URAWA   18 Sep 2024
 
GOING: FM

Race 9 1500m

Track: GOOD     True  

Expecting Yukimatsuri to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. YUKIMATSURI (5) is in winning form after scoring as favourite last time out by 4 lengths over 1400m at this track. Is unbeaten in two starts at this course and distance. Yujiro Tanabata who has scored on him three times retains the mount. Sure to play a big role. EDONO SMILE (8) made progress last time out, finishing 4.5 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1500m at this track after being in contention on the bend. Tackling a deeper field this time but he is capable of running a bold race. NISHINO SUISEI (1) showed little early speed last start and failed to come on in the straight when 11th, beaten 10 lengths, over 1400m at Kawasaki. Meets some better types this time but this looks well within his grasp. NOBUO TOKEN (3) is experiencing a long win drought, extended last start when fifth over 1500m at this track. Good enough on his day and can run a bold race.
1 9x080 NISHINO SUISEI
HIROTSUGU OZAWA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 52.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Useful type. Most recently second last of 12 at Kawasaki on September 4 over 1400m, 10 len behind Kanetoshi Shukin with 56kg at $26.80. The start before that second last of 9 at this track on August 19 over 1500m, 13 len behind Elegant Jewelry with 56kg at $11.20. Strong each-way hope with the assistance of the inside barrier.
1
YOSHIMI NAKASHIMA
LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW CHECK,BLACK SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE STRIPE, White cap
2 0x1x5 JANUB
SATOSHI KOKUBO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Racing second-up today. Last outing 5th of 11 at Kawasaki on September 4 over 1400m, 7 len behind Sun Dillon carrying 54kg at $13. At only start last preparation won by 1.0 len at this track June 19 over 1400m defeating Swift Mary with 54kg at $9.30. Worth consideration.
2
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 8x045 NOBUO TOKEN
HIROTSUGU OZAWA
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on August 19 over 1500m, 4 len behind Cosmo Lembranca with 56kg at $8.50. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track on July 12 over 1400m, 3 len behind Hubble with 56kg at $36. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.
3
SEIJI YAMAZAKI
RED, Salmon cap
4 80698 AMAGO
TAKESHI MINOWA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Tetsuo Koshimura
At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on August 22 over 800m, 7 len behind Dancing Cry with 54kg at $152. The run before that second last of 10 at this track on July 12 over 1400m, 11 len behind Hubble with 54kg at $119.20. Fully tested on her recent run.
4
SHOYA HOZONO
PURPLE, GOLD FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 12131 YUKIMATSURI
TAMOTSU YOKOYAMA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Godolphin
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently favourite; scored a big 4 len win at this track August 20 over 1400m defeating Kitasan Epona with 56kg at $2.90. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track on July 12 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Soul Flavor with 56kg at $2.70. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.
5
YUJIRO TANABATA
BLACK, GREEN RIGHT SASH, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Yellow cap
6 58409 RIKKIO
KAZUMA YABUGUCHI
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 9th of 14 at Kawasaki on September 6 over 2000m, 14 len behind G Soul Brother with 56kg at $115.40. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on August 19 over 1500m, 18 len behind Cosmo Lembranca with 56kg at $14.40. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.
6
KOSHI YOSHIDOME
PURPLE, PINK DIAMOND BAND,WHITE SLEEVES, PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 42722 PAX JAPONICA
Yumiko Iriguchi
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yuki Dendo
Useful type. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Kawasaki on September 2 over 1500m, 3 len behind Golden Kagaya carrying 56kg at $9.80. Before that 2nd of 8 at this track on August 20 over 1500m, 3 len behind Amuleto with 56kg at $7.20. Going well. Leading chance.
7
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light green cap
8 80343 EDONO SMILE
HIRONORI UNOKI
4YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG

Recent form sound. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at this track on August 19 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Elegant Jewelry with 56kg at $5.40. The start before that 4th of 11 at this track on July 12 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Taro Meister with 56kg at $23.70. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
8
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Light green cap
9 x267x TRY JOURNEY
SATOSHI KOKUBO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Motonari Mitsuyama
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at this track May 20 over 1500m, 10 len behind Live Garnet carrying 55kg at $4.70. When resuming last campaign second of 12 at this track February 23 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind El Ratio carrying 56kg at $7.30. May need the run.
9
AKIO MIKOSHI
RED, NAVY DIAMONDS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Light brown cap
10 92007 SEIUN KOCHO
TOSHIO TOMITA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Most recently 7th of 10 at Kawasaki on September 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind Copano Montana carrying 54kg at $256.50. The start before that 10th of 12 at this track on August 19 over 1500m, 13 len behind Cosmo Lembranca carrying 54kg at $193.20. This is outside her grasp.
10
YUTO KOKUBUN
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Light brown cap
11 13925 YAMAJUN HIBANA
HIRONORI UNOKI
7YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG

Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Kawasaki on September 2 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Oro First carrying 54kg at $4.30. The run before that came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on August 19 over 1400m, 3 len behind Colorful Fresco carrying 54kg at $10.70. Genuine hope.
11
YOICHIRO MURO
ORANGE, GREEN FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
12 14x76 RYUNO PHANTOM
TAKASHI NOGUCHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 9 at this track on August 19 over 1500m, 11 len behind Elegant Jewelry carrying 56kg at $19.90. Last start crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 13 at Kawasaki on September 4 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Tsuwamono with 56kg at $5.20. Likely to feel the pinch in this company.
12
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
MAGENTA, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, Hot pink cap