FUKUSHIMA   30 Jun 2024
 
GOING: G

SAKURAMBO TOKUBETSU 1200m

Track: STANDARD      

Solid tempo anticipated with Arararara taking charge. SPIRIT GUIDE (4) finished midfield and was beaten 3.5 lengths over 1200m at Kyoto when resuming from a break last time out. The engagement of K Tosaki is noteworthy as it has proved a formidable combination. Has a win and three minor placings at this journey from six starts and should prove tough to beat. ARARARARA (3) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1200m at Hakodate, beaten 5 lengths after being in contention on the corner. Fitter so anticipating a better run this time. GOLD RICH (7) returns after a spell of ten weeks. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1200m at Kokura. Sure to make his presence felt. FUMI SOUND (2) ran a better race when second up last start, finishing fourth and beaten 3.5 lengths at Tokyo. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Not to be discounted.
1 41x0x WINDMUHLE
TETSUYA KIMURA
6YO    GELDING 58.0KG
Takayuki Shimokobe
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 13th of 16 at this track on April 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Richard Kelly with 58.0kg at $12.10. First up last campaign 4th of 13 at this track on November 4 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Glanz Berry with 58.0kg at $9.90. Certainly one to consider.
1
MAKOTO SUGIHARA
WHITE, RED SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBAND
2 x6x04 FUMI SOUND
Y SHIKATO
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Fumihiko Hayashi
Third-up today. Resuming 13th of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on April 20 over 1400m, 10 len behind Candy Drive with 58.0kg at $12.60. Second-up 4th of 12 at Tokyo on June 16 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Omega Wink carrying 58.0kg at $34.50. This is well within his grasp.
2
KOSEI MIURA
GREY, MEDIUM BLUE FIVE STARS, ARMBAND
3 2x1x0 ARARARARA
HIROO SHIMIZU
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
Yoshimitsu Itaka
Second-up today. Last run raced on the pace before fading 13th of 16 at Hakodate on June 8 over 1200m, 5 len behind Narita Rose carrying 55.0kg at $1.90. At only start last preparation favourite; won by 2.5 len at Nakayama March 10 over 1200m defeating Quores with 57.0kg at $1.80. Worth another chance.
3
AKIRA SUGAWARA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES
4 193x6 SPIRIT GUIDE
T TEZUKA
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohd Al Maktoum
Second-up. First-up after three months 6th of 14 at Kyoto on June 2 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Lord Four Aces carrying 55.0kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 10th of 18 at Niigata on August 13 over 1400m, 5 len behind Barone carrying 55.0kg at $12.30. Improver who is an excellent winning chance.
4
K TOSAKI
LIME GREEN,RED ARMBANDS
5 x190x NINA BRAND
NAOTO CHIBA
4YO  GREY  FILLY 56.0KG
Dearest Club Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt March 3 over 1200m, 11 len behind Lorrenzo with 56.0kg at $15.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len Nakayama Dirt December 2 over 1200m defeating Casa Blanca Kid with 55.0kg at $117.50. Others make more appeal.
5
YUTARO NONAKA
MEDIUM ORCHID, BLUE BAND, STRIPES SLEEVES
6 x400x ALACRE
HIROO SHIMIZU
5YO    MARE 56.0KG
Big Red Farm
Resuming after a break of seven months. Finished off last preparation 16th of 18 at Tokyo November 19 over 1400m, 7 len behind Vega Risu with 56.0kg at $99.70. When resuming last campaign fourth of 16 at Nakayama September 30 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Thalia with 56.0kg at $69.70. May need the run.
6
YUKITO ISHIKAWA
RED, LIME GREEN CHECK
7 3414x GOLD RICH
MITSUNORI MAKIURA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Toshiyuki Maehara
Resumes after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fourth of 16 at this track April 21 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Ashaka Taka with 58.0kg at $11. When resuming last campaign third of 18 at Kokura January 27 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Satono Great with 58.0kg at $6.40. Likely to play a major role.
7
M DEMURO
RED, BLACK CROSSED SASHES, ARMBANDS
8 60x80 MIZUNO KOKYU
TAKASHI MIZUNO
5YO    MARE 56.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 14 at Kyoto on May 11 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Kitano Express carrying 56.0kg at $17.70. Last start second last of 12 at Hakodate on June 15 over 1200m, 4 len behind Red Avanti carrying 56.0kg at $36.30. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
8
AKIHIDE TSUMURA
RED, GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND