KAWASAKI   04 Jul 2024
 
GOING: G

Race 7 2000m

Track: GOOD      

Genuine pace with D'argento finding the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. D'ARGENTO (4) started at $1.60 last time but could only manage fourth, beaten 6 lengths, at this track over 2000m. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Sure to be in the finish. LINGUS SWEET (2) showed good early muster and fought on to finish third last start over 2000m at this track. Drawn to stalk the leaders. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. MONARCH SLUGGER (1) turned in a handy position before finishing second last start over 2000m at Urawa, beaten a neck as favourite. Should be fighting out the finish. KUJIRA (7) improved last start to finish second over 2000m at Urawa. Likely to hold the form and is a strong top-three prospect.
1 31x42 MONARCH SLUGGER
JUICHI TAJIMA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 52.0KG
Yasuji Yoshioka
Third-up today. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 14 at this track on June 12 over 2000m, 36 len behind Sun Gradation carrying 52kg at $38.20. Second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Urawa on June 20 over 2000m, neck behind Shining Pearl carrying 53kg at $2.80. In the mix again.
1
NATSUKA KOBAYASHI
RED, YELLOW CHECKS, SLEEVES, White cap
2 22213 LINGUS SWEET
HIRONORI SATO
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Iwao Ito
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 14 at this track on June 12 over 2000m, 32 len behind Sun Gradation with 54kg at $2.50. The race before that favourite; scored a big 7 len win at Urawa May 22 over 2000m defeating Deep Trust with 54kg at $2. Sure to be right there at the business end.
2
SEIJI YAMAZAKI
HOT PINK, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
3 809x5 RIKKIO
KAZUMA YABUGUCHI
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after three months got back early 5th of 10 at Urawa on June 17 over 1500m, 7 len behind Jo Liberica with 56kg at $66.10. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Monbetsu on May 11 2022 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Fresia with 56kg at $9. Needs to lift.
3
KOSEI AKIMOTO
PURPLE, PINK DIAMOND BAND,WHITE SLEEVES, PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
4 12214 D'ARGENTO
TAKAYUKI HAYASHI
4YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Useful entire. Most recently 4th of 14 at this track on June 11 over 2000m, 6 len behind Red Weiss carrying 56kg at $1.60. The run before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at this track May 9 over 2000m defeating Kurume Mitchi with 56kg at $1.30. Can do much better.
4
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
5 6x932 ROUGE MABELLE
SATOSHI KODA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Tokyo Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Going well. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at this track on June 12 over 2000m, 30 len behind Sun Gradation with 54kg at $3.10. The race before that 3rd of 13 at this track on May 9 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind D'argento carrying 54kg at $12.90. Sure to be about the money.
5
TAKUTO IKETANI
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, White cap
6 3x332 KURUME MITCHI
YOICHI TANABE
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Kunihisa Motogi
Going well. Resumes off a 56 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 13 at this track on May 9 over 2000m, 0.5 len behind D'argento carrying 56kg at $12.90. Before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on April 4 over 1400m, 4 len behind Kitano Passion with 56kg at $4. Worth thought after getting close last time.
6
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECK,GREEN SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
7 30272 KUJIRA
GEN HAYASHI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG

Useful entire. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Urawa on June 19 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind S G Rikachan with 55kg at $2.80. The start before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 11 at Funabashi on May 29 over 2200m, 19 len behind Haseno Crown with 56kg at $2.20. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
7
TOKORO HOTARU
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Salmon cap
8 00306 DYNAMIC RYU
Satoru Furusawa
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Kineusu B.
At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 14 at this track on June 11 over 2000m, 7 len behind Red Weiss carrying 56kg at $46.10. The race before that ran last of 12 at Funabashi on May 27 over 1500m, 18 len behind Green Dial with 56kg at $45.70. Not among the main chances.
8
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Cyan cap
9 47846 QUEEN LOVE SONG
TERUKAZU IMAI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently eased back early on 6th of 12 at this track on June 10 over 1400m, 9 len behind Omoisomeru carrying 50kg at $17. Before that 4th of 13 at Funabashi on April 29 over 1600m, 7 len behind Bitcoin carrying 54kg at $163.30. Fully tested on her recent run.
9
MITSUHIRO MASUDA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, White cap
10 20987 NEW DIVIDE
Hiroyuki Takahashi
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG

Last start 7th of 14 at this track on June 12 over 2000m, 40 len behind Sun Gradation carrying 56kg at $74.60. The start before that 8th of 10 at Funabashi on May 31 over 1500m, 19 len behind Saint Regalo with 56kg at $58.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
10
YUKI FURUOKA
GREEN, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
11 53156 SILVER SADDLE
SATOSHI KODA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG
Speed Farm Co. Ltd.
Last start 6th of 14 at this track on June 12 over 2000m, 36 len behind Sun Gradation with 56kg at $18.50. Before that faded in the straight 5th of 13 at this track on May 9 over 2000m, 7 len behind D'argento with 56kg at $13. Can do a lot better than that last run.
11
HARUKU SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap