SAGA   23 Jun 2024
 
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Race 9 1400m

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Plenty of early pace to be established by T O Michelin, Kashino Billboard and Principal Act, with Despejado close at hand. PRINCIPAL ACT (2) was quickly into stride over 1400m at this track last time and went on to score by 2.5 lengths. Steps up a level but he is good enough to take this out. ANIMAL KIRISHIMA (8) saluted at this track two runs ago. Decent effort last time out when prominent at the bend before finishing second over 1400m at this track. Has a good record at this course and distance, including five wins. Must raise the bar but a better run will not surprise. HEIWA (1) was an impressive winner last time over 1300m at this track, leading throughout and putting 2.5 lengths on his rivals. Record here is impressive with seven wins from 15 starts. Expected to run well. T O MICHELIN (6) showed good early speed over 1300m at this track last time and went on to salute by half a length. Must be respected.
1 64711 HEIWA
RYUMA KANAGAWA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshimitsu Itaka
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently won by 2.5 len at this track June 11 over 1300m defeating Ailes Go June with 56kg at $4.30. The race before that scored a big 4 len win at this track May 19 over 1400m defeating Super Moon with 56kg at $12.30. Should enjoy a nice run from the inside gate.
1
TAKUTO DEMIZU
LIGHT BLUE, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE HOOPS, White cap
2 11121 PRINCIPAL ACT
TADAYOSHI IKEDA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track June 9 over 1400m defeating Mifune with 56kg at $1.70. The run before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 12 at this track on May 26 over 1400m, head behind Astraios carrying 55kg at $2. Winning prospects enhanced by the favourable stall.
2
SHOMA KANAYAMA
WHITE, GREEN CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 60430 GRACIAS ZERO
MICHITAKA DOI
8YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track on June 8 over 1300m, 10 len behind Meiner Aile carrying 56kg at $31.90. The run before that 3rd of 12 at this track on May 25 over 1400m, 5 len behind Show Yushi with 56kg at $138.30. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
3
TAKU KAWASHIMA
RED, WHITE SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 66357 AMERICAN MACH
HIROHIDE HIRAYAMA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshizawa Holdings Co. Ltd
Most recently got back early 7th of 11 at this track on June 9 over 1860m, 8 len behind Buzzutchi carrying 56kg at $58.40. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track on May 25 over 1400m, 5 len behind Show Yushi with 56kg at $23.80. Might just find this lot a bit smart.
4
YUKIHITO NAGATA
WHITE, MAGENTA DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 12984 FIGHTING
MASANORI MASHIMA
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Toshihiko Tabata
Useful type. Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on June 8 over 1300m, 2 len behind Meiner Aile carrying 56kg at $9.60. The race before that 8th of 12 at this track on May 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind Show Yushi with 56kg at $12.50. Should go well in this line up.
5
ISAO YAMAGUCHI
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND , SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 57111 T O MICHELIN
TORU YAMADA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Tomoya Ozasa
On a three run winning streak. Most recently won by 0.5 len at this track June 9 over 1300m defeating Smoke Water with 56kg at $3.80. Before that won by 4 len at this track June 1 over 1400m defeating Built In A Day carrying 56kg at $3.60. Best form should see him measure right up.
6
YOSHIKI YAMADA
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, ORANGE STARS, Yellow cap
7 23227 KASHINO BILLBOARD
MITSUNORI KOGA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Tsutomu Kashiwagi
Useful type. Most recently 7th of 10 at this track on June 8 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Meiner Aile with 55kg at $9. Before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at this track on April 13 over 900m, 1.5 len behind Loureiro carrying 55kg at $3.60. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
7
LEO NAKAYAMA
PINK, BLACK DIAMOND CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 91112 ANIMAL KIRISHIMA
MITSUNORI KOGA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Shinichiro Nishimura
Form hard to fault. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on June 8 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Shigeru Cheetah carrying 56kg at $1.60. The start before that favourite; won by a nose at this track May 26 over 1400m defeating Arakki Faith with 56kg at $1.40. Hard to beat if he brings his A-game.
8
MANATO HIDA
YELLOW,BLACK CHECK,YELLOW SLEEVES,BLUE ARM BAND, Light green cap
9 11539 FIVE G
HIROYUKI YANAI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Tatsue Ishikawa
At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track on June 9 over 1860m, 16 len behind Buzzutchi carrying 56kg at $64.70. The race before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on May 25 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Brillio with 56kg at $6.80. Out of his depth.
9
SHOTA MURAMATSU
MAGENTA, MEDIUM BLUE FIVE STARS, Light brown cap
10 43612 ASTRAIOS
KATSUTOSHI TESHIMA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Racing well. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on June 8 over 1300m, 0.5 len behind Meiner Aile with 56kg at $5.30. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at this track May 26 over 1400m defeating Principal Act with 56kg at $11.30. Worth thought after getting close last time.
10
SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA
BLACK, GOLD CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD STRIPE, Light brown cap
11 12306 SHIGERU PEGASUS
TOSHIMITSU KUNICHI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
S.Morinaka
Resumes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at this track on May 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Show Yushi carrying 56kg at $14.60. The start before that second last of 12 at this track on May 13 over 1750m, 8 len behind Rosso carrying 56kg at $4.80. Can do a lot better than that last run.
11
NAOHITO TANAKA
YELLOW, BLUE HALVES, BLUE DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
12 33175 DESPEJADO
TOSHIMITSU KUNICHI
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Kanayama Holdings Co. Ltd.
Useful mare. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at this track on May 27 over 1750m, 4.5 len behind Idaten Turbo carrying 54kg at $7.30. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at this track on May 12 over 1300m, 7 len behind Akrasia carrying 54kg at $3.70. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
12
HIROKI YAMASHITA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap