FUNABASHI   30 Jun 2024
 
GOING: G

Race 6 1000m

Track: GOOD     True  

Plenty of pace evident with Wagamama Body and Odamaki leading the way from Ricercata and Viva Acapulco. WAGAMAMA BODY (2) had a bit on her rivals last time with an impressive 7 lengths win over 900m at Kawasaki. Should park just off the speed. Will prove tough to beat. RICERCATA (11) is close to a win after a string of recent placings, the latest when third over 800m at Urawa. Yet to win at this distance but has recorded two minor placings so she is expected to measure up. SMILE POPPY (9) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing fourth at this track over 1500m. Steps up a level but she is capable of running a bold race. A SHIN HEMERA (8) missed the frame last time when fourth at Urawa. Prior to that had been in the money on two consecutive occasions.
1 0700x RUBBLE PILE
MASAMI YOSHIDA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Yuki Dendo
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Urawa March 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind Alpha Zeus carrying 56kg at $205.40. First up last campaign 12th of 16 at Nakayama April 9 2023 over 1600m, 7 len behind Red Irvine with 56.0kg at $301.80. Happy to work around.
1
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, White cap
2 06311 WAGAMAMA BODY
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
8YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG

Useful type. Comes here off a 55-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 7 len at Kawasaki May 6 over 900m defeating Columnist carrying 55kg at $1.90. The start before that favourite; won by 3 len at this track April 29 over 1000m defeating Ricercata carrying 54kg at $9.10. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run from an inside stall.
2
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 70476 APARAGI
KAZUNORI SAKAI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Koji Oka
At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 9 at Urawa on June 19 over 800m, 4.5 len behind K Two Euro with 54kg at $158.50. The race before that 7th of 12 at Kawasaki on June 12 over 900m, 5.5 len behind Hime Kagura with 54kg at $118.40. Looks tested despite the low draw.
3
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Salmon cap
4 5408x NOBUO TOKEN
HIROTSUGU OZAWA
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG

First-up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Urawa February 19 over 1400m, 11 len behind Rouge Azurite with 54kg at $17.20. When resuming last campaign fourth of 10 at Urawa July 17 over 1400m, 7 len behind Smile Nui Loa with 56kg at $55.60. Prepared to watch.
4
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Cyan cap
5 92009 VIRGO SPICA
TAKAHIRO INAMASU
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Makio Okada
Most recently ran last of 9 at Urawa on June 19 over 800m, 8 len behind K Two Euro with 54kg at $93.50. The run before that ran last of 12 at this track on May 28 over 1200m, 13 len behind Sumida Kachidoki carrying 51kg at $251.50. Might just find this lot a bit smart.
5
SHOTARO KAWASHIMA
MAROON, WHITE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 30455 CENTENARIO
KAZUNORI SAKAI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG

Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Most recently settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at this track on May 29 over 1200m, 8 len behind Sorceress with 51kg at $29.30. The start before that 5th of 11 at Urawa on May 21 over 1400m, 3 len behind Yamajun Hibana carrying 51kg at $69.50. Others have better prospects.
6
TOKORO HOTARU
RED, YELLOW BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 x9795 KURAMASA VENUS
Y YANO
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 12 at Kawasaki on June 12 over 900m, 4 len behind Hime Kagura carrying 53kg at $100.90. The run before that 9th of 12 at this track on May 30 over 1000m, 13 len behind Force Children with 54kg at $52.70. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
7
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLUE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
8 54324 A SHIN HEMERA
Yumiko Iriguchi
4YO  GREY  FILLY 52.0KG

Form hard to fault. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Urawa on June 21 over 1400m, 7 len behind Nishino Claudia with 51kg at $3.60. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Urawa on May 24 over 1500m, 4 len behind Kitasan Epona carrying 51kg at $13.80. Can do much better.
8
SENNO RIDGE
MAROON, BLUE BAND, SLEEVES, Light green cap
9 46444 SMILE POPPY
HIROTSUGU OZAWA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Going well. Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Last start eased back early on 4th of 7 at this track on May 29 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Madness Kazu with 54kg at $11.80. Before that 4th of 11 at Urawa on May 21 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Yamajun Hibana with 54kg at $28.80. Capable of a better run.
9
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECK,GREEN SLEEVES, Light brown cap
10 00370 ODAMAKI
Hiroyuki Takahashi
4YO  GREY  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run second last of 11 at Kawasaki on June 10 over 900m, 15 len behind D's Rouge with 50kg at $26.10. The run before that couldn't go on with it; 7th of 10 at this track on May 31 over 1500m, 17 len behind Saint Regalo carrying 54kg at $11. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
10
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Light brown cap
11 x2223 RICERCATA
HIROTSUGU OZAWA
7YO  DK B  MARE 53.0KG
Turf Sport
Going well. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Urawa on June 20 over 800m, 2.75 len behind Queen's Happy carrying 54kg at $3.30. The run before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 11 at Kawasaki on June 14 over 900m, 1.5 len behind Monter Jewel carrying 54kg at $2.30. Has the right credentials.
11
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
12 20x09 VIVA ACAPULCO
Masaki Iwasaki
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Chizu Yoshida
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 12 at this track on May 2 over 1000m, 20 len behind Rainbow Polaris carrying 54kg at $26.50. Second run from a spell 9th of 11 at Urawa on June 19 over 800m, 7 len behind Preparense carrying 54kg at $15.30. Has speed but unlikely to be there at the finish.
12
KENTARO USUI
WHITE, GREEN SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap