OHI   20 Feb 2025
 
GOING:

Race 10 1800m

Track: AW     True  

Moderate tempo with Chiton leading the way and a few others keeping in touch. GALE TAKT (15) is struggling to break through but has been around the mark lately, last start finishing third over 2000m at this track. Top contender. SANDS OF TIME (14) finished ninth over 1600m at this track at his most recent appearance on October 15. Has found a suitable race. GAMMO LEGEND (7) was far from disgraced when third last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 1.3 lengths. That followed a win at this track the start prior. Taking on a better line-up this time but he has the ability to bounce back. STELLA DEL CIELO (10) is returning from a spell of 11 weeks. Finished ninth at Niigata Dirt over 1800m at the first run last prep. Now with a new trainer Naoyuki Matoba. Better placed here.
1 x0x06 SISTER ACT
MASAHIRO FUKUDA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 13 at this track on January 15 over 1600m, 20 len behind Gammo Legend carrying 54kg at $22.50. Second-up 6th of 11 at this track on January 30 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Jet Speed with 52kg at $30.50. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
1
TAKAMI RIKU
RED, YELLOW CHECKS, SLEEVES, White cap
2 58852 REVOLIO
YORIAKI MURAKAMI
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Last start made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 11 at this track on January 29 over 2000m, 0.5 len behind Alealamia carrying 56kg at $13.60. The start before that 5th of 14 at this track on December 29 over 2000m, 7 len behind Tango Noir with 56kg at $161.90. Favour others today.
2
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, White cap
3 42084 KEN MAXIM
KIYOAKI TAKAHASHI
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 13 at this track on January 28 over 1200m, 5 len behind Vikrant carrying 56kg at $31.60. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 13 at this track on January 13 over 1200m, 8 len behind Snipe Flavor with 56kg at $22.40. Needs plenty of luck to trouble the top few.
3
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Grey cap
4 22435 MARIACHI
YUTAKA TSUJINO
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshie Naito
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 15 at this track on January 16 over 2000m, 3 len behind Tango Noir with 55kg at $19. The run before that 3rd of 14 at this track on December 29 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Tango Noir with 56kg at $16.60. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
4
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
MAGENTA, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, Grey cap
5 977x9 MEDAL RUSH
DAISUKE MASHIMA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Yoichi Aoyama
Second run back. First-up after three months 9th of 12 at this track on January 29 over 1800m, 10 len behind Pond Boy carrying 54kg at $13.40. Previously second-up 5th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on July 7 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Yuino Machibuse with 56.0kg at $50.80. Unlikely to threaten.
5
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Salmon cap
6 21x07 SAYONO TRADER
TERUNOBU FUJITA
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Yasuji Yoshioka
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 11th of 16 at this track on December 29 over 1400m, 8 len behind Lord Arabian with 53kg at $51.10. Second run from a spell 7th of 11 at this track on January 28 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Abenin Smile with 54kg at $5.70. Fitter and should relish the step up to 1800m.
6
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMONDS,GREEN SLEEVES, Salmon cap
7 07013 GAMMO LEGEND
YASUMASA KURITA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Racing well. Most recently 3rd of 11 at this track on January 30 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Jet Speed carrying 56kg at $19.90. Before that ran on from midfield and won by a neck at this track January 15 over 1600m defeating Silvino carrying 56kg at $148.30. Capable of a big finish.
6
RYOTA SUGAWARA
ORANGE,WHITE SLEEVES,ORANGE STARS, Cyan cap
8 50655 FERGUS
KENJI TSUKIOKA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on January 30 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Jet Speed carrying 56kg at $24.10. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on January 14 over 1400m, 7 len behind Clair Jack with 56kg at $20. Has to find a few lengths.
7
YOICHI ANDO
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES ,MEDIUM BLUE ARM BAND, Cyan cap
9 00894 WILD HUNTER
MASAHIRO UESUGI
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Junichi Ito
Last start 4th of 12 at this track on January 29 over 1800m, 4 len behind Pond Boy carrying 56kg at $201.80. The start before that eased back early on 9th of 15 at this track on January 16 over 2000m, 6 len behind Tango Noir carrying 55kg at $179.20. Prefer others.
8
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Yellow cap
10 x970x STELLA DEL CIELO
NAOYUKI MATOBA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Gelding back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation 11th of 16 at Nakayama December 7 over 1800m, 5 len behind Or Noir with 57.0kg at $43.50. First up last campaign ninth of 14 at Niigata Dirt August 11 over 1800m, 10 len behind Windfall carrying 57.0kg at $119.40. Should be right in the finish.
9
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Yellow cap
11 56346 BLEU MARINE CIEL
KENJI SANO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently eased back early on 6th of 12 at this track on January 29 over 1800m, 6 len behind Pond Boy with 56kg at $17.30. Before that 4th of 14 at this track on December 29 over 2000m, 4 len behind Tango Noir with 56kg at $38.10. Among the better chances.
10
KOTA MOTOHASHI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVED , BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, Light green cap
12 01918 REBELLIOUS
KEIYUKI SUZUKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on January 29 over 1800m, 7 len behind Pond Boy with 56kg at $42.60. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at this track January 14 over 1800m defeating Gale Takt carrying 56kg at $5.10. Strong winning hope.
11
SHO YOSHII
RED,BLUE RIGHT SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
13 x19x7 CHITON
KAZUO WATANABE
4YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after three months 7th of 15 at this track on January 16 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Tango Noir with 55kg at $21.70. Previously second-up 9th of 16 at this track on October 15 over 1800m, 10 len behind Rodeo carrying 55kg at $2.40. Don't underestimate.
12
NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Light brown cap
14 6x79x SANDS OF TIME
MAKOTO ICHIMURA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Godolphin
Entire back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at this track October 15 over 1600m, 39 len behind Verte Marin with 53kg at $56.30. First up last campaign second last of 8 at this track October 2 over 2000m, 43 len behind A Shin Piston carrying 55kg at $17.10. Likely to play a major role.
13
TANIUCHI KANTA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
15 00323 GALE TAKT
KENJI TSUKIOKA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Going well. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at this track on January 29 over 2000m, 2 len behind Alealamia carrying 56kg at $7.80. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track on January 14 over 1800m, neck behind Rebellious carrying 56kg at $18.30. Best form should see him measure right up.
14
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Hot pink cap
16 14547 LEESAN EYE
KATSUNORI ARAYAMA
6YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Isamu Kunimoto
At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on January 29 over 1800m, 6 len behind Pond Boy carrying 56kg at $8. The race before that 4th of 13 at this track on January 15 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Gammo Legend with 56kg at $7.80. Will be winding up strongly.
15
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap