Race Overview
 
OHI   02 May 2025
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 02:30 Race 1 2000m
EUGENES (1) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 1600m at this track. Nicely placed and rates highly off that run. Top chance. M O SWEET (3) hit the frame two starts ago but ran below par last time when 11th over 1800m at this track. Can feature. MY EIGER (9) has been in the market at his last couple of runs but failed to threaten, the latest effort a modest seventh at this track over 1800m. Rates highly on best figures and can do much better. WINNER'S SONG (4) was below his best last time when sixth over 1800m at this course. Top-three prospects.
2 03:02 Race 2 1600m
NEFERTEM (5) showed good early muster and fought on well to finish second last start over 1600m at this track. Racing well and a leading contender. MUMTY PRINCE (2) pushed forward from a wide draw last time and sat just off the lead, eventually drawing away to score by one length over 1600m at this track. Will go forward and should be in the finish again. ALL CARE DREAM (3) sat on the pace and stuck on well to score by a nose at today's track and distance last start to maintain his good form of late. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. MIKEY (8) finished tenth over 1600m at this track last time out following a determined win when fresh from a spell two runs back. Can bounce back.
3 03:35 Race 3 1400m
ETHOS (1) had been in top form landing two consecutive wins but last start missed the frame when ninth over 1400m at this track. Expecting significant improvement this time. ECLAT CIEL (4) closed last prep six months ago when he finished third over 1400m at this track. Has a win and two minor placings from four starts at this track and distance. Could prove tough to beat. FORTY STAR (6) finished fourth last time out over 1200m at this track two weeks ago. Steps up in distance today. Takayuki Yano sticks. Certainly one to consider. RARITAS (2) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when one length away in second over 1400m at this track. Well placed to figure prominently again.
4 04:07 Race 4 1200m
NAC REGALO (5) showed good early muster and fought on to finish second last start over 1200m at this track. Nicely placed to feature in the finish again. HALF BLUE (9) finished last campaign with a couple of minor placings, the latest over 1400m at this track three months ago. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Can feature. YOSHINO DAISEN (7) finished out of the money but was not too far away when resuming last start over 1400m at this track. Likely to measure up. LUCKENBOOTH (4) hasn’t been far away since a maiden win three runs back, the latest effort a third over 1200m at this track on March 28. Takayuki Yano sticks. Can play a role in the finish.
5 04:40 Race 5 1000m
NOT BORDER (4) is a son of Reach The Crown from the Listed winner Not Authority who makes his debut. Profiles nicely for a big run at first outing. CHEVAL NEZ BLANC (5) is a two-year-old colt by Dee Majesty out of Mega Whity stepping out on debut for the Masato Tanaka stable. Looks set for a bright start. Watch for positive market leads. SALUKI (1) is a two-year-old colt on debut from the stable of Masahiro Fukuda. By Deep Brillante from Funk The Gold. Watch for a betting push. DOKIDOKI (2) is a two-year-old colt on debut from the stable of Kiyoaki Takahashi. By Moanin from Lip Gloss. Pay to watch for any positive betting moves.
6 05:13 Race 6 1600m
FIRST MATE (8) is in top form, most recently winning by a neck over 1600m at this track to make it two in succession. Has a strong record here at this journey with three wins from six starts. Major player. FRAGRANZA (5) returns from a break of four months. Consistent performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a fourth over 1600m at this track. Nicely placed to kick off another successful campaign. YAMANIN TREMOLO (3) went forward last start over 1600m at this track and held on well for second, beaten a neck. Looks well placed so expect another big run. MUME (14) bounced back last start and scored by 1.75 lengths over 1600m at this track. Can feature.
7 05:45 Race 7 1400m
COSMO CONQUEST (1) looks close to a win, finishing in the placings at his last couple of runs including a third most recently over 1400m at this track. Top chance. MELO PEARL (10) showed good early speed and raced on the pace last start before fading to finish 12th over 1600m at this track. Can feature. KAZU PIREAS (7) missed the frame last start over 1600m at this track, finishing fourth. Capable of sharp improvement. RIC TORAJIRO O (2) was out of the money last start over 1400m at this track when fifth. Has his share of ability and is a top-three prospect.
8 06:20 Race 8 1200m
POISON NOIR (1) finished third when resuming two runs back then progressed nicely last time out to score by 2 lengths as favourite over 1200m at this track. A repeat of the latest can see her take a hand in the finish. FESTIVE LUDI (6) was successful last start over 1200m at this track, getting home by 3.5 lengths to make it three wins on the bounce. Well placed and can score again. DEFI RALLY (9) is building towards a win with placings at his last two runs, the latest effort a second over 1200m at this track when beaten only 0.8 lengths. Should be involved in the finish. VIVANT RALLY (11) resumes in a similar race to his last run ten weeks ago when seventh. Can make his presence felt.
9 06:55 Race 9 1200m
KEIAI CAPELLA (7) turned in a fine effort to score by 1.3 lengths at this track and distance last start to maintain his good form of late. Taking on a better field but he is worth serious consideration. Z SWORD (4) is struggling to break through but hasn't been far away, the latest finishing a 1.4 lengths fourth at this track. Expected to go close on best form. BRIGHT COLOR (2) finished fifth last start over 1200m at this track in an improved run. Looks well placed and expect a big run this time. CONTI TOHOKU (6) turned in another moderate effort last start when eighth over 1400m at this track. Worth noting Takami Riku goes aboard. Can turn things around.
10 07:30 Race 10 1600m
ROSEN WOLF (3) hit the frame two starts ago but ran below par last time when sixth over 1800m at this track. Nicely placed to make amends. BIG AMERICAN (5) got the prize two runs ago but couldn't follow that up last time out when sixth over 1400m at this track. Rates highly and expected to do much better. TOA KALAKAUA (1) raced on the speed and dug deep to score by 0.8 lengths at today's track and trip last start in a much improved run. Likely to be there at the finish again. SOUND ZOOM (12) showed pace when resuming last start over 1650m at this track but his condition gave out and he wound up in sixth. Will strip fitter and expecting a much better run today.
11 08:10 Race 11 1400m
WONDER LAND (11) was heavily backed and justified the support when resuming last start over 1200m at this track, scoring by one length. Has never been out of the placings second-up and is the testing material. FIGLIO DEL SOL (3) stalked the pace when resuming at this track and trip last start then worked to the line steadily to finish second. Good record at this journey with two wins and seven minor placings from 13 starts and could be hard to stop. O SHIN ROKUZERO (9) is a distance specialist who improved last time out to score by 1.3 lengths over 1400m at this track when he produced a huge finish. Taking on a better field but he is good enough to cope. MAZAO (6) finished 13th last time out over 1200m at this track. Is effective at this distance and sure to be competitive.
12 08:50 Race 12 1400m
CRITICAL HIT (6) improved last start but found a couple better over 1400m at this track. The engagement of Wada Joji is noteworthy. Has his share of ability and finds a suitable race. NANSEI TIME (2) showed good early speed from the inside draw when fresh from a spell last time out, leading for home before finding one better over 1200m at this track. Expected to be in this for a long way. KITASAN UNISON (1) scored at this track last time out with 2 lengths in reserve at the end of 1400m. Has 10 wins here. Strong winning hope again. PEARL WHITE EVE (11) showed little early speed last start then picked up impressively in the straight to finish second at this track over today's journey. Goes well at this journey with two wins from six starts and is among the main hopes.