FUKUSHIMA   13 Apr 2025
 
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Allowance Race 2000m

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Keen exchange with Pastorale likely to hold the lead off the inside draw with Silver Dia and Sengumbamba pressuring. PASTORALE (1) resumes today after filling a minor placing at his only appearance last prep at Nakayama over 2000m on January 18. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Best form puts him right in this. MINT MARK (4) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 2000m at Chukyo, beaten 1.5 lengths into fifth. Beautifully placed and is sure to be there at the finish. BAGAN (5) has been kept fresh for this since a disappointing fifth last start over 1800m at Kyoto two months ago. Should park just off the speed. Winning claims on best figures. BIRDWATCHER (13) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a eighth over 1800m at Tokyo. Nicely placed to break the run of outs.
1 36x2x PASTORALE
YASUO TAKEICHI
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Noboru Iyama
Resuming. Finished off last preparation raced on the pace when 2nd of 16 at Nakayama on January 18 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Teleos Sarah carrying 57.0kg at $9.20. First up last campaign 3rd of 18 at Tokyo on October 27 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Evan Sweet with 56.0kg at $7.30. Among the leading players.
1
DAISUKE SASAKI
YELLOW, PURPLE FIVE STARS, ARMBAND
2 7x96x SUN GRADATION
NAOTO CHIBA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Entire back from a spell of nine weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 16 at Kokura February 9 over 2000m, 5 len behind Prismagico carrying 58.0kg at $34.40. First up last campaign ninth of 16 at Kokura January 25 over 2600m, 7 len behind Seiun Pursuit with 58.0kg at $18.90. Useful type who should go well.
2
RIKI TAKASUGI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBAND
3 59x0x K TWO RUPIAH
TOSHIHIRO EBINA
4YO    FILLY 53.0KG
Katsumi Kusumoto
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation ran last of 18 at Kokura on February 2 over 2000m, 13 len behind Family Tree carrying 51.0kg at $43.20. First up last campaign 12th of 18 at Niigata on August 17 over 1800m, 8 len behind Neuse Tesoro carrying 52.0kg at $23.10. Prefer to see how she returns.
3
RUI FUNAYAMA
HOT PINK, BLACK DIAMOND BAND
4 75045 MINT MARK
KAZUYA TAKAHASHI
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Most recently 5th of 18 at Chukyo on March 22 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Cosmo Express with 58.0kg at $32.70. The race before that came from midfield; 4th of 14 at Kokura on February 23 over 1800m, 2 len behind Wurttemberg with 58.0kg at $39.30. Can improve on that reasonable effort last time out.
4
HEART KAMEDA
LIME GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
5 x3335 BAGAN
TAKATOSHI MIYAJI
7YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Kanayama Holdings Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 62 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 11 at Kyoto on February 10 over 1800m, 6 len behind Cor Leonis with 56.0kg at $14.60. The start before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 12 at Chukyo on January 25 over 2000m, 3 len behind Silky Girl with 56.0kg at $11.50. Can make amends for a modest effort last time.
5
KANTA TAGUCHI
BLACK, GREEN FIVE STARS, STRIPED SLEEVES
6 211x0 SENGUMBAMBA
MIKIO MATSUNAGA
4YO  DK B  GELDING 58.0KG
Kieffers Co. Ltd.
Second-up. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after three months 12th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 22 over 1700m, 17 len behind Sand Blast with 57.0kg at $36.60. Previously second-up won by 4 len at Nagoya November 1 over 1500m defeating Real Breezy with 56kg at $1.30. Needs to do a lot more.
6
YAMATO TSUNODA
WHITE, GREY CHECK, STRIPED SLEEVES
7 x2280 SILVER DIA
JIRO ONO
5YO    MARE 53.0KG
Takuya Yano
At the latest run 12th of 16 at Chukyo on March 29 over 1600m, 6 len behind Edel Sunrise carrying 56.0kg at $34.30. The start before that 8th of 18 at Kokura on February 15 over 1200m, 6 len behind Cecilie Plage carrying 56.0kg at $3.30. Worth another chance.
7
NAOTA UEZATO
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
8 1x1x0 CHORUS LINE
SHINOBU HOMMA
6YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Michitaka Yagisawa
Racing second-up today. Last outing 14th of 16 at Chukyo on March 16 over 1600m, 14 len behind Matenro Bravo with 55.0kg at $90.10. At only start last preparation tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at Kasamatsu September 11 over 1600m defeating Hanautamajiri with 54kg at $1.90. Unlikely to threaten.
8
YUICHIRO SHIBATA
YELLOW, LIME TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES
9 x800x PERO
SHINSUKE HASHIGUCHI
4YO    HORSE 57.0KG
Katsuhiko Amano
Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Chukyo Dirt January 19 over 1800m, 14 len behind Vol Ster carrying 57.0kg at $175.80. Previously first up; eighth of 10 at Kyoto Dirt December 8 over 1800m, 14 len behind Rawin with 57.0kg at $59.80. May need this run.
9
HIROKI MATSUMOTO
BLACK,RED DIAMOND CHECKS,WHITE SLEEVES,SILVER ARMBANDS
10 8x0x0 SNOW DIVA
MASASHI FUKAYAMA
4YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Second-up today. Last outing second last of 16 at Chukyo on March 22 over 1600m, 17 len behind Admire Astra with 55.0kg at $49.90. At only start last preparation 14th of 16 at this track on November 16 over 2000m, 12 len behind Mozu Maverick carrying 54.0kg at $21.50. Unlikely to threaten.
10
RYUTO YOKOYAMA
SKY BLUE,WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHTE SLEEVES,SKY BLUE STRIPES
11 58700 DEA PERDITA
RYO TAKEI
4YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Field Racing
Last start second last of 15 at Chukyo on March 29 over 2000m, 19 len behind Honeycomb with 53.0kg at $44.80. Before that second last of 18 at Chukyo on March 15 over 2200m, 9 len behind Family Time with 55.0kg at $135. Major player on recent form.
11
MIKU KOBAYASHI
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND
12 0x0x0 ROBE DE MARIEE
SHOICHI TEMMA
5YO  BROWN  MARE 53.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Racing second-up today. Last start 14th of 18 at Chukyo on March 15 over 1400m, 7 len behind Salt Queen carrying 56.0kg at $303.40. At only start last preparation 10th of 16 at this track on November 3 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind D J Sun with 53.0kg at $303. Solid top-three hope.
12
TAKURO ISHIDA
RED, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
13 x4748 BIRDWATCHER
SAKAE KUNIEDA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Kaneko Makoto Holdings Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 49 day let-up. Last start 8th of 15 at Tokyo on February 23 over 1800m, 6 len behind Angola Black with 57.0kg at $10.40. The race before that 4th of 16 at Tokyo on February 1 over 1800m, 3 len behind Shonan Rapidus with 57.0kg at $20. Nicely placed to put the record straight.
13
DAITO OZAWA
YELLOW, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES
14 7x0x9 ROUGE SALINAS
KOTA KATO
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Tokyo Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Second-up today. Last outing ran last of 9 at Chukyo Dirt on March 30 over 1800m, 45 len behind Floral Scent carrying 56.0kg at $16.50. At only start last preparation 15th of 18 at Nakayama on December 21 over 2200m, 16 len behind Can't Wait carrying 54.0kg at $29.20. Solid top-three hope.
14
TOSHIKI AKIYAMA
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, ARMBAND
15 12000 JALDABAOTH
TOSHIHIRO EBINA
4YO  BL/CH  HORSE 55.0KG
Nobuyuki Sano
Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently second last of 18 at Kokura on March 2 over 2000m, 18 len behind Omega Imperial carrying 54.0kg at $190.60. The race before that 13th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 15 over 2100m, 11 len behind Crockford with 57.0kg at $284.20. Can't recommend.
15
TATSUKI ENDO
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASHES, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBANDS
16 90x00 ASK MAKE SHARE
KYOKO MAEKAWA
5YO    HORSE 55.0KG
Toshihiro Hirosaki
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 18 at Kokura on March 2 over 2000m, 20 len behind Omega Imperial with 57.0kg at $70.80. Second-up 13th of 17 at Hanshin on March 30 over 1400m, 6 len behind Lady Marion with 55.0kg at $159. Cannot enthuse.
16
NAHO FURUKAWA
BLACK, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED ARMBANDS