OHI   25 Apr 2024
 
GOING: S

Race 10 1400m

Track: SOFT     True  

Raise Your Limit should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep him honest. ESPRIT RICHARD (7) resumes after a break of 11 months. Did win at his only other first-up run when on debut, scoring over 1400m at this track. Expected to feature and the markets will be an important guide. RAISE YOUR LIMIT (4) was safely held when seventh last time out over 1400m at this track, beaten 12 lengths. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. NEXT BREAK (9) has been in the market at his last couple of runs but failed to threaten, the latest effort a modest 13th at this track over 1400m. Likely improver worth including. EUCALYPTUS (3) turned in an eye-catching run last time out over 1400m at this track, charging home from well back to finish a head away in second. Confidence is high after that last performance so he looks sure to be competitive. Watch for him late.
1 1155x LAS BRISAS
KENJI TSUKIOKA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Kenji Tada
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 15 at this track December 29 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Chambord with 56kg at $3.30. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 6 len win. This track October 29 over 1600m defeating Battle Angel carrying 56kg at $3.50. Will take a lot from this run but stays under notice.
1
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, White cap
2 30306 BIANCA
KAZUYA OMIYA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Akira Nakatsuji
Most recently did the work up front then tired 6th of 11 at this track on April 9 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Longing Time carrying 54kg at $32.10. The run before that ran last of 12 at this track on March 22 over 1650m, 27 len behind One Voice with 54kg at $25.30. Others going much better leading into this.
2
SHO YOSHII
RED,BLUE RIGHT SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 09x62 EUCALYPTUS
HIDEYO YONEDA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Seishin Densetsu K.
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 15 at this track on March 22 over 1200m, 7 len behind Sai And Ko with 56kg at $176.20. Second-up made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 11 at this track on April 12 over 1400m, head behind Jolly Harmony carrying 56kg at $20.20. Chance with the aid of an inside gate.
3
TAISEI NAKAHARA
WHITE, RED BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 77717 RAISE YOUR LIMIT
SATOSHI FUKUNAGA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 54.0KG

Useful type. Last start 7th of 10 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 12 len behind Flower Jeanne with 54kg at $6.20. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at this track March 22 over 1400m defeating Grand Mall carrying 53kg at $26.90. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run from an inside alley.
4
TANIUCHI KANTA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
5 75330 SOUPLE
CHIAKI HORI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 53.0KG
Koji Maeda
Most recently 10th of 14 at this track on April 9 over 1200m, 10 len behind Sai And Ko with 53kg at $33.30. The run before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 16 at this track on March 18 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Abenin Tiara with 53kg at $21.10. No threat last start but is capable of better.
5
RYOTA SUGAWARA
ORANGE,WHITE SLEEVES,ORANGE STARS, Yellow cap
6 009x9 GROW FORCE
MASAHIRO UESUGI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Nobuyuki Daigo
Second run back. First-up after eight months second last of 10 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 14 len behind Flower Jeanne with 54kg at $30. Previously second-up 10th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on August 12 over 1800m, 12 len behind Moruchan with 50.0kg at $49.80. Unlikely to threaten.
6
MASAHIRO MATSUZAKI
WHITE, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON , BLACK SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 111x ESPRIT RICHARD
YOSHIHIRO SAWA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Unbeaten in three starts. Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign winning won by 0.5 len this track May 26 over 1400m defeating Cosmo Mocha carrying 56kg at $1.10. At his first start favourite; won by 2 len this track April 17 2023 over 1400m defeating Sifnos carrying 56kg at $2.30. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work.
7
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECK,GREEN SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 8x308 PRECISE NEEDLE
MOTOHIRO AKAMINE
5YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG

Most recently 8th of 11 at this track on April 8 over 1650m, 10 len behind Diamond More with 56kg at $5.10. Before that 13th of 16 at this track on March 18 over 1200m, 9 len behind Abenin Tiara with 56kg at $76.10. Fully tested on his recent run.
8
HISAYOSHI HIGASHIHARA
GREEN, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, Light brown cap
9 21350 NEXT BREAK
HIDEYO YONEDA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Takashi Domori
Comes here off a 59-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 13 at this track on February 26 over 1400m, 59 len behind Riko Astra with 56kg at $4. Before that 5th of 14 at this track on January 22 over 1600m, 7 len behind Yuino Zapper with 56kg at $3. Can do a lot better than that last run.
9
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW,BLUE RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
10 21x04 PRESTO BAROWS
SATOSHI FUKUNAGA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Hirotsugu Inokuma
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 12th of 14 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 8 len behind Big Shot with 56kg at $6.80. Second run from a spell 4th of 10 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 5 len behind Flower Jeanne carrying 56kg at $2.60. Genuine hope on best form.
10
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Hot pink cap
11 12488 MEINER BOMBER
KAZUMASA SAKAMOTO
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Most recently 8th of 11 at this track on April 9 over 1600m, 16 len behind Longing Time with 56kg at $4.20. Before that 8th of 14 at this track on March 18 over 1600m, 6 len behind Longing Nice with 56kg at $7.70. Has speed but unlikely to be there at the finish.
11
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, BLUE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap