OHI   12 Aug 2025
 
GOING:

Race 10 1600m

Track:      

Strong tempo with Hermosa Mio and Crown Shooter leading from Little Bighorn and Kitasan Hikoboshi. LITTLE BIGHORN (12) pushed forward and went on to record a determined win last start by 3 lengths over 1400m at this track. Will be handy in running despite the tricky draw. Capable of running a bold race. KITASAN HIKOBOSHI (14) defied a lack of market support last start, scoring by a nose over 1400m at this track. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset and can give a great sight. FIEREZZA (9) finished out of the money when fourth over 1200m at this track three-and-a-half weeks ago. Perfectly placed and can play a pivotal role. MUT KURVE (7) is third up today. Turned in a better run last time when second at this track over 1800m. Has a solid record at this circuit and is worth including.
1 65648 REIRI
MASAHIRO UESUGI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Koji Maeda
At the latest run ran last of 8 at this track on July 16 over 1600m, 43 len behind Esken Dream with 55kg at $11.40. Before that 4th of 10 at this track on July 2 over 1400m, 5 len behind Sai And Ko carrying 56kg at $13.20. Possesses a big finish.
1
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, White cap
2 00015 MEINER BOMBER
KAZUMASA SAKAMOTO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at this track on July 18 over 1800m, 7 len behind Yuyu Ski carrying 56kg at $9.60. The race before that won by 1.0 len at this track July 1 over 1800m defeating Punta Cana carrying 56kg at $228.10. Sure to be about the money.
2
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 2392x HERMOSA MIO
KAZUMA HASHIMOTO
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Koichiro Yamaguchi
Resuming after a break of eight months. Finished off last campaign second of 13 at this track December 1 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind Marukan Lani carrying 54kg at $20.90. First up last campaign seventh of 14 at this track February 28 2024 over 1600m, 8 len behind God Mode carrying 54kg at $1.40. Others are preferred.
3
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, NAVY SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 07080 SPECIAL DRAMA
KENJI TSUKIOKA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Ryoichi Otsuka
Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on June 30 over 2000m, 48 len behind Marukan Lani carrying 54kg at $143.60. The start before that 8th of 14 at this track on June 11 over 2000m, 7 len behind Fergus carrying 56kg at $114.70. Others have better credentials.
4
YOICHI ANDO
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES ,MEDIUM BLUE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
5 540x0 YAKUMO
KAZUMASA SAKAMOTO
7YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after six months second last of 12 at this track on July 16 over 1400m, 21 len behind Kitasan Hikoboshi carrying 57kg at $57.20. Previously second-up won by 3 len at this track April 20 2023 over 1600m defeating Thurston Trust carrying 56kg at $14.20. Fitter but must improve sharply.
5
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Cyan cap
6 8x806 EYES
KENJI TSUKIOKA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshihiko Koga
Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on July 16 over 1400m, 7 len behind Kitasan Hikoboshi carrying 57kg at $8.40. Before that raced on the pace before fading 12th of 14 at Tokyo Dirt on June 8 over 1600m, 11 len behind Golden Oscar carrying 58.0kg at $68.80. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
6
SHO YOSHII
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
7 x8x42 MUT KURVE
NAOYUKI MATOBA
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 11 at this track on July 1 over 1400m, 6 len behind Keten Dream with 56kg at $7.30. Second run from a spell raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at this track on July 18 over 1800m, 4 len behind Yuyu Ski with 56kg at $2.70. Fitter now and making headway. Will take beating.
7
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECKS,GREEN SLEEVES, Yellow cap
8 05005 YUSHIN IMON
TAKAKAZU SASO
6YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 5th of 8 at this track on July 16 over 1600m, 13 len behind Esken Dream carrying 55kg at $73.40. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track on June 12 over 1650m, 10 len behind Palermo carrying 57kg at $58. Fully tested.
8
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
WHITE, GREY DIAMOND CHECKS, GREY ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
9 11254 FIEREZZA
KATSUNORI ARAYAMA
3YO  DK B  COLT 55.0KG

At the latest run 4th of 16 at this track on July 17 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Half Blue with 56kg at $11.80. The start before that 5th of 12 at Funabashi on June 4 over 1200m, 7 len behind Bear Bakkyun carrying 56kg at $4.30. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
9
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Light green cap
10 88x99 DEAD VLEI
MINORU ASAKURA
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 9th of 11 at this track on July 1 over 1400m, 11 len behind Keten Dream carrying 53kg at $132.80. Second run from a spell 9th of 12 at this track on July 16 over 1400m, 10 len behind Kitasan Hikoboshi carrying 54kg at $179.80. Tested on recent form.
10
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Light green cap
11 267x0 CROWN SHOOTER
HIROMITSU KURITA
6YO  DK B  HORSE 53.0KG
Tadakuni Sugiyama
Second run back. First-up after four months failed to make an impression; ran last of 12 at this track on July 16 over 1400m, 23 len behind Kitasan Hikoboshi carrying 57kg at $8.70. Previously second-up 13th of 15 at this track on November 15 2023 over 1200m, 13 len behind Louis carrying 56kg at $27. Must improve significantly.
11
HARUTO NAKAYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, Light brown cap
12 14x21 LITTLE BIGHORN
KAZUO WATANABE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG

Third-up today. Not raced for 39 days. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 15 at this track on May 22 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Honey Toast carrying 56kg at $5.70. Second-up favourite; won by 3 len at this track July 4 over 1400m defeating Kagayaki Temma carrying 56kg at $1.60. One of the main contenders.
12
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
13 19465 GAMMO LEGEND
YASUMASA KURITA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 5th of 12 at this track on July 16 over 1400m, 6 len behind Kitasan Hikoboshi carrying 57kg at $24.80. Before that 6th of 11 at this track on July 1 over 1400m, 7 len behind Keten Dream carrying 56kg at $25.30. Wide draw makes it tough.
13
RYOTA SUGAWARA
ORANGE,WHITE SLEEVES,ORANGE STARS, Hot pink cap
14 07071 KITASAN HIKOBOSHI
HIDEYO YONEDA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG

Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at this track July 16 over 1400m defeating Master Of Life carrying 54kg at $62.40. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at this track on July 1 over 1400m, 9 len behind Keten Dream carrying 56kg at $36.50. Great chance to win again.
14
TAKAMI RIKU
RED, YELLOW CHECKS, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap