KASAMATSU   02 Jul 2024
 
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Race 9 1600m

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Lots of pace on paper so expect a genuine tempo. TRUE GRIT (9) resumed over 1400m at this track last start and was too good for his rivals, scoring by 1.5 lengths. Has never missed the frame second-up and is a great chance to get the prize again. EIFER DAIO (7) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 1400m at this track. Has a high cruising speed. Perfectly placed and is sure to give this a mighty shake. NIHONPIRO HENSON (1) was sent out favourite last time and scored by 3 lengths at this track. Has eight wins here. Strong winning hope again. GOLD LEOPARD (4) built on a nice third two starts back at Nagoya with success over 1500m at Nagoya a week ago, getting home by a neck. Looks well placed so expect another big run.
1 x5131 NIHONPIRO HENSON
HIROYOSHI KAWASHIMA
8YO  DK B  GELDING 55.0KG
Hyakutaro Kobayashi
Useful type. Last start favourite; won by 3 len at this track June 6 over 1400m defeating Battle Leggenda carrying 56kg at $2. The race before that 3rd of 7 at this track on May 22 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Labuanbajo carrying 56kg at $9. Won’t spend a dime in the run from the inside barrier. Good each-way hope.
1
NAGAE KEIGO
BLACK, LIGHT BLUE CROSSED SASHES, WHITE SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 23452 ROI CHAMPAGNE
HIROSHI SASANO
7YO  BROWN  HORSE 55.0KG
Ryoichi Otsuka
At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at this track on June 18 over 1600m, 3 len behind Kayado Black with 56kg at $27.70. The start before that 5th of 7 at this track on May 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Eifer Lion carrying 56kg at $12.90. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.
2
YOICHIRO MURO
ORANGE, GREEN FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 21366 ARMA HECTOR
HIDEO MORIYAMA
9YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Koutomic Racing
Last start second last of 7 at this track on June 18 over 1600m, 7 len behind Kayado Black carrying 56kg at $29.90. The race before that 6th of 9 at this track on June 5 over 1400m, 11 len behind Dhanyavaad with 56kg at $53.80. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
3
SHIGEHARU MABUCHI
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, RED SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 31331 GOLD LEOPARD
FUTOSHI TAKESHITA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by a neck at Nagoya June 25 over 1500m defeating Toma with 56kg at $2.30. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Nagoya on June 12 over 1700m, 4 len behind Kendochorai carrying 56kg at $2.40. Won last start and is well-placed again.
4
MAKOTO OKABE
MAGENTA, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, MAGENTA SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 16331 RUM BALL
YOICHI KURIMOTO
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start won by 6 len at this track June 18 over 1600m defeating We Stinger with 56kg at $4.30. The race before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at this track on June 6 over 1400m, 4 len behind Robe De Mariee with 56kg at $6.50. Holds genuine claims.
5
SHIN HIGASHIKAWA
RED, BLUE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE STRIPE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 78641 ORENTANO
T TAGUCHI
4YO  GREY  HORSE 54.0KG

At the latest run won by 3 len at this track June 18 over 1400m defeating Hirochan carrying 56kg at $5.10. Before that 4th of 9 at this track on June 5 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Suchan with 56kg at $2. In the mix.
6
KYOKA FUKAZAWA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 22122 EIFER DAIO
YUKIYASU KATO
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Racing well. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track on June 18 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Namura Michelle with 57kg at $7.60. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track on June 4 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Namura Michelle carrying 56kg at $2.60. Should be right in the finish.
7
KATSUTO MARUNO
GREEN, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBAND, Light brown cap
8 x1411 STANLEY
MASAYOSHI GOTO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Takaya Shimakawa
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by 1.0 len at this track June 4 over 1600m defeating Labuanbajo carrying 56kg at $7.40. Before that won by 3 len at this track April 4 over 1400m defeating Heart Man with 56kg at $2.60. Won last start and is well-placed again.
8
MIKIO FUJIWARA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, STRIPE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
9 252x1 TRUE GRIT
HIROSHI SASANO
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after five months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at this track June 5 over 1400m defeating Nihonpiro Cliff with 56kg at $3.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at this track on October 25 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Regina Nouveau carrying 56kg at $4.30. Fitter and a winning hope.
9
TATSUYA WATANABE
BLUE, GREEN VEE, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, ARMBAND, CUFF, Hot pink cap