OHI   30 Dec 2025
 
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Race 1 1600m

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Pace strong with Danon Cruiser and Soprano Touch leading with Shank Doll nearby. BALEARES (9) proved too strong two runs ago at Nagoya. Couldn't follow that up last time out when second over 1500m at Nagoya, beaten 5 lengths after being in the firing line on the corner. Steps up a level but he is capable of running a bold race. DANON CRUISER (10) produced a nice effort on debut in better company last start over 1600m at this track when second, beaten a neck. Has a wide gate to overcome but he is worth following up. AITOKA KOITOKA (3) settled well back before finishing 7 lengths adrift in fourth over 1400m at Kanazawa last time. Can bounce back to winning form. SHANK DOLL (11) is back from a spell of three months and does go well when fresh, including a win to launch last campaign over 1600m at Kochi. Sound prospects.
1 53946 JACKPOT
TOMOHIRO ARAI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Most recently 6th of 10 at this track on December 4 over 1600m, 12 len behind Chimaru carrying 56kg at $20.70. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track on November 11 over 1600m, 6 len behind Satono Beats carrying 56kg at $132.60. Comes into this in ordinary form. Can't enthuse.
1
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, White cap
2 07098 ISA GOLD
AKIHIKO SHOJI
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
CHEVAL ATTACHE Co. Ltd.
Most recently 8th of 13 at this track on December 5 over 1200m, 9 len behind Vip Clara carrying 54kg at $478.20. Before that 9th of 12 at this track on November 12 over 1600m, 15 len behind Copacabana with 54kg at $237.30. Beaten comfortably last time out but this suits.
2
HISAYOSHI HIGASHIHARA
GREEN, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, Black cap
3 56114 AITOKA KOITOKA
TAKASHI KUBOSUGI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Michiro Kuriyama
Recent form sound. Returns from a 37-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 7 at Kanazawa on November 23 over 1400m, 7 len behind Cosmo Imperium with 55kg at $5.10. The run before that won by a nose at Kanazawa November 4 over 1400m defeating Felicia Moon carrying 55kg at $4.90. Capable of more – worth another chance.
3
REO YOKOGAWA
RED, BLACK BAND,ARM BAND, Red cap
4 2x009 RAVENMASTER
Ryo Akamine
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 9th of 13 at this track on December 5 over 1400m, 14 len behind Rising Shot carrying 53kg at $364.60. The race before that 10th of 14 at this track on November 11 over 1200m, 10 len behind Immersive carrying 53kg at $258.10. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
4
SHUNSUKE ISHIKAWA
GREEN, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 00460 MIYUNGA
CHIAKI HORI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Tetsuya Ichimura
Last start ran last of 13 at this track on December 5 over 1600m, 28 len behind Believe And Run carrying 56kg at $24.40. The start before that 6th of 10 at this track on November 11 over 1600m, 12 len behind Satono Beats with 56kg at $3.60. Has the ability to be in the finish.
5
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
6 29607 SOPRANO TOUCH
NAYA KAZUHISA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 14 at this track on December 4 over 1200m, 18 len behind Tsagaan Sar with 52kg at $95.50. The run before that 11th of 14 at this track on November 11 over 1200m, 11 len behind Immersive with 51kg at $90.30. Be tough to make an impression in this line-up.
6
TANAKA KOUTA
BLUE, WHITE SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 0x089 VIC STORIA
HIROSHI TAKAMI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Last start second last of 10 at this track on December 4 over 1600m, 43 len behind Chimaru with 53kg at $356.80. Before that got back early 8th of 11 at this track on November 10 over 1200m, 13 len behind Cubebe Pepper with 53kg at $54.40. Fully tested on his recent run.
7
MASAAKI KUWAMURA
WHITE , MEDIUM BLUE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE STARS, Green cap
8 65394 SABUNO LUANA
KAZUMASA SAKAMOTO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start 4th of 10 at this track on December 4 over 1600m, 9 len behind Chimaru with 54kg at $26.10. The run before that 9th of 14 at this track on November 11 over 1200m, 10 len behind Immersive with 53kg at $72.60. Fully tested on her recent run.
8
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Orange cap
9 09112 BALEARES
KAZUMASA SAKAMOTO
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 39-day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Nagoya on November 21 over 1500m, 5 len behind Hunkster carrying 57kg at $1.01. The start before that favourite; won by 2.5 len at Nagoya October 29 over 1400m defeating Grandite carrying 57kg at $1.20. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
9
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECKS, GREEN SLEEVES, Orange cap
10 2 DANON CRUISER
Hidemitsu Sakai
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Was well-supported at debut, tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 at this track on December 4 over 1600m, neck behind Chimaru carrying 56kg at $1.70. Well placed to get off the mark this time.
10
YOICHI ANDO
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES ,MEDIUM BLUE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
11 1234x SHANK DOLL
KEIJI NAKAMICHI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 51.0KG
Toshiyuki Yasumoto
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Kochi September 28 over 1300m, 5 len behind Eternal Lies carrying 55kg at $2.90. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.0 len Kochi July 20 over 1600m defeating Fuji Rhubarb with 55kg at $2.10. Has claims on best form.
11
MINAMI SUGIYAMA
WHITE,NAVY HALVED,NAVY DIAMOND BAND ,NAVY SLEEVES,WHITE HALVED, Pink cap