KYOTO   11 May 2024
 
GOING: G

AZUSA SHO 2000m

Track: STANDARD      

Solid tempo with several going forward headed by Infighter. SUBMARINER (5) is a promising colt yet to miss the frame after two starts, including a win. Last appeared when he finished third over 1800m at this track on February 17. Likely to have come on over the break so a big return is on the cards. INFIGHTER (11) returns after a spell of 12 weeks. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1800m here. Sure to make his presence felt. PENNA VELOCE (6) showed good early speed when resuming last start before boxing on well and finishing third, beaten 1.5 lengths, over today's trip at Hanshin. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is capable of testing his rivals. HEURE DU BONHEUR (9) is a progressive galloper who is first-up since finishing sixth over 2400m at Hanshin nine weeks ago which was the only run of that prep. Has a strong fresh record including a win and one minor placing and this looks a nice way to kick off the prep.
1 3165x FUYUSOBI
TAKAFUMI AOKI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Big Red Farm
He is resuming after a six-and-a-half month break. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Tokyo in the LR October 21 over 1800m, 14 len behind Danon Ayers Rock with 56.0kg at $67. On debut third in a small field at Sapporo July 23 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Stellenbosch carrying 55.0kg at $8.90. May need the hitout.
1
R WADA
RED, LIME GREEN CHECK
2 64144 JERONIMOS
NAOYA NAKAMURA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Last start 4th of 7 at Hanshin on April 14 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Lograr carrying 57.0kg at $5.70. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Chukyo on March 24 over 2200m, 3.5 len behind Sugar Kun with 57.0kg at $45.70. Forward showing expected.
2
RYUSEI SAKAI
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, STRIPED SLEEVES
3 321 TAMAMO LAMP
Manabu Ikezoe
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Tamamo Co. Ltd.
Most recently favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at this track April 21 over 2000m defeating Working Asset carrying 57.0kg at $2.50. The run before that 2nd of 12 at Hanshin on March 2 over 2200m, 0.8 len behind Wismar carrying 57.0kg at $2.40. Broke through last time and is worth thought again.
3
K IKEZOE
LIGHT BLUE, RED DOUBLE BANDS, SLEEVES
4 x6193 T O DOUGLAS
N SUGAI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Tomoya Ozasa
Most recently 3rd of 7 at this track on April 20 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Namura Hooker with 57.0kg at $4.80. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 13 at Fukushima on April 6 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Keep Calm carrying 57.0kg at $28.70. Genuine hope on best form.
4
MANABU SAKAI
YELLOW, RED DIAMOND CHECK, BLUE SLEEVES
5 1x3x SUBMARINER
Y SHONO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
NICKS Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 3rd of 9 at this track on February 17 over 1800m, 0.7 len behind Meisho Tabaru with 57.0kg at $10.70. Won previous preparation first up won by 0.8 len at this track November 26 over 1800m defeating Make You Mine with 56.0kg at $3.80. Has the talent to take this out.
5
YUTAKA TAKE
WHITE,RED HALVED,RED DIAMOND BAND,ARM BAND
6 321x3 PENNA VELOCE
N SUGAI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Teruo Ono
Second-up. First-up after two months sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Hanshin on April 14 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Lograr carrying 57.0kg at $3.30. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Kokura on January 13 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Noble Sky with 57.0kg at $1.40. Sure to run well.
6
MIRAI IWATA
RED,WHITE FIVE STARS,SLEEVES
7 81x8 SILENT GROOVE
KOICHI TSUNODA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after three months 8th of 12 at this track on April 27 over 2200m, 7 len behind Chilcano carrying 55.0kg at $19.70. Previously second-up won by 1.75 len at Kokura January 27 over 2000m defeating Lady Amazones with 55.0kg at $9.30. Fitter but must improve sharply.
7
YUJI HISHIDA
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBAND
8 21x9 GOLD BREATH
SHOTA NISHIZONO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
YGG Horse Club Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after two months struggled in the run home; 9th of 11 at Tokyo on April 20 over 2300m, 7 len behind Realest with 57.0kg at $8.20. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Kokura February 11 over 2000m defeating Black Rutile with 57.0kg at $2.40. One of the top chances.
8
TAISEI DANNO
BLACK, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK DOUBLE ARMBAND
9 2x66x HEURE DU BONHEUR
N SUGAI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Hanshin March 9 over 2400m, 4 len behind Shonan La Punta with 57.0kg at $14.20. When resuming last campaign sixth of 9 at Tokyo February 4 over 2400m, 5.5 len behind Win Maximum with 57.0kg at $8. Expected to run well.
9
M DEMURO
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND
10 1 NAMURA BUNIN
KAZUYA TAKAHASHI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Mutsuhiro Namura
Claimed his maiden victory on debut; won by 1.3 len at Fukushima April 13 over 1800m defeating Win Caroline with 56.0kg at $105.70. Improvement likely.
10
FUMA IZUMIYA
MEDIUM PURPLE,LIGHT BLUE BAND,MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES,LIGHT BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS
11 2216x INFIGHTER
TOMOKAZU TAKANO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at this track February 17 over 1800m, 3 len behind Meisho Tabaru carrying 57.0kg at $3.40. On debut second of 15 at this track October 15 over 1800m, a nose behind El Sabio carrying 56.0kg at $2.40. Can get the job done.
11
ATSUYA NISHIMURA
LIGHT BLUE, RED SIX SPOTS, ARMBAND