KOCHI   29 Sep 2024
 
GOING:

Race 8 1300m

Track:      

A solid tempo on the cards with Phrasemaker leading the way. GEMPACHI HAMAJI (5) has been out of the placings at his last couple of starts but they have come against much stronger opposition on the JRA circuit. Will find this easier and has winning claims in this suitable assignment. SUNRISE GRIT (6) is another that has been racing in stronger company, last time finishing midfield over 3000m at Chukyo. Has struggled on the JRA circuit recently but is better placed here. HIYA (3) showed good early speed when resuming last start over today's journey at this track before finishing second, beaten 3 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run again. PHRASEMAKER (8) ran below expectations last time but had placed in his other two outings this time in so can make amends.
1 87670 NAMINO HANA
KAZUTO TAIRA
8YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Yoshio Okubo
At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on September 16 over 1300m, 50 len behind Meiner King carrying 54kg at $177.80. Before that second last of 8 at this track on August 4 over 1400m, 67 len behind Everyone Black with 54kg at $93. Will find this too difficult.
1
MASAYOSHI YAMASAKI
RED, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPE, White cap
2 78759 MEISHO SASORIZA
DAI MUNEISHI
7YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track on September 16 over 1300m, 47 len behind Meiner King with 54kg at $281.90. Before that 5th of 8 at this track on August 4 over 1400m, 61 len behind Everyone Black carrying 54kg at $57.60. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
2
NAOKI KIMURA
RED, BLACK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, RED SLEEVES, BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 x00x2 HIYA
SHINJI KUDO
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Masayuki Yamaguchi
Second run back. First-up after three months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on September 16 over 1300m, 3 len behind Meiner King carrying 56kg at $12.80. Previously second-up 12th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 22 over 1400m, 11 len behind Estrella De Belen carrying 58.0kg at $274. Improver who is an excellent winning chance.
3
TAKUYA OKAMURA
ORANGE, GREEN ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 76200 MIRANDA BALLET
HIROKI NISHIYAMA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on September 16 over 1300m, 52 len behind Meiner King with 54kg at $278.50. The run before that second last of 12 at this track on July 21 over 1400m, 23 len behind Pikake carrying 54kg at $8.10. Must do more.
4
SHOJI NISHIMORI
PURPLE , NAVY HALVED , NAVY DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 x0x90 GEMPACHI HAMAJI
HIROKAZU MIYAGAWA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Takeshi Hirano
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Not raced for 36 days. First-up second last of 10 at Sapporo Dirt on July 28 over 1700m, 13 len behind Cedar with 58.0kg at $145.30. Last start got back early 10th of 15 at Chukyo Dirt on August 24 over 1900m, 9 len behind Sammaru Patrol with 53.0kg at $16.20. One of the main contenders.
5
EITA INOUE
WHITE, PURPLE FIVE STARS, Yellow cap
6 0x857 SUNRISE GRIT
HIROKAZU MIYAGAWA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Takao Matsuoka
Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start 7th of 12 at Chukyo on August 18 over 3000m, 19 len behind Primo Speranza carrying 60.0kg at $70.80. The race before that got back early 5th of 7 at Kokura on July 20 over 2860m, 15 len behind Pearly Black carrying 60.0kg at $16.60. Better placed.
6
MINORU MIYAGAWA
BLACK, WHITE FIVE STARS, Light green cap
7 630x7 A SHIN LASER
SHINICHI TANAKA
9YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshio Hirai
Second run back. First-up after two months eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track on September 16 over 1300m, 41 len behind Meisho Mirai with 56kg at $169.60. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at this track on December 29 2022 over 1400m, 6 len behind Cheer Up carrying 56kg at $45.50. Needs to do a lot more.
7
JUNYA ISHIMOTO
MEDIUM BLUE, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
8 0x237 PHRASEMAKER
MAMORU TANAKA
6YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Koichiro Yamaguchi
Useful type. Comes off a 61 day let-up. Most recently didn't do much in the run home; second last of 8 at Monbetsu on July 30 over 1200m, 9 len behind Lucky Hope carrying 56kg at $6.50. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at Monbetsu on July 16 over 1200m, 7 len behind Lucky Hope with 56kg at $3.10. Contender.
8
KENSUKE HAYASHI
NAVY, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, Light brown cap
9 09080 KURINO BRILLANTE
DAI MUNEISHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG

Last start ran last of 10 at this track on September 16 over 1300m, 53 len behind Meisho Mirai with 53kg at $266.90. The race before that ran last of 8 at this track on August 4 over 1400m, 97 len behind Everyone Black carrying 53kg at $17.20. Tested.
9
ABE MOTOTSUGU
WHITE, BLUE CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
10 46548 SMILE
DAI MUNEISHI
8YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Tatsue Ishikawa
Last start settled back and ran on when 8th of 12 at this track on September 16 over 1300m, 17 len behind Meiner King with 56kg at $128.40. Before that 4th of 8 at this track on August 4 over 1400m, 31 len behind Everyone Black carrying 56kg at $26.20. Can't recommend against this lot.
10
SEISHIRO OSAWA
SKY BLUE, WHITE CHECKS, SKY BLUE SLEEVES, PINK STARS, Hot pink cap