SAGA   20 Feb 2025
 
GOING:

Race 1 1300m

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Run Run Martin to go to the lead at a genuine tempo. M'S MAN (8) made it four minor placings in a row last start when second over 1400m at this track after being prominent from the outset. Likely improver with strong prospects. FORERUNNER (11) met with solid support last start over 1400m at this track when second, beaten 2.5 lengths. Likely to contest. BEYOND THE BALLADE (5) did well last start but found a couple better over 1400m at this track, beaten only 0.6 lengths. Likely improver with strong prospects. RUN RUN MARTIN (10) comes here off a break of four months. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1200m at Monbetsu. Lines up today for the first time for trainer Sameshima Katsuya. Sure to make her presence felt.
1 63326 DOTORIMUK
MICHITAKA DOI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 51.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on February 6 over 1300m, 6 len behind Sorairo carrying 51kg at $8.10. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 12 at this track on January 23 over 1300m, 1.0 len behind King Prince carrying 51kg at $6.20. Nice draw and worth including.
1
KAITO GOBAYASHI
MEDIUM PURPLE, WHITE SIX SPOTS, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 88600 COSMO BISCUITS
TOSHIO OGAKI
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start second last of 12 at this track on February 6 over 1300m, 17 len behind Sorairo carrying 56kg at $240.90. The start before that second last of 12 at this track on January 23 over 1400m, 13 len behind Le Vent Sunrise carrying 56kg at $147.70. Draws well but looks safely held.
2
RYO KOBAYASHI
MAGENTA, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, ARMBAND, BLACK COLLAR, Grey cap
3 25768 UME TEMARI
TORU YAMADA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Kishu Hosokawa Equine Suppliments Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on February 6 over 1300m, 10 len behind Sorairo with 54kg at $18.90. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on January 23 over 1300m, 7 len behind Blast Barows carrying 54kg at $47.10. Low draw but others have better credentials.
3
YOSHIKI YAMADA
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, ORANGE STARS, Salmon cap
4 42590 ORIFLAMME
AKIMASA IBI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on February 6 over 1300m, 20 len behind Sorairo with 56kg at $35.60. The run before that got back early 9th of 12 at this track on January 23 over 1300m, 9 len behind Blast Barows carrying 56kg at $30. Hard to recommend.
4
JYOJI KOMATSU
NAVY, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 65343 BEYOND THE BALLADE
KAZUO HAMADA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Form hard to fault. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on February 2 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Stay Mac War with 56kg at $10.70. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on January 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Koki carrying 56kg at $9.80. In the finish last time and should go well again.
5
SHOMA KANAYAMA
WHITE, GREEN CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 88005 ASTRAL POCKET
SHINICHI HIGASHI
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 53.0KG
Crown Co. Ltd.
Last start 5th of 11 at this track on February 6 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Harteros with 54kg at $99.30. The run before that 10th of 12 at this track on January 23 over 1300m, 12 len behind Blast Barows carrying 53kg at $356.10. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
6
OMI DAIKI
WHITE, BLUE BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light green cap
7 74060 FAIRY PICO
SHIZUO OSHIMA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on February 6 over 1300m, 16 len behind Sorairo with 54kg at $89.50. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on January 23 over 1400m, 10 len behind Le Vent Sunrise with 54kg at $172.30. Hard to have on recent efforts.
7
TSUBASA KAMO
GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Light green cap
8 42322 M'S MAN
MICHITAKA DOI
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Senjudo Co. Ltd.
Racing well. Last start 2nd of 10 at this track on February 2 over 1400m, 8 len behind Sundappled carrying 56kg at $7.40. The race before that 2nd of 9 at this track on January 19 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Kurino Honoo with 56kg at $10.50. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
8
TAKU KAWASHIMA
RED, WHITE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
9 95844 STAR TIARA
YUKITO SANKODA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Red Magic Co. Ltd.
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on February 6 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Harteros with 54kg at $11.40. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on January 23 over 1300m, 4 len behind Danon Cook with 54kg at $20.70. Watch for her late in the piece.
9
YUKIHITO NAGATA
WHITE, MAGENTA DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Light brown cap
10 3417x RUN RUN MARTIN
Sameshima Katsuya
6YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Mare back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Monbetsu October 29 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Taisei Gust carrying 55kg at $11.80. Previously first up; second of 8 at Monbetsu April 25 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Silver Armor carrying 55kg at $13. Useful type who should go well.
10
MANATO HIDA
YELLOW, BLACK CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
11 88472 FORERUNNER
YUKITO SANKODA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Most recently 2nd of 11 at this track on February 2 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Black Bell carrying 56kg at $2.40. The run before that 7th of 13 at Ohi on January 14 over 1600m, 14 len behind Sky Is Yours carrying 55kg at $31.60. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
11
NAOHITO TANAKA
YELLOW, BLUE HALVES, BLUE DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap