FUNABASHI   01 Nov 2024
 
GOING: G

Race 6 1200m

Track: GOOD     True  

Pod Glass has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. DIAMANT COEUR (8) ran below expectations last time at Urawa, finishing tenth starting at $4.30. Look for an improved run here. DESERT MOON (9) went forward from the low draw last start and sat on the pace before sticking on well to finish second over 1200m at this track. Placed to advantage and can run a bold race. IDEALIST (4) is resuming from a spell of six months and having his first run for the Masakazu Kawashima yard. Was in the placings when first-up from a spell last campaign at Kawasaki over 1400m. Has found the right race and is worth including fresh. OVAL BOUQUET (3) did a good job last start but found a couple better over 1200m at this track, beaten only 0.9 lengths. Looks sure to play a big role.
1 0x438 ISAAC
TAKANORI YAMANAKA
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run 8th of 14 at Kawasaki on October 9 over 1500m, 7 len behind Derma Ammit carrying 56kg at $11.30. The run before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 3rd of 12 at this track on September 26 over 1200m, 3 len behind Esperanza Kazu carrying 56kg at $4.30. Solid prospects and a good alley doesn’t hurt.
1
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, White cap
2 49020 MAGIC TAKT
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on September 26 over 1200m, 15 len behind Esperanza Kazu with 54kg at $57.50. The race before that led but faded 2nd of 11 at this track on August 29 over 1200m, 2 len behind Comme D'habitude with 54kg at $8.40. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
2
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Grey cap
3 22x03 OVAL BOUQUET
MASATO HAYASHI
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming 10th of 12 at this track on August 29 over 1200m, 11 len behind La Seyne Sur Mer carrying 54kg at $8.10. Second run from a spell 3rd of 12 at this track on September 27 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Amamoto carrying 54kg at $7.20. Capable of a strong showing.
3
TATSUYA YAMAGUCHI
MAGENTA, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Salmon cap
4 2545x IDEALIST
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Kawasaki May 7 over 1400m, 7 len behind Sarasa Good Work carrying 56kg at $56. When resuming last campaign second of 12 at Kawasaki October 13 2023 over 1400m, 7 len behind Black Lotus with 56kg at $3.10. Could prove too smart for these.
4
DAISHO YAMAMOTO
LIGHT PINK,WHITE DIAMONDS AND ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 62219 POD GLASS
SATOSHI SAITO
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Masao Ogawa
Comes off a 38 day let-up. Most recently failed to make an impression; 9th of 12 at this track on September 24 over 1500m, 13 len behind Leo Bonheur carrying 56kg at $3.20. Before that favourite; came from midfield and won by a neck at Nagoya August 20 over 1500m defeating Jet Run with 56kg at $2.10. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
5
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECK,GREEN SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 820x0 HORSEMANSHIP
TAKAMITSU WATANABE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG

Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after 11 months ran last of 10 at this track on September 26 over 1500m, 18 len behind Logi Drefong with 56kg at $13.20. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Ohi on August 18 2023 over 1200m, 8 len behind June Shuttle carrying 56kg at $15. Unlikely to threaten.
6
SHUN ISHIZAKI
DARK BLUE, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
7 6757x TINDRA
HIROMI YAMAZAKI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Resuming after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at Kawasaki August 7 over 1400m, 8 len behind Dancing Happily with 54kg at $8.90. When resuming last campaign third of 12 at Kawasaki December 13 over 1400m, 3 len behind Idealist with 54kg at $59.30. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
7
YUKI FURUOKA
RED, BLACK CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 32410 DIAMANT COEUR
SHINSUKE KUDO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG
Tsuyoshi Kikuchi
At the latest run 10th of 12 at Urawa on October 23 over 1400m, 7 len behind Lucky American carrying 53kg at $4.30. The run before that scored a big 8 len win at Urawa September 20 over 1400m defeating Nishino Primo carrying 53kg at $2.10. Capable of more – worth another chance.
8
YOICHIRO MURO
ORANGE, GREEN FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Light green cap
9 0x442 DESERT MOON
SATOSHI SAITO
7YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on September 27 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Xiao Yi Xiao carrying 54kg at $9.40. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on August 30 over 1200m, 5 len behind Whiz At Dance with 54kg at $5.70. Another bold run is expected.
9
TAITO MORI
MEDIUM BLUE ,GREEN DIAMOND CHECKS, Light brown cap
10 5216 SCATTERED LIGHT
NOBUHIRO YAMADA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Useful type. Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on September 26 over 1200m, 11 len behind Esperanza Kazu with 54kg at $8.20. The run before that won by 2.5 len at this track August 30 over 1200m defeating Kurenaino Hime carrying 54kg at $1.10. Didn’t fire last start but is capable of better.
10
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 x9408 MARUHIRO KNIGHT
HITOSHI TAMAI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Comes off a 37 day let-up. Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on September 25 over 1200m, 10 len behind Derma Rudra with 56kg at $81.20. Before that 10th of 12 at this track on August 27 over 1200m, 10 len behind Serena Effort with 56kg at $65.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
11
NAKANO KAZUMA
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
12 42950 NAGISANO NATSUKO
SHIGENORI ITO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG

Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Last start raced on the pace before fading ran last of 12 at this track on September 26 over 1200m, 45 len behind Esperanza Kazu with 51kg at $25.40. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at this track on August 29 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind La Seyne Sur Mer carrying 51kg at $61.50. Wide draw makes it tough.
12
HARUHISA SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap