Tokyo   31 May 2025
 
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HAYAMA TOKUBETSU 1600m

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Plenty of speed from Ho O Shelly and Metal Speed. GARZA BLANCA (8) was heavily backed and justified the support when resuming last start over 1600m at Nakayama, scoring by a neck. Fitter for that last hitout and is a great chance to get the prize again. DAWN CHORUS (3) came from well back on the bend to win when resuming last start over 1600m at Niigata, scoring by one length. Open to improvement so another big run is on the cards. METAL SPEED (6) doesn't win out of turn, scoring just twice from 28 starts. Did a good job last start to finish second over 1600m at Nakayama, beaten one length. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he has the ability to mix it with them. CHAMPAGNE MARK (7) turned in a fine effort to score by a neck at today's track and distance last start which was an improvement on the first-up run. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is right in contention.
1 x0x6x HAWAIIAN TIARE
MIKIO MATSUNAGA
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Nagoya Yuho Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 6th of 9 at Kyoto on February 22 over 1600m, 3 len behind Epoch Venus carrying 56.0kg at $11.40. When resuming last campaign 11th of 13 at Chukyo on November 30 over 1600m, 6 len behind Melt Your Heart carrying 54.0kg at $3.40. Should be right in the mix.
1
GENKI MARUYAMA
LIME GREEN, HOT PINK HALVES, HOT PINK DIAMOND BAND,HOT PINK SLEEVES
2 6x722 TOHO GALLEON
K TANI
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Toho Bussan Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 8 at Kyoto on May 10 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Altoum carrying 58.0kg at $6.10. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Kyoto on April 26 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Brickwork with 58.0kg at $17.30. Close to a win. One of the better chances.
2
H UCHIDA
RED,BLUE CROSSED SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE STRIPES
3 111x1 DAWN CHORUS
K HAGIWARA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
NICKS Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after three months favourite; won by 1.0 len at Niigata May 3 over 1600m defeating Oliebollen with 56.0kg at $2.50. Previously second-up 4th of 16 at this track on November 10 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Yukiwarizakura with 53.0kg at $7. No reason she cannot get the job done again. Improver with winning prospects.
3
DAISUKE SASAKI
WHITE,RED HALVED,RED DIAMOND BAND,ARM BAND
4 28x6x HO O SHELLY
M IKEGAMI
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Yoshihisa Ozasa
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 6th of 11 at Nakayama on March 23 over 1600m, 9 len behind Daishin Yamato with 56.0kg at $6.70. First up last campaign 2nd of 12 at this track on November 9 over 1600m, neck behind Cefiro with 55.0kg at $4.70. Keep in mind.
4
YUSUKE HARA
BLACK, RED BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS
5 17x0x PELLEGRINI
T TEZUKA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Katsumi Yoshida
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Nakayama on March 29 over 1800m, 9 len behind Meiner Bricks carrying 58.0kg at $10.10. Won previous preparation first up won by a neck at this track January 28 2024 over 1800m defeating Pod Theo with 57.0kg at $5. Needs more time.
5
AKIHIDE TSUMURA
YELLOW, RED STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES
6 47822 METAL SPEED
M SAITO
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Him Rock Racing Holdings Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 13 at Nakayama on April 5 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Sam Hunter with 58.0kg at $5. The run before that 2nd of 11 at Nakayama on March 23 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Daishin Yamato with 58.0kg at $8.30. Major player on recent form.
6
TAKESHI YOKOYAMA
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS
7 40x61 CHAMPAGNE MARK
MASAYOSHI EBINA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Yoichi Aoyama
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 16 at Chukyo on March 22 over 1600m, 4 len behind Admire Astra with 58.0kg at $11.90. Last start won by a neck at this track April 26 over 1600m defeating Dreaming Up carrying 58.0kg at $10.50. This race is well within his grasp.
7
K TOSAKI
WHITE, BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE DIAMONDS
8 4x3x1 GARZA BLANCA
TETSUYA KIMURA
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Having second run back today. Freshened for 49 days. Last run favourite; won by a neck at Nakayama April 12 over 1600m defeating Red Rostam with 56.0kg at $3.50. At only start last preparation 3rd of 14 at Nakayama on January 26 over 1600m, 4 len behind Meisho Yozora carrying 55.0kg at $2.60. Fitter again and a winning hope.
8
C P LEMAIRE
SKY BLUE, RED SIX SPOTS, ARMBAND
9 44x36 EVER HAPPINESS
T KUBOTA
5YO    MARE 56.0KG
Yutaka Uda
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Nakayama on April 20 over 2000m, 0.6 len behind Angola Black carrying 56.0kg at $16.70. Second-up 6th of 9 at this track on May 17 over 1800m, 9 len behind Learn The Ropes carrying 56.0kg at $6.20. Didn’t fire last start but is capable of better.
9
Y YOSHIDA
LIGHT BLUE,YELLOW RIGHT SASH,ARM BAND
10 00x44 WIN IOLITE
DAIKI YAJIMA
5YO  BLACK  MARE 56.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 14 at this track on April 27 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Sympatheia with 56.0kg at $9.10. Second-up 4th of 12 at this track on May 10 over 1400m, 3 len behind Sky High with 56.0kg at $16.80. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
10
KAZUO YOKOYAMA
RED,BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES,RED ARMBANDS
11 50000 BIG SHOW TIME
M TSUCHIDA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Takatoshi Sakai
At the latest run ran last of 16 at Niigata on May 24 over 1200m, 16 len behind Cecilie Plage carrying 58.0kg at $274.10. The start before that ran last of 10 at Funabashi on April 4 over 1200m, 18 len behind Satono Mustang carrying 55kg at $311.50. Fully tested on his recent run.
11
RYOTA KOBAYASHI
YELLOW, BLACK FIVE STARS, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW HOOPS
12 x0407 STELLA BARCELONA
M KIKUKAWA
5YO    MARE 56.0KG
Chizu Yoshida
Returns from a 56-day let-up. Last start 7th of 13 at Nakayama on April 5 over 1600m, 5 len behind Sam Hunter carrying 56.0kg at $41.10. The run before that 12th of 16 at Nakayama on March 16 over 1800m, 11 len behind Amai carrying 56.0kg at $46.10. Will need to find plenty of improvement.
12
HIRONOBU TANABE
YELLOW, BROWN STRIPES, STRIPED SLEEVES
13 x9554 SATONO WILLE
Y SHIKATO
5YO    GELDING 58.0KG
Hajime Satomi
Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on May 4 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Canicule carrying 58.0kg at $10.70. The race before that 5th of 13 at Nakayama on April 5 over 1600m, 3 len behind Sam Hunter carrying 58.0kg at $38.20. Wide draw makes it tough.
13
KOSEI MIURA
LIME GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, STRIPED SLEEVES
14 2x78x WAZAMONO
TOMOHITO OZEKI
7YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
First-up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 16 at Nakayama March 9 over 1600m, 6 len behind Red Attreve carrying 58.0kg at $17.30. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at Nakayama January 25 over 1600m, 3 len behind Yukino Royal with 58.0kg at $6.20. Others are preferred.
14
TAKUYA KOWATA
SKY BLUE,WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHTE SLEEVES,SKY BLUE STRIPES
15 9493x KEIKEI
H SUGIURA
4YO    GELDING 58.0KG
Katsuki Kuwano
Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at Nakayama March 23 over 1600m, 4 len behind Daishin Yamato carrying 58.0kg at $39.60. When resuming last campaign third of 16 at Nakayama December 8 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Maruchan with 57.0kg at $25.60. May need the run.
15
TAKUYA ONO
LIGHT PINK , WHITE DIAMONDS , BLACK SLEEVES , YELLOW ARMBAND, WHITE COLLAR
16 87627 AIM FOR ACE
RYO TAKEI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
KH Racing
Last start 7th of 9 at this track on May 18 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Beau Monde with 58.0kg at $10.10. Before that 2nd of 9 at this track on May 4 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Canicule with 58.0kg at $18.90. Poorly drawn and will need luck.
16
H KITAMURA
BROWN,WHITE FIVE STARS,BROWN SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPES