OHI   17 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 10 1800m

Track: GOOD     True  

Genuine tempo with the speedy Tango Noir leading the way. TANGO NOIR (4) resumes from a spell of three months and comes here off the back of three straight wins. Same winning combination as last time and can measure up again. MARUKAN LANI (12) finished second behind Golden Buzzer at this track over this distance when fresh from a break last time out. Has a strong record this course, scoring at seven of 13 starts and must be respected. SAYONO TRADER (6) got home by 2.5 lengths last time out over 1800m here. Has started four times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Can measure up again. POND BOY (8) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 2000m at this venue, beaten 9 lengths. Has his share of talent and should prove hard to beat in this suitable race.
1 00009 TRIGLAV
MASAHIRO FUKUDA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Yusuke Yamaguchi
Comes here off a 53-day let-up. Most recently 9th of 14 at Kokura Dirt on February 23 over 1700m, 7 len behind Saimon Bouquet with 58.0kg at $165.30. The race before that eased back early on 12th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on January 25 over 1700m, 7 len behind Point Culminant carrying 58.0kg at $310.40. Will need to lift.
1
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, White cap
2 80998 DEAD VLEI
MINORU ASAKURA
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run second last of 9 at Funabashi on April 2 over 2200m, 62 len behind Major Quality with 57kg at $14.10. The start before that 9th of 12 at this track on March 26 over 2000m, 15 len behind Chiton carrying 55kg at $244.90. Others offer greater appeal.
2
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
WHITE, GREY DIAMOND CHECKS, GREY ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 150x0 IMPERIAL MOAT
MIZUKI TAKAYANAGI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Viridian Keiba Club
Second-up. First-up after a year 10th of 14 at Chukyo Dirt on March 29 over 1800m, 17 len behind Baldanza with 58.0kg at $61.70. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Nakayama on February 24 2024 over 2200m, 10 len behind Christmas Parade with 57.0kg at $119. Unlikely to threaten.
3
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Salmon cap
4 8111x TANGO NOIR
MASAHIRO UESUGI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Masato Chiba
Racing first-up today. Not seen since winning by 0.8 len this track January 16 over 2000m defeating Crown Shooter with 57kg at $2.60. On debut 11th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt June 17 2023 over 1400m, 16 len behind Amante Bianco with 54.0kg at $88.90. Winning hope.
4
NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Cyan cap
5 1x9x0 SOKYU
N TAKAGI
4YO  GREY  FILLY 55.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Second-up today. Last start didn't finish the race at Nakayama Dirt March 29 over 1800m. At only start last preparation faded in the straight 9th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on July 20 over 1700m, 7 len behind Noble Marche carrying 53.0kg at $34.60. Fitter now and worth including.
5
AKIRA SUGAWARA
SILVER, Yellow cap
6 x0721 SAYONO TRADER
TERUNOBU FUJITA
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Yasuji Yoshioka
Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 2.5 len at this track March 27 over 1800m defeating Bullseye with 54kg at $2.60. The run before that 2nd of 11 at this track on March 12 over 1800m, neck behind Bleu Marine Ciel with 54kg at $3.90. Big chance to go back-to-back.
6
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECKS,GREEN SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 07509 HO O BAROLO
KYOKO MAEKAWA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshihisa Ozasa
Comes off a 32 day let-up. Last start 9th of 13 at Hanshin Dirt on March 16 over 1800m, 7 len behind Smart Lia Fail carrying 58.0kg at $55.20. The race before that 11th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on March 2 over 1700m, 7 len behind Arena Palacio carrying 58.0kg at $14.50. Take on trust.
7
H UCHIDA
SILVER, Light green cap
8 23153 POND BOY
MINORU ASAKURA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on March 26 over 2000m, 9 len behind Chiton with 55kg at $4.30. The start before that 5th of 14 at this track on March 14 over 1800m, 11 len behind Rebake Full City carrying 53kg at $13.70. Another bold run is expected.
8
TANIUCHI KANTA
YELLOW, Light green cap
9 10x31 ESKEN DREAM
HIROSHI TAKAMI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on March 11 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Golden Buzzer with 56kg at $36.60. Second run from a spell raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at this track March 25 over 1600m defeating Silvino carrying 57kg at $4.10. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
9
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Light brown cap
10 37500 HILLARY STEP
SHOICHI TEMMA
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Big Red Farm
Most recently 14th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 23 over 1800m, 7 len behind Meisho Hale with 56.0kg at $40.90. The run before that 11th of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on February 16 over 1800m, 8 len behind Aries King with 56.0kg at $28.90. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
10
YUJI TANNAI
SILVER, Light brown cap
11 70055 FLYER TRUE
MASAHIRO UESUGI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Tadahiko Nakamura
Last start 5th of 11 at this track on March 25 over 1600m, 5 len behind Esken Dream carrying 57kg at $4.20. Before that faded in the straight 5th of 10 at this track on March 11 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Golden Buzzer with 56kg at $9.40. Should go well in this line up.
11
RYAN CURATOLO
WHITE,NAVY HALVED, NAVY DIAMOND BAND, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE HALVED, RED ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
12 211x2 MARUKAN LANI
TSUYOSHI TAKANO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Second run back. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 10 at this track on March 11 over 1800m, neck behind Golden Buzzer with 56kg at $1.70. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on July 31 over 1400m, 4 len behind Master Of Life carrying 56kg at $1.70. Sure to run well.
12
MASAHIRO MATSUZAKI
WHITE, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON , BLACK SLEEVES, Hot pink cap