SAGA   29 Sep 2024
 
GOING:

Race 5 1860m

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Loads of early pressure, primarily from Rhein Forte, Two Lury and Dead Vlei. TWO LURY (8) lines up for the first time since June 30 when runner up at this track where he owns a string record. Looking to emulate his win at this venue when fresh last prep. Rates highly and should take some beating. GRIND OUT (9) returns from a layoff of three-and-a-half months. Scored over 1800m at this track at the start of last prep. Has ability and should be right in the finish. RHEIN FORTE (12) was successful last start over 1800m at this track, getting home by 3 lengths to make it six wins in a row. Stepping up a level this time but on current form he is one of the key runners. KASHINO LUCAS (11) scored two back then was good again when third last time out. Worth plenty of thought.
1 84322 KITO WIN
TADAYOSHI IKEDA
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG

Form hard to fault. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track on September 7 over 1750m, 2.5 len behind T M Fonte with 56kg at $29.10. The start before that 2nd of 9 at this track on August 3 over 1400m, 5 len behind Sharpe Ratio carrying 56kg at $2.30. Consider.
1
TORU TAKEYOSHI
RED , YELLOW FIVE STARS, White cap
2 93635 KENTUCKY GRAY
KINYA KITAMURA
3YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG

Returns from a 36-day let-up. Last start 5th of 7 at this track on August 24 over 1750m, 9 len behind Flame Sword with 54kg at $19.30. The start before that 3rd of 7 at this track on August 10 over 1750m, 4 len behind Kashino Lucas carrying 54kg at $11.80. Hard to make a case on recent form.
2
RYUICHIRO KURATOMI
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, NAVY DOUBLE ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 62124 VALENTINE GIRL
S BEPPU
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Going well. Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 12 at Kochi on August 4 over 1900m, 10 len behind Preflop All In with 54kg at $36.20. Before that 2nd of 8 at Kochi on July 6 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Curren Meramera with 54kg at $7.40. Not out of it.
3
ISAO YAMAGUCHI
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND , SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 x9850 VENTI
AKIMASA IBI
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start second last of 12 at Kanazawa on September 1 over 2000m, 52 len behind Shimme Daisy carrying 54kg at $226.60. Before that 5th of 8 at this track on August 17 over 900m, 7 len behind T M Bobby Dan with 54kg at $91.50. Hard to make much of a case.
4
TSUBASA KAMO
GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 4x22x DEAD VLEI
Sameshima Katsuya
3YO  BROWN  COLT 56.0KG

Colt returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second of 12 at this track May 26 over 2000m, 4 len behind Ultra No Hoshi with 56kg at $11.70. First up last campaign second of 12 at this track April 28 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Ultra No Hoshi carrying 56kg at $98.20. Contender.
5
SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA
BLACK, GOLD CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD STRIPE, Yellow cap
6 64514 ULTRA CROSS
MASANORI MASHIMA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Racing well. Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track on August 11 over 1750m, 6 len behind Aqua First carrying 56kg at $1.40. The race before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at this track July 20 over 1750m defeating Good Timing with 56kg at $5.10. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests.
6
TAKUTO DEMIZU
LIGHT BLUE, DENIM DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM HOOPS SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 64821 CIBLE
HIROFUMI WATANABE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start won by a head at this track August 31 over 1400m defeating Kaga Cappuccino with 54kg at $28.30. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at this track on August 11 over 1750m, 0.8 len behind Aqua First with 54kg at $17.80. Preferred in something easier.
7
YOSHIKI YAMADA
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, ORANGE STARS, Light green cap
8 6442x TWO LURY
KINYA KITAMURA
3YO  BROWN  COLT 56.0KG
Honjo Co. Ltd
Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last preparation second of 12 at this track June 30 over 1400m, 6 len behind Moon Of The Summer with 56kg at $2.50. On debut favourite; won by 3 len this track June 18 2023 over 900m defeating Fuku Fantasy carrying 55kg at $2.50. Top chance.
8
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Light green cap
9 x143x GRIND OUT
MAMORU TANAKA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at Kawasaki June 12 over 2100m, 7 len behind Andes Viento carrying 55kg at $158.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len this track April 7 over 1800m defeating Kentucky Gray with 54kg at $1.30. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
9
SHUJI AKAOKA
WHITE, NAVY RIGHT SASH, NAVY DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 36426 TRES BEL OR
MASANORI MASHIMA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at this track on September 7 over 1750m, 8 len behind T M Fonte carrying 56kg at $8.50. The start before that 2nd of 7 at this track on August 10 over 1750m, 1.3 len behind Kashino Lucas with 56kg at $2.50. Place best.
10
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 17213 KASHINO LUCAS
MITSUNORI KOGA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG
Tsutomu Kashiwagi
Useful colt. Comes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at this track on August 24 over 1750m, 4 len behind Flame Sword carrying 56kg at $2.50. The start before that won by 1.3 len at this track August 10 over 1750m defeating Tres Bel Or with 56kg at $5.40. Leading chance again.
11
TAKU KAWASHIMA
RED, WHITE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
12 11111 RHEIN FORTE
TADAYOSHI IKEDA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Shigemasa Osawa
On a six run winning streak. Last start favourite; won by 3 len at this track September 14 over 1800m defeating Good Timing carrying 56kg at $1.60. Before that favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track July 22 over 1400m defeating Kaga Cappuccino with 56kg at $1.10. Strong claims again.
12
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Hot pink cap