SAPPORO   31 Aug 2025
 
GOING: G

HBC SHO 1200m

Track:      

Plenty of speed from Nishino Lavanda and Baby's Breath. BABY'S BREATH (3) was a dominant winner last time over 1200m at Hakodate, getting home by 2 lengths. Likely to go forward from a nice draw. Will give a great sight. NISHINO LAVANDA (6) is a promising type who hasn't raced since finishing 22 lengths away in 16th over 1600m in the G3 Fairy Stakes at Nakayama on January 12 which was the only run of that prep. Has won when fresh from a spell in the past. Likely to go forward from a nice draw. Likely to feature. LORD MY LIFE (15) turned in a nice run last time to finish third over 1200m at Kokura after being prominent at the bend. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake. MOJA LEO (12) finished third last start over 1200m at Hakodate, beaten 3.5 lengths. In the right race and is a winning hope.
1 x0750 RED VALENTIA
DAIKI YAJIMA
5YO    HORSE 54.0KG
Tokyo Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 56 day let-up. At the latest run faded in the straight ran last of 16 at Fukushima on July 6 over 1800m, 20 len behind Nishino Ti Amo with 58.0kg at $41. The race before that 5th of 9 at Tokyo on May 25 over 1800m, 7 len behind Cor Leonis carrying 54.0kg at $24. Looks tested again.
1
KOTA WASHIZU
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, ARMBAND
2 x3x85 GOLD STAR
TAKESHI OKUMURA
4YO    HORSE 56.0KG
Noboru Iyama
Third-up today. First-up 8th of 13 at this track on August 3 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Evan Sweet carrying 58.0kg at $6.40. Last start 5th of 14 at this track on August 23 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Heart Whip carrying 58.0kg at $8.50. Racing well. Top prospects.
2
S HAMANAKA
YELLOW, PURPLE FIVE STARS, ARMBANDS
3 26x11 BABY'S BREATH
TERUHIKO CHIDA
3YO    FILLY 53.0KG
Ryoichi Otsuka
Third-up today. Not raced for 57 days. First-up favourite; won by 2 len at Hakodate June 22 over 1200m defeating Hit The Ground with 55.0kg at $2.60. Second-up favourite; won by 2 len at Hakodate July 5 over 1200m defeating Smash Out with 53.0kg at $1.60. Rates highly. Big chance.
3
YUTAKA TAKE
LIME GREEN,YELLOW CROSS SASHES,BLACK SLEEVES,YELLOW ARMBANDS
4 606x9 TOSEN TRAM
YOSHIKATSU SATO
5YO    HORSE 54.0KG
Takaya Shimakawa
Second run back. First-up after four months 9th of 14 at this track on August 23 over 1200m, 5 len behind Heart Whip with 58.0kg at $87.40. Previously second-up 12th of 16 at Nakayama on December 22 over 1600m, 5 len behind Pick A Cherry carrying 58.0kg at $132.60. Needs more time.
4
KAZUMA HARADA
GREEN, BLUE DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES
5 59x40 KHALEESI
RYO TAKEI
4YO    FILLY 54.0KG
FA Racing
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 13 at this track on August 3 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Evan Sweet with 56.0kg at $5.80. Last start 11th of 13 at this track on August 16 over 1200m, 5 len behind Especially with 56.0kg at $7.60. Genuine chance this time around.
5
TAKESHI YOKOYAMA
WHITE, GREY HALVED,GREY DIAMOND BAND,SLEEVES,RED ARMBANDS
6 12x0x NISHINO LAVANDA
M OKUHIRA
3YO    FILLY 54.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation raced on the pace before fading ran last of 16 at Nakayama in the G3 Fairy Stakes on January 12 over 1600m, 22 len behind Erika Express with 55.0kg at $45. Won previous preparation first up scored a big 4 len win at Hakodate June 16 2024 over 1200m defeating Daichi Rapport with 54.0kg at $2. Among the leading players.
6
K IKEZOE
YELLOW,PURPLE HOOPS,WHITE SLEEVES
7 6090x NAFARROA
K TAKE
4YO    HORSE 54.0KG
Koji Murano
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Fukushima June 29 over 1200m, 7 len behind Mac An Luin with 58.0kg at $91.10. First up last campaign sixth of 13 at Tokyo February 16 over 1600m, 5 len behind Kyoei Brisa carrying 58.0kg at $7.80. Happy to risk.
7
MASAMI MATSUOKA
BLUE, YELLOW BAND, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS
8 50x40 ASK DREAM MORE
H FUJIWARA
5YO    HORSE 55.0KG
Hirosaki Toshihiro HD Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Not raced for 42 days. Resuming 4th of 11 at Hakodate on July 12 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Karpuz Pelus carrying 58.0kg at $65.70. Second run from a spell second last of 13 at Hakodate on July 20 over 1200m, 5 len behind Mozu Nana Star with 58.0kg at $35.70. Faces a tough task.
8
HIROKI MATSUMOTO
BLACK,WHITE DIAMOND BAND,YELLOW ARMBAND
9 00x10 SHINY SWIFT
M KIKUKAWA
5YO    HORSE 54.0KG
Masashi Kobayashi
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up won by 1.75 len at Fukushima June 29 over 1800m defeating Divine Grace with 55.0kg at $53.20. Second run from a spell raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 14 at this track on August 2 over 1800m, 12 len behind Lila Bonito carrying 58.0kg at $73.50. Needs to lift.
9
HIROTO MAYUZUMI
BLUE,WHITE STRIPES,STRIPED SLEEVES
10 4x0x0 GLANZ BERRY
KATSUNORI TANAKA
5YO    MARE 53.0KG
Hiroo Race Co. Ltd.
Having second run back today. Last run 10th of 13 at this track on August 16 over 1200m, 5 len behind Especially with 56.0kg at $88.60. At only start last preparation 10th of 15 at Fukushima on April 26 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Tolkien carrying 53.0kg at $21.90. Fitter but must improve sharply.
10
RUI FUNAYAMA
BLUE, LIME GREEN ARMBAND
11 x99x3 COURTEOUS MANNER
Y TAKAHASHI
4YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Godolphin
Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 13 at this track on August 3 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Evan Sweet carrying 56.0kg at $5.30. Previously second-up 9th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ludique carrying 56.0kg at $31.60. Should progress from that first-up run.
11
YUJI TANNAI
ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND
12 9x543 MOJA LEO
M SAITO
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
MOJA
Racing well recently. Returns from a 50-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 11 at Hakodate on July 12 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Karpuz Pelus carrying 55.0kg at $9.20. The race before that 4th of 14 at Hakodate on June 29 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Tokai Factor carrying 55.0kg at $3.70. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
12
ARATA SAITO
SKY BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS
13 024x5 MEIKEI BURTON
K NAKATAKE
6YO    HORSE 56.0KG
Nagoya Keiba Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after two months 5th of 13 at this track on August 3 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Evan Sweet with 58.0kg at $9.30. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at Hanshin on March 23 over 1400m, 11 len behind Yabusame with 58.0kg at $28. Solid top-three hope.
13
YUICHIRO SHIBATA
GREEN, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE TWO CHEVRONS
14 1250x OCEA EXPRESS
M KIKUKAWA
4YO    HORSE 56.0KG
XIAO Japan
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt June 14 over 1200m, 21 len behind Ecoro Azel with 58.0kg at $13.60. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Nakayama Dirt March 22 over 1200m defeating Shonan Hakuun carrying 58.0kg at $5.50. Unlikely to threaten.
14
MASAAKI KUWAMURA
BLACK, GREEN FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS
15 61x53 LORD MY LIFE
HARUKI SUGIYAMA
4YO    HORSE 56.0KG
Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resumes off a 42 day letup. Resuming 5th of 10 at Kokura on July 5 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Meisho Peace carrying 58.0kg at $4.70. Second-up 3rd of 18 at Kokura on July 20 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Flicker Jab with 58.0kg at $29. Genuine contender under these conditions.
15
KAZUO YOKOYAMA
WHITE,BLUE BAND,SLEEVES
16 0x700 EYE OF THE STORM
I OKADA
5YO    MARE 51.0KG
Gold Up Company Co. Ltd.
Last start ran last of 13 at this track on August 16 over 1200m, 6 len behind Especially with 56.0kg at $229.30. Before that 11th of 13 at this track on August 3 over 1200m, 4 len behind Evan Sweet with 56.0kg at $47.80. Fully tested on her recent run.
16
MIKU KOBAYASHI
BLUE, YELLOW CROSSED SASHES, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS