FUKUSHIMA   20 Apr 2025
 
GOING:

OKUNOHOSOMICHI TOKUBETSU 2600m

Track:      

Miyabi Brave should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep her honest. ROSA SANS RIVAL (11) built on a nice second two starts back at Kokura with a win as public elect over 2600m at Kokura seven weeks ago, getting home by 1.3 lengths. Goes up a rung or two but he is capable of running another bold race. ECORO RAISE (3) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 2000m at Nakayama, beaten 3.5 lengths. Fitter this time. Hard to beat in this suitable race. HEILAND (7) returned from a spell two weeks ago when he was in the firing line on the corner before being beaten 6 lengths into fourth over 2500m at Nakayama. Fitter this time. Hard to beat in this suitable race. CIRCLE OF JOY (8) is back at the races for the first time since February 8. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 2600m at Kokura. Can make his presence felt.
1 x276x WIN MY ROUTE
SHINTARO SUZUKI
6YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign sixth of 16 at Kokura January 26 over 2600m, 3 len behind Gran Artista carrying 58.0kg at $7.50. Previously first up; second of 16 at this track November 2 over 2600m, 4 len behind Vermicelles carrying 56.0kg at $5.20. Worth keeping in mind.
1
GENKI MARUYAMA
RED,BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES,RED ARMBANDS
2 x0005 COR DE ANIL
TAKASHI KANARI
5YO    MARE 56.0KG
Toshio Fujinuma
Returns from a 43-day let-up. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Nakayama on March 8 over 2500m, 8 len behind Sunrise Soleil with 56.0kg at $118.60. The start before that 12th of 14 at Nakayama Dirt on March 1 over 1800m, 13 len behind Thorny Issue carrying 56.0kg at $265.40. Hard to have on recent performances.
2
KAZUMA HARADA
BLACK,RED DIAMOND CHECK,ARM BAND
3 614x4 ECORO RAISE
T IWATO
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Masatoshi Haramura
Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 13 at Nakayama on March 22 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Ethelfleda carrying 58.0kg at $4.40. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 11 at Tokyo on October 5 over 1800m, 2 len behind Las Cumbres carrying 56.0kg at $9. Among the top chances.
3
KAZUKI KIKUZAWA
LIME GREEN, YELLOW BAND, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS
4 318x8 MIYABI BRAVE
S KOJIMA
5YO    MARE 56.0KG
Yoshikatsu Murakami
Second-up. First-up after seven months 8th of 11 at Hanshin on March 30 over 2000m, 7 len behind Ladybells carrying 56.0kg at $35.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 16 at this track on July 7 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Luce Rossa with 56.0kg at $4.50. Fitter but must improve sharply.
4
RYUTO YOKOYAMA
WHITE, HOT PINK HALVES, HOT PINK DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES
5 77974 DANTSU ESPRIT
M HONDA
6YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Tetsuji Yamamoto
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at Hanshin on March 22 over 2600m, 2.25 len behind Limit Buster with 56.0kg at $23.40. The race before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 13 at Kokura on February 22 over 2600m, 7 len behind Volante with 58.0kg at $47.40. This is outside his grasp.
5
HIROKI MATSUMOTO
CHERRY,GREEN CHECKS,BLACK SLEEVES
6 x6x00 PURPLE CLOUD
KEIJI YOSHIMURA
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Takashi Domori
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Not raced for 57 days. First-up got back early 10th of 16 at Kokura on January 26 over 2600m, 5 len behind Gran Artista with 58.0kg at $59. Second-up ran last of 13 at Kokura on February 22 over 2600m, 19 len behind Volante with 58.0kg at $26.30. Can't make much of a case.
6
MIYABI MUTO
HOT PINK,LIGHT BLUE FIVE STARS,STRIPES SLEEVES
7 143x4 HEILAND
DAISHI ITO
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Ryoichi Otsuka
Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 12 at Nakayama on April 6 over 2500m, 6 len behind Red Teleos with 56.0kg at $5.30. Previously second-up 4th of 16 at Nakayama on December 22 over 2500m, 7 len behind Stinger Glass carrying 54.0kg at $82.50. Among the top chances.
7
HIRONOBU TANABE
LIME GREEN,YELLOW CROSS SASHES,BLACK SLEEVES,YELLOW ARM BAND
8 0x31x CIRCLE OF JOY
Manabu Ikezoe
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign by nose Kokura February 8 over 2600m defeating Caelum carrying 57.0kg at $3.40. First up last campaign third of 16 at Kokura January 25 over 2600m, 0.5 len behind Seiun Pursuit with 57.0kg at $36.70. Likely to feature.
8
HEART KAMEDA
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES
9 96x60 BOMBER
H MATOBA
9YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Itsuo Kibe
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 6th of 10 at Nakayama on March 8 over 2500m, 9 len behind Sunrise Soleil carrying 58.0kg at $105.30. Second-up second last of 12 at Nakayama on April 6 over 2500m, 20 len behind Red Teleos with 54.0kg at $85.30. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
9
JUNJI SHIMADA
LIME GREEN , BLACK RIGHT SASH, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS
10 426x0 ISAAC BAROWS
Y TOMOMICHI
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Hirotsugu Inokuma
Second run back. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after two months 12th of 14 at Tokyo Dirt on February 23 over 2100m, 12 len behind Amoureux De Paris carrying 58.0kg at $6.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Nakayama on September 21 over 2500m, 1.5 len behind Admire Saji carrying 58.0kg at $3.50. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
10
KIWAMU OGINO
WHITE, LIME GREEN BAND
11 6x421 ROSA SANS RIVAL
TOMOKAZU TAKANO
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Useful entire. Comes here off a 50-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 1.3 len at Kokura March 1 over 2600m defeating Weiser Barco carrying 57.0kg at $2.90. The run before that 2nd of 16 at Kokura on February 16 over 2600m, 0.5 len behind Saratoga Chips carrying 57.0kg at $4.40. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
11
ARATA SAITO
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES
12 x0949 NUM AMI DABUTZ
KAZUHIRO KATO
8YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Kouma Cam Co. Ltd.
Most recently eased back early on 9th of 12 at Nakayama on April 6 over 2500m, 9 len behind Red Teleos carrying 54.0kg at $39.60. The start before that 4th of 10 at Nakayama on March 8 over 2500m, 7 len behind Sunrise Soleil with 58.0kg at $85. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
12
YUSUKE HARA
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH
13 x01x0 WIN NEMOPHILA
M OKUHIRA
5YO    MARE 56.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
Second-up. Comes off a 57-day let-up. First-up after seven months 10th of 13 at Kokura on February 22 over 2600m, 9 len behind Volante with 56.0kg at $17.60. Previously second-up won by a nose at Sapporo August 10 over 2600m defeating Opernball carrying 56.0kg at $12.30. Should progress from that first-up run.
13
HIROTO MAYUZUMI
RED,BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES,RED ARMBANDS
14 1806x YAMANIN STELLATA
MIKIO MATSUNAGA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Hajime Doi
Resuming after five months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Kyoto November 23 over 2200m, 5.5 len behind Aurora X with 56.0kg at $10.50. First up last campaign fourth of 12 at Kyoto May 25 over 2200m, 4 len behind Mikki Strike carrying 57.0kg at $17. Top hope if back in good order.
14
YOSHIHIRO FURUKAWA
SKY BLUE, RED HOOPS SLEEVES
15 9x840 KITTO HANAGA SAKU
RYO TAKEI
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
TN Racing
Useful filly. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently settled back and ran on when 10th of 16 at Nakayama on March 16 over 1800m, 10 len behind Amai with 56.0kg at $26.20. The run before that 4th of 15 at Kokura on February 15 over 2000m, 3 len behind Silky Girl with 55.0kg at $15.50. Can improve on recent efforts.
15
KOSEI MIURA
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS