NAGOYA   16 May 2024
 
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Race 7 1500m

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Looks a decent tempo with Jagannath, Sparking Blue and Julep Star leading the charge. DEVANCEMENT (3) finished fourth last start over 1700m at this track after racing on the pace for much of the way. Will be handy in the run and should prove hard to run down. BLUE REVERSAL (2) made progress last time out, finishing third at the end of 1700m at this track. Looks well placed so expect another big run. OSTFALEN (4) was comfortably accounted for when seventh last time out over 1700m here after a win at this track at the previous outing. Best figures measure up and can run well. JULEP STAR (5) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 1500m at this track. Looks to be in the right race so she should be in contention again.
1 21405 CHEEK ROUGE
FUTOSHI TAKESHITA
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 53.0KG
Isami Nakamura
Useful type. At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 11 at this track on May 3 over 1700m, 9 len behind Regina Nouveau carrying 53kg at $5.30. The race before that second last of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1700m, 11 len behind Big Boss Masamune with 53kg at $3.90. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
1
KEIGO OHATA
DARK GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, BLACK SLEEVES, Light brown cap
2 13153 BLUE REVERSAL
TAKAO TSUKADA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Ikuyo Aoyama
Useful type. Most recently 3rd of 11 at this track on April 24 over 1700m, 2.75 len behind Ruby Type carrying 56kg at $4.20. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on April 11 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Road Of Shadow carrying 56kg at $4.10. Working up to a win. Worth following.
2
KATSUKI NIWA
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, White cap
3 03644 DEVANCEMENT
YUKIO ABE
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Going well. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track on May 3 over 1700m, 5 len behind Regina Nouveau with 56kg at $4.90. Before that 4th of 11 at this track on April 24 over 1700m, 3 len behind Ruby Type carrying 56kg at $5. Low draw and expected to go well.
3
MAKOTO OKABE
DEEP SKY BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, DEEP SKY BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
4 12017 OSTFALEN
HIROYUKI IMAZU
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Insel Racing Co. Ltd.
Useful entire. At the latest run got back early 7th of 9 at this track on May 2 over 1700m, 14 len behind Dhanyavaad carrying 56kg at $6.30. The race before that won by a head at this track April 25 over 2000m defeating Bold Rai carrying 56kg at $1.90. Genuine chance this time around.
4
MASAAKI OHATA
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW SIX CIRCLES, YELLOW SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
5 38342 JULEP STAR
SATOSHI INOUE
4YO  BAY  FILLY 51.0KG
Takaaki Nagami
Useful filly. Most recently sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at this track on May 3 over 1500m, 5 len behind Gold Leopard with 51kg at $3.80. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1500m, 4 len behind Namura Ava carrying 51kg at $7.80. Should go well in this line up.
5
JUNKI MOCHIZUKI
BLACK, LIGHT BLUE CROSSED SASHES, WHITE SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
6 00766 ASTRO POWER
KATSUYUKI IMAZU
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 6th of 11 at this track on May 3 over 1700m, 10 len behind Regina Nouveau with 53kg at $61.40. The start before that 6th of 11 at this track on April 24 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Ruby Type with 53kg at $57.20. Hard to envisage a win today.
6
HIROSHI OHARA
YELLOW, BLACK BAND, ARMBAND, Yellow cap
7 32233 SPARKING BLUE
KATSUYUKI IMAZU
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Going well. Last start 3rd of 11 at this track on May 3 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Regina Nouveau carrying 56kg at $5.40. Before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Namura Ava with 56kg at $3.70. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
7
KODAI ASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND , SLEEVES, Light brown cap
8 75987 TAMI VALENCIA
KAZUO FUJIGASAKI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run 7th of 11 at this track on April 24 over 1700m, 7 len behind Ruby Type with 54kg at $23.80. The start before that second last of 9 at this track on March 26 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind June Torte carrying 52kg at $17.70. Might just find this a bit too tough.
8
SOICHI KATO
PURPLE, PINK BAND,WHITE SLEEVES, PINK ARMBAND, Light brown cap
9 31260 KITANO DALOMA
HITOSHI MIYAMOTO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Naoto Kitajo
Last start ran last of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1700m, 11 len behind Big Boss Masamune with 56kg at $8.30. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on April 10 over 1500m, 6 len behind Kendochorai with 56kg at $5.20. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
9
TAKAHIRO IMAI
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, ORANGE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Yellow cap
10 6579x MUSIKVEREIN
SATOSHI INOUE
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Kochi February 28 over 1400m, 20 len behind Knock On Wood with 54kg at $254.40. At her first start won by 1.0 len Kochi July 31 2022 over 800m defeating Strelitzia with 54kg at $2.70. Cannot make a strong case.
10
SHIN HIGASHIKAWA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
11 87889 GRACE BROAD
FUTOSHI TAKESHITA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Junichi Ito
Last start ran last of 9 at this track on May 2 over 1700m, 15 len behind Dhanyavaad carrying 54kg at $36.10. Before that 8th of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1700m, 8 len behind Big Boss Masamune carrying 54kg at $76.10. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
11
SEIJI KATO
SILVER, Light green cap
12 21736 JAGANNATH
TSUYOSHI KAWANISHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Sando Masaru Co. Ltd.
Useful type. Last start 6th of 9 at this track on May 2 over 1700m, 12 len behind Dhanyavaad carrying 55kg at $7.10. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on April 10 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Kendochorai carrying 55kg at $7.10. Genuine contender under these conditions.
12
YOICHIRO MURO
WHITE,NAVY HALVED,NAVY DIAMOND BAND,SLEEVES,RED ARMBANDS,WHITE COLLAR, Grey cap