SAGA   04 May 2025
 
GOING:

Race 10 1400m

Track:      

Moderate pace from Sunrise Higher taking it up with T M South Dan and Flugzeug on his back. KASHINO BLEND (1) finished fourth two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1400m at this track, beaten 3 lengths after being in the firing line on the bend. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. SUNRISE HIGHER (2) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 7 lengths. Fitter so expect a better run this time. GLORY (5) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he was never in contention over 1800m at this track, beaten 12 lengths into eighth. The engagement of Manato Hida is noteworthy. Finds a more suitable contest and can find winning form. T M SOUTH DAN (4) resumes. Didn't make an impact at his only run last prep on 12/01/2025 but break can reboot and on best form he is among the better hopes.
1 x0642 KASHINO BLEND
MITSUNORI KOGA
9YO  GREY  GELDING 55.0KG
Tsutomu Kashiwagi
Going well. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 3 len behind Akrasia with 55kg at $11. The run before that 4th of 11 at this track on March 29 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Akrasia carrying 56kg at $64.50. Drawn to get the gun run out of the inside draw.
1
YOSHIKI YAMADA
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, ORANGE STARS, White cap
2 354x5 SUNRISE HIGHER
MASHIMA NIIYA
9YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Takao Matsuoka
Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 7 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 7 len behind Akrasia with 55kg at $14.80. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on November 18 2023 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Rhein Splash carrying 56kg at $5.20. Strong winning chance.
2
SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA
BLACK, GOLD CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD STRIPE, Grey cap
3 98686 AMBROSIO
HISASHI MATSUSHIMA
10YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 53.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
At the latest run second last of 7 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 13 len behind Akrasia with 56kg at $331. Before that ran last of 8 at this track on March 30 over 1400m, 21 len behind Meiner Sahara with 56kg at $120.40. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
3
REN HASEGAWA
MAROON, WHITE CHECKS, MAROON SLEEVES, WHITE COLLAR, Salmon cap
4 67x0x T M SOUTH DAN
HIROHIDE HIRAYAMA
8YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Masatsugu Takezono
Resuming. Finished off last campaign ran last of 11 at this track on January 12 over 1300m, 16 len behind Casino Fountain carrying 56kg at $145.50. When resuming last campaign 5th of 9 at this track on September 28 over 900m, 6 len behind London Tesoro with 56kg at $6.10. Must be included.
4
LEO NAKAYAMA
BLACK,PINK DIAMOND CHECKS,BLACK SLEEVES,YELLOW ARMBANDS,PINK COLLAR, Cyan cap
5 36778 GLORY
SHIZUO OSHIMA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Toshio Hiramoto
Useful entire. Most recently ran last of 8 at this track on April 19 over 1800m, 12 len behind S'il Te Plait carrying 56kg at $84.10. The start before that got back early 7th of 12 at this track on March 30 over 2000m, 17 len behind Shimme Daisy with 56kg at $345.20. Can bounce back. Among the chances.
5
MANATO HIDA
YELLOW, BLACK CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 54780 HO O EDEL
HIROFUMI WATANABE
9YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshihisa Ozasa
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on March 29 over 1400m, 18 len behind Bikini Boy carrying 56kg at $234.10. Before that ran last of 8 at this track on March 8 over 1400m, 18 len behind Meiner Sahara with 56kg at $51.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
6
SHOMA KANAYAMA
WHITE, GREEN CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Light green cap
7 40567 DAIMON
SHIZUO OSHIMA
7YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Toshio Hiramoto
Comes here off a 57-day let-up. Most recently second last of 8 at this track on March 8 over 1400m, 15 len behind Meiner Sahara with 56kg at $36.20. The run before that 6th of 8 at this track on February 22 over 1400m, 11 len behind Neo Ciel carrying 56kg at $158.10. Has failed to show enough.
7
TSUBASA KAMO
GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Light brown cap
8 65577 SPIN DOCTOR
MICHITAKA DOI
10YO  DK B  GELDING 55.0KG
Godolphin
Last start ran last of 7 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 15 len behind Akrasia carrying 55kg at $109.40. The start before that second last of 8 at this track on March 30 over 1400m, 19 len behind Meiner Sahara carrying 55kg at $137.50. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
8
TAKU KAWASHIMA
RED, WHITE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
9 86248 FLUGZEUG
TADAYOSHI IKEDA
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG

Useful entire. Most recently 8th of 10 at this track on April 13 over 1300m, 13 len behind Neo Ciel with 56kg at $147. The race before that 4th of 8 at this track on March 30 over 1400m, 9 len behind Meiner Sahara with 55kg at $17.70. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
9
ISAO YAMAGUCHI
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND , SLEEVES, Hot pink cap