7 at Urawa on June 17 over 1500m, 5 len behind Kura Junk carrying 55kg at $3.50. Before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 7 at this track on May 31 over 1500m, 0.8 len behind Al Ain Oasis with 55kg at $2.40. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
9
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap