HAKODATE   23 Jun 2024
 
GOING: G

TOYAKO TOKUBETSU 2000m

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A genuine pace is on the cards with Kitto Hanaga Saku, Banfield and Cosmo Freude to roll along early. TAIKI LAUGHTER (8) was well supported when resuming last start but missed the placings in fourth over 2000m at Niigata. Races well when second-up. Winning rider Daisuke Sasaki stays aboard. Fitter and a likely improver. KITTO HANAGA SAKU (2) did a great job to score by 0.8 lengths over today's course and distance when first-up from a spell last time out. Needs to be at her best to beat this field but she can win again. DRAGON HEAD (7) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1800m at this track, beaten 2.75 lengths. Likely improver with strong prospects. COSMO FREUDE (1) was okay at the latest effort when eighth over 1800m at this circuit. Suitably placed here so anticipating a bold performance.
1 30528 COSMO FREUDE
SHOICHI TEMMA
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Big Red Farm
At the latest run 8th of 16 at this track on June 8 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind A Plus carrying 58.0kg at $40.10. The run before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 15 at Nakayama on April 7 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Ho O Superior with 58.0kg at $35.80. Likely to play a big role.
1
MASAMI MATSUOKA
RED, LIME GREEN CHECK
2 231x1 KITTO HANAGA SAKU
RYO TAKEI
3YO    FILLY 53.0KG
TN Racing
Second run back. First-up after two months favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track June 15 over 2000m defeating Eight Stars with 53.0kg at $3.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 17 at Kokura on February 17 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Aristocracia with 55.0kg at $3.60. Hard to fault on current form. Improver with winning prospects.
2
AKATSUKI TOMITA
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS
3 x751x BANFIELD
TSUTOMU OGATA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 58.0KG
Hiroyuki Hirakawa
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation by 2.5 len Chukyo March 9 over 2200m defeating Timur carrying 58.0kg at $26. Previously first up; seventh of 9 at Kokura February 25 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Shadow Sonic carrying 58.0kg at $88.60. Solid return wouldn't surprise.
3
KATSUMA SAMESHIMA
BLACK,GRAY STRIPES,RED ARM BAND
4 x57x7 DEE PRAYER
NARU OWADA
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Issei Shimada
Second run back. First-up after four months 7th of 16 at this track on June 8 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind A Plus with 58.0kg at $24.50. Previously second-up 7th of 15 at Kokura on February 24 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Marinero carrying 56.0kg at $18.30. One of the top chances.
4
YUJI TANNAI
YELLOW,PURPLE CROSSED SASH,GREEN SLEEVES,PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS
5 67004 NAC ILLUSIVE
H SUGIURA
6YO  GREY  HORSE 58.0KG
Kinya Komatsu
At the latest run came from midfield; 4th of 16 at this track on June 8 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind A Plus with 58.0kg at $267.60. The run before that 12th of 15 at Nakayama on April 7 over 2000m, 8 len behind Ho O Superior with 58.0kg at $313.20. Happy enough to avoid.
5
TAKUYA ONO
RED, GREEN FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
6 16940 PINK JIN
MICHIO MINAMIDA
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 14th of 16 at this track on June 8 over 1800m, 8 len behind A Plus carrying 56.0kg at $10.50. The start before that made ground from midfield; 4th of 16 at Fukushima in the G3 Fukushima Himba Stakes on April 20 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Costa Bonita with 55.0kg at $232.50. Others have better prospects.
6
HIROTO MAYUZUMI
WHITE, RED CHECKS, RED SLEEVES
7 321x9 DRAGON HEAD
YOSHINORI MUTO
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Tadakuni Sugiyama
Second run back. First-up after three months got back early 9th of 16 at this track on June 8 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind A Plus with 58.0kg at $22.50. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Kokura on February 17 over 1800m, head behind Polka Rhythm carrying 57.0kg at $10.80. Worth another chance.
7
Y FUJIOKA
YELLOW, GREEN BAND, STRIPED BLACK SLEEVES
8 x13x4 TAIKI LAUGHTER
MASAHIRO OTAKE
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Taiki Farm Co. Ltd.
Second-up. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after two months 4th of 11 at Niigata on May 11 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Sea Wizard with 58.0kg at $3.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Hanshin on March 2 over 2000m, 0.6 len behind Ask On Deep with 58.0kg at $2.30. Among the leading chances.
8
DAISUKE SASAKI
LIME GREEN, WHITE FIVE STARS, STRIPED SLEEVES
9 03980 SOLIDARITY
SHOTA NISHIZONO
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 12th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 18 over 2100m, 18 len behind Matenro Guy with 57.0kg at $16.20. The run before that 8th of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on March 24 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Valiant Bio carrying 58.0kg at $6.80. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
9
YUICHI KITAMURA
LIGHT BLUE, RED SIX SPOTS, ARMBAND