KAWASAKI   01 Jul 2024
 
GOING: S

Race 5 2000m

Track: SOFT      

A keen early contest likely with Ricordo and Charm For Luck pushing for the lead with Angela Cafe and Shinto Toranosuke on their backs. CHARM FOR LUCK (1) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when third over 2000m at Urawa after being prominent from the outset. Drawn to stalk the leaders. Finds a suitable assignment and can discover winning form. RICORDO (5) finished eighth last time out over 1500m at this track when first up from a spell. Steps up in journey today. Should be poised just off the lead. Best form puts her right in this. ANGELA CAFE (3) failed to figure again last time over 1500m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths into ninth. Among the chances on best figures. SHINTO TORANOSUKE (7) also holds appeal and is worth considering.
1 79423 CHARM FOR LUCK
MORIO KAWAMURA
8YO  BROWN  MARE 50.0KG

Recent form sound. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Urawa on June 21 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Sun Boulder with 50kg at $2.70. The start before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Ohi on May 17 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind Jimba Buji carrying 54kg at $10. Right in the mix again.
1
YOSHIMI NAKASHIMA
LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW CHECK,BLACK SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE STRIPE, White cap
2 54560 GYAKUTEN O
YOICHI TANABE
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 12th of 14 at this track on June 12 over 2000m, 45 len behind Sun Gradation with 56kg at $195.10. The start before that got back early 6th of 10 at this track on May 10 over 1500m, 15 len behind Preemie with 56kg at $78.90. Prefer in something a bit easier.
2
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Grey cap
3 67639 ANGELA CAFE
MASAMI YAMADA
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Kyoko Nishikawa
Most recently 9th of 14 at this track on June 12 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Cinderella Waltz with 54kg at $6.30. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track on May 10 over 1500m, 2 len behind Bullbear Beige with 54kg at $2.70. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
3
WATARU FUJIE
YELLOW, NAVY DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 09408 AL AMAL
HIROAKI KAWAZU
4YO  BAY  FILLY 51.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 8th of 14 at this track on June 12 over 2000m, 41 len behind Sun Gradation with 51kg at $134.90. The run before that eased back early on 10th of 13 at this track on May 9 over 2000m, 15 len behind D'argento with 51kg at $84.40. Not this time.
4
YUMA KATO
DENIM, SKY BLUE RIGHT SASH, STRIPE SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 535x8 RICORDO
HIRONORI SATO
4YO  DK B  FILLY 50.0KG
Makoto Suzuki
Second run back. First-up after five months 8th of 14 at this track on June 14 over 1500m, 11 len behind Ho O Venus carrying 50kg at $15.20. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Monbetsu on July 4 over 1700m, 12 len behind Seine Warrior with 54kg at $3.70. Worth another chance.
5
KASUMI KAMIO
WHITE, AQUA BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, AQUA BLUE STRIPE, Yellow cap
6 96059 KEIAI MAVORA
TAMOTSU YOKOYAMA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Kazuhiro Kameda
Last start 9th of 11 at Urawa on June 20 over 2000m, 17 len behind Shining Pearl carrying 55kg at $53. The run before that 5th of 12 at Urawa on May 24 over 1500m, 11 len behind Kitasan Epona with 56kg at $71.70. Fully tested on his recent run.
6
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light green cap
7 74449 SHINTO TORANOSUKE
KAZUMI TAKEI
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG

Last start 9th of 14 at this track on June 14 over 1500m, 11 len behind Ho O Venus carrying 56kg at $9.30. The start before that 4th of 12 at Urawa on May 24 over 1500m, 3 len behind Yoshino Mitchi with 56kg at $10.90. Racing well and is nicely placed.
7
YUKI FURUOKA
RED, BLACK CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, Light brown cap
8 86506 TSUTSU
TAKAYUKI HAYASHI
5YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG

Last start got back early 6th of 8 at this track on June 12 over 1500m, 21 len behind Meisho Jezero carrying 56kg at $34.80. The race before that ran last of 12 at this track on May 9 over 1500m, 18 len behind Bobbin carrying 56kg at $50.60. Unlikely to threaten.
8
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Hot pink cap