KAWASAKI   06 May 2024
 
GOING: G

Race 9 1500m

Track: GOOD      

Plenty of early pressure with Links Elpis, Grand Muteki and Raipachi leading the charge. RAIPACHI (5) continued the great form last start, scoring by 1.5 lengths at Urawa over today's trip. He's won 2/3 at this course and distance and he's likely to be prominent in the run once again. Looks very tough to beat. SUN GRADATION (12) started at $4.10 last time and ran below expectations, finishing fifth and beaten 2 lengths at this track over 1500m. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. FAIRE DES REVE (4) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 2.5 lengths when sixth in a 1500m contest at this track five weeks ago after being prominent at the bend. Has a solid record at this course and distance, including a win and three minor placings. Likely improver with strong prospects. LINKS ELPIS (2) fought on for third last start over 1500m at this track, beaten 1.3 lengths to add to some fine recent form. Finds a suitable race and can play a major role.
1 x4563 MJUK REGULUS
HIROMI YAMAZAKI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG

At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Urawa on April 16 over 1500m, 3 len behind Raipachi with 53kg at $37.50. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at this track on April 2 over 1400m, 4 len behind Shonan Mana carrying 53kg at $68.70. Other runners are much more appealing.
1
YUMA KATO
DENIM, SKY BLUE RIGHT SASH, STRIPE SLEEVES, White cap
2 28223 LINKS ELPIS
SHOICHI HIRATA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Kazuyuki Meya
Useful type. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 3rd of 12 at this track on April 1 over 1500m, 1.3 len behind Cap carrying 56kg at $6.40. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on March 13 over 1500m, 4 len behind Shining Hikari carrying 56kg at $18.20. Nice draw and worth thought.
2
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Grey cap
3 88533 SOYAMISAKI
MAKI HIRAYAMA
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Racing well. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Urawa on April 19 over 2000m, 4 len behind Cosmo Pandora carrying 54kg at $5.10. The run before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Urawa on March 29 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Silver Needle with 54kg at $13.70. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.
3
NAOYA HASHIMOTO
MAGENTA, NAVY ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHITE SLEEVES, NAVY CHEVRON, LIGHT BROWN CAP, GREY CAP
4 43266 FAIRE DES REVE
HIRONORI SATO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 6th of 12 at this track on April 1 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Cap carrying 54kg at $10.70. Before that 6th of 9 at this track on March 11 over 1400m, 8 len behind Art Of Life with 54kg at $3.60. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
4
SEIJI YAMAZAKI
RED, Cyan cap
5 1x131 RAIPACHI
SATOSHI KOKUBO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Toako Abe
Going well. Last start favourite; won by 1.5 len at Urawa April 16 over 1500m defeating Guillermo with 56kg at $1.30. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Urawa on March 25 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Jack Memoriam carrying 56kg at $2.70. No reason he cannot salute again.
5
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
6 55495 ELEUTHERIA
YOICHI TANABE
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Wada Farm Co. Ltd.
Last start 5th of 11 at Urawa on April 16 over 1500m, 4 len behind Raikono Hikari carrying 56kg at $47.90. The run before that 9th of 12 at this track on April 1 over 1500m, 5 len behind Cap carrying 56kg at $48.70. Not keen on his prospects.
6
NIIHARA SHUMA
BLUE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 27009 HAKUAI ATOM
HIRONORI UNOKI
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
H.I Corporation Co. Ltd.
Last start 9th of 11 at Urawa on April 15 over 1500m, 7 len behind Ring Boy with 55kg at $41.40. The race before that second last of 12 at Urawa on March 25 over 1500m, 14 len behind Nishino Succubus carrying 56kg at $55. Prepared to risk on current form.
7
YOSHIMI HANZAWA
WHITE, GREEN FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBAND, Light green cap
8 10345 GRAND MUTEKI
KATSUYOSHI UCHIDA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Useful type. Last start led to the turn then faded 5th of 11 at Urawa on April 15 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Ring Boy with 55kg at $2.90. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on April 1 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Cap carrying 56kg at $5.20. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
8
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Light green cap
9 09112 GUILLERMO
TAKESHI MINOWA
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Katsumi Yoshida
Useful gelding. Last start 2nd of 12 at Urawa on April 16 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Raipachi carrying 56kg at $5.60. The start before that won by 0.5 len at Urawa March 27 over 1500m defeating Age Shooter with 56kg at $4.90. Thereabouts last time out. Definite top-three prospect.
9
TADANARI KONNO
GREEN, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
10 30x14 KANETOSHI KESSOKU
H SASAKI
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Third-up today. Not raced for 56 days. Resuming won by 1.5 len at this track January 31 over 1400m defeating Win Primus with 54kg at $8. Second run from a spell 4th of 9 at this track on March 11 over 1400m, 6 len behind Art Of Life carrying 54kg at $5.70. Wait until she shows more.
10
NOBUHIKO SANRINDO
WHITE, PINK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, PINK CHEVRON, Light brown cap
11 44774 BENIUTA
HIROSHI IWAMOTO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 4th of 11 at Urawa on April 16 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Raikono Hikari with 56kg at $43.20. The start before that 7th of 12 at this track on April 1 over 1500m, 3 len behind Cap with 56kg at $90.20. Wide draw a test.
11
WATARU FUJIE
YELLOW, NAVY DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
12 x2215 SUN GRADATION
YUYA YAMAZAKI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on April 1 over 1500m, 2 len behind Cap with 56kg at $4.10. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at this track March 14 over 1500m defeating New Divide with 56kg at $1.20. This is well within his grasp.
12
NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Hot pink cap