Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas) S1 - 6, 17/04/2022, Sunday Post Time 14:40
1 |
Danon Beluga |
The highly regarded unbeaten colt in 2 runs. Won by 1.5L at the latest G3 Kyodo News Hai (1800m). Only concern should his first run over the right-handed course. |
2 |
Ask Victor More |
Took his first graded race win at the G2 Yayoi Sho (2000m) when holding off the 2021 JRA Best Two-Year-Old Colt Do Deuce latest. Consistent. Unbeaten in two starts at this course and distance. |
3 |
Tosen Vanno |
One win in 11 starts. 3rd at the G3 Sapporo Nisai Stakes last September but finished below par in recent starts. |
4 |
Killer Ability |
One of the two G1 winners in the field. Marked his convincing victory in the G1 Hopeful Stakes (2000m) in December latest. |
5 |
Grand Line |
A winner at maiden race. Finished inside top three twice at the same stage but finished below par at the graded races. |
6 |
Justin Rock |
Finished 1.3L 4th in the latest G2 Yayoi Sho at this stage last month. |
7 |
Born This Way |
The Nakayama liking colt with 2 wins at lesser class and 5th at the G1 Hopeful Stakes (2000m). Well 3rd in the G2 Yayoi Sho (2000m) latest. |
8 |
Dante’s View |
Finished on board in all 4 runs. Finished close 2nd at the 2000m G3 Kisaragi Sho in February last out. |
9 |
Satono Helios |
Well beaten 13th in the G1 Hopeful Stakes (2000m) but smart 3rd on his return from 3-month break at G2 Spring Stakes (1800m) last out. |
10 |
Justin Palace |
Two time winner in three runs. Well 2nd in the G1 Hopeful Stakes (2000m) in December. First race up since. Will be partnered with Mirco Demuro. |
11 |
Onyankopon |
Two time winner at this course and distance. Disappointing finish in the G1 Hopeful Stakes (2000m) but showed versatile and won the latest G3 Keisei Hai (2000m) in January. |
12 |
Do Deuce |
Unbeaten JRA Best Two-Year-Old Colt of 2021. Secured his first G1 win in the Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes and made a seasonal bow when neck second at the G2 Yayoi Sho. |
13 |
Be Astonished |
Never missed on board in 6 starts. Took a wire-to-wire victory and shook off the runner-up by a nose in the latest G2 Spring Stakes (1800m). |
14 |
Geoglyph |
Won a G3 at Sapporo last year. Returned this term when well 2nd in the G3 Kyodo News Hai (1800m) at Tokyo in February last out. |
15 |
Lagulf |
Battled well when 2.8L 3rd in the G1 Hopeful Stakes (2000m), but faded in the stretch and finished last in the G2 Yayoi Sho (2000m) last out. |
16 |
Desierto |
Unbeaten in all 3 starts. First 2 wins are over dirt and shifted to turf last out when making all the way to the line for a 3L win at listed (2000m). |
17 |
Matenro Leo |
Improved when strong nose win from Dante’s View in the G3 Kisaragi Sho (2000m), but disappointing last out when 10th at G2 Yayoi Sho. |
18 |
Equinox |
The Tetsuya Kimura’s unbeaten stable hope will return since the victory at G2 last November. The highly regarded colt won at debut by 6L and won the G2 by 2.5L. |