OHI   26 Apr 2024
 
GOING: S

Race 1 1600m

Track: SOFT      

Small field but expecting a genuine tempo with plenty of pace engaged. RODEO (2) was leading on the turn and fought on to finish second over 1600m at this track at his latest appearance. Should camp just off the leaders. Expected to be in the finish. SAKURA FLAVOR (4) finished just a neck from the winner in second last start over 1600m at this track after racing on the speed. Looks well placed so expect another bold performance. PRESTO ARTHUR (3) went fast early over 1400m at this track last time and dug deep to score by a neck. Likely improver with strong prospects. MIRAIENO MEGUMI (1) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 9 lengths into 11th. Nicely placed to find some form.
1 80400 MIRAIENO MEGUMI
MINORU ASAKURA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently 11th of 13 at this track on April 12 over 1400m, 9 len behind Gale Takt with 54kg at $122.80. Before that 13th of 16 at this track on March 22 over 1200m, 11 len behind Edono Phoenix carrying 54kg at $44.50. Didn’t fire last time out but this suits.
1
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, White cap
2 2x242 RODEO
JUNPEI MORISHITA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Recent form sound. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at this track on April 12 over 1600m, neck behind Pond Boy with 56kg at $1.50. The start before that 4th of 8 at this track on March 22 over 1600m, 7 len behind Smile More carrying 56kg at $4.70. Another bold run is expected.
2
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Grey cap
3 51x01 PRESTO ARTHUR
NAOYUKI MATOBA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming 11th of 16 at this track on February 29 over 1200m, 16 len behind Canele Flavor with 56kg at $13.20. Last start won by a neck at this track April 11 over 1400m defeating Stoic Noah with 56kg at $23.20. Won last start and is well-placed again.
3
SHO YOSHII
RED,BLUE RIGHT SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 3x222 SAKURA FLAVOR
KENJI TSUKIOKA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently 2nd of 10 at this track on April 11 over 1600m, neck behind Live It Up with 54kg at $3.50. The run before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 14 at this track on March 21 over 1600m, neck behind Miyuki Kokushimuso carrying 54kg at $4.80. Narrowly missed last start and is a top chance again.
4
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
MAGENTA, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 74562 ICHINICHISHOCHO
Yukiharu Shimada
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at this track on March 22 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Ferdinando carrying 56kg at $113.60. The start before that 6th of 9 at this track on March 1 over 1600m, 7 len behind Mut Kurve carrying 56kg at $63.70. Small field and looks one of the chances.
5
YUKI ERIGUCHI
WHITE ,RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap