KAWASAKI   02 Jul 2024
 
GOING: H

Race 8 1500m

Track: HEAVY      

Pace strong from Shimme Loin and Black Lotus vying for the lead closely attended by Samurai Warrior. BLACK LOTUS (5) was leading on the turn and fought on to finish third when resuming at his latest appearance. That continued the good form from last campaign and he should be fitter for it. Has a strong record here. Top chance. SHIMME LOIN (10) was in great form at the end of the last campaign with back-to-back wins, the latest over 2000m at this track three months ago. Has the speed to overcome the draw. Best figures should see him run well. SAMURAI WARRIOR (12) turned in a fair performance when fifth last start over 1500m at this track, beaten 4 lengths. That followed a good first-up win at this track. Has the talent to take this out. FELICIDADE (2) was in the money two starts back at Urawa but couldn't back it up last time. Nicely placed to make amends.
1 89070 GOLD ORIS
HIROSHI IWAMOTO
3YO  DK B  COLT 55.0KG

At the latest run 12th of 14 at this track on June 14 over 1500m, 11 len behind One Target with 57kg at $216.90. Before that 7th of 11 at Funabashi on May 28 over 1600m, 8 len behind Kentucky Sky with 57kg at $324.90. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
1
TAKUTO IKETANI
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, BLUE ARM BAND, White cap
2 83027 FELICIDADE
SHINSUKE KUDO
6YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Last start 7th of 11 at Urawa on June 19 over 1500m, 6 len behind Live Garnet with 54kg at $23.10. Before that 2nd of 12 at Urawa on May 22 over 1500m, 4 len behind Just A Spark with 54kg at $56.10. Can turn things around.
2
TOSHIO UCHIDA
PINK, WHITE FIVE STARS, Grey cap
3 36286 RETRACER
HIRONORI SATO
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Last start 6th of 12 at this track on June 10 over 1600m, 10 len behind Curren Applauso with 57kg at $8.40. Before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at Urawa on May 23 over 1400m, 10 len behind Alfino carrying 56kg at $14.90. Nice draw and worth thought.
3
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Salmon cap
4 63827 LUDWIG
KENICHI TAKATSUKI
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Last start 7th of 14 at this track on June 14 over 1500m, 5 len behind One Target with 56kg at $28.70. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Urawa on May 20 over 1500m, 5 len behind Maido Okini with 56kg at $13.90. Fully tested on his recent runs.
4
YUKI FURUOKA
RED, BLACK CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 112x3 BLACK LOTUS
KENICHI TAKATSUKI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Red Magic Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after five months came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on June 12 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Flame Joker with 56kg at $2.40. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at this track on November 6 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Champagne Fight carrying 56kg at $1.10. Improver who is an excellent winning chance.
5
TAITO MORI
MEDIUM BLUE GREEN DIAMOND CHECKS, Yellow cap
6 713x0 SUNAONA KIMOCHI
SUNAO YAMADA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 51.0KG

Second-up. First-up after three months 10th of 12 at this track on June 13 over 1400m, 7 len behind Hinode Mitchi with 51kg at $16.20. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at this track March 12 over 1400m defeating Hulihuli with 50kg at $18.60. Don't underestimate.
6
HARUKU SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 00000 OISEAU D'OR
SHINJI KOBAYASHI
9YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Viridian Keiba Club
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Last start ran last of 10 at Urawa on May 21 over 2000m, 19 len behind Prince Oso with 56kg at $177.60. The run before that ran last of 12 at Urawa on April 18 over 2000m, 10 len behind Ryu Butter carrying 56kg at $266. Tricky assignment.
7
KOSHI YOSHIDOME
PURPLE, PINK DIAMOND BAND,WHITE SLEEVES, PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 89058 COSMO KIRKAS
MASAYOSHI YAGI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 52.0KG
Big Red Farm
At the latest run 8th of 10 at this track on June 12 over 1500m, 10 len behind Flame Joker carrying 56kg at $33. The race before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 12 at Urawa on May 22 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Just A Spark carrying 56kg at $27.40. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
8
KASUMI KAMIO
WHITE, AQUA BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, AQUA BLUE STRIPE, Light green cap
9 00770 DON DOMINO
YOSHIHISA SUZUKI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 55.0KG

Most recently second last of 12 at this track on June 12 over 1400m, 18 len behind Monaco Bull carrying 56kg at $302.40. The run before that 7th of 10 at Urawa on May 20 over 1500m, 14 len behind Maido Okini carrying 56kg at $36.40. Can't recommend against this lot.
9
MITSUHIRO MASUDA
GREEN, YELLOW FIVE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 6411x SHIMME LOIN
SUNAO YAMADA
6YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation by 0.8 len this track April 5 over 2000m defeating D'argento with 56kg at $4.80. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 6 len win. This track November 7 over 2000m defeating Corleone carrying 56kg at $3.10. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
10
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Light brown cap
11 58460 AKINO SMART
HIROMI YAMAZAKI
7YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG
Yoichi Masuda
At the latest run second last of 11 at this track on June 13 over 1500m, 6 len behind Esprit Gonzalez carrying 56kg at $8.10. The start before that 6th of 9 at this track on May 9 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Idea No Kiseki with 56kg at $31. Cannot be ruled out.
11
YUMA KATO
DENIM, SKY BLUE RIGHT SASH, STRIPE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
12 1x15 SAMURAI WARRIOR
TAKAYUKI HAYASHI
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track May 6 over 1400m defeating Moeyo Quartetto with 56kg at $2.60. Second-up 5th of 14 at this track on June 14 over 1500m, 4 len behind One Target carrying 56kg at $3.90. Contender.
12
NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Hot pink cap