SAGA   25 Apr 2025
 
GOING:

Race 10 1750m

Track:      

Strong tempo likely with several going forward, headed by Londonderry Air and Wonder Gran. WONDER GRAN (1) is resuming from a spell of ten months and is looking to add to a sequence of seven wins, the most recent over 1300m at this track. Yet to be beaten here from seven starts. Bold showing expected. LONDONDERRY AIR (11) finished second two runs back at this track, then improved last time out to score by 5 lengths as public elect over 1750m at this track. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. BICORN (3) made considerable ground in the run home to finish third last start over 1750m at this track. Manato Hida has won when aboard in the past and gets the ride again. Has claims on his best figures. TAFT TESORO (5) lines up on the back of a 3.5 lengths fourth over 1750m at this track. Ticks all the right boxes, and he is worth including in all combinations.
1 1111x WONDER GRAN
TOSHIMITSU KUNICHI
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshinari Yamamoto
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten months. Finished off last preparation by 1.0 len this track July 6 over 1300m defeating Ailes Go June carrying 56kg at $1.10. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 5 len win. This track February 17 2024 over 1300m defeating Honeychile carrying 56kg at $3.20. Expect a bold showing.
1
JUN TANAKA
RED, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, White cap
2 22671 SHONAN DOUGLAS
SHIZUO OSHIMA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Tetsuhide Kunimoto
Most recently won by 3 len at this track April 5 over 1400m defeating Beethoven carrying 56kg at $15.90. The run before that 7th of 12 at this track on March 15 over 1400m, 8 len behind Maul carrying 56kg at $30.50. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
2
TSUBASA KAMO
GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 23163 BICORN
YUKITO SANKODA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Shinichi Koga
Useful entire. Last start 3rd of 12 at this track on April 5 over 1750m, 2.5 len behind Gray Sonic with 56kg at $17.10. The start before that 6th of 11 at this track on March 23 over 1750m, 9 len behind Londonderry Air with 56kg at $9.40. Best form should see him measure right up.
3
MANATO HIDA
YELLOW, BLACK CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 29499 MIKAZUKI
MICHITAKA DOI
5YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Insel Racing Co. Ltd.
Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on April 5 over 1750m, 10 len behind Gray Sonic carrying 54kg at $44.70. Before that 9th of 11 at this track on March 23 over 1750m, 14 len behind Londonderry Air carrying 54kg at $20.20. Not doing enough.
4
TAKU KAWASHIMA
RED, WHITE SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 58734 TAFT TESORO
Sameshima Katsuya
6YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG
Ryotokuji Kenji Holdings Co. Ltd.
Racing well. Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on April 5 over 1750m, 3.5 len behind Gray Sonic carrying 53kg at $22.30. Before that 3rd of 11 at this track on March 23 over 1750m, 6 len behind Londonderry Air carrying 56kg at $25.40. Should go well in this line up.
5
HAYASHI YUTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 83942 TAKENO RAIKO
KINYA KITAMURA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 2nd of 12 at this track on April 5 over 1750m, 0.5 len behind Gray Sonic with 56kg at $19.70. The start before that 4th of 11 at this track on March 23 over 1750m, 8 len behind Londonderry Air with 56kg at $25.40. Just missed last start but likely to struggle this time.
6
SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA
BLACK, GOLD CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD STRIPE, Light green cap
7 93950 RYUNO TIGER
KINYA KITAMURA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on April 5 over 1750m, 13 len behind Gray Sonic with 56kg at $17.90. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track on March 23 over 1750m, 8 len behind Londonderry Air carrying 56kg at $19.40. Take on trust.
7
NAOHITO TANAKA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE HALVES, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 0x803 WONDER SNIPE
TOSHIMITSU KUNICHI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshinari Yamamoto
Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track on April 5 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind S C Alber carrying 56kg at $103.70. The run before that 10th of 12 at this track on March 15 over 1300m, 9 len behind Kastrom Gale carrying 56kg at $156.50. Others preferred at this stage.
8
HIROKI YAMASHITA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
9 235x5 GO MY OCEAN
MASANORI MASHIMA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Atsuko Tomizawa
Second run back. First-up after eight months 5th of 12 at this track on April 5 over 1750m, 6 len behind Gray Sonic carrying 56kg at $8. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at this track on June 11 over 1300m, 6 len behind Accel Oso carrying 56kg at $2.20. Likely improver.
9
YOSHIKI YAMADA
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, ORANGE STARS, Light brown cap
10 51x0x MONT LUNE
MASHIMA NIIYA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 53.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last preparation ran last of 12 at Kawasaki on February 8 over 900m, 13 len behind Kachinuki Mariko with 54kg at $110.90. When resuming last campaign second last of 10 at Funabashi on May 27 over 1200m, 15 len behind Best Field carrying 51kg at $98.10. May need more time.
10
OMI DAIKI
WHITE, BLUE BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
11 11121 LONDONDERRY AIR
MASANORI MASHIMA
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Green Farm Co. Ltd.
Useful entire. Comes off a 33 day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 5 len at this track March 23 over 1750m defeating S C Alber carrying 56kg at $1.70. The run before that 2nd of 9 at this track on March 6 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Ikeno Tsubamechan with 56kg at $1.20. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.
11
ISAO YAMAGUCHI
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND , SLEEVES, Hot pink cap