OHI   21 Feb 2025
 
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Race 10 1600m

Track: AW     True  

Solid tempo set by Big American and Kazu Pireas. EARTH SPIRIT (1) scored at this track last time out with 3 lengths in reserve at the end of 1600m. Has started four times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Ryuji Tatsushiro who has two wins when partnering stays on. Draws a nice barrier and will be very competitive again. KAZU PIREAS (10) ran below expectations last time at this track over 1600m, finishing fourth. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position and best form puts him right in this. KYOWA RAY HOPE (2) settled well back from the inside draw last start before coming home nicely to finish fifth over 1800m at this track. Among the chances and will be tough to stop. HO O JULEP (4) raced on pace for much of the way before fading in the straight to finish tenth over 1800m here last time. Back in trip and can feature in the finish.
1 41221 EARTH SPIRIT
NAYA KAZUHISA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Masuo Matsuyama
Recent form sound. At the latest run won by 3 len at this track January 29 over 1600m defeating Yamame Queen carrying 56kg at $3.90. Before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 14 at this track on January 15 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Valtari carrying 56kg at $2.90. Winning prospects enhanced by the inside draw.
1
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
MAGENTA, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, White cap
2 12655 KYOWA RAY HOPE
TAKAKAZU SASO
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Masahiko Asakawa
Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on January 28 over 1800m, 6 len behind Punta Cana carrying 54kg at $7. The race before that 5th of 15 at this track on December 26 over 1800m, 5 len behind Alealamia with 54kg at $12.30. Capable of a better run.
2
YOICHI ANDO
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES ,MEDIUM BLUE ARM BAND, Grey cap
3 211x0 HELLCAT
TERUNOBU FUJITA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 53.0KG

Second run back. First-up after six months ran last of 14 at this track on January 31 over 1400m, 18 len behind Golden Ale carrying 54kg at $7. Previously second-up won by 2 len at this track June 25 over 1200m defeating Ameagari carrying 54kg at $1.60. Fitter but must improve sharply.
3
TAKAMI RIKU
RED, YELLOW CHECKS, SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 87370 HO O JULEP
MINORU ASAKURA
7YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG
Yoshihisa Ozasa
Useful type. Last start didn't do much in the run home; 10th of 12 at this track on January 28 over 1800m, 10 len behind Punta Cana carrying 54kg at $14.70. The start before that couldn't go on with it; 7th of 12 at this track on January 17 over 1600m, 9 len behind Ecoro Titan carrying 54kg at $5.70. Can turn things around.
4
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Salmon cap
5 x2x00 BEGIN THE BEGUINE
HIROYUKI MATSUURA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today. First-up sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 15 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, 16 len behind Italo with 54kg at $77.10. Second-up 11th of 16 at this track on January 31 over 1200m, 7 len behind Maple Leaf Rag with 54kg at $119.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
5
SHUNSUKE ISHIKAWA
GREEN, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
6 90808 A SHIN CREMONA
YASUMASA KURITA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on January 28 over 1800m, 9 len behind Punta Cana with 56kg at $158.80. The start before that 10th of 12 at this track on January 17 over 1600m, 10 len behind Ecoro Titan with 56kg at $157.20. Needs plenty of luck to trouble the top few.
6
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Cyan cap
7 8582x BIG AMERICAN
NAOYUKI MATOBA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yasuhiro Suzuki
Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign second of 14 at this track August 14 over 1600m, a neck behind Gravity Model carrying 56kg at $12.20. On debut 13th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt January 5 2023 over 1800m, 20 len behind Februus carrying 53.0kg at $98.80. Capable of a big run.
7
SHO YOSHII
RED,BLUE RIGHT SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
8 60000 WILD WARRIOR
YORIAKI MURAKAMI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG

Last start ran last of 12 at this track on January 28 over 1800m, 13 len behind Punta Cana with 56kg at $282.90. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on January 17 over 1600m, 15 len behind Ecoro Titan with 56kg at $193.60. Not going well enough. Needs to lift.
8
TOKORO HOTARU
RED, YELLOW BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Yellow cap
9 90800 LEGACY OF ELIZA
TAKATOSHI TAKAIWA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Katsumi Yoshida
At the latest run second last of 16 at this track on January 31 over 1200m, 14 len behind Maple Leaf Rag carrying 54kg at $531.70. The run before that 12th of 15 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, 12 len behind Italo with 54kg at $212.90. Prefer to watch at this stage.
9
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, RED COLLAR, Light green cap
10 14224 KAZU PIREAS
Ryo Akamine
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Gaen Kogyo LLC.
Racing well. Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on January 31 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Real Muhammad with 56kg at $5.30. The start before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 10 at this track on January 16 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Real Muhammad carrying 56kg at $7.60. Capable of more – worth another chance.
10
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Light green cap
11 00000 TO THE COSMO
RYUICHI YOSHII
4YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG
Kenji Tada
At the latest run 13th of 16 at this track on January 31 over 1200m, 8 len behind Maple Leaf Rag carrying 56kg at $366.80. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 14 at this track on January 17 over 1400m, 18 len behind Critical Hit with 56kg at $168.90. Fully tested on his recent run.
11
TANIUCHI KANTA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
12 83732 SHOT OF THE DAY
MAKOTO ICHIMURA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Kentaro Hattori
Most recently 2nd of 10 at this track on January 31 over 1600m, 3 len behind Real Muhammad carrying 56kg at $49.70. Before that 3rd of 12 at this track on December 1 over 1650m, 4.5 len behind Rikea Minneola with 57kg at $3.30. Has good early speed but looks outclassed.
12
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Light brown cap
13 113x7 KITANO DAYJOB
MASAHIRO FUKUDA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Naoto Kitajo
Second run back. First-up after six months sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at this track on January 31 over 1600m, 7 len behind Real Muhammad with 56kg at $7.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at this track on June 27 over 1600m, nose behind Gammo Legend with 56kg at $1.80. Don't underestimate.
13
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMONDS,GREEN SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
14 12903 NANSEI SCORPION
HIDEYO YONEDA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Useful type. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track on January 31 over 1600m, 3 len behind Real Muhammad carrying 54kg at $10.50. The start before that ran last of 14 at this track on December 30 over 1600m, 14 len behind Ruler Of Dirt with 54kg at $13.30. Has the ability to take this out.
14
TOSHIYA YAMAMOTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Hot pink cap