URAWA   24 May 2024
 
GOING: G

Race 8 1500m

Track: GOOD     True  

Reasonable tempo with a few going forward, headed by Rhein Stryker. RHEIN STRYKER (4) has been about the mark of late including a last start fourth over 1500m at this track. Has ability and can run a forward race. A SHIN HEMERA (12) looks close to a win, the latest finishing third at Funabashi. Rates well on best and expected to go close. JASMINE CHARA (8) last appeared when she finished fifth over 1400m at this track on October 19. One to consider fresh. KITASAN EPONA (5) gave a sight before fading late over 1500m at this track at her latest appearance eight weeks ago. Capable of a much better performance and worth thought here.
1 54960 KEIAI MAVORA
TAMOTSU YOKOYAMA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Kazuhiro Kameda
Most recently second last of 11 at Kawasaki on May 10 over 1500m, 13 len behind Almace carrying 56kg at $42.90. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on April 15 over 2000m, 13 len behind Silver Saddle carrying 56kg at $47.60. Draws the fence but the positives end there.
1
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, White cap
2 45689 ROSE MIKA
KAZUNORI SAKAI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Atsuko Tomizawa
Last start 9th of 12 at Funabashi on May 3 over 1200m, 10 len behind Presto Omega with 54kg at $195.30. The run before that 8th of 12 at this track on April 17 over 800m, 9 len behind Megu with 52kg at $59.50. Predicted to struggle.
2
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Grey cap
3 72468 INTO FREE
MASATO HAYASHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently eased back early on 8th of 12 at Funabashi on May 3 over 1200m, 10 len behind Presto Omega with 56kg at $101. The race before that 6th of 10 at Funabashi on April 14 over 1200m, 8 len behind Hunting Gear with 56kg at $26.70. Solid prospects and a good alley doesn’t hurt.
3
TATSUYA YAMAGUCHI
MAGENTA, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
4 4x244 RHEIN STRYKER
HIROTSUGU OZAWA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Shigemasa Osawa
Racing well. Resumes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on April 19 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Yukimatsuri with 56kg at $3.10. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 29 over 1400m, 2 len behind B B Fable with 56kg at $3. Strong chance from a low draw.
4
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Cyan cap
5 423x5 KITASAN EPONA
Kenichi Shigeta
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Ono Shoji
Second run back. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after five months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at this track on March 29 over 1500m, 5 len behind Grand Havane Bleu with 54kg at $8.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at this track on September 21 over 1500m, 2 len behind Montessori with 54kg at $3. Ready for improvement with that run under the belt.
5
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
6 67334 MAJOR YELL
SHINOBU HASEGAWA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
MARKS Co. Ltd.
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 9 at Funabashi on May 1 over 1200m, 6 len behind Kurino Falcon with 54kg at $3.80. The race before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Keiai Magora carrying 54kg at $4.30. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
6
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Yellow cap
7 99558 STHENNO
SHINJI KOBAYASHI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run struggled in the run home; 8th of 12 at Funabashi on May 2 over 1600m, 13 len behind Alpha Elizabeth carrying 54kg at $65.90. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on April 19 over 1500m, 7 len behind Yukimatsuri carrying 54kg at $165.40. Would rather see in something easier.
7
AKIO MIKOSHI
RED, NAVY DIAMONDS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Light green cap
8 6x45x JASMINE CHARA
MAKI HIRAYAMA
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Resuming today after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at this track October 19 over 1400m, 4 len behind Hakusan Montju carrying 54kg at $10.60. Previously first up; fourth of 9 at this track August 29 over 1500m, 1.2 len behind Aegis Cafe with 54kg at $3.70. Can return in winning form.
8
NAOYA HASHIMOTO
MAGENTA, NAVY ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHITE SLEEVES, NAVY CHEVRON, LIGHT BROWN CAP, GREY CAP
9 90770 SIENA KANZASHI
TOSHIO TOMITA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes here off a 39-day let-up. Last start ran last of 12 at this track on April 15 over 2000m, 21 len behind Silver Saddle carrying 54kg at $140.10. The race before that eased back early on 7th of 9 at this track on March 25 over 1500m, 13 len behind Jazz Pianist with 54kg at $116.30. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
9
YUTO KOKUBUN
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Light brown cap
10 4x000 FRIEND PARTY
ISAO SASAKI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG

Most recently second last of 12 at Funabashi on May 3 over 1200m, 15 len behind Presto Omega with 56kg at $264.30. The race before that ran last of 10 at Funabashi on April 14 over 1200m, 15 len behind Hunting Gear with 56kg at $176.60. Wide draw makes it tough.
10
WADA JOJI
BLACK, RED STRIPES ,BLACK SLEEVES,YELLOW ARM BAND, Grey cap
11 x0706 KISS AND TELL
TSUKASA KAIBAZAWA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Godolphin
At the latest run 6th of 12 at Funabashi on May 2 over 1600m, 8 len behind Alpha Elizabeth with 54kg at $224.40. The start before that 10th of 12 at this track on April 19 over 1500m, 12 len behind Yukimatsuri carrying 54kg at $107.10. No threat last time out but this suits.
11
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
12 37543 A SHIN HEMERA
Yumiko Iriguchi
4YO  GREY  FILLY 51.0KG

Racing well. Most recently sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Funabashi on May 1 over 1200m, 6 len behind Kurino Falcon carrying 51kg at $17.40. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track on April 18 over 1500m, 33 len behind A Shin Kenran with 51kg at $63. Working up to a win. Worth following.
12
SENNO RIDGE
MAROON, BLUE BAND, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap