OHI   25 Apr 2024
 
GOING: S

Race 3 1200m

Track: SOFT     True  

Fast early pace with Falda showing out and Kuchomoza Kwa Jua crossing to apply some pressure. FALDA (2) has been going well this prep, scoring last start over 1200m at this track to make it four wins from four runs this time in. Has an impressive strike rate at this distance with four wins from four runs and is sure to play a big role. M O NINER (15) finished third last start over 1200m at this track following a run of two wins on end. Certainly worth another chance. AFROBEAT (6) produced a good run two starts back to finish third but failed to live up to market expectations last time when out of the placings at this track over the same trip. Has a good record at this course and distance, including two wins. Finds a nice race and can atone. KUCHOMOZA KWA JUA (11) will strip fitter for this after running below expectations first-up at this track, finishing sixth and beaten 5 lengths over 1400m. Yet to miss the frame in five starts over this course and distance. Worth another chance.
1 85083 ESORA
MAKOTO ICHIMURA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Haruo Horiguchi
Useful entire. Last start crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 3rd of 16 at this track on April 10 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Merry Cocker carrying 56kg at $52.30. The run before that 8th of 11 at this track on March 22 over 1000m, 11 len behind Kura Rouge carrying 55kg at $59.40. Draws the fence and looks a genuine chance.
1
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, White cap
2 x1111 FALDA
HIROSHI TAKAMI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

On a four run winning streak. Comes off a 37 day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by a nose at this track March 19 over 1200m defeating Zealous Efforts carrying 54kg at $1.90. The race before that favourite; scored a big 3.5 len win at this track March 1 over 1200m defeating Antagonista with 54kg at $1.50. Excellent winning chance with the help of an inside barrier.
2
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECK,GREEN SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 846x4 MACHAN FAITH
TERUNOBU FUJITA
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
ST Racing
Second-up. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after a year 4th of 14 at this track on February 29 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Grand Mall with 54kg at $13.90. Previously second-up 8th of 16 at this track on February 24 2023 over 1200m, 6 len behind Sun Beast with 54kg at $25.80. Unlikely to threaten.
3
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Grey cap
4 x2620 AEGIR
KATSUNORI ARAYAMA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 52.0KG

Last start ran last of 10 at this track on April 11 over 1000m, 14 len behind Kura Rouge carrying 53kg at $6.40. The start before that 2nd of 11 at this track on March 22 over 1000m, 3 len behind Kura Rouge carrying 52kg at $4.80. Capable of more than he showed last time.
4
NAHO FURUKAWA
SILVER, Salmon cap
5 98000 MINNANO BUMMO
TAKASHI KUBOSUGI
5YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start second last of 12 at this track on April 11 over 1400m, 9 len behind Win Irene carrying 56kg at $176.90. The race before that second last of 14 at this track on March 21 over 1600m, 11 len behind Thurston Trust with 56kg at $126.90. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
5
MASAKI SEGAWA
DARK BLUE, YELLOW BAND,ARM BAND, Salmon cap
6 11339 AFROBEAT
TOMOHIRO ARAI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Koichiro Yamaguchi
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 14 at this track on March 21 over 1200m, 6 len behind Sabuno Yuzen carrying 56kg at $5. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 16 at this track on February 28 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Matera Hachi Ichi carrying 56kg at $3.70. Expected to finish much closer.
6
SEIJI YAMAZAKI
RED, Cyan cap
7 88032 GABBY'S SPIRIT
KAZUNOBU SUDA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Kazuhiko Nagashima
Racing well. Most recently sat on the pace when 2nd of 16 at this track on April 10 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Merry Cocker with 56kg at $18.40. The run before that 3rd of 11 at this track on March 20 over 1200m, 2 len behind Ponte Drago carrying 56kg at $26.80. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. In the mix again.
7
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW,BLUE RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
8 04020 ASSOS
KENJI TSUKIOKA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on April 11 over 1400m, 13 len behind Win Irene carrying 56kg at $26.40. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1200m, 2 len behind Conti Tohoku with 56kg at $116.30. Will be tested.
8
YOICHI ANDO
WHITE, BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES ,BLUE ARM BAND, Yellow cap
9 2555x HILL CLIMB
HIROSHI TAKAMI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at this track August 18 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind June Shuttle with 54kg at $13.60. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 5 len win. This track March 27 2023 over 1400m defeating Lux Veritatis carrying 54kg at $5.80. Happy to risk.
9
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECK, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Yellow cap
10 07x07 KENKO
YUTAKA TSUJINO
4YO  GREY  HORSE 55.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up sat behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 16 at this track on March 18 over 1700m, 13 len behind Ho O Seleccion carrying 55kg at $41.20. Second run from a spell 7th of 12 at this track on April 11 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Win Irene with 55kg at $17.90. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
10
RYOTA SUGAWARA
ORANGE,WHITE SLEEVES,ORANGE STARS, Light green cap
11 112x6 KUCHOMOZA KWA JUA
TAKEMI MUNAKATA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Kyoko Habata
Second-up. First-up after three months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at this track on March 21 over 1400m, 5 len behind Presto Stella carrying 56kg at $1.70. Previously second-up favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track November 15 over 1200m defeating Glorious Line carrying 56kg at $1.40. Ready for improvement with that run under the belt.
11
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Light green cap
12 07687 BEL BOLD NINE
KAZUNOBU SUDA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG
Toshiya Miyazaki
Last start got back early 7th of 10 at this track on April 11 over 1200m, 11 len behind Golden Real with 56kg at $37.90. Before that got back early 8th of 14 at this track on March 21 over 1200m, 6 len behind Sabuno Yuzen carrying 56kg at $29.70. Expected to be doing his best work late.
12
TAKAMI RIKU
RED, YELLOW CHECKS, SLEEVES, Light brown cap
13 07496 MITOGRAFIA
YORIAKI MURAKAMI
6YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 12 at Kawasaki on April 3 over 1400m, 6 len behind Riko Carbine with 50kg at $44. The race before that second last of 10 at Kawasaki on March 13 over 1400m, 12 len behind Party Mode with 54kg at $20.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
13
TANIUCHI KANTA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
14 14455 LARGE FIELD
NOBUHIRO ONODERA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Shingo Sakaguchi
Useful type. Last start 5th of 12 at this track on April 11 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Win Irene carrying 56kg at $10.50. Before that 5th of 14 at this track on March 20 over 1600m, 8 len behind Shinto Hanano Ran carrying 56kg at $13.80. Should go well in this line up.
14
NOBUHIKO SANRINDO
WHITE, PINK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, PINK CHEVRON, Hot pink cap
15 23113 M O NINER
TAKATOSHI TAKAIWA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1200m, 3 len behind Conti Tohoku with 56kg at $3. The start before that settled well back; won by 1.75 len at this track February 27 over 1200m defeating Ponte Drago with 56kg at $7.10. Will be hard to hold out.
15
SHO YOSHII
RED,BLUE RIGHT SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap