SAGA   20 Feb 2025
 
GOING:

Race 10 1400m

Track:      

Little in the way of tactical speed so a moderate tempo is likely. ITSUMO HARAPEKO (1) scored two back at this track then just missed last time when second over 1400m at this track. Racing well and looks a key chance. YOSHIO DRIVE (8) progressed nicely last time out to finish just half a length back in second over 1400m at this track after being prominent at the corner. Worth noting Takuto Demizu goes aboard and finds a suitable race. PIENA NICE GUY (6) missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track when sixth. Nicely placed to get the prize. FIGHTING (4) course and distance winner who last start finished fourth over 1400m at this track. Well-placed and can sneak into the finish.
1 64412 ITSUMO HARAPEKO
HIROSHI NAKANO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Hikaru Odagiri
Racing well. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track on February 2 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind A Shin Conpa carrying 56kg at $4.40. The run before that won by 0.8 len at this track January 19 over 1750m defeating Ryuno Tiger carrying 54kg at $28.80. Nicely placed to score.
1
YUKIHITO NAGATA
WHITE, MAGENTA DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, White cap
2 13290 WATER LILY
MICHITAKA DOI
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Koji Murano
Most recently ran last of 11 at this track on February 2 over 1400m, 19 len behind A Shin Conpa with 54kg at $16.20. The start before that ran last of 9 at this track on January 19 over 1400m, 8 len behind Principal Act carrying 54kg at $4.40. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests.
2
TAKU KAWASHIMA
RED, WHITE SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 8x009 SEI REGINA
TAKAYOSHI KAWADA
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Katsutoshi Yoshida
At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track on February 8 over 1400m, 13 len behind Rosso with 51kg at $54.80. Before that second last of 12 at Urawa on January 8 over 800m, 14 len behind Siena Ace carrying 55kg at $124.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
3
LEO NAKAYAMA
PINK, BLACK DIAMOND CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 75924 FIGHTING
MASANORI MASHIMA
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Toshihiko Tabata
Useful type. Last start 4th of 11 at this track on February 2 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind A Shin Conpa with 56kg at $3.80. Before that 2nd of 9 at this track on January 19 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Principal Act carrying 56kg at $29.90. Genuine chance this time around.
4
GENTA OCHIAI
BLACK, YELLOW DIAMONDS, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 10790 IDATEN TURBO
HIROFUMI ISHIKAWA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Returns from a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 12 at Funabashi on January 20 over 1200m, 11 len behind Mana Flash carrying 56kg at $204.70. The run before that second last of 10 at Funabashi on December 16 over 1500m, 13 len behind A Shin Scotty carrying 56kg at $128.90. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.
5
RYO KOBAYASHI
MAGENTA, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, ARMBAND, BLACK COLLAR, Yellow cap
6 82166 PIENA NICE GUY
YOSHITO YAMADA
5YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG
Kenzo Mototani
Useful gelding. Most recently 6th of 11 at this track on February 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind A Shin Conpa with 56kg at $3.30. The run before that 6th of 10 at this track on January 19 over 1300m, 7 len behind Trionfale with 55kg at $6.80. Can turn things around.
6
TORU TAKEYOSHI
RED , YELLOW FIVE STARS, Light green cap
7 22400 BEAR NUKASANAIDE
YUKITO SANKODA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Hiroshi Kumaki
Most recently second last of 11 at this track on February 2 over 1400m, 12 len behind A Shin Conpa carrying 56kg at $10.30. The run before that ran last of 10 at this track on January 19 over 1300m, 18 len behind Trionfale with 55kg at $8.20. This is outside his grasp.
7
SHOMA KANAYAMA
WHITE, GREEN CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Light brown cap
8 23562 YOSHIO DRIVE
TOSHIMITSU KUNICHI
8YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshio Imura
Useful type. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at this track on February 8 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Rosso with 56kg at $4.80. The race before that got back early 6th of 10 at this track on January 25 over 1300m, 6 len behind Namura Joshua with 56kg at $6.50. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
8
TAKUTO DEMIZU
LIGHT BLUE, DENIM DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM HOOPS SLEEVES, Hot pink cap