URAWA   16 Apr 2024
 
GOING:

Race 8 1500m

Track: AW     True  

Raikono Hikari to take charge ahead of Cal Dawn at a strong tempo. RAIKONO HIKARI (1) has five wins and one placing from nine races this preparation. Scored last start by 3 lengths at this track over 1500m after being up on the pace all the way. Hard to beat in this suitable race. CAL DAWN (7) is back from a three-and-a-half months spell and he does run well first-up, including a win over 1500m at this track at the start of last prep. Sure to make his presence felt. COMBAT ANGE (11) finished out of the money two starts back then she settled well back and was beaten 10 lengths when 11th over 1400m at this track three weeks ago. Likely improver with strong prospects. JO LIBERICA (3) is back from a break of seven months. Raced below par at his only appearance last prep when ninth over 1400m at this track. One to consider.
1 11121 RAIKONO HIKARI
TAKASHI MIZUNO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yukichi Tamakoshi
Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 3 len at this track March 26 over 1500m defeating Keiai Indara with 56kg at $1.30. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on February 21 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Soul Flavor carrying 56kg at $1.60. The inside stall is a real bonus.
1
TAITO MORI
MEDIUM BLUE GREEN DIAMOND CHECKS, White cap
2 76545 SEIUN KOCHO
TOSHIO TOMITA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Alpha Zeus with 54kg at $178. Before that 4th of 12 at Funabashi on March 5 over 1500m, 30 len behind Takara Liner with 54kg at $360.80. Low draw but others have better credentials.
2
YUTO KOKUBUN
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Grey cap
3 31x9x JO LIBERICA
SATOSHI KOKUBO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Keiko Ueda
Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at this track on September 19 over 1400m, 12 len behind Steel Shuttle carrying 54kg at $9.20. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 12 at Kawasaki on June 12 over 1500m, 2 len behind Shinano Jungle with 56kg at $9.60. Likely to make his presence felt.
3
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 80120 IROGONOMI
HIRONORI UNOKI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Gensho Uchida
Useful type. Last start ran last of 12 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 15 len behind Dene carrying 56kg at $36.20. Before that came from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Funabashi on March 4 over 1000m, 5 len behind Mana Flash with 56kg at $50.70. Solid prospects and a good alley doesn’t hurt.
4
YOSHIMI HANZAWA
WHITE, GREEN FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 36587 WIN PROVENCE
SHINSUKE KUDO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
Last start 7th of 12 at Kawasaki on April 1 over 1400m, 37 len behind Shigeru Mach carrying 56kg at $54.40. Before that 8th of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1500m, 10 len behind Jack Memoriam with 54kg at $80.70. Impossible to entertain.
5
RYOYA SAWADA
BLUE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
6 35549 ELEUTHERIA
YOICHI TANABE
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Wada Farm Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 9th of 12 at Kawasaki on April 1 over 1500m, 5 len behind Cap with 56kg at $48.70. The start before that 4th of 12 at Kawasaki on March 13 over 1500m, 7 len behind Shining Hikari with 56kg at $36.50. Can improve on recent efforts.
6
NIIHARA SHUMA
BLUE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 0x14x CAL DAWN
Kenichi Shigeta
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Haruki Satomi
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at this track January 9 over 1400m, 8 len behind Lord Of Isa Chil carrying 56kg. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 6 len win. This track December 21 over 1500m defeating Neo Ancora carrying 56kg at $2.10. Sure to be ready to run well.
7
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
8 54477 BENIUTA
HIROSHI IWAMOTO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at Kawasaki on April 1 over 1500m, 3 len behind Cap with 56kg at $90.20. The run before that 7th of 12 at Kawasaki on March 13 over 1500m, 10 len behind Shining Hikari carrying 56kg at $52.90. Has the ability to take this out.
8
WATARU FUJIE
YELLOW, NAVY DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, Light brown cap
9 x602x CHEVRON KELLY
HIROTSUGU OZAWA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Miho Mizutani
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at Kanazawa December 26 over 1500m, 4 len behind Full Contact carrying 54kg at $58.10. Previously first up; sixth of 8 at Kanazawa December 3 over 1400m, 4 len behind Farm Fresh carrying 54kg at $6. Not keen on her chances.
9
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Light brown cap
10 763x7 KEI SEVEN
TAKESHI MINOWA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Toshiya Takeda
Second-up. First-up after three months 7th of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1500m, 8 len behind Nishino Succubus with 54kg at $24.10. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at this track on November 22 over 1400m, 38 len behind Sea Serpent carrying 56kg at $19.80. Unlikely to threaten.
10
TOSHIO UCHIDA
PINK, WHITE FIVE STARS, Hot pink cap
11 30890 COMBAT ANGE
YUTAKA KAWASHIMA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 50.0KG

At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 10 len behind Alpha Zeus carrying 50kg at $359. The race before that 9th of 12 at Funabashi on March 5 over 1500m, 38 len behind Takara Liner carrying 50kg at $174. Safely held last time out but this suits.
11
YOSHIMI NAKASHIMA
LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW CHECK,BLACK SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE STRIPE, Hot pink cap