SAGA   17 May 2025
 
GOING:

Race 10 1800m

Track:      

Hot tempo expected from Tsumo and Lot Fighter. TSUMO (4) had a bit on his rivals last time with an impressive 9 lengths win over 1400m at this track. Has a strong record here, including four wins. Will prove tough to beat. TWEED RIVER (7) pushed forward and went on to record a determined win last start by half a length over 1750m at this track. Meets some better types this time but another big run will not surprise. LOT FIGHTER (2) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1800m at this track. Beautifully placed and is sure to be there at the finish. JASMINE (3) scored last start at this track to make it three wins from five starts this campaign. Has good early toe so she should be handy in the run. One of the better hopes.
1 24835 GAMADASU
TADAYOSHI IKEDA
3YO  GREY  COLT 56.0KG

Useful type. Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on May 4 over 1800m, 8 len behind Moon Of The Ace with 56kg at $143.10. The race before that 3rd of 12 at this track on April 20 over 1300m, 3 len behind Annie Break carrying 56kg at $3.20. Beaten comfortably last time out but this suits.
1
SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA
BLACK, GOLD CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD STRIPE, White cap
2 142x4 LOT FIGHTER
MOTONORI MASHIMA
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 12 at this track on May 4 over 1800m, 6 len behind Moon Of The Ace carrying 56kg at $14.20. Previously second-up won by a head at this track December 15 over 1300m defeating Shishino Stella carrying 55kg at $2.10. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
2
MANATO HIDA
YELLOW, BLACK CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 00111 JASMINE
YUKITO SANKODA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Masatake Iida
On a three run winning streak. Most recently favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track May 3 over 1400m defeating Tuna Andie carrying 54kg at $1.20. Before that favourite; scored a big 4 len win at this track April 5 over 1400m defeating Cosmo Cantik carrying 54kg at $1.10. Won last start and is well-placed again.
3
TAKU KAWASHIMA
RED, WHITE SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 21111 TSUMO
SHINICHI HIGASHI
3YO  DK B  COLT 53.0KG

Going well. At the latest run favourite; scored a big 9 len win at this track May 4 over 1400m defeating Shishino Stella carrying 53kg at $1.10. The start before that favourite; won by 30 len at this track April 19 over 1400m defeating Hakuai Laura carrying 53kg at $1.10. This is well within his grasp.
4
REN HASEGAWA
MAROON, WHITE CHECKS, MAROON SLEEVES, WHITE COLLAR, Cyan cap
5 87x20 SAGANO OJOSAN
MICHITAKA DOI
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 2nd of 12 at this track on April 20 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Annie Break with 54kg at $11.60. Second-up sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at this track on May 4 over 1800m, 13 len behind Moon Of The Ace carrying 54kg at $85.50. Preferred in something easier.
5
NAOHITO TANAKA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE HALVES, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 619x7 SUPER FLEUR
HIROFUMI WATANABE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months settled back and ran on when 7th of 11 at this track on May 3 over 1400m, 14 len behind Yui Wish carrying 51kg at $23.80. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Monbetsu on July 3 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Kisekio Nozomunara with 55kg at $24. Unlikely to threaten.
6
YOSHIKI YAMADA
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, ORANGE STARS, Light green cap
7 1x821 TWEED RIVER
KATSUTOSHI TESHIMA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Form hard to fault. Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently won by 0.5 len at this track April 13 over 1750m defeating M T Peace carrying 56kg at $4. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on March 22 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind M T Peace with 56kg at $13. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
7
JUN TANAKA
RED, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, Light green cap
8 18469 COOFA GRACE
TADAYOSHI IKEDA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently 9th of 11 at this track on May 3 over 1400m, 17 len behind Yui Wish carrying 54kg at $8.70. The race before that 6th of 9 at Kochi on March 23 over 1300m, 8 len behind You're My Dream carrying 54kg at $63.60. This race looks too tough.
8
HIROKI YAMASHITA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
9 03585 AI YO SHINWA
KINYA KITAMURA
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Last start 5th of 11 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, 12 len behind Tsumo carrying 56kg at $32.10. The race before that 8th of 11 at this track on April 13 over 1750m, 14 len behind Tweed River with 56kg at $98.90. Fully tested on his recent run.
9
TAKUTO DEMIZU
LIGHT BLUE, DENIM DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM HOOPS SLEEVES, Light brown cap
10 55355 NEW EL DORADO
TADAYOSHI IKEDA
3YO  GREY  COLT 56.0KG

Most recently 5th of 11 at this track on May 3 over 1400m, 11 len behind Yui Wish with 56kg at $11.30. Before that 5th of 11 at this track on April 13 over 1750m, 10 len behind Tweed River carrying 56kg at $44.90. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
10
SHOMA KANAYAMA
WHITE, GREEN CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
11 56263 A SHIN HATHOR
SHINICHI HIGASHI
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start 3rd of 11 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, 10 len behind Tsumo with 54kg at $9.30. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on April 20 over 1300m, 7 len behind Annie Break with 54kg at $4.40. Genuine contender under these conditions.
11
ISAO YAMAGUCHI
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND , SLEEVES, Hot pink cap