SAGA   03 May 2025
 
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Race 11 1400m

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Mercury Seven and Meisho Kofude will press forward in a keen battle for the lead. T M IDATEN (6) finished fourth last time out over 1400m at this track, beaten 13 lengths. Will prove hard to beat. MERCURY SEVEN (2) was highly fancied last time but could only manage fifth over 1400m at this track. Has been freshened up since that run. Forgive that latest effort. In the mix. GLACE PILEE (8) has been in the money at her last couple of runs, the latest when second over 900m at this track. Tsubasa Kamo has registered two minor placings when aboard. One of the main contenders. ECLAIR BRILLANT (5) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a sixth over 1400m at this track. Placed to advantage and can make amends.
1 06990 RED JADEITE
MORIYUKI YORIMOTO
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 55.0KG
Hirokazu Tamai
Last start 10th of 12 at this track on April 20 over 900m, 12 len behind Rossaveal carrying 56kg at $215.80. The race before that second last of 10 at this track on March 15 over 1400m, 16 len behind Bonar Tesoro with 56kg at $105.20. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
1
OMI DAIKI
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Cyan cap
2 x4135 MERCURY SEVEN
RYUICHIRO KURATOMI
8YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG
Lion Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Useful type. Returns from a 49-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track on March 15 over 1400m, 9 len behind Bonar Tesoro carrying 56kg at $2.40. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Kochi on February 4 over 1400m, 2 len behind Res Novae with 56kg at $1.50. Can make amends for a modest effort last time.
2
SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA
BLACK, GOLD CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD STRIPE, Yellow cap
3 97678 DAIMEI KOSUZU
HIROHIDE HIRAYAMA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Koichi Miyamoto
At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on April 20 over 900m, 9 len behind Rossaveal with 56kg at $50.50. Before that 7th of 10 at this track on March 15 over 1400m, 13 len behind Bonar Tesoro with 56kg at $118.50. Might need easier race.
3
LEO NAKAYAMA
BLACK,PINK DIAMOND CHECKS,BLACK SLEEVES,YELLOW ARMBANDS,PINK COLLAR, Yellow cap
4 09355 MEISHO KOFUDE
HIROFUMI WATANABE
4YO  BAY  FILLY 51.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Last start 5th of 12 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 14 len behind Prince Return with 51kg at $84.20. The race before that failed to make an impression; 5th of 10 at this track on March 15 over 1400m, 15 len behind Right Man carrying 54kg at $1.60. Looks outclassed.
4
REN HASEGAWA
PURPLE , NAVY HALVED , NAVY DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
5 74826 ECLAIR BRILLANT
MASANORI MASHIMA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 17 len behind Prince Return with 56kg at $23.10. Before that led but faded 2nd of 8 at Kasamatsu on March 4 over 1400m, 2 len behind Dos Ko carrying 56kg at $17.10. Genuine chance this time around.
5
SHOMA KANAYAMA
MAROON, WHITE CHECKS, MAROON SLEEVES, WHITE COLLAR, Yellow cap
6 89424 T M IDATEN
HIROHIDE HIRAYAMA
8YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Masatsugu Takezono
Going well. Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 13 len behind Prince Return carrying 56kg at $3.60. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on March 15 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Bonar Tesoro with 56kg at $7. Can turn things around.
6
MANATO HIDA
BLACK,PINK DIAMOND CHECKS,BLACK SLEEVES,YELLOW ARMBANDS,PINK COLLAR, Yellow cap
7 7x80x DONUM
RYUMA KANAGAWA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG

Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at Kochi December 8 over 1400m, 19 len behind Happy Kirara with 56kg at $6.50. When resuming last campaign eighth of 11 at Kochi November 24 over 1300m, 12 len behind Viru with 56kg at $330.70. This looks too tough.
7
TAKUTO DEMIZU
LIGHT BLUE, DENIM DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM HOOPS SLEEVES, Grey cap
8 00532 GLACE PILEE
AKIMASA IBI
7YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 12 at this track on April 20 over 900m, 0.8 len behind Rossaveal with 54kg at $13.60. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on March 22 over 1300m, 5 len behind Siivet carrying 54kg at $2.60. Winning chance after a narrow defeat last start.
8
TSUBASA KAMO
GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Light green cap
9 0030x SOUND CHEERFUL
SHINICHI HIGASHI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Yuichi Masuda
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 12th of 15 at Kokura Dirt June 30 over 1700m, 20 len behind Toller with 56.0kg at $217.90. When resuming last campaign 11th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt March 24 2024 over 1400m, soft track; 13 len behind Vendaval with 57.0kg at $559.20. May need the run.
9
ISAO YAMAGUCHI
BLACK, GOLD CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD STRIPE, Green cap
10 63746 SURE WINNER
TAKAYOSHI KAWADA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Hirofumi Kubo
Last start 6th of 12 at this track on April 20 over 900m, 7 len behind Rossaveal with 56kg at $24.30. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track on March 15 over 1400m, 6 len behind Bonar Tesoro carrying 56kg at $67.30. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
10
JUN TANAKA
RED, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, Cyan cap