OHI   26 Apr 2024
 
GOING: S

Race 7 1600m

Track: SOFT      

Solid pace likely with Knotted Cord prominent along with Riko Luger crossing from an outside gate. RIKO LUGER (12) returns from a break of four months. Strung together two wins before finishing sixth at the last run of the prep at this track. Has a solid first-up record. Good effort at the start of last prep to score over 1200m at Monbetsu. One of the big chances. UN TRESOR (1) improved last time out, finishing 1.3 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1600m at this track after being in the firing line on the bend. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. MIYUKI THE STRONG (10) has been safely held at his last two starts, the latest when eighth over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt. Does enjoy some weight relief this time. Big class drop today and can atone. HAPPY SPIRAL (7) was in contention on the bend and finished third last time over 1600m at this track, beaten 0.7 lengths. Will trim down following recent racing. Suitably placed so anticipating another good run.
1 87242 UN TRESOR
MASATO TANAKA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Form hard to fault. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at this track on April 10 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Longing Nice with 56kg at $4.60. Before that made ground from midfield; 4th of 14 at this track on March 19 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Ryuno Fowler carrying 56kg at $18. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
1
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, White cap
2 4168x AENO KOKUO
NAOYUKI MATOBA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at this track November 16 over 1600m, 10 len behind Champion Fuji with 56kg at $3.90. First up last campaign fourth of 11 at this track September 19 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Silvino carrying 55kg at $4.80. Capable of a big run.
2
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECK,GREEN SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 33492 KNOTTED CORD
KIYOAKI TAKAHASHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 53.0KG

Most recently rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 12 at this track on April 10 over 1400m, nose behind Daikokuten with 53kg at $10.30. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 14 at this track on March 18 over 1600m, 9 len behind Longing Nice with 56kg at $18.90. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
3
TAKAMI RIKU
RED, YELLOW CHECKS, SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 9950x SUZUNO HAMAYA
MASAHIRO FUKUDA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshiyuki Komurasaki
Resuming today after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second last of 15 at Kyoto Dirt January 14 over 1800m, 15 len behind Guren carrying 57.0kg at $120.70. When resuming last campaign 12th of 14 at Hanshin September 18 over 2400m, 11 len behind Barossa Valley carrying 55.0kg at $50.40. Certainly one to consider.
4
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
5 4x070 CANDY GIRL
HITOSHI HORIE
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track on April 10 over 1400m, 10 len behind Daikokuten carrying 54kg at $58.40. Before that 7th of 15 at this track on March 21 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Sayono Trader with 55kg at $66.10. Win would surprise.
5
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Cyan cap
6 25x00 PALGAN
TAKEMI MUNAKATA
5YO  DK B  MARE 51.0KG
Big Red Farm
Third-up today. Resuming 10th of 14 at this track on March 19 over 1600m, 10 len behind Ryuno Fowler carrying 54kg at $14.50. Last start second last of 14 at this track on April 10 over 1600m, 15 len behind Longing Nice carrying 54kg at $19.70. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
6
YU TAKAHASHI
YELLOW, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 x0x53 HAPPY SPIRAL
KAZUO WATANABE
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Third-up today. Comes off a 39 day let-up. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at this track on February 11 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Mozu Yuga carrying 54kg at $9.50. Second run from a spell gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 14 at this track on March 18 over 1600m, 0.7 len behind Longing Nice carrying 54kg at $9. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. In the mix again.
7
NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Yellow cap
8 700x5 KAITO KING
MASATO TANAKA
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 14 at this track on April 10 over 1600m, 9 len behind Longing Nice with 56kg at $21.70. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at this track on November 1 over 1600m, 3 len behind Mont Saint Rex with 53kg at $13.40. Unlikely to threaten.
8
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW,BLUE RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
9 58077 SABUNO RYOMA
KAZUMASA SAKAMOTO
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 7th of 14 at this track on April 10 over 1600m, 11 len behind Longing Nice with 56kg at $63.40. The start before that 7th of 14 at this track on March 19 over 1600m, 6 len behind Ryuno Fowler with 56kg at $281.80. Unlikely to threaten.
9
NIIHARA SHUMA
BLUE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light green cap
10 x0268 MIYUKI THE STRONG
HITOSHI HORIE
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Junichi Nagai
Resumes off a 41 day let-up. Most recently 8th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on March 16 over 1800m, 11 len behind Shonan Gallo with 58.0kg at $7.70. Before that 6th of 11 at Kokura Dirt on February 25 over 1700m, 5.5 len behind Tamamo Venator carrying 58.0kg at $18.50. Watch for sharp improvement.
10
TAITO MORI
MEDIUM BLUE GREEN DIAMOND CHECKS, Light brown cap
11 9x231 HO O SELECCION
KAZUO WATANABE
7YO  DK B  GELDING 54.0KG
Yoshihisa Ozasa
Useful type. Comes off a 39 day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track March 18 over 1700m defeating Shot Of The Day carrying 53kg at $2.60. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 15 at this track on February 11 over 1700m, 2 len behind Epluchage carrying 53kg at $4.80. Won last start and is well-placed again.
11
TANIUCHI KANTA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
12 2116x RIKO LUGER
KATSUNORI ARAYAMA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 15 at this track December 27 over 1600m, 6 len behind Reiri with 56kg at $3.30. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 3 len Monbetsu September 20 over 1200m defeating Ernani with 56kg at $2.10. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
12
KOTA MOTOHASHI
BLACK, YELLOW YOKE, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, Hot pink cap
13 32254 YOU HINATA
YORIAKI MURAKAMI
4YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes here off a 39-day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 4th of 14 at this track on March 18 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Longing Nice with 54kg at $23.10. The race before that 5th of 13 at this track on February 27 over 1600m, 6 len behind Yuino Zapper with 54kg at $12.80. Wide draw makes it tough.
13
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECK, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Hot pink cap