OHI   31 Jan 2025
 
GOING:

Race 1 1200m

Track:      

A strong tempo assured with Gran Smith and Henningsen leading the charge. HENNINGSEN (4) wasted no time getting off the mark as favourite on debut over 1400m at this track two months ago. Should run well again. RARITAS (9) found the line nicely to grab third last time out over 1200m at this track. All set to run well. SONIC FOCUS (6) scored over this course and distance last time after racing on the speed then lifting to score by 1.75 lengths. Expected to feature again. BIG ROYAL (12) scored on debut last start over 1200m at this track, finishing a nose ahead of his nearest rival. Big run is expected.
1 461x GRAN SMITH
KIYOAKI TAKAHASHI
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign winning post a big 4 len win. This track August 1 over 1200m defeating Mar Chiquita with 54kg at $19.30. On debut second last in a small field at this track June 24 over 1200m, 6 len behind Clark with 54kg at $5.30. Needs more time.
1
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, White cap
2 01053 RIKO FALCON
YUTA EBINA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 16 at this track on January 16 over 1200m, 4 len behind Chase The Fire carrying 56kg at $15.50. Before that 5th of 11 at this track on December 27 over 1200m, 6 len behind Jasmine Two carrying 55kg at $14.50. Even the minor placings look out of reach.
2
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Grey cap
3 96434 MAGIC TYPE
Yukiharu Shimada
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 15 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, 4 len behind Pharma Beauty with 56kg at $31.40. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at this track on December 27 over 1200m, 3 len behind Jasmine Two with 54kg at $10.40. Doesn't pose too much of a threat.
3
TAKAMI RIKU
RED, YELLOW CHECKS, SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 1 HENNINGSEN
TERUNOBU FUJITA
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Freshened since claiming his maiden victory on debut; favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at this track December 1 over 1400m defeating Kagayaki Temma carrying 55kg at $2. Big chance to go two from two.
4
YOICHI ANDO
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES ,MEDIUM BLUE ARM BAND, Cyan cap
5 32120 RADIANTE
TSUYOSHI TAKANO
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run second last of 15 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, 11 len behind Pharma Beauty carrying 56kg at $12.10. The run before that 2nd of 11 at this track on December 27 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Jasmine Two carrying 55kg at $4.40. Win would surprise.
5
RYU ABE
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 91 SONIC FOCUS
NAOYUKI MATOBA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Lining up for just third start. At very long odds at debut, 9th of 12 at this track on December 25 over 1200m, 11 len behind Big Royal with 55kg at $127. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at this track January 14 over 1200m defeating Kill Connection carrying 56kg at $2.70. Key chance expected to feature.
6
TOSHIYA YAMAMOTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Yellow cap
7 75080 MY FAIR LADY
TAKAKAZU SASO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG

Last start 10th of 15 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, 8 len behind Pharma Beauty with 54kg at $118.80. The race before that got back early 8th of 11 at this track on December 31 over 1400m, 12 len behind Freedom carrying 54kg at $266. Can do a lot better than that last run.
7
HARUHISA SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 41455 SHREWSBURY
YUTA EBINA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Useful type. Most recently 5th of 15 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Pharma Beauty with 54kg at $32.40. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on December 29 over 1200m, 7 len behind Kagayaki Top with 54kg at $45.20. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
8
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Light green cap
9 2x23 RARITAS
KEIYUKI SUZUKI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 14 at this track on December 27 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Kitasan Yuja carrying 55kg at $11.70. Second run from a spell 3rd of 15 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Pharma Beauty carrying 56kg at $2.70. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
9
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, BLUE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
10 1098 YAMASHO SASH
CHIAKI HORI
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Returns from a 32-day let-up. Last start got back early 8th of 10 at Mizusawa on December 30 over 1400m, 42 len behind Sun Calypso with 54kg at $120.30. The run before that second last of 10 at Mizusawa on December 3 over 1400m, 15 len behind Lavey with 54kg at $348.80. Hard to recommend on recent form.
10
RYOTA SUGAWARA
ORANGE,WHITE SLEEVES,ORANGE STARS, Light brown cap
11 2x000 MONGE VENUS
KAZUMASA SAKAMOTO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run 13th of 15 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, 11 len behind Pharma Beauty carrying 54kg at $387.20. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on December 29 over 1200m, 17 len behind Kagayaki Top carrying 54kg at $269.60. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
11
NIIHARA SHUMA
BLUE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
12 1 BIG ROYAL
KAZUMA HASHIMOTO
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Freshened since claiming his maiden victory on debut; won by a nose at this track December 25 over 1200m defeating Blue Hisashin carrying 55kg at $7.20. Can keep the momentum up.
12
NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Hot pink cap