NAGOYA   17 Jun 2024
 
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Race 6 1400m

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Smart Sonic to take charge ahead of Toho Viento at a strong tempo. KURINO SLUGGER (2) finished out of the money in sixth over 1500m at this track two-and-a-half weeks ago. Best figures measure up nicely. Can improve sharply. SESERAGI (8) made late ground and finished sixth last start over 1500m at this track, an improvement on her eighth at this track the run before. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. SMART SONIC (12) has been in the market at his last couple of runs but failed to threaten, the latest effort a modest seventh at this track. Likely improver worth including. ANGAI GAMBARUDO (4) progressed nicely last start to finish a close second over 920m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Looks to be in the right race so he should be in contention again.
1 79903 HIGHEST PRAISE
KESATOSHI SAKURAI
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Makio Okada
Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on May 31 over 920m, 3 len behind Ocea Genesis carrying 51kg at $225. The run before that second last of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1500m, 11 len behind Cosmo Coltrane with 51kg at $62.80. Nice draw but others preferred.
1
SHIN HIGASHIKAWA
RED, BLUE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE STRIPE SLEEVES, White cap
2 73346 KURINO SLUGGER
KATSUYUKI IMAZU
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Hiroharu Kurimoto
Last start 6th of 12 at this track on May 31 over 1500m, 4 len behind Estrellita with 56kg at $15.40. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Cosmo Coltrane with 56kg at $6.70. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run from an inside draw.
2
MASAAKI OHATA
RED, YELLOW BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 27150 YAMAKATSU RUN AWAY
Akiko Okita
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Kazuo Yamada
Most recently second last of 12 at this track on May 31 over 1500m, 7 len behind Estrellita carrying 55kg at $5.50. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1500m, 6 len behind A Shin Zeta carrying 55kg at $5.10. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.
3
TOMOMORI SYOTARO
GREEN, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 60102 ANGAI GAMBARUDO
HITOSHI MIYAMOTO
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on May 31 over 920m, 1.5 len behind Ocea Genesis with 54kg at $7.10. The run before that ran last of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1500m, 14 len behind A Shin Zeta carrying 54kg at $125. Thereabouts last time out. Definite top-three prospect.
4
HIROSHI OHARA
DARK BLUE, CLARET SIX SPOTS, ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 76288 WIN JACK
MANABU KURACHI
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Useful colt. At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on May 29 over 2100m, 15 len behind Fuku Pygmalion carrying 56kg at $227.90. The start before that 8th of 10 at Kasamatsu on May 9 over 1400m, 18 len behind Mitono Warrior with 56kg at $23.80. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
5
KATSUTO MARUNO
GREEN, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 07200 IRLE FIRST
KESATOSHI SAKURAI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on May 31 over 1500m, 7 len behind Estrellita carrying 54kg at $93.60. The start before that ran last of 11 at this track on May 20 over 1500m, 13 len behind Tamamo Saurus carrying 54kg at $60.20. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
6
SEIJI KATO
MAGENTA, BLACK BAND, WHITE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
7 00554 MELTING
KESATOSHI SAKURAI
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Koji Yasuhara
At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on May 31 over 920m, 3 len behind Ocea Genesis carrying 54kg at $25.20. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Gran Sueno carrying 54kg at $157.80. Shouldn't trouble the top few.
7
SEIGO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, RED VEE, Light green cap
8 17186 SESERAGI
SATOSHI INOUE
4YO  DK B  FILLY 51.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Resumes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Doremifong carrying 54kg at $24. The run before that 8th of 11 at this track on April 25 over 2000m, 36 len behind Ostfalen with 51kg at $10.40. Made headway last time. Top chance.
8
JUNKI MOCHIZUKI
DEEP SKY BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, DEEP SKY BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBAND, Light green cap
9 79525 LINK VENUS
ENOKIYA MITSURU
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 52.0KG

Resumes off a 39 day let-up. Last start 5th of 9 at Kasamatsu on May 9 over 1400m, 7 len behind Chase The Wind with 52kg at $8.50. The start before that came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on April 22 over 1500m, 3 len behind Orion Heart with 52kg at $52.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
9
AOI KINOMAE
MEDIUM BLUE, RED BAND, WHITE HEARTS BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
10 96016 TOHO VIENTO
TSUGIO HARAGUCHI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Toho Bussan Co. Ltd.
Useful filly. Last start 6th of 12 at this track on May 31 over 1700m, 5 len behind Grand Cube carrying 54kg at $13.20. The race before that won by 3 len at this track May 3 over 1400m defeating Molodets with 54kg at $7.60. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
10
SOICHI KATO
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
11 700x8 WISH UPON A STAR
Akiko Okita
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Second run back. First-up after three months 8th of 12 at this track on May 31 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Estrellita with 54kg at $42.10. Previously second-up ran last of 14 at Ohi on April 18 2023 over 1200m, 11 len behind Esprit Aladdin with 52kg at $295. Unlikely to threaten.
11
HOSOKAWA SATOSHI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, Hot pink cap
12 31077 SMART SONIC
YOSHIYUKI SAKAGUCHI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Toru Okawa
Last start did the work up front then tired 7th of 12 at this track on May 31 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Estrellita with 56kg at $9.30. The race before that didn't do much in the run home; 7th of 11 at this track on May 20 over 1500m, 7 len behind Tamamo Saurus carrying 56kg at $3.30. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
12
TOSHIYUKI KATO
GREEN, YELLOW CHECK, GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Hot pink cap