Tokyo   18 May 2024
 
GOING: G

CARNATION CUP 1800m

Track: FIRM      

Neuse Tesoro to take charge ahead of Mystia at a strong tempo. CANTIAMO (5) is a promising galloper who resumes from a break. Last raced when third over 1800m in the G3 Flower Cup at Nakayama nine weeks ago which was the only run of that prep. Has a strong fresh record including a win and one minor placing. Can make a winning return in this company. ATRORUBENS (11) is yet to miss the placings in two starts, including a win. Last appeared when she finished second over 1400m at Niigata on August 6. Jumps from a wide draw but she is sure to prove tough to beat. MYSTIA (6) finished fourth when resuming from a spell last start over 1800m at this track. This sets up nicely. Must be included. MELT YOUR HEART (2) showed good early dash and stalked the pace last start before drawing clear to score by a neck over 2000m at Chukyo. Progressing well and worth including.
1 84x09 MIENO BRAVO
Y MUNAKATA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Mieko Satomi
Third-up today. Comes off a 48 day let-up. First-up 10th of 13 at Nakayama on February 25 over 1800m, 6 len behind Isola Felice carrying 55.0kg at $5.10. Second run from a spell 9th of 11 at Nakayama on March 31 over 1600m, 7 len behind Keikei with 55.0kg at $10.20. Mediocre effort last start but is capable of better.
1
KOSEI MIURA
GREEN, LIGHT PINK DIAMOND BAND,GREEN SLEEVES, LIGHT PINK STRIPES
2 331 MELT YOUR HEART
KODAI HASEGAWA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 62-day let-up. Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at Chukyo March 17 over 2000m defeating Caterina with 55.0kg at $2.30. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Kyoto on February 11 over 2000m, 4 len behind Josephina with 55.0kg at $3.70. Everything points towards a big run.
2
KAZUO YOKOYAMA
WHITE,BLUE BAND,SLEEVES
3 914 SNOW DIVA
MASASHI FUKAYAMA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start 4th of 8 at Nakayama on April 6 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Koganeno Sora carrying 55.0kg at $18.40. The race before that won by a nose at Chukyo March 9 over 2000m defeating Peace One Duc carrying 53.0kg at $18. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
3
H UCHIDA
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, STRIPED SLEEVES
4 551x6 LAISSEZ PASSER
SHOTA NISHIZONO
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Big Red Farm
Second-up. First-up after three months 6th of 12 at Kyoto on April 27 over 2200m, 6 len behind Chilcano carrying 55.0kg at $8.20. Previously second-up 5th of 16 at Hanshin on December 17 over 1800m, 7 len behind Rabbiteye carrying 55.0kg at $15.60. Needs more time.
4
AKIHIDE TSUMURA
RED, LIME GREEN CHECK
5 x6x3x CANTIAMO
TETSUYA KIMURA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Grade 3 placegetter. Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 3rd of 12 at Nakayama in the G3 Flower Cup on March 16 over 1800m, 1.1 len behind Mi Anhelo with 55.0kg at $3.30. When resuming last campaign 6th of 11 at Kyoto in the G2 Daily Hai Nisai Stakes on November 11 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Jantar Mantar carrying 55.0kg at $4.80. Bold performance expected.
5
C P LEMAIRE
LIGHT BLUE, RED SIX SPOTS, ARMBAND
6 x31x4 MYSTIA
H TODA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Tadakazu Obama
Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 13 at this track in LR on April 28 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Koganeno Sora carrying 55.0kg at $19.50. Previously second-up won by 3 len at this track February 10 over 1800m defeating Palo Santo carrying 55.0kg at $5.40. Strong winning chance.
6
MASAMI MATSUOKA
BLACK,GREEN CROSS SASHES,SLEEVES,YELLOW ARM BAND
7 x9x66 NEUSE TESORO
N TAKAGI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Ryotokuji Kenji Holdings Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Nakayama on April 6 over 1800m, 6 len behind Koganeno Sora with 55.0kg at $8.20. Last start 6th of 13 at this track in LR on April 28 over 1800m, 5 len behind Koganeno Sora with 55.0kg at $95.10. Prefer to watch at this stage.
7
AKIRA SUGAWARA
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND
8 479x8 NISHINO KOIGOKORO
YASUHIRO NEMOTO
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Second run back. First-up after three months 8th of 14 at this track in the G2 Sankei Sports Sho Flora Stakes (Japanese Oaks Trial) on April 21 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Admire Belle carrying 55.0kg at $136.50. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Nakayama on December 17 over 1600m, 6 len behind Sixpence carrying 55.0kg at $9.70. Unlikely to threaten.
8
YUTARO NONAKA
YELLOW,PURPLE HOOPS,WHITE SLEEVES
9 01 CHIKA MILLION
R OKUBO
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Chika Matsushima
Had two starts to date. At debut, eased back early on 11th of 16 at Kokura on February 25 over 1800m, 15 len behind Saxon Sienne with 55.0kg at $12.30. Second-up came from midfield and won by 3 len at Hanshin Dirt April 13 over 1800m defeating Z Regina carrying 55.0kg at $4.30. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.
9
TADHG O'SHEA
WHITE, RED CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED STRIPES
10 15x7x TRES MIGNON
YUSUKE WADA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sat on the pace before fading 7th of 11 at Nakayama on March 9 over 2000m, 7 len behind Redentor with 55.0kg at $29.30. Won previous preparation first up won by a nose at Fukushima July 2 over 1800m defeating Tink with 55.0kg at $5.10. Marginal prospect.
10
TAKESHI YOKOYAMA
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBAND
11 1x2x ATRORUBENS
TOMOKAZU TAKANO
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Katsumi Yoshida
Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign 2nd of 8 at Niigata on August 6 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Corazon Beat with 55.0kg at $3.60. Won previous preparation first up won by 1.0 len at Hanshin June 4 over 1400m defeating Chikappa with 55.0kg at $2.70. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
11
K TOSAKI
YELLOW, RED STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES