OHI   16 Oct 2024
 
GOING:

Race 11 1600m

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Pace should be on from the outset with Smile We, Alain Barows and Moueix going hard, closely attended by Fauvisme. MOUEIX (1) has been in great form recently, the latest effort a dominant win by 4 lengths over 1600m at this track to make it seven victories in a row. Winning rider Akira Harita retains the mount. It doesn't get any easier but on current form he is capable of another big performance. SMILE WE (16) broke through for a win last start when second up from a spell, scoring by 0.8 lengths over 1400m at Urawa. Has a strong record at the third run in so a big run is likely. RIKO SEAWOLF (6) led throughout last time over 1600m at this track and scored a comfortable win. Positive ride expected again and will be in this for a long way. MANDARIN HERO (5) finished third last start over 2000m at Kawasaki, beaten 5.5 lengths. Yet to miss the frame in three starts over this course and distance. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is one of the key runners.
1 11111 MOUEIX
TAKASHI HARITA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Akira Nakatsuji
On a seven run winning streak. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 4 len at this track September 30 over 1600m defeating Gold Legacy with 57kg at $2. The race before that favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track August 13 over 1600m defeating Gold Legacy with 57kg at $1.30. Excellent winning chance with the help of an inside stall.
1
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, White cap
2 0x45x SPEEDY KICK
TOMOYUKI FUJIHARA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Suzuyuki Kato
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign fifth of 14 at Kawasaki August 7 over 1600m, 8 len behind Fauvisme with 56kg at $2.90. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at Kawasaki July 3 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Ater Astraea carrying 55kg at $6.80. Will take a lot from this run but stays under notice.
2
SEIJI YAMAZAKI
RED, White cap
3 24x15 DIEU DU VIN
Hidemitsu Sakai
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Three H Racing Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Freshened for 49 days. First-up ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track July 31 over 1600m defeating Exult carrying 58kg at $4.30. Last start 5th of 13 at Funabashi on August 28 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Naniwa Sateoki carrying 57kg at $9.10. Easily accounted for last start but is capable of better.
3
NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Grey cap
4 505x5 COPANO JACKEY
KATSUNORI ARAYAMA
9YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Sachiaki Kobayashi
Second-up. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after four months second last in a small field at this track on September 9 over 1600m, 6 len behind Riko Seawolf with 56kg at $8. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at this track on February 13 over 2000m, 6 len behind Your History carrying 57kg at $96.60. Must improve significantly.
4
TADANARI KONNO
GREEN, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND, Grey cap
5 24x23 MANDARIN HERO
TERUNOBU FUJITA
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
HIROAKI ARAI
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Freshened for 40 days. Resuming made ground from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Morioka Dirt on July 7 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Ryan carrying 57kg at $1.20. Second-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Kawasaki on September 6 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Rickey The King carrying 57kg at $2.10. Capable of a better showing. Respect.
5
YOICHI ANDO
WHITE, BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES ,BLUE ARM BAND, Salmon cap
6 19941 RIKO SEAWOLF
KATSUNORI ARAYAMA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Useful entire. Returns from a 37-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 3 len at this track September 9 over 1600m defeating Boiler House carrying 56kg at $1.40. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 14 at this track on July 31 over 1600m, 5 len behind Dieu Du Vin carrying 57kg at $37.50. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes.
6
SHO YOSHII
RED,BLUE RIGHT SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
7 70000 KEIAI SAXONY
YORIAKI MURAKAMI
8YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Keiai Stallion Co. Ltd.
Most recently ran last of 14 at this track on October 3 over 1200m, 24 len behind Chikappa with 56kg at $760. Before that second last of 14 at Morioka Dirt on August 18 over 1000m, 13 len behind Mad Sherry carrying 57kg at $335.70. Hard to make a winning case.
7
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Cyan cap
8 13x62 NANSEI WHITE
HIDEYO YONEDA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 6th of 9 at this track on August 1 over 2400m, 10 len behind Nudge with 54kg at $3.10. Last start 2nd of 12 at this track on September 13 over 1800m, head behind Highestend carrying 57kg at $2.20. Should be ready to show his best. Top chance.
8
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Cyan cap
9 59084 MARS INDY
KAZUMASA SAKAMOTO
9YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Returns from a 37-day let-up. Last start 4th in a small field at this track on September 9 over 1600m, 6 len behind Riko Seawolf with 56kg at $25.80. The start before that 8th of 14 at this track on July 31 over 1600m, 10 len behind Dieu Du Vin with 56kg at $306.90. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
9
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, BLUE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
10 35920 BOILER HOUSE
RYUICHI YOSHII
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Hiroyuki Nagata
Last start 10th of 14 at this track on October 3 over 1200m, 10 len behind Chikappa with 56kg at $464.60. Before that 2nd in a small field at this track on September 9 over 1600m, 3 len behind Riko Seawolf with 56kg at $5. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.
10
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW,BLUE RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
11 56026 EXULT
KATSUNORI ARAYAMA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoichi Aoyama
Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Most recently failed to make an impression; 6th of 13 at Funabashi on August 28 over 1800m, 7 len behind Naniwa Sateoki carrying 56kg at $9.60. The start before that 2nd of 14 at this track on July 31 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Dieu Du Vin carrying 57kg at $4.80. Easily accounted for last time out but this suits.
11
TAITO MORI
MEDIUM BLUE GREEN DIAMOND CHECKS, Light green cap
12 x302x ALAIN BAROWS
MASATO HAYASHI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

First-up. Finished off last preparation second of 14 at Kawasaki August 7 over 1600m, 2 len behind Fauvisme with 58kg at $7.60. Previously first up; third of 12 at Urawa May 22 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Amane Raccoon with 56kg at $3.80. Hard to enthuse.
12
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
13 x211x FAUVISME
KATSUYOSHI UCHIDA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by 2 len Kawasaki August 7 over 1600m defeating Alain Barows carrying 57kg at $4. Previously first up; second of 13 at this track June 4 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Riko Seawolf carrying 54kg at $2.70. Should be ready to run well.
13
H YOSHIHARA
RED,BLACK STRIPES,BLUE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
14 54303 MODUS OPERANDI
KAZUMA HASHIMOTO
8YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Godolphin
Comes off a 37 day let-up. Last start 3rd in a small field at this track on September 9 over 1600m, 4 len behind Riko Seawolf with 56kg at $5.80. The start before that 11th of 14 at Kawasaki on August 7 over 1600m, 13 len behind Fauvisme carrying 57kg at $112.50. Watch for him late in the piece.
14
SHUJI AKAOKA
WHITE, NAVY RIGHT SASH, NAVY DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
15 1744x BON DIMANCHE
TERUNOBU FUJITA
8YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign fourth of 14 at Kawasaki August 7 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Fauvisme with 57kg at $34.80. Previously first up; 11th of 15 at this track February 28 over 1400m, 11 len behind Rgyal Dar with 57kg at $8.20. Major upset if he won.
15
RYAN CURATOLO
NAVY, WHITE YOKE, NAVY THREE DIAMONDS, WHITE COLLAR, NAVY SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
16 x3x01 SMILE WE
TAKASHI HARITA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming raced on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 14 at Kawasaki on August 7 over 1600m, 13 len behind Fauvisme carrying 58kg at $3.90. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Urawa September 18 over 1400m defeating Suleyman carrying 54kg at $7.70. Fitter and should relish the step up to 1600m.
16
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECK,GREEN SLEEVES, Hot pink cap