MOMBETSU   02 May 2024
 
GOING:

Race 7 1600m

Track:      

Without a great deal of early pace evident Red Martin may lead the way over Sakura. RED MARTIN (1) finished midfield when resuming from a spell last start over 1200m at this track. Tackles this longer journey for the first time. Anticipating a big run. SAKURA (3) returned from a spell two weeks ago when she finished sixth over 1700m at this track. Fitter so expect a better run this time. MAYANO SHAMROCK (4) finished midfield at his first run back from a spell last start over 1700m at this track at long odds. Among the chances on his best form. EARTH SCARLET (6) resumed from a spell last start and finished seventh over 1700m here. Can make the frame.
1 465x7 RED MARTIN
HIROAKI SAKURAI
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Second-up. First-up after six months 7th of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1200m, 7 len behind Yellow Iris with 55kg at $6.20. Previously second-up 14th of 16 at Ohi on March 8 2023 over 1200m, 12 len behind Pawa Poke Toshi carrying 53kg at $296.70. Worth another chance.
1
TAKAFUMI HATTORI
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Light green cap
2 099x4 MANA PULE
KUNIO HIMORI
3YO  BROWN  COLT 57.0KG

Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 7 at this track on April 18 over 1700m, 31 len behind Por La Noche carrying 57kg at $69.90. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Funabashi on December 18 over 1200m, 17 len behind Land Planet carrying 55kg at $23.90. Expecting improvement and is among the better chances.
2
GENTA OCHIAI
BLACK, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
3 578x6 SAKURA
NOZOMI ONO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Kumiko Shinoda
Second-up. First-up after five months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at this track on April 18 over 1700m, 11 len behind Cool Gibbs with 55kg at $20. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Funabashi on June 20 over 1600m, 6 len behind Oriental Lani with 54kg at $13.70. Strong winning chance.
3
FUMA ONO
BLACK, PINK DIABLO, BLACK SLEEVES, PINK DOUBLE ARMBAND, PINK COLLAR, Salmon cap
4 790x5 MAYANO SHAMROCK
TAMAKAZU OKAJIMA
10YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Eiko Tadokoro
Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 8 at this track on April 18 over 1700m, 11 len behind Cool Gibbs with 57kg at $28.70. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at this track on May 10 over 1700m, 8 len behind Seiun Pachira with 56kg at $471.90. Solid top-three hope.
4
TAKASHI MIYAHIRA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPE SLEEVES, White cap
5 376x7 EARTH QUEEN BEE
TAMAKAZU OKAJIMA
8YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Masuo Matsuyama
Second-up. First-up after six months raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at this track on April 24 over 1200m, 13 len behind Daino Kokuo with 55kg at $59.60. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at this track on April 26 2023 over 1000m, 7 len behind Hokkai Merkel carrying 51kg at $20.80. Unlikely to threaten.
5
GAKU BANNO
RED, YELLOW BAND, ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
6 650x7 EARTH SCARLET
TAMAKAZU OKAJIMA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Second run back. First-up after six months second last of 8 at this track on April 18 over 1700m, 11 len behind Cool Gibbs with 57kg at $66.40. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 11 at this track on May 4 over 1600m, 13 len behind Belle Monarch carrying 56kg at $239.20. Worth consideration.
6
HIDEKI SAKASHITA
BLACK, PINK FIVE STARS, BLACK SLEEVES,PINK STARS, Yellow cap
7 7973x SAKURA STREAM
MASAKAZU MURAKAMI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Sakura Commerce Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at this track November 7 over 1700m, 5.5 len behind Justin Beach with 56kg at $97.30. Previously first up; tenth of 12 at this track September 13 over 1200m, 15 len behind Faberge Egg carrying 56kg at $64.20. Unlikely to feature.
7
TOSHIHIKO INOUE
RED, YELLOW BAND, ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
8 5 FIRE STRIDE
MASAHIRO SAITO
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

At debut, 5th of 11 at this track on April 17 over 1000m, 12 len behind Hidenosuke with 55kg at $21.10. Satisfactory effort on debut but might need a little more time.
8
YOJI KAMEI
WHITE, RED CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Cyan cap