Tokyo   05 May 2024
 
GOING: G

Allowance Race 2000m

Track: GOOD      

Moderate tempo with Grand Cullinan leading the way. HAGINO ALDEBARAN (1) finished fourth when resuming two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1800m at Hanshin, beaten only 1.1 lengths. Finds the right race this time and can find winning form. AVENIR DE BRILLER (8) found the line strongly last time when fourth over 1800m at Nakayama. Extra journey a plus and gets chance to show best. LILY BRIGHT (5) has not won for a long while. Last raced on April 7 when beaten 5 lengths into seventh at Nakayama over 2000m. Beautifully placed and is sure to take plenty of stopping. LIMIT BUSTER (3) finished second at Kyoto two runs back but was less effective last time over 2000m at Hanshin, finishing 8 lengths back in eighth. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time.
1 33x43 HAGINO ALDEBARAN
I SAMESHIMA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Mitsuko Yasuoka
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 10 at Chukyo on March 23 over 2200m, 2.75 len behind Wholeness carrying 57.0kg at $4.80. Last start 3rd of 11 at Hanshin on April 13 over 1800m, 1.1 len behind Shonan Addeybb carrying 58.0kg at $4. Ready to find peak form.
1
Y KAWADA
YELLOW,RED HOOPS,SLEEVES,YELLOW ARMBAND
2 89x09 LADYBELLS
TETSUHIDE TSUJI
5YO    MARE 56.0KG
Hidaka Breeders Union Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 10th of 13 at Nakayama Dirt on March 2 over 1800m, 6 len behind Richer carrying 56.0kg at $147.80. Second-up 9th of 14 at Nakayama Dirt on April 14 over 1800m, 8 len behind Campione carrying 56.0kg at $175.60. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
2
H UCHIDA
LIME GREEN, RED RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS
3 x4628 LIMIT BUSTER
HARUKI SUGIYAMA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Tsunefumi Kusama
Useful type. Resumes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently raced on the pace before fading 8th of 15 at Hanshin on March 31 over 2000m, 8 len behind Makoto Velikij with 58.0kg at $3.40. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Kyoto on February 4 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Seven Magician carrying 57.0kg at $6.40. Among the winning hopes on best form.
3
TADHG O'SHEA
PURPLE,WHITE HOOPS,ARMBAND
4 6651x PINKY PROMISE
Y HATAKEYAMA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Big Red Farm
Resuming. Finished off last campaign by nose Niigata September 2 over 2200m defeating Satono Tornado with 55.0kg at $6.10. Previous preparation first-up won by neck this track April 30 2023 over 2000m defeating Beppinsan carrying 56.0kg at $7.50. Win would surprise.
4
TAKUYA KOWATA
RED, LIME GREEN CHECK
5 5x087 LILY BRIGHT
YUICHIRO NISHIDA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Green Farm Co. Ltd.
Useful entire. Last start 7th of 15 at Nakayama on April 7 over 2000m, 5 len behind Ho O Superior with 58.0kg at $15.90. The start before that got back early 8th of 11 at Nakayama on March 16 over 2000m, 5 len behind Yamanin Endyma with 58.0kg at $30.90. Among the winning hopes on best form.
5
KO NAGAHAMA
LIME GREEN, BLACK HOOPS, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, BLACK HOOPS
6 x64x0 GRAND CULLINAN
TOSHIAKI TAJIMA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Toshihiko Tabata
Second-up. First-up after two months 11th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 20 over 1700m, 13 len behind Nihonpiro Harbor carrying 57.0kg at $4.20. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at this track on February 11 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Deep Rich with 58.0kg at $3.40. Fitter but must improve sharply.
6
KATSUMA SAMESHIMA
LIME GREEN, YELLOW FIVE STARS, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, LIME GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND
7 1x7x0 SOIE DE LYON
M KOGA
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Having second run back today. Not raced for 56 days. Last run 10th of 16 at Nakayama on March 10 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Agraciado with 56.0kg at $9.70. At only start last preparation 7th of 17 at Nakayama on January 7 over 2000m, 3 len behind Dibaryon carrying 55.0kg at $9.60. Worth consideration.
7
C P LEMAIRE
LIGHT BLUE, RED SIX SPOTS, ARMBAND
8 x4034 AVENIR DE BRILLER
KEISUKE MIYATA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Useful type. Comes off a 43 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 11 at Nakayama on March 23 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Meiner Nicholas with 58.0kg at $3.80. Before that 3rd of 11 at this track on January 28 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Doctor Dolittle with 57.0kg at $6.30. Showed enough last start to suggest he can take this out.
8
K TOSAKI
LIGHT BLUE, RED SIX SPOTS, ARMBAND
9 23153 LUX BIG STAR
HIROO SHIMIZU
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
LUX Inc.
Useful entire. Most recently 3rd of 8 at this track on April 21 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind J Palms with 58.0kg at $4.90. The start before that 5th of 15 at Hanshin on March 31 over 2000m, 6 len behind Makoto Velikij carrying 58.0kg at $10.60. Among the better chances.
9
MIRAI IWATA
LIME GREEN,YELLOW DIAMONDS, LIME GREEN SLEEVES,YELLOW ARMBANDS
10 49x1x LORD PRAYER
KAZUYUKI OGATA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Finished off last preparation won by a neck at this track February 18 over 1800m defeating Lateral Thinking carrying 57.0kg at $7.80. When resuming last campaign 4th of 15 at this track on June 18 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Meiner Mond carrying 55.0kg at $3.90. Unlikely to feature.
10
HIRONOBU TANABE
WHITE,BLUE BAND,SLEEVES