KAWASAKI   04 Jul 2024
 
GOING: G

Race 6 1600m

Track: GOOD      

Although a few sit handy there won't be a great deal of early pressure. CAP (2) turned in an eye-catching run over this journey last time, settling out the back before winding up late to finish 5 lengths away in fourth at Funabashi. Capable of overwhelming this field late in proceedings. IMPROVING (6) has accrued three minor placings from four runs this preparation. Continued the trend at the most recent appearance when third over 1500m at this track after she was in the firing line all the way. Looks well placed so expect another big run. JUST A SPARK (3) turned in a modest performance when seventh last time out over 1400m at this track, beaten 4 lengths. That followed a win at Urawa at the previous outing. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. DEUX FLECHES (8) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 3 lengths away in second over 1500m at this track. Solid each way hope again.
1 x2250 GREAT NOISE
HIROMI YAMAZAKI
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Last start eased back early on 11th of 14 at this track on June 14 over 1500m, 10 len behind One Target carrying 57kg at $36.70. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on May 7 over 1500m, 15 len behind Esperado carrying 56kg at $3.50. Not among the main chances.
1
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Light brown cap
2 5x154 CAP
TAKAYUKI HAYASHI
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG

Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last start 4th of 8 at Funabashi on May 29 over 1600m, 5 len behind Gempachi Luminous with 56kg at $11.30. The run before that 5th of 12 at Urawa on April 15 over 1400m, 5 len behind Win Oise carrying 56kg at $2.30. Well placed to take this out.
2
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Grey cap
3 36617 JUST A SPARK
YOSHIHISA SUZUKI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start got back early 7th of 12 at this track on June 13 over 1400m, 4 len behind Hinode Mitchi carrying 56kg at $23.50. The race before that won by 4 len at Urawa May 22 over 1500m defeating Felicidade carrying 56kg at $5.10. Nice alley and worth including.
3
RYO TANAKA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, BLACK SLEEVES, RED HOOPS, Hot pink cap
4 65090 MOON ROVER
KENJI UCHINO
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Koichi Hoshika
Most recently ran last of 12 at Urawa on June 19 over 2000m, 26 len behind Kentucky Sky with 55kg at $242.10. Before that got back early 9th of 12 at Urawa on May 20 over 1500m, 15 len behind Zenkotei with 56kg at $218.70. Can't recommend against this lot.
4
KOSEI AKIMOTO
BLACK, GOLD FIVE STARS, GOLD SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBANDS, Grey cap
5 38086 GEMPACHI KAGAYAKI
HIROTSUGU OZAWA
9YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Takeshi Hirano
Last start 6th of 8 at Urawa on June 17 over 2000m, 11 len behind Prince Oso carrying 56kg at $61.60. The race before that 8th of 12 at Urawa on May 20 over 2000m, 38 len behind Tosen Samantha with 56kg at $61.80. Faces a tough assignment.
5
SHOYA HOZONO
PURPLE, GOLD FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Grey cap
6 x3933 IMPROVING
H SASAKI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Going well. At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 3rd of 11 at this track on June 13 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Esprit Gonzalez carrying 54kg at $13.50. Before that 3rd in a small field at this track on May 9 over 1600m, 5 len behind Inner Steel carrying 54kg at $24.20. Leading chance again.
6
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Salmon cap
7 2x420 DERMA TSURIDASHI
YUYA YAMAZAKI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Hiroyuki Asanuma
Most recently 12th of 14 at this track on June 11 over 2000m, 15 len behind Red Weiss with 56kg at $5.50. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Urawa on May 20 over 2000m, 30 len behind Tosen Samantha carrying 56kg at $3.80. Likely to find them too smart.
7
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECK, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
8 29022 DEUX FLECHES
MASAYOSHI YAGI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Koichi Hashizume
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 10 at this track on June 12 over 1500m, 3 len behind Flame Joker with 55kg at $71.80. The run before that 2nd of 12 at Urawa on May 20 over 1500m, head behind Live Garnet carrying 57kg at $64.20. Capable of a big finish so don’t write him off.
8
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, GREEN RIGHT SASH, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, White cap
9 13530 WIN ALBA ROSE
HIROAKI KAWAZU
6YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
Most recently second last of 11 at this track on June 10 over 2000m, 19 len behind Emmy's Mitsuo with 55kg at $9.50. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 14 at this track on May 6 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Sun Also Rise carrying 57kg at $5.40. No threat last time out but this suits.
9
TAKAYUKI YANO
DENIM, SKY BLUE RIGHT SASH, STRIPE SLEEVES, Grey cap
10 56428 RIGU RHEIA
SUNAO YAMADA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Shuji Ueda
Most recently 8th of 11 at this track on June 10 over 2000m, 13 len behind Emmy's Mitsuo carrying 53kg at $4.20. The start before that 2nd of 14 at this track on May 6 over 2000m, neck behind Sun Also Rise with 53kg at $4. Disappointed followers last start but can make amends.
10
NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Hot pink cap