SAGA   24 Aug 2025
 
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Race 1 1300m

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They should run this along with Sashiba and Kaimana Eleele taking it up over Nangoku Top Gun. KAIMANA ELEELE (1) resumes today after filling a minor placing at her last appearance at this track over 1400m on May 12. One of the genuine hopes in the race. SASHIBA (9) lines up for the first time since March 29. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1400m at this track. Rates highly and is likely to be prominent. NISHINO ZAIHO (2) is experiencing a long win drought, extended last start when sixth over 1400m at this track. Likely improver with strong prospects. NAMURA VERONICA (7) ran a better race last start, finishing 3 lengths away in fourth over 1400m at this track. No surprise to see her in the mix.
1 2243x KAIMANA ELEELE
TADAYOSHI IKEDA
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
Teruya Yoshida
Resuming today after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at this track May 12 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Curl Maji with 54kg at $11.60. Previously first up; 12th of 17 at Tokyo April 27 2024 over 1600m, 13 len behind Ho O Shelly with 54.0kg at $245.60. Excellent chance.
1
SHOMA KANAYAMA
WHITE, GREEN CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, White cap
2 70896 NISHINO ZAIHO
MICHITAKA DOI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Last start 6th of 12 at this track on July 12 over 1400m, 6 len behind Two Wing carrying 56kg at $139.30. The run before that 9th of 11 at this track on June 21 over 1400m, 12 len behind Coin with 56kg at $119.20. Can turn things around.
2
NAOHITO TANAKA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE HALVES, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 36865 KAGAYAKI GOLD
SHIZUO OSHIMA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 11 at this track on July 19 over 1300m, 8 len behind Mercury Seven carrying 56kg at $83.20. Before that 6th of 9 at this track on June 22 over 1400m, 8 len behind Bagliore Di Nero with 56kg at $78.70. Draws well but predicted to struggle.
3
TSUBASA KAMO
GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 07480 MEISHO SUIKEI
HIROSHI NAKANO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Comes off a 33 day let-up. Most recently second last of 12 at this track on July 22 over 1400m, 9 len behind Hudson Tesoro with 55kg at $200.80. Before that got back early 8th of 10 at this track on July 5 over 1300m, 7 len behind Kentucky Dance carrying 55kg at $115.70. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
4
YUKIHITO NAGATA
WHITE, MAGENTA DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 09900 KARVINA
YUKITO SANKODA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Returns from a 33-day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on July 22 over 1400m, 9 len behind Hudson Tesoro carrying 54kg at $212.20. The race before that ran last of 10 at this track on July 5 over 1300m, 12 len behind Kentucky Dance carrying 54kg at $335.40. Take on trust.
5
MANATO HIDA
YELLOW, BLACK CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 83140 NANGOKU TOP GUN
HIROYUKI YANAI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Yoshimitsu Watari
Comes here off a 33-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track on July 22 over 1860m, 53 len behind Tomoja Chic with 56kg at $117.30. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track on June 26 over 1400m, 5 len behind Abebe with 56kg at $49.40. Has shown enough ability in the past to take this out.
6
SHOTA MURAMATSU
MAGENTA, MEDIUM BLUE FIVE STARS, Light green cap
7 10004 NAMURA VERONICA
HISAMI YANO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Mutsuhiro Namura
Comes off a 43 day let-up. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on July 12 over 1400m, 3 len behind Two Wing with 54kg at $17.70. Before that ran last of 11 at this track on June 28 over 1750m, 26 len behind Bom Dia with 54kg at $289.70. Capable of a strong showing.
7
YOSHIKI YAMADA
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, ORANGE STARS, Light green cap
8 79547 MIND YOUR BABE
KAZUO HAMADA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Chizu Yoshida
Comes off a 43 day let-up. Last start 7th of 10 at this track on July 12 over 1750m, 8 len behind Satono Alive with 54kg at $75.10. Before that 4th of 11 at this track on June 28 over 1750m, 9 len behind Bom Dia carrying 54kg at $228.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
8
JUN TANAKA
RED, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, Light brown cap
9 5633x SASHIBA
MOTONORI MASHIMA
4YO  DK B  GELDING 53.0KG

Gelding back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at this track March 29 over 1750m, 7 len behind Dantsu Pulse carrying 56kg at $33.90. Previously first up; third of 9 at this track November 18 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Rikka Laura with 56kg at $16.50. Expected to play a major role.
9
HAYASHI YUTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
10 30070 ASUKA SEON
TOSHIO OGAKI
6YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Takeshi Ueno
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on July 19 over 1300m, 24 len behind Ruri O carrying 53kg at $190.90. The run before that 7th of 9 at this track on June 22 over 1400m, 8 len behind Bagliore Di Nero carrying 54kg at $80.30. Tough assignment.
10
HIROKI YAMASHITA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
11 x8969 BLUE SWAT
YOSHITO YAMADA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Hiroshi Tsujikawa
Comes off a 33 day let-up. At the latest run got back early 9th of 12 at this track on July 22 over 1400m, 8 len behind Hudson Tesoro with 56kg at $49.60. Before that 6th of 10 at this track on July 5 over 1300m, 5 len behind Kentucky Dance carrying 56kg at $133.30. Sure to be about the money.
11
TORU TAKEYOSHI
RED , YELLOW FIVE STARS, Hot pink cap