KAWASAKI   08 May 2024
 
GOING: G

Race 7 900m

Track: GOOD      

Strong early tempo assured with D's Rouge, K Two Euro and Turina Wright locking horns. TURINA WRIGHT (6) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 0.8 lengths from the winner in second over 900m at this track after being prominent at the bend. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. SEIUN HUGE (4) was sent out favourite last time and scored by 3 lengths at this track. Has a solid record at this course and distance, including a win and four placings. Hiroki Okamura sticks. Should be in the finish. K TWO EURO (10) broke his maiden five starts back and has not been far away since, most recently when beaten 1.2 lengths into third over 900m at this track. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Will be in this for a long way. ODAMAKI (2) was in the firing line on the turn and finished third last start over 1200m at Funabashi, beaten 4 lengths. Ready to go a couple better.
1 00994 FOR LILIANA
KAZUMI TAKEI
5YO  DK B  MARE 53.0KG

Last start 4th of 10 at Urawa on April 17 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Super Rose with 54kg at $42.60. The race before that didn't do much in the run home; 9th of 13 at this track on April 5 over 1500m, 12 len behind Jin Miracle with 54kg at $6.70. Solid prospects and a good gate doesn’t hurt.
1
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLUE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, White cap
2 8x003 ODAMAKI
Hiroyuki Takahashi
4YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG

Useful filly. Last start led but faded 3rd of 12 at Funabashi on May 1 over 1200m, 4 len behind Sumida Kachidoki carrying 54kg at $21.80. The start before that ran last of 11 at this track on April 2 over 900m, 17 len behind Mai Kagura with 54kg at $5.90. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
2
SEIJI YAMAZAKI
RED, Grey cap
3 487x8 CALADBOLG
MASAMI YOSHIDA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG
Yuki Dendo
Second-up. First-up after five months struggled in the run home; 8th of 12 at Urawa on April 19 over 1400m, 10 len behind Sun Dillon with 54kg at $39.60. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Urawa on January 11 2023 over 800m, 6 len behind Bell Seventeen carrying 56kg at $4.20. Unlikely to threaten.
3
RETSU OIKAWA
ORANGE, Salmon cap
4 22721 SEIUN HUGE
MASAMI YAMADA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 36-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 3 len at this track April 2 over 900m defeating Pakupaku carrying 56kg at $2.60. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on March 13 over 900m, 2 len behind Patwon with 56kg at $6.80. Excellent winning chance with the help of an inside gate.
4
HIROKI OKAMURA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES, RED SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 84723 MANJU
HIROSHI IWAMOTO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Useful type. Comes off a 54 day let-up. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on March 15 over 900m, 2.25 len behind Koini Ochite carrying 56kg at $13.20. The start before that 2nd of 12 at this track on January 29 over 900m, 0.8 len behind Paina carrying 56kg at $16.30. Should go well in this line up.
5
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Yellow cap
6 4x542 TURINA WRIGHT
YOICHI TANABE
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 37 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at this track on April 1 over 900m, 0.8 len behind Kotono Sansho with 56kg at $3.30. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 11 over 900m, 1.4 len behind Cherie Amour carrying 56kg at $6.70. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
6
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Yellow cap
7 217x4 D'S ROUGE
H SASAKI
5YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG
Toshiyuki Akiya
Second-up. First-up after a year raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track on April 3 over 900m, 1.1 len behind Nishino New Leaf carrying 54kg at $1.90. Previously second-up favourite; won by 4 len at Kochi March 29 2023 over 1400m defeating Meisho Kangiku carrying 54kg at $1.10. Should progress from that first-up run.
7
YUJI TANNAI
SILVER, Light green cap
8 97x65 HIME KAGURA
HIDEO KUBO
4YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Freshened for 36 days. Resuming settled back and ran on when 6th of 11 at this track on March 15 over 900m, 4 len behind Koini Ochite carrying 54kg at $58.90. Last start 5th of 11 at this track on April 2 over 900m, 5 len behind Mai Kagura carrying 54kg at $13.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
8
NIIHARA SHUMA
BLUE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light green cap
9 60434 PEACE LIEN
TAMOTSU YOKOYAMA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 4th of 12 at Urawa on April 15 over 800m, 1.75 len behind Eri Crown carrying 56kg at $27.60. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Urawa on March 28 over 800m, 6 len behind Recolte Happy carrying 56kg at $19. Prepared to just watch today.
9
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Light brown cap
10 14443 K TWO EURO
SEIICHI KATO
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Katsumi Kusumoto
Racing well. Resumes off a 58 day let-up. Most recently crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 12 at this track on March 11 over 900m, 1.2 len behind Cherie Amour with 56kg at $10.90. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on January 29 over 900m, 2 len behind Paina with 56kg at $11.30. Not far away last time. Worth plenty of thought.
10
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECK,GREEN SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 12x96 LOGISTICS
YUYA YAMAZAKI
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 9th of 12 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 42 len behind Shigeru Mach with 56kg at $29.80. Second-up 6th of 12 at Urawa on April 15 over 800m, 4 len behind Eri Crown carrying 56kg at $3.70. Wide draw makes it tough.
11
YUKI FURUOKA
RED, BLACK CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
12 50067 GRACE MUSE
SHOICHI HIRATA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Yuki Dendo
At the latest run 7th of 11 at Urawa on April 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hubble with 54kg at $39.60. The start before that 6th of 8 at this track on April 1 over 900m, 7 len behind Kotono Sansho carrying 54kg at $84.90. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
12
WATARU FUJIE
YELLOW, NAVY DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap