SAPPORO   03 Aug 2025
 
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TOMAKOMAI TOKUBETSU 1200m

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Cracking tempo with Kurino Hallelujah and La Jolla Storm leading the way. VENT VIVE (9) hasn't been far away lately, last time out finishing just 2.5 lengths back in fourth over 1200m at Hakodate. Goes well at this trip, recording three minor placings and is a key runner. EVAN SWEET (11) fought on for second last start over 1200m at Hakodate, making it two minor placings in a row. Awkwardly drawn and might need a little luck early. Well placed this line-up and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. GOLD STAR (8) resumes today after filling a minor placing at his only appearance last prep at Niigata over 1200m on May 24. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Will give backers a great sight. MEIKEI BURTON (10) is back after a break of ten weeks. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1400m at Tokyo. Has to be respected.
1 50x0x SMOOTH VELVET
MICHIO MINAMIDA
5YO    MARE 56.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign 14th of 16 at Nakayama on December 21 over 1200m, 8 len behind June Blair carrying 56.0kg at $68.70. When resuming last campaign 5th of 15 at Hakodate on June 30 2024 over 1200m, 3 len behind Obaitori with 56.0kg at $19.10. Needs more time.
1
HIROTO MAYUZUMI
WHITE, RED CHECKS, RED SLEEVES
2 96x65 JACQUARD
YUJI WADA
7YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Takashi Kurisaka
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 11 at Fukushima on June 29 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Mac An Luin carrying 58.0kg at $98.40. Second run from a spell 5th of 9 at Fukushima on July 13 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Ecoro Mars with 58.0kg at $17.70. Nice draw but others preferred.
2
HAYATO YOSHIDA
BLUE,WHITE CHECK,ARM BAND
3 x7601 KURINO HALLELUJAH
HIDENORI TAKE
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Yoriko Kurimoto
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently won by 0.8 len at Hakodate June 29 over 1200m defeating Muchas Gracias carrying 53.0kg at $25.40. The race before that 10th of 13 at Hakodate on June 15 over 1200m, 8 len behind Theater with 53.0kg at $4.10. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
3
SEIYA MORITA
GREEN, BLACK SLEEVES
4 4x99x COURTEOUS MANNER
Y TAKAHASHI
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Godolphin
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 16 at Hanshin Dirt April 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ludique with 56.0kg at $31.60. When resuming last campaign ninth of 13 at Hanshin March 23 over 1400m, 7 len behind Yabusame with 56.0kg at $12.30. Likely to be up for this.
4
YUJI TANNAI
ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND
5 0x303 HEART WHIP
TOSHIHIRO EBINA
6YO  GREY  MARE 56.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Last start 3rd of 13 at Hakodate on July 20 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Mozu Nana Star carrying 56.0kg at $64.60. The race before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 11 at Hakodate on July 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Rouge Lanakila with 56.0kg at $55.70. Needs to do more. Others better.
5
RYUTO YOKOYAMA
SKY BLUE,WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHTE SLEEVES,SKY BLUE STRIPES
6 0x0x7 EYE OF THE STORM
I OKADA
5YO    MARE 56.0KG
Gold Up Company Co. Ltd.
Second-up today. Not raced for 43 days. Last outing 7th of 15 at Hakodate on June 21 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Gold Sabel carrying 56.0kg at $126.30. At only start last preparation ran last of 13 at Chukyo on March 16 over 1400m, 14 len behind Yamanin Astron carrying 51.0kg at $238.20. Unlikely to threaten.
6
YUJI HISHIDA
BLUE, YELLOW CROSSED SASHES, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS
7 10x00 LA JOLLA STORM
KENTA FUJINO
5YO  DK B  MARE 56.0KG
Hidaka Breeders Union Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resumes off a 43 day letup. Resuming 14th of 16 at Niigata on May 4 over 1000m, 15 len behind Nishino Cognac carrying 56.0kg at $16. Second-up ran last of 15 at Hakodate on June 21 over 1200m, 10 len behind Gold Sabel with 56.0kg at $22.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
7
YOSHIHIRO FURUKAWA
LIME GREEN, RED RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS
8 65x3x GOLD STAR
TAKESHI OKUMURA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Noboru Iyama
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 3rd of 16 at Niigata on May 24 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Cecilie Plage carrying 58.0kg at $7.50. First up last campaign 5th of 16 at Nakayama on December 21 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind June Blair carrying 57.0kg at $4.90. Likely to feature.
8
YUKITO ISHIKAWA
YELLOW, PURPLE FIVE STARS, ARMBAND
9 32x24 VENT VIVE
MITSUNORI MAKIURA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Eden Association
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Fukushima on June 29 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Mac An Luin carrying 58.0kg at $5.30. Last start 4th of 13 at Hakodate on July 20 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Mozu Nana Star carrying 58.0kg at $6.10. Definite winning chance.
9
DAISUKE SASAKI
RED,WHITE CROSSED SASHES, HOOPS SLEEVES
10 3024x MEIKEI BURTON
K NAKATAKE
6YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Nagoya Keiba Co. Ltd.
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at Tokyo May 24 over 1400m, 3 len behind Perifania with 58.0kg at $7.10. When resuming last campaign third of 12 at Tokyo February 23 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Flying Blade with 58.0kg at $9.90. Look for a bold run.
10
YUICHIRO SHIBATA
GREEN, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE TWO CHEVRONS
11 10x32 EVAN SWEET
Y TOMOMICHI
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Kazuhiro Sasaki
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 15 at Hakodate on June 21 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Gold Sabel with 56.0kg at $7.30. Last start 2nd of 11 at Hakodate on July 12 over 1200m, 3 len behind Karpuz Pelus carrying 56.0kg at $8.60. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
11
KATSUMA SAMESHIMA
BLUE, LIGHT BLUE HALVES, DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE DOUBLE ARMBAND
12 2459x KHALEESI
RYO TAKEI
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
FA Racing
Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Tokyo May 24 over 1400m, 5 len behind Perifania carrying 56.0kg at $5.30. Previously first up; third of 13 at Tokyo February 8 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Cosmo Adirato carrying 53.0kg at $24.40. Can return with a bold run.
12
RACHEL KING
WHITE, GREY HALVED,GREY DIAMOND BAND,SLEEVES,RED ARMBANDS
13 00320 IGNITION
SHOGO HATABATA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 58.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Most recently second last of 11 at Hakodate on July 12 over 1200m, 14 len behind Karpuz Pelus with 58.0kg at $11.10. Before that 2nd of 16 at Niigata on May 24 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Cecilie Plage with 58.0kg at $5.50. Can improve on recent efforts.
13
KENJI KAWAMATA
SKY BLUE,WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHTE SLEEVES,SKY BLUE STRIPES