URAWA   24 May 2024
 
GOING: G

Race 9 1500m

Track: GOOD     True  

Solid tempo likely from the outset with a number of speedy beginners engaged, most notably Rock Flavor and Phronesis. ROCK FLAVOR (9) returns after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Yet to miss a minor placing in three first-up runs and expecting another strong performance today. WIN OISE (12) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago at this track. Not as effective last time out when 11th over 1400m at Kawasaki. Nicely placed to return to winning form. RYOTA SPECIAL (2) lines up on the back of a fourth over 1500m at this track. Has solid credentials and can make the frame here. YAMANIN BALTORO (5) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at Kawasaki over 1400m. Likely improver with strong prospects.
1 000x7 RAVINTSARA
MAKI HIRAYAMA
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
K.Thoroughbred Club Ruffian
Second run back. Comes off a 38-day let-up. First-up after four months 7th of 12 at this track on April 16 over 800m, 9 len behind Recolte Happy with 54kg at $43.30. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at this track on September 1 over 1500m, 37 len behind Ken Kiitos with 54kg at $67.30. Unlikely to threaten.
1
NAOYA HASHIMOTO
MAGENTA, NAVY ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHITE SLEEVES, NAVY CHEVRON, LIGHT BROWN CAP, GREY CAP
2 55x34 RYOTA SPECIAL
HIROTSUGU OZAWA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Freshened for 37 days. Resuming held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on March 28 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Avebury carrying 54kg at $23.60. Second run from a spell crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 11 at this track on April 17 over 1500m, 3 len behind Zeloso with 54kg at $6.50. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
2
RETSU OIKAWA
ORANGE, White cap
3 x0055 SIENA HOPE
MASAMI YOSHIDA
7YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently got back early 5th of 10 at Kawasaki on May 7 over 900m, 10 len behind Sanei Jiro carrying 56kg at $68.10. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on April 16 over 800m, 7 len behind Recolte Happy with 56kg at $90.50. Not for ours.
3
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 x96x0 CURREN CHUNKY
SATOSHI KOKUBO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Takashi Suzuki
Second run back. Comes off a 38-day let-up. First-up after three months ran last of 12 at this track on April 16 over 800m, 14 len behind Recolte Happy with 51kg at $3. Previously second-up 6th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on January 7 over 1200m, 6 len behind Emerald Beach with 56.0kg at $19.70. One of the top chances.
4
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECK,GREEN SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 x0333 YAMANIN BALTORO
HIROMI YAMAZAKI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
H.Doi
Form hard to fault. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Kawasaki on May 9 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Mononofu Red with 56kg at $17. The race before that 3rd of 11 at this track on April 17 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Zeloso with 56kg at $16.20. Capable of a strong showing.
5
YUKI FURUOKA
RED, Light green cap
6 x8888 THREE CAUSE CRY
HIROHITO NOGUCHI
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Nagai Shoji Co. Ltd.
Most recently got back early 8th of 12 at Kawasaki on May 9 over 1400m, 10 len behind Mononofu Red carrying 56kg at $24.10. The start before that settled back and ran on when 8th of 11 at this track on April 17 over 1500m, 11 len behind Zeloso carrying 56kg at $11.70. Win would surprise.
6
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS ON BODY AND SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 40520 BOURBON TIARA
H SASAKI
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Big Red Farm
At the latest run 10th of 12 at Kawasaki on May 9 over 1400m, 13 len behind Mononofu Red with 50kg at $9.20. The start before that 2nd of 12 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 3 len behind Dene carrying 54kg at $16.70. Others going much better leading into this.
7
HIROTO ITO
BLUE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, White cap
8 18090 GUEST PRINCIPAL
KATSUYOSHI UCHIDA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Shinji Matsumura
At the latest run ran last of 12 at Kawasaki on May 9 over 1400m, 19 len behind Mononofu Red carrying 56kg at $43.80. The start before that 9th of 11 at this track on April 17 over 1500m, 17 len behind Zeloso carrying 56kg at $23.30. Better off investing elsewhere.
8
RYUSEI NAKAGOSHI
HOT PINK, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
9 x301x ROCK FLAVOR
Kenichi Shigeta
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Entire back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign by 0.8 len this track February 19 over 1400m defeating Free Horse Park carrying 56kg at $4.10. First up last campaign third of 10 at this track January 10 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Idea No Kiseki with 56kg at $3. Can return in winning form.
9
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
10 26444 VANELLOPE
MASATO HAYASHI
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 12 at Funabashi on May 2 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Bordeaux Nesebar carrying 54kg at $20.50. Before that 4th of 10 at Funabashi on April 13 over 1200m, 7 len behind Lucky Meteor carrying 54kg at $19.30. Not far away last start. Big chance.
10
TATSUYA YAMAGUCHI
YELLOW, WHITE CHECK, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
11 26x23 PHRONESIS
TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 4 len behind Triple Winner with 54kg at $4.30. Second run from a spell made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Dene with 54kg at $5.50. Has the ability to take this out.
11
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
12 38210 WIN OISE
KENICHI TAKATSUKI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
Useful entire. At the latest run second last of 12 at Kawasaki on May 9 over 1400m, 14 len behind Mononofu Red with 56kg at $11. The start before that won by 3 len at this track April 15 over 1400m defeating Bird Has Flown with 56kg at $2.30. Watch for sharp improvement.
12
TAITO MORI
RED, Yellow cap