OHI   23 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G

Race 10 1600m

Track: GOOD     True  

A keen early battle to ensue between Big Hip Roof, Porte D'italie and Golden Knight from Blessed Thunder. GOLDEN KNIGHT (9) was comfortably accounted for when second last time out over 1600m at this track, beaten 7 lengths after being in contention on the corner. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Tsubasa Sasagawa is a key engagement. Finds a suitable race and can play a major role. BLESSED THUNDER (4) started at $3.80 last time and ran below expectations, finishing fifth and beaten 10 lengths at this track over 1600m after being in the firing line on the corner. Can bounce back quickly. GAMMO LEGEND (7) wasn't far away last time out, finishing fourth over 1400m at this track after he was well back on straightening. The extra journey should play into his hands. Among the winning hopes. BIG HIP ROOF (1) missed the placings when resuming two runs back then didn't do any better last start when 15 lengths away in eighth over 1600m at this track. Suitably placed so can turn things around.
1 x0x68 BIG HIP ROOF
HIROYUKI INOUE
5YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up did the work up front then tired 6th of 14 at this track on March 19 over 1600m, 7 len behind Fragranza carrying 56kg at $32.20. Last start 8th of 14 at this track on April 9 over 1600m, 15 len behind Transcendental with 56kg at $5.70. Drawn to enjoy the perfect run.
1
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, White cap
2 90902 ROUGE CAMELLIA
KAZUMASA SAKAMOTO
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently 2nd of 10 at this track on April 8 over 1600m, 5 len behind Rhapsody In Blue with 54kg at $68.40. Before that 11th of 13 at this track on March 18 over 1600m, 17 len behind Shonan Tavarua with 54kg at $186. Will be winding up strongly.
2
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Grey cap
3 06095 RICKIE
Ryo Akamine
9YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Ichikawa Yoshimi Holdings Co. Ltd.
Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1600m, 9 len behind Sound Zoom carrying 56kg at $54.40. The start before that 9th of 14 at this track on March 19 over 1600m, 12 len behind Fragranza with 56kg at $239.90. Even the minor placings look out of reach.
3
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, BLUE SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 33725 BLESSED THUNDER
HIROYUKI MATSUURA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Sando Masaru Co. Ltd.
Useful entire. Most recently failed to make an impression; 5th of 14 at this track on April 9 over 1600m, 10 len behind Transcendental carrying 56kg at $3.80. Before that 2nd of 14 at this track on March 19 over 1600m, 5 len behind Lord Immortal with 56kg at $7.90. Capable of more – worth another chance.
4
TAITO MORI
MEDIUM BLUE GREEN DIAMOND CHECKS, Cyan cap
5 x4446 PORTE D'ITALIE
TAKASHI KUBOSUGI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 6th of 14 at this track on April 9 over 1600m, 13 len behind Transcendental carrying 56kg at $15.70. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 14 at this track on March 19 over 1600m, 10 len behind Lord Immortal carrying 56kg at $13.80. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
5
TAISEI NAKAHARA
WHITE, RED BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 55400 RUB' AL KHALI
NAYA KAZUHISA
5YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yasuo Tejima
At the latest run 10th of 14 at this track on April 9 over 1600m, 20 len behind Transcendental with 56kg at $74.30. The run before that 10th of 14 at this track on March 19 over 1600m, 16 len behind Fragranza carrying 56kg at $82.30. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
6
SHUNSUKE ISHIKAWA
GREEN, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 02884 GAMMO LEGEND
YASUMASA KURITA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Sharp Mustang with 56kg at $46.80. Before that 8th of 14 at this track on March 19 over 1600m, 11 len behind Fragranza with 56kg at $91.50. Will be winding up strongly.
7
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Light green cap
8 09309 LEFT ALONE
CHIAKI HORI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1600m, 16 len behind Sound Zoom carrying 55kg at $103.90. Before that second last of 14 at this track on March 19 over 1600m, 21 len behind Lord Immortal with 55kg at $238.20. Others favoured.
8
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
MAGENTA, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, Light brown cap
9 92312 GOLDEN KNIGHT
SATOSHI FUKUNAGA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Masaru Shimada
Racing well. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 14 at this track on April 9 over 1600m, 7 len behind Transcendental carrying 56kg at $2.20. The start before that favourite; won by 3 len at this track March 22 over 1600m defeating Mama's Coffee with 56kg at $1.70. Rates highly. Big chance.
9
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
10 00070 WASUREGATAMI
NORIO WATANABE
4YO  GREY  FILLY 53.0KG

Most recently second last of 14 at this track on April 9 over 1600m, 30 len behind Transcendental with 53kg at $239.60. The race before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 14 at this track on March 19 over 1600m, 9 len behind Fragranza with 53kg at $108.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
10
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLUE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap
11 00070 POND WAVE
MINORU ASAKURA
5YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG

Last start 11th of 14 at this track on April 9 over 1600m, 22 len behind Transcendental with 54kg at $93.50. Before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 13 at this track on March 20 over 1600m, 12 len behind Ai Mi Hai Tea with 54kg at $348.10. Could sneak into the finish.
11
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap