TOKYO DIRT   27 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G

Allowance Race 1600m

Track: FIRM      

Solid tempo likely from the outset with a number of speedy beginners engaged, most notably Epluchage and Bennelong Point. TRE CIME (7) resumes from a spell of nine weeks. Could only manage to finish fourth at the latest run over 1600m at Hanshin. Launched last prep with a minor placing at this track over 1600m. Has ability and sure to prove tough to beat. WHITE CROW (12) returns from a layoff of ten weeks. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1600m at this track. Looks a winning chance. BENNELONG POINT (9) finished 13 lengths away in seventh last time out over 1400m at Chukyo Dirt after being prominent at the bend seven weeks ago. Tackles a longer journey this time. Has sound form at this track and distance with a win and four minor placings from six runs. Can figure prominently in this suitable race. CORRIENTES (4) lines up for the first time since January 20. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1600m at this track. Sure to make his presence felt.
1 8x007 MANDARIN BOLERO
SHINICHI ITO
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Yuki Dendo
At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 13 at Nakayama Dirt on April 7 over 1800m, 7 len behind Lord Magellan with 58.0kg at $38.30. The run before that ran last of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on March 16 over 1800m, 23 len behind Shonan Gallo carrying 58.0kg at $34.10. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
1
MASAMI MATSUOKA
BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
2 113x8 CHERRY RUSSIAN
KAZUO KONISHI
4YO  GREY  HORSE 58.0KG
Etsuro Sakurai
Second run back. First-up after three months 8th of 13 at Nakayama Dirt on April 7 over 1800m, 7 len behind Lord Magellan with 58.0kg at $19. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Sonoda on October 31 over 1400m, long-neck behind A Shin Gluck carrying 56kg at $3.20. Fitter and worth including.
2
RYOTA KOBAYASHI
HOT PINK, WHITE SASH, SLEEVES
3 938x0 IEVAN POLKKA
KEIZO ITO
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Lion Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after two months 10th of 15 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Spencer Barows carrying 58.0kg at $25.90. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at this track on October 22 over 1600m, 4 len behind Pantelleria with 57.0kg at $8.60. Fitter but must improve sharply.
3
KYOSUKE MARUTA
YELLOW, BLACK TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
4 2200x CORRIENTES
N HORI
5YO    GELDING 58.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second last of 15 at Nakayama Dirt January 20 over 1800m, 22 len behind Jack Pearl with 58.0kg at $12.40. First up last campaign second of 12 at this track November 5 over 1600m, 3 len behind Navy Star with 57.0kg at $18.80. Expected to prove hard to beat.
4
JOAO MOREIRA
LIGHT BLUE, RED SIX SPOTS, ARMBAND
5 7x111 EPLUCHAGE
KAZUTOMO MORI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Racing well. Comes off a 61 day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 0.5 len at Ohi February 26 over 2000m defeating Weiser Barco with 56kg at $2.20. The run before that favourite; won by 1.0 len at Ohi February 11 over 1700m defeating Alshain carrying 56kg at $3.40. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
5
KATSUMA SAMESHIMA
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES
6 1x000 GRACE RENEE
MICHIO MINAMIDA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Toshiyuki Honda
At the latest run ran last of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on April 14 over 1800m, 20 len behind Lap Star with 56.0kg at $610.50. The start before that ran last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 23 over 1800m, 15 len behind Easy On Me with 56.0kg at $610.90. Needs to improve to trouble the top handful.
6
KAZUMA HARADA
YELLOW,BLACK BAND,RED SLEEVES,BLACK ARMBANDS
7 3x34x TRE CIME
MITSUMASA NAKAUCHIDA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Kaneko Makoto Holdings Co. Ltd.
Entire back from a spell of nine weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 17 at Hanshin February 24 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Sweep Awards carrying 58.0kg at $5.30. First up last campaign third of 14 at this track January 28 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Lady Asu with 57.0kg at $5.40. Likely to feature.
7
AKIRA SUGAWARA
YELLOW, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES
8 6x56x CAM RANH BAY
T IWATO
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Godolphin
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 15 at Nakayama Dirt January 20 over 1800m, 5 len behind Jack Pearl with 57.0kg at $13. First up last campaign fifth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt January 7 over 1800m, 6 len behind Manno Status carrying 57.0kg at $11.50. Likely to run well.
8
AKIHIDE TSUMURA
BLUE, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND
9 02x27 BENNELONG POINT
SHOICHIRO WADA
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Comes off a 48 day let-up. Resuming 2nd of 16 at this track on February 17 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Pick Up Line with 57.0kg at $4.80. Second-up 7th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 10 over 1400m, 13 len behind Alcione with 58.0kg at $3.80. Fitter and should relish the step up to 1600m.
9
YUSUKE HARA
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBAND
10 x807x TO BEAT LINE
KAZUYUKI OGATA
4YO    HORSE 57.0KG
Naohiro Fujimoto
First-up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Hakodate Dirt July 2 over 1700m, 11 len behind Laugavegur with 52.0kg at $119.50. First up last campaign eighth of 12 at Hakodate Dirt June 10 over 1700m, 8 len behind Decide carrying 52.0kg at $102.30. Looks up against it.
10
TAKEZO NAGANO
LIGHT BLUE,BLACK DIAMOND BAND,LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES,BLACK DIAMOND
11 8x0x7 HISHI LE LIEN
KEISUKE MIYATA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Masahide Abe
Having second run back today. Freshened for 42 days. Last start 7th of 13 at Chukyo on March 16 over 1600m, 5 len behind Acutus carrying 58.0kg at $8.80. At only start last preparation 13th of 16 at Tokyo on November 25 over 2400m, 6 len behind Admire Saji carrying 56.0kg at $9.80. One of the top chances.
11
HIRONOBU TANABE
WHITE,BLUE DOUBLE BAND,WHITE SLEEVES,BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS
12 3x25x WHITE CROW
E YANO
6YO    GELDING 58.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 16 at this track February 17 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Pick Up Line carrying 58.0kg at $3.30. When resuming last campaign second of 14 at this track January 28 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Lady Asu carrying 58.0kg at $3.20. Look for a bold run.
12
TADHG O'SHEA
LIME GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND