URAWA   21 Nov 2024
 
GOING: G

Race 8 1500m

Track: GOOD     True  

Pace on from the outset with A T Spica, King Furioso and Tsuwamono going forward ahead of Ultimate and Pax Japonica. KING FURIOSO (3) produced a reasonable effort when fourth last start over 1200m at Funabashi, beaten 1.4 lengths. That followed a win at Kawasaki the start prior. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. TSUWAMONO (5) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1500m at Kawasaki, beaten 17 lengths into tenth. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. PAX JAPONICA (9) has not won for a long while. Last raced on November 12 when beaten 6 lengths into fourth at Kawasaki over 1400m. Nicely placed to break the run of outs. ULTIMATE (4) is fresh from a spell of four-and-a-half months and did hit the frame when last resuming at this track over 1400m. In a different yard now.
1 7364x BATTLE HOPPER
TAMOTSU YOKOYAMA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at this track July 15 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Ange Mistral carrying 56kg at $9.90. When resuming last campaign second last of 11 at this track November 23 over 800m, 8 len behind North Prima carrying 54kg at $33.80. Others are preferred.
1
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS ON BODY AND SLEEVES, White cap
2 03000 BARI BLACK
SHINJI KOBAYASHI
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG

Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 11 at this track on October 23 over 1400m, 18 len behind Golden Mic with 56kg at $116.70. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track on September 18 over 1400m, 16 len behind Gauri Shankar carrying 56kg at $52. Fully tested on his recent run.
2
TETSUYA TAKAHASHI
RED, GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 64614 KING FURIOSO
ISAO SASAKI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 12 at Funabashi on October 28 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Jonagold carrying 56kg at $6.70. The race before that won by 1.0 len at Kawasaki October 10 over 1400m defeating Noble Whisper with 56kg at $7.50. Must be respected.
3
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 x210x ULTIMATE
SATOSHI KOKUBO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Him Rock Racing Holdings Co. Ltd.
Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation when last of 16 at Fukushima July 13 over 1200m, 47 len behind Ka Pilina carrying 53.0kg at $90.50. First up last campaign second of 12 at this track May 22 over 1400m, a head behind Tokotoko Tokkotoko carrying 54kg at $2.50. Don't dismiss lightly.
4
TAITO MORI
MEDIUM BLUE ,GREEN DIAMOND CHECKS, Cyan cap
5 01280 TSUWAMONO
JUICHI TAJIMA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Useful type. At the latest run second last of 11 at Kawasaki on November 12 over 1500m, 17 len behind Hokko Somnium carrying 53kg at $22.80. Before that second last of 9 at Funabashi on October 30 over 1600m, 25 len behind Ratri Sawat with 53kg at $16.10. Can bounce back after a modest effort last time.
5
SENNO RIDGE
MAROON, BLUE BAND, SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 90596 A T SPICA
HIRONORI UNOKI
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Takao Kanto
Comes here off a 38-day let-up. Last start 6th of 10 at Ohi on October 14 over 1200m, 4 len behind Kazuno Mikazuki carrying 54kg at $22.60. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at Ohi on October 2 over 1200m, 7 len behind Token Renan carrying 54kg at $44.90. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
6
GENTA OCHIAI
BLACK, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 70076 DERFFLINGER
HIROSHI IWAMOTO
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Last start got back early 6th of 11 at Kawasaki on November 12 over 1500m, 12 len behind Hokko Somnium with 53kg at $130. The start before that 7th of 12 at this track on October 21 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Good Morning with 56kg at $98.60. Fully tested on his recent run.
7
RYUSEI NAKAGOSHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Light brown cap
8 x073x TWO M RUYI
HIROTSUGU OZAWA
4YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Masateru Mizutani
Is first-up after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at this track May 21 over 2000m, 2 len behind Prince Oso carrying 54kg at $8. Previously first up; ran last of 12 at this track March 25 over 1400m, 13 len behind Verde Vento carrying 54kg at $17.70. Can return in winning form.
8
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
9 22524 PAX JAPONICA
Yumiko Iriguchi
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yuki Dendo
Racing well. Last start 4th of 9 at Kawasaki on November 12 over 1400m, 6 len behind Potenza carrying 56kg at $7.80. The race before that 2nd of 11 at this track on October 25 over 2000m, 3 len behind Colorful Fresco with 55kg at $8.50. Expected to finish much closer.
9
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
10 35739 POPCORN
MAKI HIRAYAMA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently 9th of 11 at this track on October 23 over 1400m, 15 len behind Golden Mic with 56kg at $26. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on September 18 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Sweet Dream carrying 55kg at $30.90. Will be tested.
10
KOSHI YOSHIDOME
PURPLE, PINK DIAMOND BAND,WHITE SLEEVES, PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap