SAPPORO   10 Aug 2025
 
GOING: G

MASHUKO TOKUBETSU 1500m

Track: GOOD      

Strong tempo assured from Venus Rose and Fortem leading the charge. KINGMAKER (14) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a spell on 1/06/2025, finishing seventh and beaten 4 lengths over 1800m in stakes class at Kyoto. Comes here with definite claims. VENUS ROSE (6) was resuming from a spell of four months last start when a solid second over this course and distance. Has a high cruising speed. Leading contender. FORTEM (7) finished sixth two runs back at Tokyo then improved last time out to score by 1.5 lengths after being prominent at the bend over 1500m at this track. Must raise the bar but this looks well within his grasp. AND I LOVE HER (10) is back after a break of three-and-a-half months. Looking to emulate her win at Nakayama when returning from a spell last prep. Can make her presence felt.
1 0000x TRIP TO MOON
MASAO KASUYA
6YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Makio Okada
First-up. Finished off last campaign tenth of 16 at Niigata May 24 over 1200m, 4 len behind Cecilie Plage carrying 58.0kg at $125.90. Previously first up; fifth of 16 at Fukushima November 9 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Nishino Kodai carrying 58.0kg at $97.70. May need the run.
1
HIROKI MATSUMOTO
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE TWO CHEVRONS
2 30x43 ARGENTEUS
S KOJIMA
6YO    GELDING 58.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 13 at Hanshin on June 21 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Hawaiian Tiare with 55.0kg at $21.10. Second run from a spell 3rd of 11 at Hakodate on July 13 over 1800m, 4 len behind Mikki Jewelry carrying 55.0kg at $7.30. Will be winding up strongly.
2
YUJI TANNAI
SKY BLUE, RED SIX SPOTS, ARMBAND
3 202x8 ANITRA
DAIKI YAJIMA
5YO  DK B  MARE 56.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after three months 8th of 13 at Hakodate on July 20 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Mozu Nana Star carrying 56.0kg at $9.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 16 at Nakayama on March 9 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Red Attreve with 52.0kg at $19.90. Don't underestimate.
3
MIKU KOBAYASHI
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND
4 723x5 YOSHI TANREI
KENTA FUJINO
5YO    MARE 56.0KG
Katsuji Nakauchida
Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 8 at this track on July 27 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Elise Dia with 56.0kg at $2.50. Previously second-up 7th of 16 at Nakayama on March 9 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Red Attreve with 56.0kg at $10.70. Fitter again and a winning hope.
4
Y FUJIOKA
WHITE,RED DOUBLE BAND,WHITE SLEEVES,BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS
5 40704 STELLA BARCELONA
M KIKUKAWA
5YO    MARE 56.0KG
Chizu Yoshida
At the latest run 4th of 8 at this track on July 27 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Elise Dia with 56.0kg at $8.40. The start before that 14th of 16 at Tokyo on May 31 over 1600m, 10 len behind Win Iolite with 56.0kg at $113.70. Will be saved up for one last crack.
5
HAYATO YOSHIDA
YELLOW, BROWN STRIPES, STRIPED SLEEVES
6 x03x2 VENUS ROSE
YOSHIAKI SUGIYAMA
6YO    MARE 56.0KG
Laurel Racing Co .Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 8 at this track on July 27 over 1500m, 1.3 len behind Elise Dia carrying 56.0kg at $3.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at Chukyo on March 16 over 1400m, 4 len behind Yamanin Astron carrying 52.0kg at $20.30. Strong winning chance.
6
KATSUMA SAMESHIMA
FIREBRICK, WHITE SIX SPOTS, FIREBRICK SLEEVES, WHITE SPOTS
7 31061 FORTEM
NAOTO CHIBA
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Most recently won by 1.5 len at this track July 27 over 1500m defeating Effortless carrying 55.0kg at $7.30. The start before that 6th of 11 at Tokyo on May 31 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Power Snatch with 55.0kg at $12.10. Genuine contender.
7
TAKESHI YOKOYAMA
SKY BLUE,WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHTE SLEEVES,SKY BLUE STRIPES
8 62163 MEINER FORZA
TAKASHI KANARI
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Most recently 3rd of 8 at this track on July 27 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Elise Dia with 58.0kg at $6.50. Before that 6th of 11 at Hakodate on July 13 over 1800m, 5 len behind Mikki Jewelry with 56.0kg at $25.50. Racing well and is nicely placed.
8
HIROTO MAYUZUMI
RED, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
9 x5470 SCULPTORIS
TAKESHI MATSUSHITA
5YO    MARE 56.0KG
Isami Nakamura
Most recently 11th of 13 at Hakodate on July 20 over 1200m, 5 len behind Mozu Nana Star carrying 56.0kg at $90.20. The run before that 7th of 11 at Hakodate on July 6 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Rouge Lanakila with 56.0kg at $64.40. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
9
YOSHIHIRO FURUKAWA
SILVER, BLUE BAND, SLEEVES
10 7x10x AND I LOVE HER
Y TAMURA
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation 14th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt April 27 over 1400m, 10 len behind Rouge Stunning with 56.0kg at $4.70. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Nakayama March 8 over 1600m defeating Daisy carrying 56.0kg at $2.60. Among the leading players.
10
K IKEZOE
LIME GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
11 70798 COSMO DINNER
SHINICHI ITO
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Big Red Farm
At the latest run 8th of 14 at Hakodate on July 19 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Joyful News with 56.0kg at $78.10. Before that 9th of 14 at Tokyo on June 21 over 1400m, 5 len behind Trapeziste with 56.0kg at $139.30. Impossible to tip with any confidence.
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MASAMI MATSUOKA
RED, LIME GREEN CHECK
12 3697x TERA STELLAR
Y YAHAGI
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Hiroo Race Co. Ltd.
Entire back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Kyoto April 26 over 1600m, 6 len behind Brickwork with 58.0kg at $5.10. When resuming last campaign third of 13 at Hanshin March 23 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Yabusame with 58.0kg at $12.80. Keep in mind.
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YUJI HISHIDA
BLUE, LIME GREEN ARMBAND
13 x19x0 RED SENOR
DAIKI YAJIMA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Tokyo Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Second-up. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after five months 13th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 22 over 1400m, 15 len behind Tokushi Kaiser with 58.0kg at $91.30. Previously second-up 9th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 18 over 1200m, 5 len behind Kitano Soiree with 58.0kg at $29. Unlikely to threaten.
13
KAZUO YOKOYAMA
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, ARMBAND
14 4017x KINGMAKER
N SUGAI
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
NICKS Co. Ltd.
Colt returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at Kyoto in the LR June 1 over 1800m, 4 len behind Right Track carrying 57.0kg at $3.40. Previously first up; fourth of 13 at Tokyo February 2 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Energico with 57.0kg at $3.60. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
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RACHEL KING
WHITE,RED HALVED,RED DIAMOND BAND,ARM BAND