OHI   22 May 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 11 1200m

Track: GOOD      

Hermes and J L Bulker should set a strong clip. VIKRANT (4) scored at this track last time out with 1.75 lengths in reserve at the end of 1000m. Has five wins here. Drawn to enjoy a nice trail just off the pace. Best form puts him right in this. PAUOLE (5) finished 19 lengths behind the winner in seventh place when resuming over 1400m last start at Urawa. Has a fair record when second up, including two top-three finishes. Among the winning hopes. OMEGA SYMPHONY (13) was safely held on the JRA circuit two back then appreciated the easier company last time when second over 1200m at this track. Well placed and among the leading players. LOUIS (9) started at $2.60 last time but could only manage fourth, beaten 3.5 lengths, at this track over 1200m. Takayuki Yano who has scored on him three times retains the mount. Must be respected.
1 30503 DREAM BELIEVER
KAZUMASA SAKAMOTO
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Yu Hirai
Most recently took up a position near the tail 3rd of 15 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 5 len behind Tintoretto carrying 57kg at $141.10. Before that second last of 11 at this track on March 28 over 1400m, 12 len behind O Shin Rokuzero with 57kg at $53.50. Low draw but others have better credentials.
1
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, NAVY SLEEVES, White cap
2 x000x SAKUHARU
TEIICHI KONNO
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Minoru Ochiai
First-up. Finished off last campaign 13th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt March 2 over 1200m, 10 len behind Kitano's Edge carrying 58.0kg at $173.20. First up last campaign 14th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt December 22 over 1400m, 12 len behind Stapes Kaori with 58.0kg at $127.60. Hard to enthuse.
2
YOSHIHITO NAGAOKA
SILVER, Grey cap
3 39136 MIZUWARIO KUDASAI
HIRONORI UNOKI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run got back early 6th of 9 at Funabashi on May 9 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Seidelbast with 57kg at $16.40. The run before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Urawa on April 25 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Vina Success with 57kg at $6.30. Draws well but looks safely held.
3
YOICHIRO MURO
ORANGE, GREEN FIVE STARS, ARMBANDS, Grey cap
4 51271 VIKRANT
HITOSHI HORIE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG

Comes here off a 36-day let-up. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track April 16 over 1000m defeating Wynwood carrying 57kg at $3.70. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 15 at this track on March 12 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Clair Jack with 56kg at $9.50. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
4
RYOTA SUGAWARA
ORANGE,WHITE SLEEVES,ORANGE STARS, Salmon cap
5 026x7 PAUOLE
Hidemitsu Sakai
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after two months raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at Urawa on April 23 over 1400m, 19 len behind Fee Blanche with 54kg at $6.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at this track on January 28 over 1200m, neck behind Louis with 55kg at $1.80. Worth another chance.
5
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Salmon cap
6 77263 LEVEL FOUR
Y YANO
9YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Useful type. At the latest run sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Funabashi on May 9 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Seidelbast carrying 57kg at $29.70. The start before that failed to make an impression; 6th of 9 at Funabashi on April 3 over 1200m, 9 len behind Strike On with 57kg at $59.40. Not beaten far last start and worth including.
6
KOTA MOTOHASHI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVED , BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, Cyan cap
7 x0x80 TAISEI FESTA
KAZUTOMO MORI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Seiho Tanaka
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Freshened for 40 days. First-up 8th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 9 over 1300m, 5 len behind Unseal carrying 57.0kg at $207.80. Second-up 13th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 12 over 1200m, 8 len behind Meisho Horen carrying 58.0kg at $71.40. Expected to go very well.
7
HIROTO MAYUZUMI
SILVER, Cyan cap
8 x0000 HERMES
KEIZO ITO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Kohei Koreeda
Useful entire. Returns from a 33-day let-up. Last start raced on the pace before fading 11th of 13 at Nakayama on April 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Red Evans carrying 58.0kg at $45.80. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 22 over 1200m, 6 len behind Smile Up carrying 54.0kg at $95.90. Should go well.
8
KAZUKI KIKUZAWA
SILVER, Yellow cap
9 12124 LOUIS
KENJI TSUKIOKA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshihiko Koga
Racing well. Returns from a 56-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on March 27 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Lord Gladio carrying 54kg at $2.60. The race before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at this track on March 12 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Wonder Land with 57kg at $3.10. Should be right in the finish.
9
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECKS,GREEN SLEEVES, Yellow cap
10 100x0 KATSURANO KISANOKI
Y SHONO
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Katsura Tochi
Second run back. First-up after three months 14th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 3 over 1200m, 10 len behind Agassi with 58.0kg at $262.70. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Chukyo Dirt on September 16 over 1800m, 10 len behind Mont Blanc Minoru with 55.0kg at $21.30. Needs to do a lot more.
10
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
11 x10x0 J L BULKER
KAZUO KONISHI
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Yukihito Hashimoto
Second run back. First-up after three months 12th of 16 at Niigata on May 4 over 1000m, 12 len behind Nishino Cognac carrying 58.0kg at $72.30. Previously second-up second last of 14 at Kokura Dirt on February 16 over 1000m, 15 len behind Meisho Kaze Machi with 58.0kg at $18.80. Worth consideration.
11
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
12 00998 BELLE CHANSON
YUICHIRO NISHIDA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Returns from a 33-day let-up. Last start 8th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on April 19 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Greta with 56.0kg at $172.20. The run before that 9th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 22 over 1200m, 6 len behind Smile Up carrying 53.0kg at $234. Can improve on recent efforts.
12
YUSUKE HARA
SILVER, Light brown cap
13 x0x02 OMEGA SYMPHONY
Hidemitsu Sakai
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Reiko Hara
Third-up today. First-up 10th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 9 over 1800m, 8 len behind Vanyar carrying 55.0kg at $172.10. Second run from a spell rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 15 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Tintoretto with 55kg at $3.80. Can improve. Top chance if at her best.
13
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Light brown cap
14 63936 JACK ORANGE
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
YGG Horse Club Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 6th of 15 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 7 len behind Tintoretto with 57kg at $110.90. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Funabashi on April 3 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Strike On carrying 55kg at $93.60. Draw no help to chances.
14
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
15 1x003 MODEL HUNT
YOSHINORI MUTO
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Myoei Shoji Co. Ltd.
Useful type. Comes here off a 40-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 12 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Aube Le Coeur carrying 53.0kg at $75.30. The start before that 13th of 15 at Hanshin on March 1 over 1400m, 9 len behind Bouncy Step with 53.0kg at $187.70. Genuine hope on latest effort.
15
NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Hot pink cap