KOCHI   03 Aug 2024
 
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Race 6 1400m

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Reasonable tempo with Lover's Eye probably leading but a few others should keep her honest. ICE SHELF (9) was ridden positively and led throughout to score over 1400m at this track last time. Same winning combination here and rates a leading contender. NANAIRO LINE (7) made progress last time out, finishing third at the end of 1400m at this track after being in contention on the bend. Finds a suitable race and can build on that solid recent effort. CHOMECHOME (8) is a six-start maiden who returned last time and finished tenth at Kokura Dirt over 1700m. Will take a lot from that hitout and looks a strong chance to break through. DANCE SHOW (2) ran below expectations last time at this track, finishing sixth. Well placed to make amends.
1 885x5 LOVER'S EYE
MAMORU TANAKA
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after five months failed to make an impression; 5th of 8 at this track on July 20 over 1400m, 7 len behind Shishino Brave carrying 54kg at $16.50. Previously second-up 8th of 13 at Ohi on October 29 over 1600m, 15 len behind Las Brisas with 54kg at $31.10. Must improve significantly.
1
KENSUKE HAYASHI
NAVY, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, White cap
2 22x26 DANCE SHOW
Kurakane Ikuyasu
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. First-up raced on the pace when 2nd of 8 at this track on July 7 over 800m, 6 len behind Una Gloria carrying 56kg at $13. Second-up 6th of 8 at this track on July 20 over 1400m, 8 len behind Shishino Brave carrying 56kg at $6.90. Solid prospects and a good draw doesn’t hurt.
2
SHINJI HATANAKA
YELLOW, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED CHEVRON, Light brown cap
3 66558 NISHIKEN BARI
TADAYOSHI HOSOKAWA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 53.0KG

Last start second last of 9 at this track on July 6 over 800m, 6 len behind Monochrome Star carrying 56kg at $125.20. The race before that 5th of 8 at this track on June 22 over 1400m, 13 len behind Ingot Bird carrying 56kg at $47.20. Tempted to look elsewhere on recent form.
3
ABE MOTOTSUGU
WHITE, BLUE CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 783x7 COFFEE SOFT
DAI MUNEISHI
6YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Kazutaka Hosaka
Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 9 at this track on July 6 over 800m, 5.5 len behind Monochrome Star carrying 51kg at $88.80. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 7th of 9 at this track on January 10 over 1300m, 10 len behind Cha Chaan Teng carrying 54kg at $107.20. Solid top-three hope.
4
JUNYA ISHIMOTO
MEDIUM BLUE, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 53795 BEACH SANDAL
MAI MIYAGAWA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 51.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on July 20 over 1400m, 7 len behind Albero with 51kg at $43.90. The run before that 9th of 11 at this track on July 7 over 1600m, 15 len behind Suave Johann carrying 51kg at $300.60. Genuine chance this time around.
5
CHIKANAO SHIRONO
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 78898 APE KAMUY
DAI MUNEISHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 8 at this track on July 20 over 1400m, 42 len behind Shishino Brave with 53kg at $129.20. The run before that ran last of 9 at this track on July 6 over 800m, 35 len behind Monochrome Star carrying 56kg at $215. Others look better placed.
6
NAOKI KIMURA
RED, BLACK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, RED SLEEVES, BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 32753 NANAIRO LINE
S BEPPU
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start 3rd of 8 at this track on July 21 over 1400m, 4 len behind Fluffy Song carrying 54kg at $61.60. Before that 5th of 8 at this track on July 7 over 800m, 12 len behind Una Gloria with 54kg at $31.80. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
7
TAKUYA OKAMURA
ORANGE, GREEN ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 x03x0 CHOMECHOME
MASAMITSU SAKAI
3YO  BROWN  COLT 56.0KG
Gensho Uchida
Second-up. First-up after seven months eased back early on 10th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on July 13 over 1700m, 17 len behind Out Drive carrying 56.0kg at $32.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Chukyo Dirt on December 10 over 1800m, 0.6 len behind Cash Blitz with 56.0kg at $7.70. Worth consideration.
8
TAICHI NAGAMORI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
9 80x31 ICE SHELF
YUJI UCHIKOSHI
7YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Katsumi Yoshida
Third-up today. Freshened for 41 days. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track on May 26 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Ingot Bird carrying 56kg at $3.70. Second-up favourite; won by 5 len at this track June 23 over 1400m defeating Pyroscope carrying 56kg at $1.60. Genuine contender under these conditions.
9
KOICHIRO SENOO
NAVY, YELLOW FIVE STARS, Light brown cap
10 x5245 PYROSCOPE
SHINJI KUDO
6YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 5th of 8 at this track on July 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Fluffy Song carrying 56kg at $47.30. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track on July 7 over 1600m, 12 len behind Suave Johann with 56kg at $10.10. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
10
SEIYA TATARA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
11 9x32x CHURA WAVE
HIROKAZU MIYAGAWA
6YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG

Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at this track May 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Meiner Ilargi with 56kg at $6.80. First up last campaign third of 11 at this track April 29 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Zenit carrying 56kg at $10.70. Definite top-three contender.
11
YUTA GOMA
WHITE, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
12 48574 WAAG'S TEA
KEISUKE MATSUGI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Shigeru Homma
At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on July 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Pikake carrying 56kg at $11. The start before that second last of 8 at this track on July 7 over 800m, 19 len behind Una Gloria carrying 56kg at $73.90. Prepared to overlook against this line-up.
12
RYOTARO OKA
BLUE, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap