OHI   13 Mar 2025
 
GOING: S

Race 11 1400m

Track: SOFT      

Solid tempo with Austro leading from Dualist and Tintoretto. AUSTRO (11) is unbeaten this campaign after three appearances, the latest win coming over 1500m at Nagoya. Easy winner last time and looks the testing material again. MAZAO (4) was a winner over 1400m at this track last time out, dropping out early before coming home with a powerful run to score by one length. Distance specialist with five wins and 13 minor placings from 22 runs and is right in this. EXULT (7) saluted at this track two runs ago. Decent effort last time out when third over 1200m at this track, beaten 1.75 lengths. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is one of the key runners. RGYAL DAR (1) was in the firing line on the turn and finished second last start over 1600m at Kawasaki, beaten 4 lengths. Has started five times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Taking on a better field but he is good enough to make a big impact.
1 x7322 RGYAL DAR
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
7YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Recent form sound. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Kawasaki on February 6 over 1600m, 4 len behind Alain Barows carrying 58kg at $2.40. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Kawasaki on January 3 over 1600m, 5 len behind Moueix with 57kg at $9.50. Sure to be tough to beat from an inside alley.
1
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES, White cap
2 2269x MAX
SATOSHI FUKUNAGA
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Tatsue Ishikawa
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Sonoda December 25 over 1400m, 11 len behind Fauvisme carrying 55kg at $13.40. First up last campaign second of 9 at this track August 17 over 1200m, a neck behind Power Slave with 57kg at $2.70. Keep in mind.
2
H YOSHIHARA
RED,BLACK STRIPES,NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, White cap
3 16612 KARLSBAD
SATOSHI SAITO
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Useful type. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Funabashi on February 12 over 1200m, neck behind Menkoi Bokuchan carrying 56kg at $7.20. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Funabashi January 22 over 1200m defeating Menkoi Bokuchan carrying 57kg at $3.30. Solid prospects and a good gate doesn’t hurt.
3
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Grey cap
4 22x21 MAZAO
Yukiharu Shimada
5YO  DK B  HORSE 54.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 2nd of 11 at this track on January 16 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Tiara Focus with 57kg at $4.30. Last start came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track February 18 over 1400m defeating Fuji Rapunzel with 57kg at $4.20. Should be near his top.
4
SHO YOSHII
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
5 013x5 TINTORETTO
KATSUNORI ARAYAMA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 54.0KG

Second run back. Comes off a 57-day let-up. First-up after five months 5th of 11 at this track on January 15 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Dualist carrying 55kg at $5.30. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Monbetsu on June 28 2023 over 1700m, 4 len behind Saint Honore carrying 54kg at $1.40. Likely improver.
5
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMONDS,GREEN SLEEVES, Salmon cap
6 x08x1 DUALIST
TERUNOBU FUJITA
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Second run back. Comes off a 57-day let-up. First-up after five months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at this track January 15 over 1200m defeating Steel Pegasus carrying 57kg at $6. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at Niigata Dirt on August 18 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Meta Max carrying 58.5kg at $63. Improver with winning prospects.
6
TOSHIYA YAMAMOTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Salmon cap
7 69113 EXULT
KATSUNORI ARAYAMA
6YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoichi Aoyama
Going well. Comes here off a 57-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 11 at this track on January 15 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Dualist carrying 57kg at $1.40. The race before that favourite; won by 3 len at this track December 3 over 1200m defeating Wonder Land carrying 56kg at $3.10. Major player on recent form.
7
NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Cyan cap
8 00000 GRANDE MARE
TAKATOSHI TAKAIWA
8YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Most recently ran last of 15 at this track on February 17 over 1800m, 17 len behind Dateno Shogun carrying 56kg at $472.10. The run before that 11th of 13 at Kawasaki on February 6 over 1600m, 17 len behind Alain Barows with 57kg at $223.20. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
8
NAOKI HONMURA
RED,YELLOW DOUBLE BAND,GREEN SLEEVES,YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBAND, Cyan cap
9 07470 MARS INDY
KAZUMASA SAKAMOTO
10YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run second last of 15 at this track on February 17 over 1800m, 16 len behind Dateno Shogun with 56kg at $135.60. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 11 at this track on January 15 over 1200m, 5 len behind Dualist with 57kg at $185.80. Not doing enough of late to threaten.
9
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, NAVY SLEEVES, Yellow cap
10 0057x BOILER HOUSE
RYUICHI YOSHII
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Hiroyuki Nagata
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 16 at this track December 3 over 1200m, 6 len behind Exult with 56kg at $73.80. First up last campaign 12th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt October 7 2023 over 1200m, 7 len behind Sunrise Amour with 57.0kg at $19.90. Hard to recommend.
10
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
MAGENTA, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, Yellow cap
11 1x111 AUSTRO
HIROTSUGU OZAWA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG

Recent form sound. Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 len at Nagoya January 30 over 1500m defeating Sail On Sailor carrying 57kg at $1.80. The start before that favourite; came from midfield and won by a neck at Urawa December 24 over 1400m defeating Entelecheia with 57kg at $12.60. Everything points towards a big run.
11
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, RED COLLAR, Light green cap
12 7x655 OMEGA RAINBOW
SATOSHI KOKUBO
9YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Reiko Hara
Comes off a 42 day let-up. At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 12 at Nagoya on January 30 over 1500m, 5 len behind Austro with 57kg at $11.70. The race before that 5th of 12 at Kawasaki on January 3 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Moueix with 57kg at $40.40. Will jump at pretty long odds and deservedly so.
12
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Light green cap
13 x80x0 ADMIRE LUPUS
KAZUO WATANABE
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Junko Kondo
Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after five months ran last of 14 at Funabashi on January 23 over 1800m, 19 len behind Kingston Boy carrying 56kg at $324.40. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at Funabashi on August 28 over 1800m, 12 len behind Naniwa Sateoki with 56kg at $135.20. Unlikely to threaten.
13
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Light brown cap
14 4100x RIKO SEAWOLF
KATSUNORI ARAYAMA
8YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at Funabashi October 29 over 1600m, 18 len behind Geraldo Barows with 57kg at $21.90. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len this track June 4 over 1600m defeating Fauvisme carrying 56kg at $55.10. Not good enough for these.
14
TADANARI KONNO
GREEN, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
15 4x7x8 BON DIMANCHE
TERUNOBU FUJITA
9YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Having second run back today. Freshened for 42 days. Last start 8th of 12 at Nagoya on January 30 over 1500m, 7 len behind Austro carrying 57kg at $18.90. At only start last preparation 7th of 16 at this track on October 16 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Smile We with 56kg at $70. Needs more time.
15
YOICHI ANDO
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES ,MEDIUM BLUE ARM BAND, Hot pink cap
16 x40x0 AIGLE NOIR
KATSUNORI ARAYAMA
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Second-up. Comes off a 61-day let-up. First-up after two months 12th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt in LR on January 11 over 1400m, 11 len behind Hrimfaxi carrying 57.0kg at $76.10. Previously second-up second last of 15 at Tokyo Dirt in the G3 Musashino Stakes on November 9 over 1600m, 16 len behind Emperor Wakea carrying 56.0kg at $45.10. Unlikely to threaten.
16
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap