OHI   31 Jan 2025
 
GOING:

Race 10 1200m

Track:      

Expecting Corin Judge to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint course. CORIN JUDGE (8) was sent out favourite last time and scored by one length at this track. Boasts 10 wins here. Should be prominent from the outset. Expected to be in the finish. VENEZIA FLAVOR (11) returns from a break of four months. Consistent performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a fourth over 1200m at this track. Nicely placed to kick off another successful campaign. ESPRIT RICHARD (3) finished fourth last start over 1400m at this track. Likely improver with strong prospects. YANNOKA STEP (1) resumes and can feature fresh.
1 1434x YANNOKA STEP
HIROSHI TAKAMI
5YO  DK B  MARE 52.0KG

Resuming after three-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation fourth of 11 at this track October 17 over 1200m, 6 len behind Central Governor carrying 54kg at $4.20. Previously first up; sixth of 14 at this track October 29 2023 over 1200m, 7 len behind Kuchomoza Kwa Jua with 54kg at $127.10. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.
1
TANIUCHI KANTA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, White cap
2 0x303 LIVE CRACKER
MOTOHIRO AKAMINE
7YO  DK B  HORSE 54.0KG
Takayuki Sawada
At the latest run 3rd of 14 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, 2 len behind Cosmo Songe with 54kg at $12.60. The race before that eased back early on 10th of 14 at this track on December 25 over 1200m, 7 len behind Ryuno Fowler with 53kg at $109.20. Has a nice gate but this will test.
2
HARUHISA SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 x1994 ESPRIT RICHARD
YOSHIHIRO SAWA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 4th of 10 at this track on January 17 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Black Apis carrying 56kg at $2.90. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 14 at this track on December 2 over 1800m, 8 len behind Tango Noir carrying 56kg at $8.50. Thereabouts last start and looks a definite winning hope.
3
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMONDS,GREEN SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 99790 KAKUSHIN
CHIAKI HORI
8YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Nobuaki Kazahaya
Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 13 at this track on December 27 over 1400m, 12 len behind Sai And Ko with 56kg at $293.50. Before that 9th of 15 at this track on December 3 over 1400m, 13 len behind Tendo with 56kg at $123. Better off avoiding.
4
RYU ABE
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 x0029 SABUNO KOIGOKORO
HIROSHI TAKAMI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start eased back early on 9th of 14 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, 6 len behind Cosmo Songe with 52kg at $40. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on December 25 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Believe Horse carrying 53kg at $10.30. No threat last start but is capable of better.
5
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
MAGENTA, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, Cyan cap
6 x2337 PORT CARTAGENA
SATOSHI FUKUNAGA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Yuko Nakamura
Most recently 7th of 14 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, 5 len behind Cosmo Songe with 54kg at $20.40. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track on December 25 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Believe Horse with 55kg at $2.40. Genuine chance this time around.
6
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
7 6569x MAGIC OF LOVE
MASAHIRO FUKUDA
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Yusuke Yamaguchi
Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at this track October 17 over 1200m, 14 len behind Central Governor carrying 56kg at $18.90. Previously first up; sixth of 12 at this track December 8 2023 over 1400m, 9 len behind Little Bighorn with 55kg at $12.20. Other runners rate better.
7
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW,BLUE RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
8 3x041 CORIN JUDGE
NAOYUKI MATOBA
7YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Racing well. Last start favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track January 16 over 1400m defeating Queen Kanaloa carrying 56kg at $2.60. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at this track on December 31 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Sakki Mitsugu with 56kg at $3.70. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes.
8
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Light green cap
9 63076 GOOD LOOKS
TAKATOSHI TAKAIWA
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Soutatsu Ikeda
At the latest run 6th of 14 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Cosmo Songe with 56kg at $85.10. The start before that 7th of 14 at this track on December 31 over 1200m, 5 len behind Sakki Mitsugu with 56kg at $60.10. Fully tested on his recent run.
9
NIIHARA SHUMA
BLUE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light green cap
10 00400 OMEGA OLIVE
MOTOHIRO AKAMINE
6YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG
Reiko Hara
Last start 12th of 14 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, 13 len behind Cosmo Songe with 54kg at $208.20. The race before that 12th of 14 at this track on December 29 over 2000m, 18 len behind Tango Noir with 54kg at $213.90. Watch for her dropping on these late.
10
HISAYOSHI HIGASHIHARA
GREEN, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 2114x VENEZIA FLAVOR
Hidemitsu Sakai
5YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG

Is first-up after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fourth of 14 at this track October 4 over 1200m, 6 len behind Tendo carrying 54kg at $2.40. Previously first up; second of 11 at this track August 2 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Win Irene with 54kg at $5.90. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
11
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Light brown cap
12 18408 ATLAS RISE
MAKOTO ICHIMURA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 52.0KG

At the latest run 8th of 14 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, 6 len behind Cosmo Songe with 54kg at $148.40. The run before that 12th of 14 at this track on December 31 over 1200m, 10 len behind Sakki Mitsugu carrying 54kg at $11.70. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
12
TOKORO HOTARU
RED, YELLOW BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
13 78480 SHARK SHINY
TAKATOSHI TAKAIWA
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG

At the latest run eased back early on 10th of 14 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, 7 len behind Cosmo Songe with 56kg at $50.70. The run before that 8th of 14 at this track on December 25 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ryuno Fowler carrying 56kg at $158.30. Fully tested under these conditions.
13
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Hot pink cap