FUNABASHI   28 Nov 2024
 
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Race 7 1600m

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Good pressure from the outset with Fuku Richard, Sehr Schnell and Pivotal Play taking up the running over Mikey Magic and Marron Rocher. SEHR SCHNELL (7) scored dominantly last here start. Has a strong record this course, scoring at three of five starts. Likely to feature. PIVOTAL PLAY (2) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 1500m at this track after being in contention on the turn. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is right in contention. CANDELARIA (8) is yet to break through in six runs but has been thereabouts. Placed two back then finished fourth here last time. Best form stacks up and he is among the chances. MIKEY MAGIC (3) went to the paddock after scoring at his last appearance three months ago over 1800m at this track. Among the better hopes.
1 069x7 BURANO MANO
MANABU YAMAMOTO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after three months 7th of 9 at this track on October 30 over 1600m, 22 len behind Ratri Sawat carrying 56kg at $109.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Urawa on May 29 2023 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Gifted King carrying 56kg at $6.40. Unlikely to threaten.
1
TOSHIKI YAMAMOTO
YELLOW, RED DIAMOND BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, White cap
2 x6253 PIVOTAL PLAY
YUTA SATO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track on October 29 over 1500m, 3 len behind Saint Regalo carrying 56kg at $3.60. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at this track on September 23 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Carnival March carrying 55kg at $9. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
2
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECK,GREEN SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 5421x MIKEY MAGIC
HIROSHI YAUCHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last campaign won by 1.5 len this track August 30 over 1800m defeating Great Indy with 56kg at $2.90. Previously first up; seventh of 14 at this track April 11 over 1600m, 9 len behind Sun Caprice with 53kg at $105.50. Expect he will go well.
3
DAISHO YAMAMOTO
LIGHT PINK,WHITE DIAMONDS AND ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 x073x MARRON ROCHER
MASATO HAYASHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
West.Forest.Stable Co. Ltd.
Resumes after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at this track May 31 over 1600m, 8 len behind Ryota Special carrying 56kg at $10.60. Previously first up; ran last of 10 at this track April 13 over 1600m, 17 len behind Great Furioso carrying 56kg at $5.30. Will take a lot from this run but stays under notice.
4
TATSUYA YAMAGUCHI
MAGENTA, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
5 86673 CASTLE REVE
MASARU TAMAI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently 3rd of 11 at Urawa on November 18 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Sexy Commando with 54kg at $40.60. The race before that 7th of 9 at this track on October 30 over 1200m, 9 len behind Cool Gadget with 54kg at $17.90. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.
5
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Yellow cap
6 49x06 FUKU RICHARD
SHIGENORI ITO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 11 at Kawasaki on October 10 over 1500m, 19 len behind Gaston carrying 56kg at $38.10. Second-up couldn't go on with it; 6th of 9 at this track on October 30 over 1600m, 18 len behind Ratri Sawat with 56kg at $56. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
6
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Light green cap
7 01x21 SEHR SCHNELL
NOBUHIRO YAMADA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. First-up raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 at this track on September 24 over 1500m, 3 len behind Ratri Sawat with 55kg at $7.40. Second-up favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; scored a big 8 len win at this track October 28 over 1500m defeating Smash Through with 56kg at $1.50. One of the main contenders.
7
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
8 x2234 CANDELARIA
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG
Toshiko Shimakawa
Racing well. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on October 29 over 1500m, 4 len behind Saint Regalo carrying 56kg at $2.80. The race before that 3rd of 18 at Niigata on August 31 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Fotizo carrying 57.0kg at $3.40. Will be hard to hold out.
8
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap
9 54285 BANKROLL
NOBORU SAKAMOTO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Hatakeyama B.
Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run eased back early on 5th of 9 at this track on October 29 over 1500m, 5 len behind Saint Regalo carrying 56kg at $26.20. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 13 at Kawasaki on October 9 over 1500m, 10 len behind Akino Smart carrying 56kg at $13. Hard to make a case today.
9
SHUN ISHIZAKI
DARK BLUE, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap