OHI   18 Oct 2024
 
GOING: G

Race 10 1200m

Track: GOOD      

Strong early pace with Sakaben Queen and Kafuji Taurus pushing forward, along with Frosted Rose from out wide. RIKO TAIZAN (9) turned in a fine effort to score by 2.5 lengths at today's track and distance when resuming from a layoff last start. No reason he cannot salute again. KAFUJI TAURUS (2) finished fourth when fresh from a spell last start over this distance at this track, beaten 2.25 lengths. Has a strong record this course, scoring at 13 of 21 starts. One of the major players. SAKABEN QUEEN (6) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 0.8 lengths from the winner in third over 1200m at this track after being in the firing line on the turn. Looks well placed so expect another big run. KITANO RYAN (10) resumes in a similar race to his last run four months ago when third, beaten 1.75 lengths. Definite top-three chance.
1 88x80 SOUPLE
CHIAKI HORI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Koji Maeda
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 14 at this track on August 17 over 1200m, 11 len behind Venezia Flavor carrying 54kg at $58.80. Second-up 11th of 14 at this track on September 13 over 1400m, 9 len behind Weiser Barco with 54kg at $54.10. Needs to find extra to beat these.
1
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
MAGENTA, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, White cap
2 610x4 KAFUJI TAURUS
HIROYUKI MATSUURA
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 13 at this track on October 3 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Presto Barows carrying 56kg at $10.50. Previously second-up 4th of 14 at this track on January 24 over 1200m, 6 len behind Sai And Ko with 56kg at $5.20. Among the leading chances.
2
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECK,GREEN SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 5x295 JO A LA MODE
YUTA EBINA
4YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 13 at this track on October 3 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Presto Barows with 56kg at $21.10. The run before that 9th of 14 at this track on September 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind Weiser Barco carrying 56kg at $6.50. Win would surprise.
3
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECK, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 00000 T O CLAIR
TADAAKI SASAKI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Tomoya Ozasa
Most recently ran last of 13 at this track on October 3 over 1200m, 38 len behind Presto Barows carrying 56kg at $97.40. The race before that ran last of 14 at this track on September 13 over 1400m, 71 len behind Weiser Barco with 56kg at $270.40. Others favoured.
4
KENTA ENDO
BLUE, PINK SLEEVES , WHITE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 92546 KATSUWAKAMARU
HIROSHI TAKAMI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 54.0KG

Returns from a 62-day let-up. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at this track on August 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind Beach Aimming with 56kg at $24.70. The race before that made ground from midfield; 4th of 16 at this track on August 2 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Prospero carrying 54kg at $50. Cannot enthuse.
5
TANIUCHI KANTA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
6 02703 SAKABEN QUEEN
MOTOHIRO AKAMINE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 13 at this track on October 3 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Presto Barows with 54kg at $25.20. Before that raced on the pace before fading 11th of 14 at this track on September 13 over 1200m, 8 len behind Formosa Ruby with 54kg at $14.40. Can improve again. Top chance.
6
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW,BLUE RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
7 45459 ESPRIT AKABOSHI
YOSHIHIRO SAWA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently got back early 9th of 13 at this track on October 3 over 1200m, 6 len behind Presto Barows with 54kg at $20.20. The race before that 5th of 14 at this track on September 13 over 1200m, 4 len behind Formosa Ruby with 56kg at $12.60. Will be saved up for one last crack.
7
RYAN CURATOLO
NAVY, WHITE YOKE, NAVY THREE DIAMONDS, WHITE COLLAR, NAVY SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 72344 YAMASHO CHARISMA
CHIAKI HORI
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Going well. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 15 at this track on September 13 over 1200m, long-neck behind Sansuishisan with 56kg at $10.90. Before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 15 at this track on August 17 over 1200m, 6 len behind Afro King with 56kg at $21.80. Don't underestimate.
8
TAITO MORI
MEDIUM BLUE GREEN DIAMOND CHECKS, Light green cap
9 132x1 RIKO TAIZAN
KATSUNORI ARAYAMA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after 16 months favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at this track October 1 over 1200m defeating Di Orem with 56kg at $1.50. Previously second-up 7th of 16 at this track on February 20 2023 over 1200m, 4 len behind M O Niner carrying 56kg at $2. Big chance to make it back-to-back wins. Improver with winning prospects.
9
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
10 3423x KITANO RYAN
MASATO TANAKA
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at this track June 26 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Vikrant with 56kg at $2.80. First up last campaign fourth of 13 at this track March 1 over 1200m, 3 len behind Sabuno Chance with 56kg at $1.50. Can return in winning form.
10
YOICHI ANDO
WHITE, BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES ,BLUE ARM BAND, Light brown cap
11 73780 NAC BULLET
SHIN TACHIBANA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 13 at this track on October 4 over 1200m, 13 len behind Atlas Rise with 56kg at $10.40. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 15 at this track on September 13 over 1200m, 4 len behind Sansuishisan with 56kg at $8. Prepared to just watch today.
11
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
12 09x76 FROSTED ROSE
YOSHIHIRO SAWA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 52.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming led to the turn then faded 7th of 15 at this track on September 13 over 1200m, 4 len behind Sansuishisan with 54kg at $9.60. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at this track on October 4 over 1200m, 6 len behind Atlas Rise carrying 52kg at $12.50. Wide draw too testing.
12
MICKAELLE MICHEL
WHITE,BLUE HALVED,BLUE DIAMOND BAND,RED SLEEVES, Hot pink cap