OHI   30 Jan 2025
 
GOING:

Race 11 1200m

Track: AW      

Off the low draw Edono Phoenix is likely to find the lead at a slick tempo. CLAIR JACK (12) is an honest type who impressed last time. Record at this track is strong. Will be hard to stop. SEKKACHI CANE (5) is returning from a spell of six months. Finished ninth at Niigata Dirt over 1200m at the first run last prep. Now with a new trainer Keiji Nakamichi. Has found a suitable race and can take this out. EDONO PHOENIX (3) scored two back at this track but was below his best last time when fifth after being in the firing line on the turn. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. NASA (10) went forward and gave a great sight when second over 1200m at this track last time out. Has been in sound form this prep with a win and three minor placings from six outings. Don't underestimate.
1 52879 DEAD VLEI
MINORU ASAKURA
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 9th of 14 at this track on January 13 over 1400m, 12 len behind Riko Luger with 56kg at $217. The race before that second last of 8 at this track on December 31 over 1800m, 8 len behind Crown Shooter with 56kg at $45.70. Has a nice gate but this will test.
1
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, BLUE SLEEVES, White cap
2 10x06 FUKUNO FOUDRE
MASAHIRO FUKUDA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 11th of 15 at this track on December 4 over 1400m, 9 len behind Canele Flavor carrying 54kg at $21.80. Last start 6th of 16 at this track on December 30 over 1200m, 4 len behind B I Felipe with 54kg at $66.80. Draws well but predicted to struggle.
2
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Grey cap
3 86x15 EDONO PHOENIX
TAKAKAZU SASO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Freshened for 55 days. Resuming favourite; won by 2 len at this track November 6 over 1200m defeating Nasa with 57kg at $14.20. Second run from a spell faded in the straight 5th of 16 at this track on December 6 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Louis with 55kg at $3.40. Ready to find peak form.
3
TAKAMI RIKU
YELLOW,BLUE RIGHT SASH, Salmon cap
4 80080 CAROLINA REAPER
KENJI TSUKIOKA
7YO  DK B  MARE 52.0KG
Shoji Nojima
Last start 10th of 14 at this track on January 13 over 1400m, 15 len behind Riko Luger with 52kg at $326.50. The run before that ran last of 8 at this track on December 31 over 1800m, 38 len behind Crown Shooter with 54kg at $99.70. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.
4
HARUHISA SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 x0x9x SEKKACHI CANE
KEIJI NAKAMICHI
6YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Mayumi Matsuda
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 9th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on August 10 over 1200m, 5 len behind Kurino Albatross with 58.0kg at $10.40. First up last campaign 10th of 16 at Niigata on April 28 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Shonan Mach with 56.0kg at $26.50. Likely to play a major role.
5
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Cyan cap
6 8x636 AURA BILLS
MASATO TANAKA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Noriaki Takahashi
Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 16 at this track on December 29 over 1400m, 4 len behind Lord Arabian carrying 55kg at $20.10. Before that 3rd of 10 at Funabashi on November 26 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Strike On carrying 57kg at $3.50. Unlikely to threaten.
6
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 6428x SHINRINGENKAI
MASAHIRO FUKUDA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Takatoshi Sakai
Resumes after a break of 12 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign eighth of 16 at this track November 7 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Louis with 54kg at $5.90. When resuming last campaign fourth of 11 at this track July 30 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Theobold carrying 52kg at $8.40. Returns in a winnable race.
7
KAKERU OKI
RED,BLACK STRIPES,RED SLEEVES,WHITE STARS, Yellow cap
8 16x08 PAR
MAKOTO ICHIMURA
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Sunday Hills
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 16 at this track on December 29 over 1400m, 42 len behind Lord Arabian carrying 55kg at $204.30. Second run from a spell sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 11 at this track on January 15 over 1200m, 9 len behind Gold Judge carrying 53kg at $94.70. Hard to make a winning case.
8
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Light green cap
9 231x7 NAC SUNRISE
SHIN TACHIBANA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after 10 months 7th of 11 at this track on January 15 over 1200m, 7 len behind Gold Judge carrying 55kg at $11. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 at this track on December 8 2023 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Kanau carrying 56kg at $5.10. Needs more time.
9
SHOHEI TAKAHASHI
GREEN, YELLOW ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW STARS, Light green cap
10 12032 NASA
KENJI SANO
7YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Kazuya Sugiura
Recent form sound. Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 13 at this track on January 13 over 1200m, 6 len behind Snipe Flavor with 54kg at $3.40. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 3rd of 16 at this track on December 30 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind B I Felipe with 54kg at $8.90. Another bold run is expected.
10
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMONDS,GREEN SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 59006 FORTE LIEN
MAKOTO ICHIMURA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently ran last in a small field at this track on January 17 over 1600m, 9 len behind Koa Lio with 53kg at $84.30. Before that second last of 12 at this track on December 25 over 1650m, 8 len behind Chambord carrying 54kg at $61.40. Hard to recommend on recent form.
11
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
MAGENTA, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, Light brown cap
12 x5221 CLAIR JACK
NAOYUKI MATOBA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Form hard to fault. At the latest run scored a big 4 len win at this track January 14 over 1400m defeating Jet Speed with 56kg at $2.40. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 13 at this track on December 27 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Sai And Ko carrying 56kg at $5.10. No reason he cannot salute again.
12
SHO YOSHII
RED,BLUE RIGHT SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
13 0x000 SEIUN DAMASHII
TAKAKAZU SASO
5YO  BLACK  HORSE 56.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
At the latest run ran last of 11 at this track on January 15 over 1200m, 40 len behind Gold Judge with 55kg at $158.10. The run before that ran last of 16 at this track on December 6 over 1200m, 11 len behind Louis carrying 55kg at $118.90. Likely to find them too smart.
13
YOICHI ANDO
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES ,MEDIUM BLUE ARM BAND, Hot pink cap