Race Overview
 
OHI   04 December 2024
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 02:30 Race 1 1200m
TIGER HEART (4) produced a fair effort on debut last time out when 6 lengths from the winner in fifth at this track over 1200m. Anticipating sharp improvement with the run under the belt. YUYU KAGUYA (12) was below her best last time when 12th over 1200m at this track, beaten 14 lengths. Likely improver with strong prospects. PETIT CANON (10) was allowed to drift back from an outside draw last time but found the line strongly to finish sixth, beaten 8 lengths, over 1200m at this track. Worth including. LADY CHARLOTTE (1) finished midfield last start on debut over 1200m at this track, beaten 10 lengths. Worth another chance with race experience now in the locker.
2 03:00 Race 2 1600m
SURUGA DAINAGON (3) is a two-start maiden who looks close to a win after placing at both runs, the latest when third over 1400m at this track. Has a high cruising speed. Likely to feature. JUST LIEN (1) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1200m at this track, beaten 5 lengths. Fitter this time. Hard to beat in this suitable race. BORDEAUX DAGUERRE (7) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 1.75 lengths from the winner in second over 1400m at this track after being in the firing line on the turn. Faces an easier assignment so he is a major player. VENT D'HIVER (8) returned from a spell four weeks ago when he was beaten 19 lengths into 11th over 1600m at this track. Likely improver with top-three prospects.
3 03:32 Race 3 1400m
SIEBEN FARBEN (8) was well fancied when resuming last start over 1400m at this track when second, beaten 6 lengths. Certainly deserves another chance. EVENIN (7) won his maiden over this course and distance last start, getting the verdict by 6 lengths. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Looks well placed and he should be in the finish again. VENTO FORTE (10) has been racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at this track over 1200m. Going well enough to overcome the tricky draw. FIELD QUEEN (2) finished 18 lengths from the winner in 11th at her most recent appearance over 1400m at this track. Likely to be thereabouts.
4 04:06 Race 4 1200m
COSTA DE LA LUZ (9) is a two-start maiden who resumed from a spell last start and was beaten 4 lengths when fourth over 1200m at this track. Improvement to come and this is his chance to break through. SHREWSBURY (7) showed good early pace over 1000m at Monbetsu last time and kept going to score by a nose. Finds a tougher race but another big run is on the cards. MAHIRO (12) resumes from a spell of 12 weeks. Could only manage to finish fifth at the latest run over 1200m at this track. Rates highly on best figures and should be right in this. HIGH NOON ROMANCE (6) got the prize two runs ago but was not as effective last time out when ninth over 1400m at this track, beaten 14 lengths. Nicely placed to feature in the finish.
5 04:36 Race 5 1400m
MOONLIGHT DAY (5) made significant late ground last start to get up for third over 1600m at this track. Sure to prove tough to beat. QUEEN KANALOA (10) doesn't win out of turn but ran a nice race last time out over 1400m at this track, finishing third and beaten 0.6 lengths. Has started two times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. P M DOREMI (1) finished out of the money when fresh from a spell two starts back then was beaten 2.5 lengths when fifth in a 1200m contest at this track four weeks ago after being in contention on the corner. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. ECORO SHINE (2) opened this prep a month ago and scored over 1200m at this track, getting home by 1.75 lengths. Has solid form at this circuit, winning two races from three starts. Key player.
6 05:10 Race 6 1600m
SYMPATHEIA (1) scored last start when resuming from a break and tackling a dirt track for the first time over today's course and distance, getting home by 4 lengths. Relished this surface last time and is a key runner again. BANKSIDE (11) was leading on the turn and fought on to finish third over 1600m at this track at his latest appearance. Has a good record here at this journey. Keita Nishi who has two wins when partnering stays on. Among the leading chances. BINNADA (5) did a great job to score by 1.3 lengths over this course and distance last time out to build on a solid first-up result. Has the talent to figure prominently. KIBARU STAR (8) booted up from the inside draw to lead last start and was there on straightening before being claimed and finishing 2.5 lengths away in second over 1600m at this track. Strong top-three prospect.
7 05:45 Race 7 1200m
TAISEI GUST (6) is coming off a determined win last start over 1000m at Monbetsu five weeks ago. Gets some weight relief this time so he is a leading contender again. FAST FLIGHT (3) is close to breaking through, last start finishing just a neck away in second over 1200m at this track after being prominent from the outset. Drawn to go forward. Has her share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. BIG BAMBOO (4) has been out of the winners list for a long time, last start finishing second at this track over 1200m. Should park just off the speed. Capable of testing this field. LAST FRONTIER (2) was given time to settle from an outside draw last time then wound up strongly in the straight for an eye-catching third over 1200m at this track. Must be included.
8 06:20 Race 8 1600m
PONTE DRAGO (6) turned in an eye-catching run over this journey last time, settling out the back before winding up late to finish 6 lengths away in sixth at this track. Will be tough to hold out. SANSUISHISAN (4) has been in the market at his last couple of runs but failed to threaten, the latest effort a modest eighth at this track over 1200m. Rates highly in this line up. Gets his chance. MIYUKI KOKUSHIMUSO (9) finished fifth, beaten 2.75 lengths, last time out over this course and distance after coming from an outside draw. Great chance to bounce back. YOU HINATA (3) finished 5 lengths from the winner in fifth at her most recent outing over 1600m at this track. Worth plenty of thought.
9 06:55 Race 9 1200m
PORT CARTAGENA (10) closed off strongly last start to get up for second, beaten 1.5 lengths, over 1200m at this track when coming back from a break. Sure to go well again. PLAUSUS (11) is mixing his form, the latest effort a ninth over 1400m at Urawa. Should park just off the speed despite the draw. Sure to be in the finish. RIKO STEYR (8) turned in a modest performance when 11th last time out over 1200m at Monbetsu, beaten 6 lengths. That followed a win at Monbetsu at the previous outing. Meets some better types this time but another win is not out of the question. TARUMA FIGHT (2) was well in commission last time out but could only manage to finish ninth over 1200m at this track in a disappointing performance. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways.
10 07:30 Race 10 1600m
PALERMO (6) has switched yards since finishing fourth four weeks ago over 1600m at Greyville. Bright prospects. GOLDEN CROWN (9) was in contention on the corner but turned in a sub-par run last time out over 1800m at this track after a nice win the start prior. Finds a nice race and can bounce back. RAIKONO HIKARI (10) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 0.8 lengths from the winner in second over 2000m at Urawa after being prominent at the turn. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is right in contention. LONGING NICE (3) ran below expectations last time out when 13th over 1800m at this track. Better than last start and worth another chance.
11 08:10 Race 11 1800m
KINGSTON BOY (8) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1800m at Kyoto Dirt, beaten 7 lengths. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. YOUR HISTORY (13) turned in a nice run last time to finish second over 2000m at Urawa. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is one of the key runners. HERO CALL (4) was out of the money when resuming two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 2000m at Urawa, beaten 4 lengths into fourth after being prominent at the corner. Has a good record at this course and distance, including two wins. The engagement of Tsubasa Sasagawa is noteworthy. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is one of the key runners. POWER BROKING (5) settled well back from a good draw last time before getting home nicely to finish fifth, beaten 4 lengths, over 1400m at Saga. Was outdashed but got going late and the longer journey looks ideal. Can feature in the finish.
12 08:50 Race 12 1400m
CANELE FLAVOR (7) clocked-in third behind Edono Phoenix when fresh from a break last time out at this track over 1200m. Has a terrific record here with four wins and two placings from six starts. Sure to run well. HIGH GOOD POWER (4) turned in an eye-catching run last time out over 1200m at this track, charging home from well back to finish half a length away in second. Comes here in the right frame of mind so another big run is on the cards. KEN KIITOS (9) is experiencing a long win drought, extended last start when fourth over 2000m at Urawa after being in the firing line on the corner. Going up a level this time but he has the ability to mix it with them. CAROLINA REAPER (8) has not won for a long while. Last raced on November 3 when beaten 4 lengths into tenth at Tokyo Dirt over 1400m. Placed to advantage so expect a bold run.