Race Overview
 
OHI   20 February 2025
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 11:00 Race 1 1200m
LINDA POKKE (9) is in winning form after scoring as favourite last time out by 2.5 lengths over 1200m at this track. Has four wins here. Takayuki Yano who has four wins when partnering stays on. Should be in the finish. BIG PHU KAO (6) has been in the money at both starts this time in work, the latest a second over 1400m at this track. Unbeaten in two starts at the third run in so he is among the winning hopes. GYRO (1) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1200m at this track, beaten 12 lengths. Fitter and sure to run well. NOBISHIRO (4) was beaten 8 lengths into sixth over 1200m at this track last time out. Best efforts measure up so worth another chance.
2 11:32 Race 2 1600m
KATO MILLI (7) raced close to the lead before clearing out to score an effortless 5 lengths win over 1400m at this track last time. Sure to measure up again. SUN SHIP (6) finished second two runs back at this track then improved last time out to score by a head over 1600m at this track. Finds a suitable race and can figure in the finish. FLEUR DE REGINA (8) has recorded three minor placings from three runs this campaign. Continued the trend last start when runner-up over 1200m at this track. Should be there at the business end. LAMORAK (12) returned from a spell three weeks ago when he was in contention on the bend before being beaten 12 lengths into ninth over 1600m at this track. Likely improver with top-three prospects.
3 12:02 Race 3 1600m
KOFUSEIGETSU (3) resumes from a spell of four months and is having his first outing under new trainer Masato Tanaka. Finished fourth at Monbetsu over 1000m at the opening run last time in work. Sure to take some beating. NEFERTEM (9) tackled the mile for the first time last start at this track and after looking a winning chance halfway down the straight he boxed on but missed the placings. Reunites with Yoichi Ando who has been in the money two times when aboard. Likely to feature. YUFU (7) was beaten just a neck last start and landed his first top-three finish in the process at this track over 1400m. Looks close to a win and is among the main chances. YOSHINO KAMUY (5) finished second last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths. Should be cherry-ripe. Nicely placed to run well again.
4 12:32 Race 4 1400m
GOD BURG (13) impressed when successful as favourite on debut over 1200m at this track three-and-a-half weeks ago. Can measure up again. KISEKIO NOZOMUNARA (10) was responsible for a solid effort last time out when third at this track over 1200m, beaten 1.5 lengths. Should be at her peak now. Hasn't been far away this time in work with two minor placings from three starts. Should prove tough to beat. GRAND TARGHEE (12) is yet to break through in five runs. Finished 13th at his last appearance over 1600m at this track on January 31 after he gave away a big start. Expected to feature in the finish this time. AOBOSHI (3) didn't make an impact at her last run before going for a spell on 16/10/2024, finishing eighth and beaten 4 lengths over 1200m at this track. One to consider.
5 01:00 Race 5 1200m
CRYSTAL NAIL (7) wasn't far off maiden success before a break of four-and-a-half months, finishing the campaign with a minor placing over 1200m at this track. Has ability and sure to prove tough to beat. RYUNO WORLD (14) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 4 lengths when seventh over 1400m at this track three weeks ago after being in the firing line on the corner. Has his share of talent. Solid hope. MISS FORTE (10) is resuming from a spell of four-and-a-half months and having her first run for the Terunobu Fujita yard. Was in the placings when first-up from a spell last campaign at Monbetsu over 1000m. Sound top-three prospects. RHEIN GRAZIA (12) is struggling to break through but has been around the mark lately, last start finishing fifth over 1400m at this track. Can sneak into the finish.
6 01:35 Race 6 1600m
THURSTON TRUST (13) turned in a fine effort to score by 2 lengths at today's course and distance last time out to build on a solid first-up result. Looks well placed so expect another big run. AIO KOMETE (1) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago at this track. Couldn't follow that up last time out when fourth over 1600m at this track, beaten 4.5 lengths after being in contention on the turn. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. TAU SUAN (11) hasn't been far away recently including last time out when second over 1600m at this track. Overdue for a win and should go very well. TAKANO DREAM (7) is having his first run since September 10. Has a strong record when fresh with three wins from six runs, the most recent over 1600m at this track at the start of last prep. Has found a suitable race and is worth including.
7 02:10 Race 7 1200m
IMPERIO (11) is in sparkling form, scoring at his last three starts, the latest win coming over 1200m at this track. Same winning combination as last time and can measure up again. CANTERBURY HOPE (1) has been in the money at his last couple of runs, the latest when second over 1200m at this track. Settles back early but winds up late. One of the leading chances. P M DOREMI (6) is yet to break through in 11 runs. Finished tenth at her last appearance over 1200m at this track on January 29. Looks to be in the right race to play a big role. M O APPLAUSE (10) was safely held when sixth last time out over 1200m at this track, beaten 9 lengths, after a win at this track at the previous outing. Worth plenty of thought.
8 02:45 Race 8 1600m
YAMAME QUEEN (11) finished 3 lengths back in second over 1600m at this track last time out after a gutsy win two runs back. Should be prominent from the outset. Will prove tough to beat. RERAITAM (10) scored his maiden win here last time out over today's trip, getting the decision by 0.8 lengths. Looks well placed and he should be in the finish again. IPANEMA FLAVOR (3) was always well back over this course and distance last time and never threatened in the straight, beaten 11 lengths into 12th. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. HONU (7) ran a better race last start, finishing 2 lengths away in fifth over 1600m at this track. Best efforts measure up so worth another chance.
9 03:20 Race 9 1200m
KIRANAH (6) is back from a break of four-and-a-half months. Scored back-to-back wins before running below her best at the last run of the prep, finishing 11th over 1200m at this track. Good effort at the start of last prep to fill a minor placing over 1200m at this track. Will prove hard to beat. WING WIND (3) strode forward early from his wide draw last start over 1200m at this track then fought on gamely to finish second. Hard to beat in this suitable race. MASTER KEY (1) is back from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Scored a determined win at his final run last campaign at this track over 1200m. Can make his presence felt. FONG ROSA (16) was popular with punters last time out but disappointed when eighth over 1400m at this track, beaten 5 lengths. Should camp just off the leaders. Can feature in the finish.
10 03:55 Race 10 1800m
GALE TAKT (15) is struggling to break through but has been around the mark lately, last start finishing third over 2000m at this track. Top contender. SANDS OF TIME (14) finished ninth over 1600m at this track at his most recent appearance on October 15. Has found a suitable race. GAMMO LEGEND (7) was far from disgraced when third last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 1.3 lengths. That followed a win at this track the start prior. Taking on a better line-up this time but he has the ability to bounce back. STELLA DEL CIELO (10) is returning from a spell of 11 weeks. Finished ninth at Niigata Dirt over 1800m at the first run last prep. Now with a new trainer Naoyuki Matoba. Better placed here.
11 04:35 Race 11 1800m
KOA LIO (2) is a last-start winner over the shorter trip of 1600m at this track, getting home by 0.8 lengths. Nice weight drop so she is among the leading chances again. KIGASA (3) is a genuine type with four minor placings from six starts this time in work. Produced another good performance last time out when third over 1800m at this track after she was well back on straightening. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. MISS CARRERA (4) was prominent at the bend but was disappointing over 1600m at this track last time out when in the market. That followed a good third the run before. Faces an easier assignment so she is a major player. A SHIN TURAN (8) is ready to win after she just missed last time, beaten a long neck into third over 1500m at Kawasaki. Should be in the finish.
12 05:15 Race 12 1400m
CLAIR JACK (6) was an impressive winner last time over 1200m at this track, stalking the pace before lengthening nicely to score by 2.5 lengths. Record here is impressive with seven wins from 17 starts. Will prove tough to beat. PRESTO STELLA (1) is back from a 11 weeks spell and he does run well first-up, including a win over 1400m at this track at the start of last prep. Has found a suitable race to kick off the campaign. JET SPEED (14) turned in a fine effort to win by a neck at this track and distance last time out to build on a solid first-up result. Nicely placed to score once again. SAI AND KO (12) was well in commission last time but ran below expectations when fourth and beaten 4.5 lengths over 1400m at this track. Has a very good record here with nine wins from 11 starts. Solid claims on best form.