Tokyo   01 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G

MURASAKI SHO 1800m

Track: GOOD      

Slick pace with Power Hall finding the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. MELIOREM (7) kept coming but just failed to pick up the winner last start over 2000m at this track. Has race fitness on his side now. The engagement of Yuga Kawada is noteworthy. Placed to advantage and can take this out. TEUMESSA (10) ran a better race last start, finishing 1.75 lengths away in fourth over 1600m at Nakayama. Finds a nice race and can bounce back. SHONAN RAPIDUS (12) returned from a layoff last start and was beaten 3 lengths into fourth over 2000m at this track. Strips fitter and in unbeaten at the course and distance. Should go close. POWER HALL (3) was beaten just a neck when second at his latest appearance at this track over 1600m. Has drawn wide last two but from the low draw this time will take running down.
1 50009 LOGI MAMBO
M KOGA
6YO    HORSE 53.0KG
Masaaki Kumeta
Most recently 9th of 13 at this track on May 4 over 2000m, 8 len behind Ask Come On More carrying 58.0kg at $215.20. The run before that 10th of 16 at Nakayama on March 23 over 1800m, 6 len behind Admire Matsuri with 58.0kg at $192.90. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
1
H KITAMURA
YELLOW, BLUE DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS
2 x79x3 NISHINO RAIKO
M KOGA
5YO    HORSE 57.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 15 at this track on May 10 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Arsenaal carrying 58.0kg at $9.90. Previously second-up 9th of 16 at this track on February 16 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Redington with 58.0kg at $14.50. Improver with winning prospects.
2
K IKEZOE
YELLOW,PURPLE HOOPS,WHITE SLEEVES
3 61802 POWER HALL
M KON
4YO    GELDING 57.0KG
NICKS Co. Ltd.
Useful gelding. At the latest run 2nd of 15 at this track on May 10 over 1600m, neck behind Arsenaal with 58.0kg at $16.40. The race before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 11th of 16 at Nakayama on April 6 over 2000m, 6 len behind Regalo Del Cielo with 58.0kg at $13.80. Winning hope.
3
HIRONOBU TANABE
WHITE,RED HALVED,RED DIAMOND BAND,ARM BAND
4 00000 DEEP RICH
S KOJIMA
7YO    HORSE 53.0KG
Yutaka Uda
Returns from a 50-day let-up. Last start second last of 14 at Nakayama on April 12 over 1600m, 6 len behind Daishin Yamato with 58.0kg at $217. The run before that 10th of 13 at Nakayama on March 15 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Kyoei Brisa carrying 54.0kg at $221.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
4
Y YOSHIDA
LIGHT BLUE,YELLOW RIGHT SASH,ARM BAND
5 x81x0 SPARK RICHARD
S KOJIMA
4YO    GELDING 54.0KG
Tetsuya Nishimi
Second-up. First-up after three months raced on the pace before fading second last of 13 at this track on May 4 over 2000m, 20 len behind Ask Come On More with 58.0kg at $29. Previously second-up won by a nose at this track February 2 over 2000m defeating Avenir De Briller with 57.0kg at $3.20. Unlikely to threaten.
5
KAZUO YOKOYAMA
YELLOW,BLACK HALVED,BLACK DIAMOND BAND,GREEN SLEEVES,YELLOW ARMBANDS
6 86768 MEINER NICHOLAS
Y HATAKEYAMA
6YO    HORSE 55.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Most recently 8th of 13 at this track on May 4 over 2000m, 7 len behind Ask Come On More with 58.0kg at $63.70. Before that 6th of 16 at Nakayama on April 6 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Regalo Del Cielo carrying 58.0kg at $66.10. Faces a tough task.
6
YUJI TANNAI
RED, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
7 x4x02 MELIOREM
Y TOMOMICHI
4YO    HORSE 57.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 10th of 16 at Hanshin on April 12 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Kane Hula carrying 57.0kg at $3.90. Second-up 2nd of 13 at this track on May 4 over 2000m, 0.5 len behind Ask Come On More carrying 58.0kg at $6.90. Winning rider back aboard and expected to go close.
7
YUGA KAWADA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND
8 x310x VULCANO
YUKIO INAGAKI
7YO    HORSE 54.0KG
Mamoru Miyata
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation 12th of 16 at Nakayama March 23 over 1800m, 9 len behind Admire Matsuri with 58.0kg at $84.50. Previously first up; third of 13 at this track February 16 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Kyoei Brisa with 58.0kg at $19.30. Should be right in the mix.
8
MASAMI MATSUOKA
LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW FIVE STARS, RED ARMBANDS
9 00x00 SOUND WARRIOR
YASUYUKI TAKAHASHI
7YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG
Yuichi Masuda
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Not raced for 36 days. First-up ran last of 15 at Hanshin on March 15 over 1800m, 11 len behind Submariner carrying 58.0kg at $446.20. Second run from a spell struggled in the run home; ran last of 12 at Kyoto Dirt on April 26 over 1900m, 26 len behind Jinsei carrying 58.0kg at $320.70. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.
9
AKIHIDE TSUMURA
YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE HALVES, ROYAL BLUE DIAMOND BAND, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, HOT PINK ARMBAND
10 1x304 TEUMESSA
TAKASHI KANARI
4YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Useful filly. Comes off a 50 day let-up. Last start 4th of 14 at Nakayama on April 12 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Daishin Yamato carrying 56.0kg at $12.60. The run before that ran last of 16 at this track on February 16 over 1600m, 7 len behind Redington with 56.0kg at $3.20. Looks well placed and gets chance to break through.
10
K TOSAKI
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES
11 0x90x NEUSE TESORO
N TAKAGI
4YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Ryotokuji Kenji Holdings Co. Ltd.
First-up. Finished off last campaign 12th of 15 at Hanshin March 15 over 1800m, 7 len behind Submariner carrying 56.0kg at $119.50. First up last campaign ninth of 16 at this track February 9 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Kana Tape carrying 55.0kg at $13.30. Hasn't shown enough.
11
AKIRA SUGAWARA
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND
12 011x4 SHONAN RAPIDUS
SAKAE KUNIEDA
4YO    HORSE 56.0KG
Tetsuhide Kunimoto
Second-up. First-up after two months 4th of 13 at this track on May 4 over 2000m, 3 len behind Ask Come On More carrying 58.0kg at $4.90. Previously second-up won by a neck at this track February 1 over 1800m defeating Forlanini with 57.0kg at $52.40. Expect a forward showing.
12
KOSEI MIURA
RED,WHITE BAND,SLEEVES
13 0x84x COSMO SHANGRI LA
TAKASHI MIZUNO
5YO    MARE 52.0KG
Big Red Farm
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at this track February 23 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Dee My The Kid carrying 52.0kg at $159.20. When resuming last campaign eighth of 14 at this track February 8 over 2400m, 7 len behind Meiner Campana with 52.0kg at $136.70. Others are preferred.
13
DAICHI SHIBATA
RED, LIME GREEN CHECK
14 3x180 ANRI ROAD
TAIKI CHAKI
5YO    MARE 53.0KG
Masahiro Miki
Useful mare. Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 12th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 3 over 1800m, 8 len behind Appealing Look carrying 56.0kg at $14.40. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 16 at Nakayama on March 23 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Admire Matsuri carrying 56.0kg at $17.70. Easily accounted for last time out but this suits.
14
YUICHI KITAMURA
YELLOW, RED CROSSED SASHES, ARMBAND
15 1x9x0 BARONESSA
HIROYASU TANAKA
4YO    FILLY 53.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Racing second-up today. Not raced for 56 days. Last run 12th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 6 over 1800m, 11 len behind Ammaliare carrying 56.0kg at $10.80. At only start last preparation raced on the pace before fading 9th of 12 at Kyoto Dirt on February 1 over 1800m, 9 len behind W Heart Bond carrying 55.0kg at $6.40. Unlikely to threaten.
15
RYUSEI SAKAI
LIME GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
16 130x7 WIN ODIN
Y SHIKATO
5YO    HORSE 56.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 13 at this track on May 4 over 2000m, 6 len behind Ask Come On More with 58.0kg at $6. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at this track on June 23 over 1800m, 4 len behind Logi Silver carrying 58.0kg at $2.40. Fitter but must improve sharply.
16
MIRAI IWATA
RED,BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES,RED ARMBANDS
17 x05x2 MARUCHAN
YASUO TAKEICHI
5YO    HORSE 56.0KG
Takao Seya
Second run back. First-up after two months 2nd of 16 at Niigata on May 18 over 1800m, 0.8 len behind Namura Ahab with 58.0kg at $16.90. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at Nakayama on March 15 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Kyoei Brisa carrying 55.0kg at $31.50. Strong winning chance.
17
KYOSUKE MARUTA
BLUE, HOT PINK CHECK, CHECKED SLEEVES
18 0x427 BLACK SHIELD
MINORU OGURI
6YO    HORSE 54.0KG
Katsumi Yoshida
Comes here off a 50-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 16 at Hanshin on April 12 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Kane Hula carrying 54.0kg at $19.70. Before that 2nd of 12 at this track on February 23 over 2000m, 1.0 len behind Dee My The Kid carrying 53.0kg at $30.10. Racing well and is nicely placed.
18
H UCHIDA
YELLOW, RED STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES