OHI   13 Mar 2025
 
GOING: S

Race 10 1600m

Track: SOFT      

Plenty of pace with Mieno Thunder and Riko Luger up front, pressured by Yushin Imon and Dora Ken. MIENO THUNDER (6) was leading on the turn and fought on to finish fifth over 1800m at this track at his latest appearance. Form here at this journey is very good. Keita Nishi who has five wins when partnering stays on. Will strip fitter and is one of the big chances. YUSHIN IMON (9) finds it hard to win with two victories from 35 starts. Did a good job last start to finish second over 1600m at this track, beaten 1.75 lengths. Must raise the bar but this looks well within his grasp. RIKO LUGER (8) did a good job last start to finish second at this track over 1400m, beaten one length. Should be at his peak now. Is going well this campaign, recording a win and two minor placings from four starts. Should be involved in the finish. ORTHO SLUGGER (4) was racing well without winning, finishing in the money on two consecutive occasions, before finishing fourth last time out over 1800m at this track. Ryuji Tatsushiro who has scored on him five times retains the mount. Must be respected.
1 7000x KITANO SERENADE
HIROSHI TAKAMI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Naoto Kitajo
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Kyoto Dirt December 1 over 1800m, 6 len behind Sunrise Pascal carrying 58.0kg at $303.10. First up last campaign eighth of 10 at Chukyo August 10 over 3000m, 28 len behind Zenkaiten with 60.0kg at $55.60. Hard to enthuse.
1
TAKAMI RIKU
RED, YELLOW CHECKS, SLEEVES, White cap
2 72616 REIRI
MASAHIRO UESUGI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Koji Maeda
Useful entire. Most recently 6th of 13 at this track on February 21 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Il Vento with 57kg at $17.80. The start before that won by a head at this track January 27 over 1650m defeating Bishamonten carrying 57kg at $7.50. Chance with the aid of an inside draw.
2
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Grey cap
3 00094 KAPPAGI
YUTA EBINA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 55.0KG

At the latest run ran last in a small field at this track on February 18 over 1600m, 7 len behind Hiro Shige Jack with 56kg at $9.90. Before that didn't do much in the run home; 9th of 13 at this track on January 27 over 1650m, 6 len behind Reiri with 57kg at $106.90. Fully tested on his recent run.
3
NIIHARA SHUMA
BLUE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 51324 ORTHO SLUGGER
HIROYUKI INOUE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG

Racing well. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 4th of 13 at this track on February 21 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Il Vento with 57kg at $7.90. Before that 2nd of 7 at this track on January 31 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Benissimo carrying 55kg at $6.20. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
4
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
MAGENTA, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 82507 MESAN DURANT
KENJI TSUKIOKA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start 7th of 13 at this track on February 21 over 1800m, 5 len behind Il Vento carrying 57kg at $46.60. The run before that 13th of 15 at this track on January 27 over 1400m, 10 len behind Lord Arabian with 57kg at $23.30. Better off investing elsewhere.
4
NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Yellow cap
6 11x35 MIENO THUNDER
Hidemitsu Sakai
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Mieko Satomi
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 13 at this track on January 27 over 1650m, long-neck behind Reiri carrying 57kg at $1.60. Second run from a spell did the work up front then tired 5th of 13 at this track on February 21 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Il Vento with 57kg at $3.70. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
5
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Light green cap
7 00001 HIRO SHIGE JACK
TOMOHIRO ARAI
6YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG
Takashi Yoshioka
Useful type. Most recently won by 1.75 len at this track February 18 over 1600m defeating Yushin Imon with 56kg at $14.70. The race before that 11th of 13 at this track on January 27 over 1650m, 8 len behind Reiri carrying 57kg at $102.10. Possesses a big finish.
6
RYOTA SUGAWARA
ORANGE,WHITE SLEEVES,ORANGE STARS, Light brown cap
8 x0122 RIKO LUGER
KATSUNORI ARAYAMA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Form hard to fault. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 16 at this track on February 20 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Sai And Ko carrying 57kg at $8.70. The start before that led but faded 2nd of 15 at this track on January 27 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Lord Arabian carrying 55kg at $5.60. Sure to be right there at the business end.
7
TADANARI KONNO
GREEN, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
9 03872 YUSHIN IMON
TAKAKAZU SASO
6YO  DK B  HORSE 52.0KG

Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on February 18 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Hiro Shige Jack with 56kg at $3.90. The run before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 13 at this track on January 27 over 1650m, 4.5 len behind Reiri with 57kg at $33.50. Can improve again. Top chance.
8
TANAKA KOUTA
BLUE, WHITE SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
10 3357x DORA KEN
CHIAKI HORI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at this track November 6 over 1800m, 9 len behind Rodeo carrying 57kg at $7.30. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at this track February 27 2024 over 1800m, 6 len behind Last Story carrying 56kg at $3.70. Unlikely to feature.
9
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, NAVY SLEEVES, Hot pink cap