FUKUSHIMA   29 Jun 2024
 
GOING: G

Maiden Race 1800m

Track: STANDARD      

Strong early tempo with Zephyr Aile, Nishino Present and Great Spirit matching motors ahead of Tenrai and Satono Rutile. SATONO RUTILE (6) resumes from a spell of 12 weeks. Could only manage to finish fourth at the latest run over 2000m at Nakayama. Came home powerfully to grab second over this trip at her only onther start. Looks the one to beat. GREAT SPIRIT (13) returned last time with a solid third at Tokyo over 1600m after being prominent at the bend. That was a massive improvement on what we saw last prep. Big chance to crack the maiden win. PALO SANTO (3) was below her best last time when seventh over 1800m at Tokyo, beaten 8 lengths. Nicely placed to bounce back. ASHBERG (12) is a superbly bred three-year-old filly lining up for the first time. By Satono Diamond from Always Willing who has produced some fine gallopers, including Shanon Adela at Grade 1 level. Looks one of the better chances despite a tricky draw.
1 76x87 TENRAI
KEIZO ITO
3YO    COLT 54.0KG
Sandoya LLC.
Third-up today. Freshened for 42 days. Resuming raced on the pace before fading 8th of 16 at Nakayama on March 24 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Mea Via with 56.0kg at $39.80. Second run from a spell 7th of 18 at Tokyo on May 18 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Logi Phraya with 56.0kg at $108.50. Hard to have on recent efforts.
1
TAKURO ISHIDA
WHITE,PURPLE HOOPS,WHITE SLEEVES,RED STRIPES
2 8x790 MARSHALLIANA
YOICHI KUROIWA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Teruya Yoshida
Resumes off a 56 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 12 at Tokyo Dirt on May 4 over 2100m, 17 len behind Revontulet with 55.0kg at $159. The run before that 9th of 15 at Chukyo Dirt on March 17 over 1800m, 18 len behind Satono Iolite with 55.0kg at $14.10. Will struggle.
2
YUKITO ISHIKAWA
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, RED SLEEVES
3 x2047 PALO SANTO
SAKAE KUNIEDA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 48 day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 16 at Tokyo on May 12 over 1800m, 8 len behind Sheer Bliss with 55.0kg at $14.60. The race before that 4th of 18 at Tokyo on April 20 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Windstille with 55.0kg at $10.50. Can make amends for a modest effort last time.
3
AKIRA SUGAWARA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND
4 8009x DERMA PRAKRTI
H MATOBA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Hiroyuki Asanuma
He is resuming after a nine weeks break. Not seen since he finished last of 9 at Tokyo April 27 over 1600m, 9 len behind Danon Kilauea carrying 57.0kg at $333.20. On debut eighth of 16 at Tokyo February 3 over 1600m, 10 len behind Ceylon Gems with 57.0kg at $159.20. Marginal prospect.
4
HAYATO MATOBA
LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW FIVE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND
5 80x RADIANT HORSE
TAKASHI KANARI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Resumes from a spell. Not seen since she finished last of 16 at Chukyo Dirt December 17 over 1800m, 33 len behind Puff carrying 54.0kg at $152.30. On debut eighth of 16 at Nakayama December 3 over 2000m, 9 len behind Christmas Parade carrying 55.0kg at $70.40. Cannot make a strong case.
5
TAKUYA KOWATA
RED, GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
6 24x SATONO RUTILE
M KOGA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Hajime Satomi
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fourth of 17 at Nakayama April 7 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Cutie Chrome carrying 55.0kg at $1.60. On debut second of 16 at Nakayama March 9 over 1800m, 2 len behind True Successor carrying 55.0kg at $7.60. Can get the job done.
6
K TOSAKI
LIME GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, STRIPED SLEEVES
7 00694 COSMO BRILLANTE
YUICHIRO NISHIDA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Big Red Farm
Last start 4th of 18 at Tokyo on June 8 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Admire Matsuri carrying 55.0kg at $220.50. The race before that 9th of 11 at Tokyo on May 25 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Parcel Paper with 55.0kg at $66.10. Prefer in something a bit easier.
7
MAKOTO SUGIHARA
RED, LIME GREEN CHECK
8 48x00 NISHINO PRESENT
ISSEI MURATA
3YO    FILLY 51.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Third-up today. Freshened for 48 days. Resuming 15th of 18 at Tokyo on April 20 over 2000m, 12 len behind Windstille with 55.0kg at $28. Second-up second last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 12 over 1400m, 27 len behind Moth Orchid carrying 55.0kg at $6.30. Likely to play a big role.
8
HIRO OEHARA
YELLOW,PURPLE HOOPS,WHITE SLEEVES
9 9x78 ZENDAN SAKURA
M TSUCHIDA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Zen Racing
Third-up today. Comes off a 42 day let-up. First-up 7th of 16 at this track on April 7 over 1800m, 7 len behind Sprinkle Salt with 55.0kg at $27.10. Second-up 8th of 16 at Niigata on May 18 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Noripi carrying 55.0kg at $18.10. Will be winding up strongly.
9
M DEMURO
PURPLE, WHITE STRIPES, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND
10 000 WARP ENGINE
TAKAFUMI AOKI
3YO    FILLY 53.0KG
Masahiko Higuchi
Resumes off a 41 day let-up. Last start 10th of 16 at Niigata on May 19 over 1800m, 9 len behind K Two Rupiah carrying 51.0kg at $361.50. The start before that 10th of 14 at Fukushima Dirt on April 14 over 1700m, 19 len behind Reflect The Moon carrying 53.0kg at $222.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
10
SHUTO KOBAYASHI
RED, WHITE DIAMOND CHECKS, ARMBANDS
11 37858 ZEPHYR AILE
H UEHARA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Yoshiko Kuriyama
Comes off a 62 day let-up. Most recently 8th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on April 28 over 1400m, 7 len behind Crazy Dis with 57.0kg at $18.80. The run before that 5th of 12 at Nakayama Dirt on April 13 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Tango Noir with 57.0kg at $18.40. Genuine chance this time around.
11
HIRONOBU TANABE
BLACK,WHITE RIGHT SASH,BROWN SLEEVES,WHITE HOOPS
12 ASHBERG
M SAITO
3YO    FILLY 54.0KG
Takayuki Shimokobe
First-starter by Satono Diamond out of Always Willing. Watch for a market push.
12
RYUTO YOKOYAMA
WHITE, RED SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBAND
13 090x3 GREAT SPIRIT
K TAKE
3YO  DK B  COLT 57.0KG
Takashi Domori
Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 18 at Tokyo on June 9 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Red Attreve with 57.0kg at $91.80. Previously second-up 9th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 13 over 1200m, 13 len behind Secret Vow with 54.0kg at $43.20. Among the leading chances.
13
KAZUKI KIKUZAWA
PINK,LIGHT BLUE FIVE STARS,STRIPES SLEEVES
14 06x87 GRACE IRIS
I AIZAWA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Kineusu B.
Third-up today. Not raced for 41 days. First-up 8th of 16 at Niigata on May 4 over 1800m, 9 len behind The Bride carrying 53.0kg at $56.30. Last start 7th of 14 at Tokyo on May 19 over 1800m, 8 len behind Weiser Blick with 55.0kg at $65. Fully tested on her recent run.
14
Y YOSHIDA
HOT PINK, YELLOW STRIPES, HOT PINK SLEEVES, BLACK DOUBLE ARMBAND
15 7x808 BRICKS
H UEHARA
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
Hokushun Kyosoba Kumiai
Comes off a 48 day let-up. Last start 8th of 16 at Niigata on May 12 over 1800m, 7 len behind Daiyu Hamilton carrying 53.0kg at $65.70. The race before that 12th of 14 at Nakayama Dirt on March 30 over 1800m, 14 len behind Immortal Bird with 57.0kg at $49.30. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
15
NANAKO FUJITA
PINK,GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PINK SLEEVES,WHITE STRIPES
16 06x08 BABYLON
TORU KURITA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Koji Murano
Third-up today. Resumes off a 42 day letup. First-up 12th of 15 at Tokyo on April 27 over 1800m, 8 len behind Retour carrying 54.0kg at $38.10. Second-up 8th of 18 at Tokyo on May 18 over 1600m, 6 len behind Logi Phraya carrying 57.0kg at $176.10. Prepared to risk on current form.
16
KOSEI MIURA
BLUE, YELLOW BAND, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS