FUKUSHIMA   09 Nov 2024
 
GOING:

NIHOMMATSU TOKUBETSU 2000m

Track: STANDARD      

White Beach and Golden Slope will press forward early in a keen battle for top spot. LAKE CRESCENT (10) is a promising type who hasn't raced since finishing 1.75 lengths away in fourth over 2000m in the G2 Shion Stakes at Nakayama on September 7. Has never been out of the placings first up from two tries. That form stands out in this race. WHITE BEACH (7) finds it hard to win but ran a strong race last time when beaten a neck into second over 2200m at Niigata. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Right in this. ECORO RAISE (12) finished 4.5 lengths away in sixth last time out over 1800m at Tokyo three weeks ago. Steps up in distance today. Strong top-three chance. SADAMU OPSIS (1) returned from a spell four weeks ago when he was beaten 3 lengths into fourth over 1800m at Niigata. Fitter and sure to run well.
1 01x4 SADAMU OPSIS
O HIRATA
3YO    COLT 56.0KG
Mioko Onishi
Second-up. First-up after two months 4th of 12 at Niigata on October 12 over 1800m, 3 len behind Namura Ahab with 56.0kg at $28. Previously second-up won by a neck at Niigata August 3 over 2000m defeating Black Rutile with 57.0kg at $103.60. Among the leading chances.
1
MANAMI NAGASHIMA
GREEN, PINK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, PINK ARMBANDS
2 8567x VESTRIA
Y TOMOMICHI
3YO    FILLY 54.0KG
Kazuhiro Sasaki
Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Chukyo August 24 over 2200m, 6 len behind Yamanin Stellata carrying 53.0kg at $70.10. On debut ninth of 14 at Kyoto May 18 over 2000m, 6 len behind Stirring Up with 55.0kg at $5.90. Unlikely to threaten.
2
KOJI NISHIZUKA
BLUE, LIGHT BLUE HALVES, DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE DOUBLE ARMBAND
3 277x5 TRUST M C
Y KITADE
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Cosmo Cosmo Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after three months faded in the straight 5th of 10 at Niigata on October 19 over 2200m, 2.75 len behind Drake Passage carrying 58.0kg at $19.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Kyoto on June 8 over 2000m, 0.5 len behind Melt Your Heart carrying 58.0kg at $47. Improver with definite claims.
3
HEART KAMEDA
PURPLE, YELLOW CROSSED SASHES, ARMBAND
4 0x0x7 NIGHT AWAY
T TEZUKA
3YO    GELDING 56.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Racing second-up today. Last start 7th of 14 at this track on November 2 over 2000m, 13 len behind Dee My The Kid with 56.0kg at $203.60. At only start last preparation ran last of 14 at Niigata Dirt on July 27 over 1800m, 24 len behind High Good World carrying 57.0kg at $7.80. Unlikely to threaten.
4
KO NAGAHAMA
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBAND
5 0x1x7 SECRET ISLA
TETSUHIDE TSUJI
3YO    COLT 56.0KG
Haruo Yamaguchi
Having second run back today. Not raced for 49 days. Last start raced on the pace before fading 7th of 13 at Nakayama on September 21 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Ho O Musashi with 54.0kg at $20.30. At only start last preparation raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at this track July 13 over 1800m defeating Candelaria carrying 56.0kg at $107.50. Fitter and worth including.
5
RYUTO YOKOYAMA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED RIGHT SASH
6 554x0 VIN NATURE
TORU HAYASHI
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Masaki Tokunaga
Second run back. First-up after seven months 10th of 18 at Niigata on October 27 over 1800m, 8 len behind Defy carrying 58.0kg at $20.60. Previously second-up 11th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on January 20 over 1800m, 11 len behind Jack Pearl carrying 57.0kg at $75.60. Unlikely to threaten.
6
TAKUMA ITO
DENIM, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND
7 3x592 WHITE BEACH
KAZUTOMO MORI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG
Life Enterprise Co. Ltd.
Last start 2nd of 10 at Niigata on October 19 over 2200m, neck behind Drake Passage carrying 55.0kg at $7.90. The race before that 9th of 17 at Nakayama on September 29 over 2200m, 7 len behind Conferma carrying 55.0kg at $54.30. Capable of going to the next level.
7
HIROTO MAYUZUMI
BLACK, LIME HOOPS, HOOPS SLEEVES
8 77360 GOLDEN SLOPE
MICHIHIRO OGASA
3YO    COLT 56.0KG
Makio Okada
At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at Niigata on October 14 over 2000m, 9 len behind Wide Mojito with 53.0kg at $40.10. The start before that 6th of 15 at Sapporo on August 25 over 2000m, 5 len behind Lei Pikake carrying 57.0kg at $58.80. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
8
DAITO OZAWA
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE TWO CHEVRONS
9 446x6 SPARK TIMELY
S KOJIMA
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Tetsuya Nishimi
Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after three months 6th of 14 at Chukyo on September 28 over 2200m, 5.5 len behind Shining Sword carrying 56.0kg at $51.70. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Tokyo on June 9 over 2000m, 4 len behind Willem carrying 55.0kg at $69.20. Needs more time.
9
KIWAMU OGINO
YELLOW,BLACK HALVED,BLACK DIAMOND BAND,GREEN SLEEVES,YELLOW ARMBANDS
10 1624x LAKE CRESCENT
MASAHIRO OTAKE
3YO    FILLY 54.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign fourth of 13 at Nakayama in the G2 Shion Stakes September 7 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Christmas Parade carrying 55.0kg at $25.30. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Nakayama April 6 over 2000m defeating Meiner Ocean carrying 55.0kg at $4.20. Expect a bold showing.
10
YUJI TANNAI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBAND
11 51406 MEINER AEGIS
HIROO SHIMIZU
5YO  GREY  HORSE 58.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 6th of 10 at Niigata on October 19 over 2200m, 3 len behind Drake Passage carrying 58.0kg at $20.50. The race before that 12th of 17 at Nakayama on September 29 over 2200m, 9 len behind Conferma with 58.0kg at $65.50. Should go well.
11
GENKI MARUYAMA
RED, GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
12 4x076 ECORO RAISE
T IWATO
3YO    COLT 56.0KG
Masatoshi Haramura
Most recently 6th of 12 at Tokyo on October 19 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Admire Matsuri with 56.0kg at $11.40. The race before that eased back early on 7th of 11 at Tokyo on October 5 over 1800m, 2 len behind Las Cumbres with 56.0kg at $9. Capable of more – worth another chance.
12
KAZUKI KIKUZAWA
LIME GREEN, YELLOW BAND, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS
13 23x53 K TWO KROON
HIROO SHIMIZU
4YO    GELDING 58.0KG
Katsumi Kusumoto
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up made ground from midfield; 5th of 17 at Nakayama on September 29 over 2200m, 6 len behind Conferma with 58.0kg at $39.90. Second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Niigata on October 12 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Namura Ahab carrying 58.0kg at $24.30. Capable of a strong showing.
13
H UCHIDA
HOT PINK, BLACK DIAMOND BAND