SAGA   04 May 2025
 
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Race 11 900m

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Anticipate a moderate tempo is a race devoid of recognised speedsters. RHEIN GARUDA (3) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1400m at this track, beaten 7 lengths after being in the firing line on the bend. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is capable of testing his rivals. FEB KIRANAH (6) gave a sight here last time, leading until late before finishing fourth and beaten 5 lengths over 1300m. Tsubasa Kamo who has scored on him 11 times retains the mount. Leading contender. KING CAVIAR (8) has been racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at this track over 1300m. Can measure up again. MEINER DOUGLAS (2) is experiencing a long win drought, extended last start when sixth over 1300m at this track. Finds an easier assignment and can get the job done without shocking.
1 00980 KOMORI REGAL
MASANORI MASHIMA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Useful filly. Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on April 20 over 1750m, 12 len behind Seven Colors carrying 55kg at $208.30. The race before that 8th of 10 at this track on March 29 over 1400m, 10 len behind Bikini Boy with 54kg at $94. Will be winding up strongly.
1
NAOHITO TANAKA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE HALVES, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, White cap
2 43826 MEINER DOUGLAS
RYUMA KANAGAWA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Last start 6th of 10 at this track on April 13 over 1300m, 8 len behind Neo Ciel carrying 56kg at $86.70. Before that 2nd of 8 at this track on March 30 over 1400m, 7 len behind Meiner Sahara with 56kg at $26.50. Genuine chance this time around.
2
TAKU KAWASHIMA
RED, WHITE SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 0x203 RHEIN GARUDA
TADAYOSHI IKEDA
8YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Shigemasa Osawa
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at this track on March 30 over 1400m, 7 len behind Meiner Sahara with 55kg at $9.30. Before that ran last of 11 at this track on March 9 over 1400m, 23 len behind Neo Ciel with 56kg at $47.10. Can improve again. Top chance.
3
SHOMA KANAYAMA
WHITE, GREEN CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 x3697 ABIERTO
Sameshima Katsuya
8YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG
Shoji Nojima
Most recently 7th of 10 at this track on April 13 over 1300m, 12 len behind Neo Ciel carrying 56kg at $62. The run before that second last of 10 at this track on March 29 over 1400m, 12 len behind Bikini Boy carrying 56kg at $30.30. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.
4
HAYASHI YUTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 77960 NANYO PRINTEMPS
HISAMI YANO
10YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Tokuya Nakamura
Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on April 13 over 1300m, 20 len behind Neo Ciel with 56kg at $222.60. The start before that 6th of 8 at this track on March 30 over 1400m, 17 len behind Meiner Sahara carrying 56kg at $112.30. Win doesn't look likely.
5
JUN TANAKA
RED, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, Yellow cap
6 54074 FEB KIRANAH
SHIZUO OSHIMA
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Yoshihiro Kugita
Useful type. At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on April 13 over 1300m, 5 len behind Neo Ciel carrying 56kg at $81.50. The start before that 7th of 10 at this track on March 29 over 1400m, 9 len behind Bikini Boy carrying 56kg at $43.70. Capable of more – worth another chance.
6
TSUBASA KAMO
GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Light green cap
7 6x849 SMART C'EST LA VIE
YUKITO SANKODA
9YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Toru Okawa
Returns from a 33-day let-up. Last start ran last of 9 at Sonoda on April 1 over 1400m, 27 len behind Mozu Akabosu with 58kg at $55.50. Before that 4th of 8 at Sonoda on March 18 over 1230m, 9 len behind A Shin Torpedo carrying 56kg at $7.10. Can't recommend.
7
MANATO HIDA
YELLOW, BLACK CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
8 x5432 KING CAVIAR
RYUMA KANAGAWA
8YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Isao Nakanishi
Recent form sound. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on April 13 over 1300m, 5 len behind Namura Joshua carrying 56kg at $42.30. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on March 22 over 1400m, 4 len behind Namura Joshua with 56kg at $67.40. Further improvement is anticipated.
8
TAKUTO DEMIZU
LIGHT BLUE, DENIM DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM HOOPS SLEEVES, Hot pink cap