SAGA   19 May 2024
 
GOING:

Race 9 1400m

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Strong early tempo from Omorfos spearing over from an outside gate, with Crown Surprise also pushing up. STELLA METEOR (3) was a winner over 1400m at this track last time, racing on the pace before getting the upper hand and scoring by 1.5 lengths. That gave her two wins and a second from her last three runs. Shinsuke Ishikawa who has scored on her twice retains the mount. Expecting a bold showing. CROWN SURPRISE (5) continued a string of wins and placings when he scored two runs ago at this track. Less impressive last time out when sixth but has a good record at this course and distance, including a win and six minor placings. Can bounce back. SUPER MOON (9) was well in the market but raced below best last time. Had put together a series of wins or placings before that so looks one of the chances on previous form. OMORFOS (12) made it six minor placings in a row last start when second over 1300m at this track. Must respect.
1 67354 COSMO APPEAL
HIROSHI NAKANO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Big Red Farm
Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on May 4 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Treasure Ship carrying 56kg at $39.40. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 12 len behind Patapata Mama with 56kg at $90.70. Others read better. This will test.
1
SHOMA KANAYAMA
WHITE, MAGENTA DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Light green cap
2 38451 TOTEM POLE
HIROSHI NAKANO
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Godolphin
Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at this track May 3 over 1300m defeating Green Orb carrying 56kg at $22.70. The start before that 5th of 9 at this track on April 20 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Animal Kirishima carrying 56kg at $66.20. Maiden winner last start and worth including.
2
YUKIHITO NAGATA
WHITE, MAGENTA DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Light green cap
3 36121 STELLA METEOR
HISAMI YANO
4YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG
Yuichiro Hattori
Useful type. Comes off a 56 day let-up. Most recently favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at this track March 24 over 1400m defeating Rummenigge with 54kg at $2.10. The run before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 11 at this track on March 9 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Derma Kotenage carrying 54kg at $3.10. Should enjoy a nice run from the inside alley. Top chance.
3
SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA
BLACK, GOLD CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD STRIPE, Grey cap
4 18624 DANON BOND
RYUMA KANAGAWA
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Danox Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, 7 len behind Animal Kirishima with 56kg at $30.30. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 4 len behind Principal Act with 56kg at $10.60. Hard to recommend.
4
TAKUTO DEMIZU
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, NAVY DOUBLE ARMBAND, White cap
5 12316 CROWN SURPRISE
SHINICHI HIGASHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Shiho Wada
Useful gelding. At the latest run couldn't go on with it; 6th of 11 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, 12 len behind Animal Kirishima carrying 54kg at $10.90. The run before that won by 1.0 len at this track April 20 over 1300m defeating Charmant Cherie carrying 54kg at $3.90. Rates highly. Big chance.
5
OMI DAIKI
WHITE, BLUE BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 24647 HEIWA
RYUMA KANAGAWA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshimitsu Itaka
Useful entire. Last start 7th of 11 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, 12 len behind Animal Kirishima carrying 56kg at $11.90. Before that 4th of 9 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Five G with 56kg at $3.90. Safely held last time out but this suits.
6
RYUICHIRO KURATOMI
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, ORANGE STARS, Grey cap
7 940x3 LA LA GABRIEL
SHIZUO OSHIMA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Ryosuke Fujii
Second-up. First-up after four months raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track on May 4 over 1300m, 3 len behind Treasure Ship carrying 56kg at $28.90. Previously second-up won by 2.5 len at this track July 22 over 900m defeating Dunk Ace carrying 56kg at $1.60. One of the chances.
7
TSUBASA KAMO
LIGHT BLUE, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE HOOPS, Salmon cap
8 35535 MANA MAHALO
MOTONORI MASHIMA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 5th of 11 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, 10 len behind Animal Kirishima carrying 56kg at $48.60. The race before that 3rd of 10 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hakuai Richard carrying 56kg at $12.90. Predicted to struggle.
8
TAKU KAWASHIMA
WHITE, BLUE BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
9 21328 SUPER MOON
TOSHIMITSU KUNICHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Keiko Morinaka
Most recently 8th of 11 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, 14 len behind Animal Kirishima carrying 56kg at $3.80. Before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 10 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, neck behind Hakuai Richard carrying 56kg at $2.50. Worth another chance.
9
HIROKI YAMASHITA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
10 52540 MONTE CORNO
YOSHITO YAMADA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
At the latest run second last of 11 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, 17 len behind Animal Kirishima with 56kg at $21.70. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Patapata Mama carrying 56kg at $8.20. Prefer others.
10
TORU TAKEYOSHI
YELLOW, BLUE HALVES, DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Grey cap
11 98080 GREAT BARRIER
YOSHITO YAMADA
5YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG
Shigeru Homma
Last start ran last of 11 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, 25 len behind Animal Kirishima carrying 56kg at $113.20. The run before that second last of 9 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 10 len behind Five G with 56kg at $11.20. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
11
NAOHITO TANAKA
RED , YELLOW FIVE STARS, Yellow cap
12 33232 OMORFOS
TADAYOSHI IKEDA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG
Big Red Farm
Going well. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on May 4 over 1300m, 1.0 len behind Ciel with 54kg at $7.40. The race before that 3rd of 12 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Principal Act carrying 54kg at $17.40. Capable of a strong showing.
12
NAGAO TASUKU
WHITE, BLUE BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light brown cap