FUNABASHI   29 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G

Race 9 1600m

Track: GOOD      

Strong early tempo likely with several going forward, headed by Cosmo Gae Dearg and Bitcoin. BITCOIN (11) built on a nice second two starts back at this track with success as public elect over 1500m at Kawasaki four weeks ago, getting home by 30 lengths. Must raise the bar but he has the talent to test this line-up. LOGI MUSTANG (2) returns after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Looking to emulate her win at Urawa when returning from a spell last prep. Has a strong first-up record, scoring on two occasions from four runs. Has found a suitable race. CARNIVAL MARCH (5) was returning from a break last time out and proved too classy, scoring by 1.5 lengths over 1500m at this track. Open to plenty of improvement and another big run will not surprise. CANAL ROCKS (4) could only manage fifth two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1500m at this track, beaten a neck. No surprise to see him in the mix.
1 97478 QUEEN LOVE SONG
JUICHI TAJIMA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start eased back early on 8th of 12 at Kawasaki on April 1 over 1500m, 5 len behind Cap with 54kg at $177. The start before that 7th of 14 at Kawasaki on March 14 over 1500m, 6 len behind Noble Canyon carrying 54kg at $8.50. Has a nice gate but this will test.
1
MITSUHIRO MASUDA
GREEN, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
2 2241x LOGI MUSTANG
MAKI HIRAYAMA
5YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG
Masaaki Kumeta
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation won by 1.0 len Urawa December 22 over 1500m defeating Jo Seger carrying 54kg at $2.70. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 0.8 len Urawa June 30 over 1400m defeating Jo Kai carrying 54kg at $3.60. Should be right in the finish.
2
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 89705 SIENA STONE
MASAMI YOSHIDA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 55.0KG

At the latest run got back early 5th of 10 at Urawa on April 17 over 1400m, 3 len behind Super Rose with 56kg at $234.40. The start before that second last of 12 at Urawa on March 29 over 2000m, 16 len behind Silver Needle carrying 56kg at $192.90. Needs to improve to trouble the top handful.
3
RETSU OIKAWA
ORANGE, Salmon cap
4 13152 CANAL ROCKS
SATOSHI SAITO
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Yukio Mizukami
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track on April 11 over 1500m, neck behind Lord Magma with 56kg at $4.90. The start before that 5th of 12 at Urawa on March 25 over 1500m, 7 len behind Jack Memoriam with 56kg at $3.80. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
4
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
5 233x1 CARNIVAL MARCH
YUTA SATO
5YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG
Kazumi Yoshida
Second-up. First-up after five months came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track April 12 over 1500m defeating Logi Drefong carrying 56kg at $4.10. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at this track July 24 over 1500m defeating Aino Sylvia with 56kg at $1.80. Fitter and a winning hope.
5
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW,BLUE RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
6 06904 STAR HUSTLE
HIROTSUGU OZAWA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 4th of 12 at Urawa on April 16 over 1400m, 3 len behind Masahaya An with 56kg at $51.70. Before that 10th of 12 at Urawa on March 29 over 2000m, 14 len behind Silver Needle with 56kg at $28.60. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
6
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
7 213x5 COSMO GAE DEARG
KAZUHIRO HAKODATE
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Big Red Farm
Second-up. First-up after five months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track on April 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind The Big Man carrying 56kg at $5.60. Previously second-up won by 2 len at this track August 7 over 1200m defeating Kris Return carrying 56kg at $3.50. One of the top chances.
7
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS ON BODY AND SLEEVES, Yellow cap
8 93x4x BLU AMORE
TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA
6YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Hidenobu Takada
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 4th of 12 at Urawa on February 19 over 1400m, 8 len behind Rouge Azurite carrying 54kg at $16.40. When resuming last campaign 5th of 7 at this track on September 25 over 1200m, 10 len behind Jun Fukari with 54kg at $26.80. Hard to enthuse.
8
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Light green cap
9 48839 WIN CHA CHA
GEN HAYASHI
5YO  BAY  MARE 51.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
Last start second last of 10 at this track on April 14 over 1200m, 13 len behind The Big Man carrying 51kg at $120.60. The race before that came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Urawa on March 25 over 1400m, 4 len behind Alpha Zeus with 51kg at $48.20. Prefer to see.
9
TOKORO HOTARU
RED, YELLOW BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Light green cap
10 602x7 CHEVRON KELLY
HIROTSUGU OZAWA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Miho Mizutani
Second-up. First-up after four months raced on the pace before fading 7th of 11 at Urawa on April 16 over 1500m, 8 len behind Raikono Hikari with 54kg at $35.50. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Kanazawa on December 18 over 1400m, 16 len behind A Shin Merida with 54kg at $22. Unlikely to threaten.
10
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Light brown cap
11 21521 BITCOIN
Masaki Iwasaki
4YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Tomohiro Yoshino
Useful entire. At the latest run favourite; won by 30 len at Kawasaki April 2 over 1500m defeating Cinderella Summer carrying 56kg at $1.30. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at this track on March 6 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Sun Caprice carrying 56kg at $3.10. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
11
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
12 22572 COCOLI ISLAND
SHINSUKE KUDO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Kojiro Misaki
Useful entire. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Urawa on April 16 over 2000m, neck behind Capella Star with 56kg at $4.90. The run before that 7th of 12 at Urawa on March 29 over 2000m, 11 len behind Silver Needle with 56kg at $5.80. Worth plenty of thought.
12
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECK, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
13 22x05 EDONO SMILE
HIRONORI UNOKI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 12 at Urawa on March 25 over 1400m, 16 len behind Alpha Zeus with 56kg at $10.40. Second run from a spell 5th of 12 at Urawa on April 16 over 1400m, 6 len behind Masahaya An with 56kg at $7.40. No threat last time out but this suits.
13
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Hot pink cap