KOKURA   29 Jun 2024
 
GOING: G

HIKOSAN TOKUBETSU 2600m

Track: MUDDY      

Genuine tempo from La Familia leading Elle Est Aimee. WATER PUIPUI (5) resumed two weeks ago over 2400m at Kyoto and was only beaten 1.75 lengths into fourth. Meets some better types this time but this is well within her grasp. SHONAN HOWL (3) turned in a much better effort last start when beaten only a neck into second at Kyoto over 2400m. Extra trip a plus and is a definite winning chance. LA FAMILIA (2) resumes after a break of three months. Trying to repeat his debut win over 2400m at Hanshin to kick off last prep. Expect him to pose a serious challenge. ASTER BUGIE (7) finished third last time over 2200m at Kyoto, beaten 2 lengths. Will trim down following recent racing. Likely improver with top-three claims again.
1 72748 VENT D'EST
N FUJISAWA
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Takatoshi Sakai
At the latest run 8th of 11 at Kyoto on June 16 over 2400m, 3 len behind Noble Rising with 54.0kg at $14.60. The start before that 4th of 12 at Kyoto on May 18 over 2400m, 1.75 len behind Rich Black carrying 55.0kg at $11.30. Could sneak into the finish.
1
MANAMI NAGASHIMA
YELLOW, BLACK FIVE STARS, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW HOOPS
2 17x LA FAMILIA
Y YAHAGI
3YO    COLT 54.0KG
Susumu Fujita
Racing first-up today. Not seen since he finished last of 7 at Hanshin March 30 over 2400m, 15 len behind In The Moment with 57.0kg at $3.80. On debut won by 0.5 len Hanshin March 16 over 2400m defeating Conferma with 57.0kg at $10.40. Excellent chance.
2
RYUSEI SAKAI
FIREBRICK, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS
3 89072 SHONAN HOWL
TAKESHI MATSUSHITA
3YO    COLT 54.0KG
Tetsuhide Kunimoto
At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Kyoto on June 16 over 2400m, neck behind Noble Rising carrying 54.0kg at $13.40. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 11 at Tokyo on April 20 over 2300m, 5 len behind Realest carrying 57.0kg at $56. Another bold run is expected.
3
KOHEI MATSUYAMA
RED,WHITE BAND,SLEEVES
4 1758x TEA TIME
KODAI HASEGAWA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Hisashi Miki
First-up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Kyoto April 27 over 2200m, 7 len behind Laurel Canyon with 55.0kg at $38.60. When resuming last campaign 12th of 15 at Kyoto May 7 2023 over 1600m, soft track; 10 len behind Sunrise Pluto with 53.0kg at $68.70. Will need this run.
4
KANTA TAGUCHI
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES
5 x15x4 WATER PUIPUI
I OKADA
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Masato Yamaoka
Second run back. First-up after two months came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at Kyoto on June 16 over 2400m, 1.75 len behind Noble Rising carrying 52.0kg at $10.50. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Hanshin in LR on April 7 over 2000m, 6 len behind Tagano Elpida with 55.0kg at $52.80. Among the top chances.
5
H MIYUKI
LIGHT BLUE,BLUE CROSSED SASH,CHERRY SLEEVES,WHITE HOOPS
6 715x8 RABUKA
TEIICHI KONNO
3YO    COLT 54.0KG
Shinichi Koga
Second-up. First-up after two months second last of 9 at Kyoto on June 8 over 2000m, 4 len behind Melt Your Heart carrying 55.0kg at $17.50. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at this track February 18 over 2000m defeating My Noir with 56.0kg at $288.80. Should progress from that first-up run.
6
DAITO OZAWA
BLUE, RED HALVED,RED DIAMOND BAND,WHITE SLEEVES
7 29x33 ASTER BUGIE
K NAKATAKE
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Hisae Kato
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 7 at Kyoto on May 12 over 2000m, 1.4 len behind Ressortir carrying 55.0kg at $6.90. Last start 3rd of 9 at Kyoto on June 1 over 2200m, 2 len behind All Saints with 58.0kg at $8.60. Capable of a better showing. Respect.
7
ATSUYA NISHIMURA
BLACK ,RED CROSS SASHES,SLEEVES
8 0 CHASTIEFOL
Y TOMOMICHI
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Insel Racing Co. Ltd.
Jumped at long odds at debut, second last of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on June 9 over 1800m, 24 len behind Leander with 58.0kg at $36.90. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
8
R WADA
WHITE, SILVER CHECKS,CHECKED SLEEVES
9 75338 DANON CHROM
H OTONASHI
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Danox Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 12 at Kyoto on May 18 over 2400m, 5 len behind Rich Black carrying 58.0kg at $8.40. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Kyoto on April 27 over 2200m, 4.5 len behind Laurel Canyon carrying 58.0kg at $6.80. Can improve on recent efforts.
9
FUMA MATSUWAKA
WHITE,RED BAND,SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS
10 x260x HANABI MANKAI
TOMOYASU SAKAGUCHI
7YO    GELDING 58.0KG
Hirosaki Toshihiro HD Co. Ltd.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Hanshin April 13 over 2400m, 12 len behind Carry Happiness carrying 58.0kg at $8.70. When resuming last campaign second of 13 at Hanshin December 28 over 2400m, a head behind Satono Cloak carrying 58.0kg at $34. Don't underestimate.
10
TAISEI DANNO
BLACK,WHITE DIAMOND BAND,YELLOW ARMBAND
11 70x08 ELLE EST AIMEE
KENSUKE OGURA
5YO    MARE 56.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 14 at Kyoto on May 12 over 1200m, 11 len behind Diadochos with 53.0kg at $69.70. Second-up 8th of 10 at Kyoto on May 26 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Aufheben carrying 53.0kg at $226.20. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
11
MANABU SAKAI
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES