SAPPORO   09 Aug 2025
 
GOING: G

Maiden Race 1500m

Track:      

Good pressure from the outset with Maru Mori Rapidus, Keibee and Anima Ray taking up the running over Storm Thunder and Mozu Plus Fort. ANIMA RAY (12) looks close to a win after finishing in the money at both runs, the latest when second at Hakodate over 1200m. Should park just off the speed. Best form puts him on top in this line-up. MARU MORI RAPIDUS (5) was out of the money on debut two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1200m at Hakodate, beaten 2.5 lengths into sixth. Likely improver with strong prospects. STORM THUNDER (10) missed the placings two runs back then didn't feature last start when 8 lengths away in sixth over 1200m at this track. Best figures measure up nicely. Can do a lot better. BRIGHT FLARE (4) produced a fair effort on debut last time out when 6 lengths from the winner in sixth at Hanshin over 1400m. Expected to do more.
1 00 LIGHT AS FEATHER
NAOTO CHIBA
2YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Dearest Club Co. Ltd.
Raced twice to date. At long odds at debut, 15th of 17 at Tokyo on June 8 over 1400m, 14 len behind Purple Garnet with 55.0kg at $49. Last start 10th of 16 at Hakodate on July 20 over 1200m, 7 len behind Quiet Eye with 54.0kg at $45.90. Not doing enough.
1
KATSUMA SAMESHIMA
MEDIUM ORCHID, BLUE BAND, STRIPES SLEEVES
2 50 YOSSHI RIO
Y KITADE
2YO    COLT 55.0KG
Takashi Yoshioka
Raced twice to date. At big odds at debut, 5th of 12 at Hakodate on June 29 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Escalate carrying 52.0kg at $33.40. Second-up 12th of 16 at Hakodate on July 20 over 1200m, 9 len behind Quiet Eye with 55.0kg at $50. Won't be beating too many of these home.
2
GENKI MARUYAMA
PURPLE, YELLOW CROSSED SASHES, PURPLE SLEEVE, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBAND
3 39 MOZU PLUS FORT
Y YAHAGI
2YO    COLT 52.0KG
Capital System Co. Ltd.
Raced twice to date. At debut, 3rd of 7 at Hakodate on July 13 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Higher Mark with 52.0kg at $13.10. Last start 9th of 12 at this track on July 26 over 1200m, 9 len behind Shonan Charis carrying 55.0kg at $5.50. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
3
NAHO FURUKAWA
BLACK, BROWN CHECK, STRIPED SLEEVES
4 6 BRIGHT FLARE
YUTA SATO
2YO    COLT 55.0KG
Chizu Yoshida
At debut, 6th of 12 at Hanshin on June 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Taisei Vogue with 54.0kg at $23.80. Capable of plenty of improvement.
4
S HAMANAKA
YELLOW, BROWN STRIPES, STRIPED SLEEVES
5 46 MARU MORI RAPIDUS
TSUTOMU OGATA
2YO    COLT 55.0KG
Shigemi Yamashita
Having third race start. At debut, 4th of 12 at Hakodate on June 14 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Kaisho with 55.0kg at $21.80. Second-up 6th of 12 at Hakodate on June 29 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Sigur Ros with 55.0kg at $5.80. Likely improver.
5
KOHEI MATSUYAMA
YELLOW,RED TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON,STRIPED SLEEVES
6 86 SKY PIER
KYOKO MAEKAWA
2YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Yusuke Sawada
Having third race start. At debut, 8th of 12 at Hakodate on June 29 over 1200m, 8 len behind Escalate with 55.0kg at $12.80. Last start 6th of 10 at Hakodate on July 6 over 1200m, 8 len behind Tagano Aralia carrying 51.0kg at $33. Win would surprise.
6
MIKU KOBAYASHI
WHITE,LIGHT BLUE HALVED, LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND BAND, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES
7 8 KOMACHICHAN
KENSUKE OGURA
2YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Satoshi Mori
At debut, 8th of 12 at Hakodate on June 22 over 1200m, 5 len behind Crodestina with 55.0kg at $12.70. Can do better. Strong chance in this line-up.
7
TAKUMA OGINO
BLACK, YELLOW CHECKS, RED HOOPS SLEEVES
8 0 SOUTHERN TEIO
YASUHIRO NEMOTO
2YO    COLT 52.0KG
Southern Holding Co. Ltd.
Was at a huge quote at debut, 11th of 16 at Fukushima on July 19 over 1800m, 10 len behind Zaafir carrying 52.0kg at $142.70. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
8
TAIKI HASHIKI
BLACK, HOT PINK HALVES, HOT PINK DIAMOND BAND, HOT PINK SLEEVES
9 40 KEIBEE
H SUGIURA
2YO    COLT 55.0KG
Katsuki Kuwano
Lining up for just third start. At very long odds at debut, 4th of 16 at Hakodate on June 28 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Fiorano carrying 55.0kg at $73. Second-up 14th of 16 at Hakodate on July 20 over 1200m, 12 len behind Quiet Eye with 55.0kg at $12.30. Looking to others.
9
HAYATO YOSHIDA
LIGHT PINK , WHITE DIAMONDS , BLACK SLEEVES , YELLOW ARMBAND, WHITE COLLAR
10 246 STORM THUNDER
AKIO ADACHI
2YO    COLT 55.0KG
Him Rock Racing Holdings Co. Ltd.
Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on July 26 over 1200m, 8 len behind Shonan Charis with 55.0kg at $10. Before that 4th of 16 at Hakodate on July 20 over 1200m, 4 len behind Quiet Eye carrying 51.0kg at $6.10. Beaten comfortably last time out but this suits.
10
YUJI TANNAI
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS
11 87 LUCENT MOON
KAZUYA TAKAHASHI
2YO    COLT 55.0KG
Akino Murashima
Had two starts to date. At big odds at debut, second last of 9 at Hakodate on June 15 over 1200m, 14 len behind Rouge Saudade carrying 55.0kg at $44.10. Second-up 7th of 12 at Hakodate on June 29 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Sigur Ros carrying 55.0kg at $177.40. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.
11
ARATA SAITO
BLACK, PINK CROSSED SASHES, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS
12 22 ANIMA RAY
N SUGAI
2YO    COLT 55.0KG
G Riviere Racing Co. Ltd.
Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 9 at Hakodate on June 15 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Rouge Saudade with 55.0kg at $2.10. Second-up 2nd of 12 at Hakodate on June 29 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Sigur Ros carrying 55.0kg at $1.40. Key chance likely to give a big sight.
12
DAISUKE SASAKI
PURPLE, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS