SAGA   10 May 2025
 
GOING:

Race 10 1750m

Track:      

Genuine tempo with King Prince leading the way. BROWN KINGS (1) bounced back last start and scored by 2 lengths over 1400m at this track. Must raise the bar but another big run is on the cards. KING PRINCE (7) looks close to a breakthrough based on his last start third at this track over 1750m. Has a terrific record here with three wins and seven minor placings from 10 starts. Leading contender. PEAK COLOR (4) is ready to win after she just missed last time, beaten a neck into second over 1400m at this track. Drawn for a good trail just off the pace. Needs to be at her best to beat this field but she cannot be left out. MATILDE (8) turned things around last start and got the job done by 1.5 lengths over 1400m at this track. Can feature in the finish again.
1 43351 BROWN KINGS
RYUICHIRO KURATOMI
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start won by 2 len at this track April 26 over 1400m defeating Apple Candy with 56kg at $5.30. Before that 5th of 11 at Nagoya on March 17 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Candy Tuft with 56kg at $70.30. Hard to beat again.
1
NAOHITO TANAKA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE HALVES, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, White cap
2 223x2 WINNING THE SOUL
MOTONORI MASHIMA
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Second run back. First-up after seven months held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind Pawa Poke Primero carrying 54kg at $5.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at this track on September 29 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Meisho Theos with 54kg at $3.10. Solid top-three hope.
2
SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA
BLACK, GOLD CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD STRIPE, Grey cap
3 23538 FAIRY PINE
MICHITAKA DOI
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Toshihiko Iijima
At the latest run 8th of 11 at this track on April 27 over 1750m, 8 len behind Top Reach with 54kg at $14. The start before that 3rd of 9 at this track on April 5 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Lot Precious carrying 54kg at $4.80. Likely to play a big role.
3
TAKU KAWASHIMA
RED, WHITE SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 41632 PEAK COLOR
KINYA KITAMURA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Koichiro Yamaguchi
Racing well. Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, neck behind Rinachan carrying 54kg at $2.70. The race before that 3rd of 8 at this track on April 5 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Shonan Dadan with 54kg at $10.90. Well placed to take this out.
4
YOSHIKI YAMADA
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, ORANGE STARS, Cyan cap
5 59359 KEY NICE
SHIZUO OSHIMA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Koichiro Kitamae
At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track on April 26 over 1300m, 14 len behind Metropolitana with 54kg at $298.60. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track on April 5 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Kisekino Senshi with 51kg at $11.30. Tested on recent form.
5
TSUBASA KAMO
GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 85650 SATONO BONDS
TAKAYOSHI KAWADA
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Satomi Horse Company Co. Ltd.
Last start 10th of 12 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, 19 len behind Pawa Poke Primero carrying 53kg at $53.50. The run before that 5th of 9 at this track on April 5 over 1300m, 6 len behind Lot Precious carrying 56kg at $97.10. Hard to have on recent performances.
6
LEO NAKAYAMA
BLACK,PINK DIAMOND CHECKS,BLACK SLEEVES,YELLOW ARMBANDS,PINK COLLAR, Light green cap
7 23323 KING PRINCE
MASANORI MASHIMA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Kazuhiko Uryu
Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at this track on April 27 over 1750m, 3 len behind Top Reach with 56kg at $3.60. The start before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 8 at this track on April 5 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Shonan Dadan with 56kg at $2.30. Best form should see him measure right up.
7
TORU TAKEYOSHI
RED , YELLOW FIVE STARS, Light green cap
8 83851 MATILDE
HISASHI MATSUSHIMA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track April 25 over 1400m defeating Pancake carrying 54kg at $2.10. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on March 22 over 1300m, 4 len behind Vila Isabel with 54kg at $19.60. Broke maiden status last time and is worthy of consideration.
8
TAKUTO DEMIZU
LIGHT BLUE, DENIM DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM HOOPS SLEEVES, Light brown cap
9 54653 MEISHO NITABO
RYUMA KANAGAWA
8YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Rinachan with 55kg at $14.10. The race before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at this track on April 5 over 1400m, 7 len behind Happy Gift with 56kg at $36.90. Needs to lift.
9
OMI DAIKI
WHITE, BLUE BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
10 34474 KENTUCKY DANCE
HISASHI MATSUSHIMA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Yasuji Yoshioka
At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on April 27 over 1750m, 4 len behind Top Reach with 54kg at $21.10. Before that got back early 7th of 9 at this track on April 12 over 1750m, 12 len behind Svarna Paksa carrying 54kg at $15. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
10
MANATO HIDA
YELLOW, BLACK CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
11 75484 AMERICAN MACH
HIROHIDE HIRAYAMA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshizawa Holdings Co. Ltd
Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Rinachan with 56kg at $15.70. The start before that second last of 9 at this track on April 5 over 1300m, 11 len behind Lot Precious with 56kg at $25.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
11
YUKIHITO NAGATA
WHITE, MAGENTA DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Hot pink cap