Tokyo   22 Jun 2025
 
GOING:

THE FUCHU HIMBA STAKES 1800m

Track:      

Expecting Sekitoba East to set a genuine tempo after crossing from wide out. CANICULE (13) scored by 3.5 lengths over 1600m at this track last start when fresh from a spell. Has a terrific record here with three wins and two placings from five starts. Must be respected. LAVANDA (14) has three placings from three runs this preparation, most recently finishing second as favourite over 2000m at Kyoto after being well positioned to strike on the corner. Big run on the cards. TAGANO ELPIDA (11) returns from a spell of ten weeks and did win first-up last time in work over 1600m at Kyoto. Likely to be in the finish. MI ANHELO (9) resumes. Wasn't far away at the only run last time in work, finishing eighth over 1800m in the G3 Nakayama Himba Stakes three-and-a-half months ago. Backmarker who gets home hard. A big run is expected.
1 x7x0x UMBRAIL
TETSUYA KIMURA
5YO    MARE 54.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 10th of 14 at Hanshin in the G2 Hanshin Himba Stakes on April 12 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Safira with 55.0kg at $36.80. When resuming last campaign 7th of 13 at this track in LR on February 1 over 2000m, 4 len behind Strauss with 58.0kg at $26.70. This looks a stern test.
1
YUKITO ISHIKAWA
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES
2 59x20 SING THAT SONG
TOMOKAZU TAKANO
5YO    MARE 55.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 18 at Chukyo in the G3 Aichi Hai on March 23 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Wide Latour with 56.0kg at $7.10. Last start 10th of 17 at this track in the G1 Victoria Mile on May 18 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Ascoli Piceno carrying 56.0kg at $112.20. Will be tested.
2
KOSEI MIURA
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBAND
3 0x008 GRAND SLAM ASK
Y YAHAGI
6YO  BAY  MARE 51.0KG
Hirosaki Toshihiro HD Co. Ltd.
Most recently 8th of 15 at this track on June 14 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Schilthorn carrying 55.0kg at $281.10. The start before that 12th of 14 at Niigata in LR on May 11 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Vega Risu carrying 55.0kg at $57.10. Fully tested on her recent run.
3
Y YOSHIDA
BLACK,WHITE DIAMOND BAND,YELLOW ARMBAND
4 7053x FEEL SYMPATHY
S KOJIMA
6YO    MARE 54.0KG
Makio Okada
Mare back from a spell of nine weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign third of 16 at Fukushima in the G3 Fukushima Himba Stakes April 20 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Admire Matsuri carrying 55.0kg at $14.30. When resuming last campaign sixth of 15 at this track in the G2 Fuchu Himba Stakes October 14 over 1800m, 4 len behind Brede Weg carrying 55.0kg at $106.90. Will take a lot from this run but stays under notice.
4
RYUTO YOKOYAMA
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE TWO CHEVRONS
5 x0x9x ASCOLTIAMO
TORU HAYASHI
5YO    MARE 53.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign led to the turn then faded 9th of 16 at Fukushima in the G3 Fukushima Himba Stakes on April 20 over 1800m, 6 len behind Admire Matsuri carrying 55.0kg at $35.70. First up last campaign 14th of 18 at Kokura in G3 on January 25 over 2000m, 7 len behind Verehrung with 54.0kg at $21.80. Faces a tough essay.
5
KIWAMU OGINO
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES
6 x0x90 ERIKA VITA
SAKAE KUNIEDA
6YO    MARE 52.0KG
Masahiro Miki
Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 15 at Fukushima in LR on April 13 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Sirius Colt carrying 56.0kg at $48.80. Last start 11th of 17 at Kyoto in LR on May 25 over 1800m, 11 len behind Sekitoba East with 53.0kg at $161.10. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
6
GENKI MARUYAMA
YELLOW, RED CROSSED SASHES, ARMBAND
7 46x1x KANA TAPE
N HORI
6YO    MARE 53.0KG
Charles Fipke
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign won by a neck at this track February 9 over 1800m defeating Admire Matsuri with 56.0kg at $9. First up last campaign 4th of 13 at this track on November 10 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Win Edel carrying 56.0kg at $4.40. Likely to play a major role.
7
TAKUYA ONO
WHITE, BLUE DIAMOND BAND, YELLOW SLEEVES
8 1x900 RAVEL
Y YAHAGI
5YO    MARE 56.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 12th of 17 at this track in the G1 Victoria Mile on May 18 over 1600m, 4 len behind Ascoli Piceno with 56.0kg at $27.20. The race before that 11th of 15 at Hanshin in the G1 Osaka Hai on April 6 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Bellagio Opera carrying 56.0kg at $112.80. Can improve on recent efforts.
8
AKIHIDE TSUMURA
LIME GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
9 68x8x MI ANHELO
TORU HAYASHI
4YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign got back early 8th of 14 at Nakayama in the G3 Nakayama Himba Stakes on March 8 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Shirankedo carrying 55.5kg at $5.60. First up last campaign 2nd of 13 at Nakayama in the G2 Shion Stakes on September 7 over 2000m, neck behind Christmas Parade carrying 55.0kg at $5.60. Expect a bright return.
9
MICHAEL DEE
SKY BLUE, RED SIX SPOTS, ARMBAND
10 x000x WIN EDEL
N YOSHIDA
5YO    MARE 52.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 14 at Hanshin in the LR March 9 over 1800m, 10 len behind David Barows carrying 55.0kg at $30.50. First up last campaign 12th of 16 at Nakayama in the LR January 13 over 1600m, 6 len behind Trovatore carrying 55.0kg at $35. Other runners rate better.
10
YUSUKE HARA
RED,BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES,RED ARMBANDS
11 2x17x TAGANO ELPIDA
TAKASHI SAITO
4YO    FILLY 54.0KG
Ryoji Yagi
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation seventh of 14 at Hanshin in the G2 Hanshin Himba Stakes April 12 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Safira carrying 55.0kg at $5.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Kyoto February 9 over 1600m defeating Shonan Alexa with 56.0kg at $2.60. Expect she will go well.
11
TAISEI DANNO
LIME GREEN, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS
12 x1001 SEKITOBA EAST
HIROFUMI SHII
4YO    FILLY 55.0KG
TN Racing
Last start won by 3.5 len at Kyoto LR May 25 over 1800m defeating Hiruno Lausanne with 54.0kg at $17.40. The race before that 10th of 16 at Fukushima in the G3 Fukushima Himba Stakes on April 20 over 1800m, 6 len behind Admire Matsuri carrying 55.0kg at $11.90. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes.
12
S HAMANAKA
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS
13 x82x1 CANICULE
K TAKE
4YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after six months favourite; won by 3.5 len at this track May 4 over 1600m defeating Aim For Ace with 56.0kg at $1.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at this track on November 10 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Shivers carrying 54.0kg at $2. Great chance to make it two in a row. Improver with winning prospects.
13
K TOSAKI
LIME GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
14 0x232 LAVANDA
NAOYA NAKAMURA
4YO    FILLY 54.0KG
Satoshi Morinaga
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 at Kyoto on May 24 over 2000m, 0.5 len behind Lance Of Queen carrying 56.0kg at $2.30. The run before that 3rd of 14 at Hanshin in the G2 Hanshin Himba Stakes on April 12 over 1600m, head behind Safira carrying 55.0kg at $19.10. Strong effort last time and looks a leading hope.
14
MIRAI IWATA
WHITE,BLACK BAND,SLEEVES,YELLOW ARMBANDS