KASAMATSU   11 Jun 2025
 
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Race 9 1600m

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Solid pace with Canna Lily finding the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. ALSAFI (7) is in top form with two wins on end, the most recent an effortless 3 lengths victory over 1400m at this track two weeks ago. Myojo Haru Dai has been the pilot at his last two wins. Expecting a bold showing. GOKO SASU (1) is racing well. Scored at this track two back then finished third, beaten 1.3 lengths, over 1600m at this track at the latest appearance four weeks ago. Deserves another chance. RED REX (10) had been racing well with two consecutive placings before last start managing only fifth over 1400m at this track. Goes well at this trip, recording four minor placings and shapes as a key runner. GALWAY GIRL (8) missed the placings two runs back then didn't do any better last start when 6 lengths away in fifth over 1400m at this track. Nicely placed to find some form.
1 51813 GOKO SASU
T TAGUCHI
5YO  DK B  HORSE 58.0KG
Koji Oka
Going well. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at this track on May 14 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Toho Viento carrying 57kg at $2.60. The start before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at this track April 14 over 1400m defeating Best Flower with 57kg at $8.70. Draws the inside and should take beating.
1
TSUTSUI YUSUKE
RED, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, White cap
2 41426 TRUE GRIT
HIROSHI SASANO
8YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG

At the latest run 6th of 8 at this track on May 30 over 1400m, 14 len behind Luxe Warrior with 57kg at $5.80. Before that came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Rio Sara with 57kg at $7.20. Nice alley and worth including.
2
MIKIO FUJIWARA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, STRIPE SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 34554 CANNA LILY
KATSUYOSHI ITO
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track on May 30 over 1400m, 12 len behind Luxe Warrior with 53kg at $142.80. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Sonoda on May 5 over 1400m, 7 len behind Lucky Proof carrying 52kg at $5.40. Fully tested on her recent run.
3
TATSUYA MATSUMOTO
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,RED SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 73367 SOUND NOVA
HIDEO MORIYAMA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 58.0KG
Yuichi Masuda
Last start 7th of 9 at this track on May 30 over 1400m, 10 len behind Sakura Top Good carrying 57kg at $18.30. The race before that 6th of 8 at this track on May 2 over 1800m, 13 len behind Nanyo Violet with 56kg at $6.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
4
HIROSHI OHARA
DARK BLUE, FIREBRICK SIX SPOTS, ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 20616 MERMIN LOVE
T TAGUCHI
6YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG

Useful type. Comes here off a 58-day let-up. Most recently struggled in the run home; 6th of 8 at this track on April 14 over 1600m, 6 len behind Shihono Impulso with 53kg at $18.90. The race before that won by 0.5 len at this track April 1 over 1600m defeating Mill Mill carrying 53kg at $11.60. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.
5
KYOKA FUKAZAWA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECKS, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 63544 MINOKOKU STARK
YOSHINAGA OHASHI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 58.0KG

Last start 4th of 10 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, 7 len behind Alsafi carrying 57kg at $51.80. The race before that 4th of 7 at this track on May 14 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Toho Viento carrying 57kg at $4.60. Not among the main chances.
6
MAKI MUKOYAMA
PURPLE, YELLOW FIVE SPOTS, RED SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 x1711 ALSAFI
YUYA GOTO
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 3 len at this track May 29 over 1400m defeating Dandy Jack with 56kg at $1.70. Before that favourite; won by 5 len at this track May 2 over 1400m defeating Galway Girl with 56kg at $7.40. One of the chief contenders.
7
MYOJO HARU DAI
BLACK, GOLD FIVE STARS, GOLD SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
8 25245 GALWAY GIRL
HIDEO MORIYAMA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Last start 5th of 10 at this track on May 30 over 1400m, 6 len behind Win Fierte carrying 55kg at $6.40. The race before that 4th of 7 at this track on May 14 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Meteor Swarm with 55kg at $3.30. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
8
SHIGEHARU MABUCHI
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, RED SLEEVES, Light brown cap
9 86828 COCOLI HO O
HIDEO MORIYAMA
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Kojiro Misaki
Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 at this track on May 30 over 1400m, 22 len behind Luxe Warrior carrying 57kg at $89.50. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at this track on May 14 over 1600m, neck behind Toho Viento carrying 57kg at $15.40. Others have better credentials.
9
KEN TAKAGI
YELLOW, PURPLE ZIGZAG CHEVRON , RED SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
10 41235 RED REX
YUYA GOTO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Tokyo Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Most recently settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at this track on May 30 over 1400m, 14 len behind Luxe Warrior with 57kg at $4.30. The start before that 3rd of 8 at this track on April 2 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Neo Amazones with 57kg at $2.30. Can make amends for a modest effort last time.
10
KATSUTO MARUNO
GREEN, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap