Tokyo   04 May 2025
 
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FUCHU STAKES 2000m

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Spark Richard, Rune Factor and Meliorem can settle forward in a race lacking a designated leader. ASK COME ON MORE (1) wound up strongly last time out to finish one length adrift in second over 2000m at Hanshin. Has a formidable record at this journey with two wins and three placings from six starts and is sure to play a big role. MELIOREM (10) was well-fancied when resuming last start but could only manage tenth, beaten 4.5 lengths, over 2000m at Hanshin. Has a decent second up record. Expected to run well. SHONAN RAPIDUS (12) is a promising type who scored at his last run before a break ten weeks ago over 1800m at this track. Has won when fresh from a spell in the past. Record here is impressive with three wins from four starts. One of the contenders. SPARK RICHARD (8) won at this track and distance at his last outing three months ago. Has to be respected.
1 10x32 ASK COME ON MORE
H FUJIWARA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Hirosaki Toshihiro HD Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 12 at this track on February 23 over 2000m, 1.2 len behind Dee My The Kid carrying 56.0kg at $5.40. Second run from a spell made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 16 at Hanshin on April 12 over 2000m, 1.0 len behind Kane Hula with 57.0kg at $5.80. Forward showing expected.
1
MICHAEL DEE
BLACK,WHITE DIAMOND BAND,YELLOW ARMBAND
2 6250x MOZU ROCK 'N' ROLL
K FUJIOKA
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Capital System Co. Ltd.
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation tenth of 17 at Nakayama January 25 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Cosmo Buddleja with 56.0kg at $11.10. When resuming last campaign eighth of 10 at this track November 2 over 1800m, 7 len behind Contrapposto with 56.0kg at $15.50. Solid return wouldn't surprise.
2
KIWAMU OGINO
BLACK, BROWN CHECK, STRIPED SLEEVES
3 98649 BRANDY ROCK
TAKAFUMI AOKI
6YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Toshinori Arai
At the latest run 9th of 14 at Nakayama on April 12 over 1600m, 4 len behind Daishin Yamato carrying 58.0kg at $60.20. The start before that 4th of 16 at Nakayama on April 6 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Regalo Del Cielo carrying 58.0kg at $46.10. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
3
YUSUKE HARA
MEDIUM PURPLE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES
4 x0x00 COSMO SAGARMATHA
TAKAYUKI KATO
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Big Red Farm
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Freshened for 50 days. First-up raced on the pace before fading ran last of 12 at this track on February 23 over 2000m, 16 len behind Dee My The Kid with 55.0kg at $69.40. Second-up 11th of 15 at Hanshin on March 15 over 1800m, 6 len behind Submariner with 58.0kg at $270.90. Not going well enough. Needs to lift.
4
MAKOTO SUGIHARA
RED, LIME GREEN CHECK
5 3130x WIN ODIN
Y SHIKATO
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
Resumes after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second last of 18 at Chukyo January 6 over 2000m, 25 len behind Grand Cullinan with 58.0kg at $7.70. Previously first up; second of 10 at this track May 19 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Push On with 58.0kg at $3.80. Has the ability to run well.
5
TAKESHI YOKOYAMA
RED,BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES,RED ARMBANDS
6 7x5x0 RUNE FACTOR
Y HATAKEYAMA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Mire Racing
Second-up today. Freshened for 55 days. Last outing ran last of 10 at Ohi on March 10 over 1400m, 16 len behind Lord Arabian with 57kg at $73.10. At only start last preparation 5th of 8 at Morioka Dirt on May 12 over 1600m, 4 len behind Grand Cozy with 57kg at $27.40. Fitter but must improve sharply.
6
Y YOSHIDA
RED, YELLOW SIX RINGS, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED CIRCLES
7 98676 MEINER NICHOLAS
Y HATAKEYAMA
6YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Last start 6th of 16 at Nakayama on April 6 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Regalo Del Cielo with 58.0kg at $66.10. The run before that 7th of 13 at Kokura on March 2 over 2000m, 3 len behind Ask Doux Porte with 58.0kg at $34.80. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
7
MASAMI MATSUOKA
RED, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
8 7x81x SPARK RICHARD
S KOJIMA
4YO    GELDING 58.0KG
Tetsuya Nishimi
Is first-up after a break of three months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign won by nose this track February 2 over 2000m defeating Avenir De Briller with 57.0kg at $3.20. Previously first up; eighth of 14 at Nakayama January 19 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Cycnus carrying 57.0kg at $7.40. Bold performance expected.
8
M DEMURO
YELLOW,BLACK HALVED,BLACK DIAMOND BAND,GREEN SLEEVES,YELLOW ARMBANDS
9 0x041 SAM HUNTER
YASUYUKI TAKAHASHI
7YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Komahide
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start won by 1.0 len at Nakayama April 5 over 1600m defeating Metal Speed with 58.0kg at $21.30. The race before that 4th of 16 at Nakayama on March 9 over 1600m, 3 len behind Red Attreve carrying 58.0kg at $225.80. Can't recommend.
9
N YOKOYAMA
YELLOW,BLACK BAND,SLEEVES,YELLOW ARM BAND
10 0x4x0 MELIOREM
Y TOMOMICHI
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Racing second-up today. Last run 10th of 16 at Hanshin on April 12 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Kane Hula carrying 57.0kg at $3.90. At only start last preparation made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 14 at this track on February 8 over 2400m, 2.5 len behind Meiner Campana carrying 56.0kg at $3.80. Among the top chances.
10
K TOSAKI
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND
11 7x7x3 SOLIDARITY
SHOTA NISHIZONO
6YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Racing second-up today. Last start 3rd of 16 at Hanshin on April 12 over 2000m, 1.2 len behind Kane Hula carrying 55.0kg at $28.40. At only start last preparation 7th of 17 at Nakayama on January 25 over 2000m, 3 len behind Cosmo Buddleja carrying 55.0kg at $32.50. Needs more time.
11
YUKITO ISHIKAWA
SKY BLUE, RED SIX SPOTS, ARMBAND
12 x011x SHONAN RAPIDUS
SAKAE KUNIEDA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Tetsuhide Kunimoto
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation by 0.8 len this track February 22 over 1800m defeating Learn The Ropes carrying 57.0kg at $6.90. First up last campaign second last of 16 at Nakayama December 28 over 1800m, 10 len behind Panja carrying 57.0kg at $22.90. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
12
KOSEI MIURA
RED,WHITE BAND,SLEEVES
13 05000 LOGI MAMBO
M KOGA
6YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Masaaki Kumeta
Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 16 at Nakayama on March 23 over 1800m, 6 len behind Admire Matsuri carrying 58.0kg at $192.90. The race before that 15th of 17 at Nakayama on January 25 over 2000m, 11 len behind Cosmo Buddleja with 54.0kg at $106. Can't recommend.
13
H UCHIDA
YELLOW, BLUE DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS