FUNABASHI   01 May 2024
 
GOING: S

Race 7 1200m

Track: SOFT     True  

Solid early tempo with O Sole Rika driving forward from the wide gate, joined by Edono Phoenix and Smile Now pushing on from closer draws. EDONO PHOENIX (1) pushed forward and went on to record a determined win last start by a length over 1200m at Ohi. Will again be prominent from the outset. Meeting a deeper field this time but he is up to the challenge. O SOLE RIKA (11) led throughout last time over 900m at Kawasaki and scored a comfortable win. Winning jockey stays aboard and sure to go close if runs up to latest effort. WORLD EMPIRE (7) fought on well for second last start over 1200m at this track, making it three minor placings in a row. Proving a good combination with Taito Mori with three straight placings. Has winning claims on best figures. CLUTCH TIME (10) showed good early speed from the inside draw last time and led throughout to score dominantly at this track. Sure to be thereabouts.
1 82111 EDONO PHOENIX
TAKAKAZU SASO
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

On a three run winning streak. Comes here off a 40-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at Ohi March 22 over 1200m defeating Pod Leo carrying 57kg at $1.40. The race before that favourite; won by 1.0 len at Ohi February 16 over 1200m defeating Takeshi carrying 56kg at $2.30. Leading contender coming out of the prized inside barrier.
1
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW,BLUE RIGHT SASH, White cap
2 x1645 DEKA PURIO
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Last start 5th of 12 at this track on April 12 over 1200m, 9 len behind Seidelbast with 56kg at $47.40. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 4 over 1200m, 8 len behind Seidelbast with 55kg at $10.50. Others have better prospects.
2
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS ON BODY AND SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 12x60 MIMOLE FLAVOR
SATOSHI FUKUNAGA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 12 at Urawa on February 21 over 1400m, 7 len behind Michino Ange carrying 55kg at $27.60. Second run from a spell 10th of 12 at Urawa on March 27 over 1500m, 14 len behind Princess Allie with 54kg at $162.10. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
3
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Salmon cap
4 15014 SPINNAKER
Y YANO
3YO  BROWN  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on April 12 over 1200m, 7 len behind Seidelbast carrying 55kg at $61.20. The race before that won by 3 len at Urawa March 28 over 1400m defeating Radish Dance with 56kg at $10.90. Others look better placed.
4
H YOSHIHARA
RED,BLACK STRIPES,NAVY SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 2x720 JATILUWIH
TAKANORI YAMANAKA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 12 at this track on April 12 over 1200m, 16 len behind Seidelbast with 56kg at $39.60. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on March 5 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Surmount with 56kg at $3. Might just find this lot a bit smart.
5
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Yellow cap
6 1x12 SMILE NOW
TAKASHI HARITA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at this track March 4 over 1200m defeating Ton Chao carrying 56kg at $1.60. Second run from a spell 2nd of 12 at Urawa on April 16 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Smoke Flavor with 56kg at $8.30. This is well within his grasp.
6
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECK,GREEN SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 21222 WORLD EMPIRE
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 12 at this track on April 12 over 1200m, 3 len behind Seidelbast carrying 57kg at $3.30. The start before that 2nd of 12 at this track on March 4 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Seidelbast with 57kg at $2.30. Ideally placed to play a significant role.
7
TAITO MORI
MEDIUM BLUE GREEN DIAMOND CHECKS, Light green cap
8 44496 PLASMA
MASATO HAYASHI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Most recently settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at this track on April 12 over 1200m, 9 len behind Seidelbast carrying 56kg at $133.20. The race before that 9th of 12 at this track on March 6 over 1500m, 15 len behind Bismarck carrying 56kg at $16.30. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
8
TATSUYA YAMAGUCHI
MAGENTA, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
9 19743 HELIAMPHORA
KATSUO ISHII
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run 3rd of 12 at this track on April 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind Seidelbast carrying 54kg at $109.20. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 6 over 1500m, 11 len behind Bismarck carrying 55kg at $15. Doesn't pose too much of a threat.
9
KOTA MOTOHASHI
BLACK, YELLOW YOKE, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, Light brown cap
10 x9x41 CLUTCH TIME
TAKAHIRO INAMASU
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today. First-up 4th of 12 at this track on March 5 over 1200m, 6 len behind Surmount carrying 54kg at $38.80. Last start won by 5 len at this track April 12 over 1200m defeating Presto Gaudi carrying 54kg at $17.30. Should be right in the finish.
10
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
11 28721 O SOLE RIKA
TAKASHI MIZUNO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Useful filly. Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 2.5 len at Kawasaki April 1 over 900m defeating Eternal Savior with 55kg at $2.10. The start before that 2nd of 12 at Urawa on March 28 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Edono Banzai carrying 55kg at $49.30. Big chance again.
11
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
12 114x0 ELEGANT WINK
NOBUHIRO YAMADA
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG

Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 12 at this track on April 12 over 1200m, 17 len behind Seidelbast carrying 54kg at $29.60. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at this track December 16 over 1200m defeating Chocolat Bread with 54kg at $3.10. Fitter but must improve sharply.
12
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap