SAPPORO   02 Aug 2025
 
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STV SHO 2000m

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Genuine tempo with Amai, Learn The Ropes and Teleos La La taking up forward positions. TELEOS LA LA (7) is a promising galloper who resumes from a break. Last raced when third over 1600m in the G1 Hanshin Juvenile Fillies at Kyoto eight months ago. Has never missed the frame when fresh from a spell in two starts. Has a high cruising speed. Looks a bit better than these. LEARN THE ROPES (10) started at $3.60 last time on the back of a win at Tokyo two starts ago but was below her best, finishing seventh over 1800m at Hakodate after being prominent at the bend. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. ERATO (2) turned in a solid fresh performance last start when a minor placegetter over 1800m at Hakodate, beaten a head. Overall record is sound when second-up and should be better for that first-up run. Solid winning chance in this line up. HONEYCOMB (4) looks to launch this prep the way she ended the last nine weeks ago when she scored over 2000m at Kyoto. Credentials hard to knock.
1 x40x3 SATONO CLOAK
SHINSUKE HASHIGUCHI
5YO    HORSE 56.0KG
Hajime Satomi
Second run back. First-up after two months 3rd of 16 at Fukushima on June 28 over 2000m, long-neck behind Angola Black carrying 58.0kg at $38.40. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at Nakayama on April 20 over 2200m, 8 len behind Cosmo Fliegen with 56.0kg at $12.50. Fitter and worth including.
1
YUJI HISHIDA
LIME GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, STRIPED SLEEVES
2 x09x2 ERATO
HIROYUKI UEMURA
4YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after six months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Hakodate on July 12 over 1800m, head behind Pareja with 56.0kg at $5.30. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Kokura on January 26 over 1800m, 6 len behind Sekitoba East with 55.0kg at $10.20. Strong winning chance.
2
RACHEL KING
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES
3 45042 GAJU NORI
KAZUYUKI OGATA
4YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Norio Nakatani
Racing well recently. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start 2nd of 12 at Hanshin on June 21 over 2200m, 0.5 len behind Wurttemberg carrying 54.0kg at $16.60. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Kyoto on May 24 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Lance Of Queen with 56.0kg at $29. Worth plenty of thought.
3
YUJI TANNAI
BLUE, RED RIGHT SASH, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS
4 6121x HONEYCOMB
MASAYOSHI EBINA
4YO    FILLY 53.0KG
Big Red Farm
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign by 1.0 len Kyoto May 31 over 2000m defeating Taketombo carrying 56.0kg at $5. Previously first up; sixth of 16 at Nakayama March 8 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind And I Love Her with 56.0kg at $13.70. Sure to be ready to run well.
4
MASAMI MATSUOKA
RED, LIME GREEN CHECK
5 x35x3 SOLIDARITY
SHOTA NISHIZONO
6YO    HORSE 56.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after two months made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Hakodate on July 13 over 1800m, 4 len behind Keiai Sena carrying 57.0kg at $12. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at Tokyo on May 4 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Ask Come On More carrying 58.0kg at $23.90. One of the top chances.
5
ARATA SAITO
SKY BLUE, RED SIX SPOTS, ARMBAND
6 000x0 SHOMON
AKISHI HIGASHIDA
5YO    GELDING 53.0KG
Eiko Hayashi
Second run back. First-up after three months got back early 11th of 14 at Hakodate on July 12 over 1800m, 7 len behind Pareja with 58.0kg at $47.60. Previously second-up ran last of 14 at Kyoto on November 9 over 2000m, 8 len behind Shonan Addeybb carrying 55.0kg at $16.80. Unlikely to threaten.
6
TAKUMA OGINO
MAROON, BLACK SLEEVES, MAROON ARMBAND
7 1x13x TELEOS LA LA
TOSHIAKI TAJIMA
3YO    FILLY 53.0KG
Mieko Suzuki
Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 18 at Kyoto in the G1 Hanshin Juvenile Fillies December 8 over 1600m, 3 len behind Arma Veloce carrying 55.0kg at $16.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len Kyoto LR October 26 over 1800m defeating Dianasaal with 55.0kg at $3.70. Could prove too smart for these.
7
KATSUMA SAMESHIMA
BLACK, HOT PINK FIVE STARS, HOT PINK HOOPS SLEEVES
8 0x540 NAMURA HOOKER
KODAI HASEGAWA
4YO    HORSE 56.0KG
Mutsuhiro Namura
Returns from a 56-day let-up. Last start 11th of 15 at Hanshin on June 7 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Shake Your Heart with 58.0kg at $16.30. The run before that 4th of 16 at Kyoto on April 27 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Ho O Las Cases carrying 56.0kg at $26.60. Can improve on recent efforts.
8
YUTAKA TAKE
LAVENDER,LIGHT BLUE BAND,LAVENDER SLEEVES,LIGHT BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS
9 10x0x ASK ON DEEP
KYOKO MAEKAWA
6YO    GELDING 54.0KG
Hirosaki Toshihiro HD Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign ran last of 16 at Nakayama on April 6 over 2000m, 40 len behind Regalo Del Cielo carrying 58.0kg at $72.30. When resuming last campaign 6th of 14 at Fukushima on November 4 2023 over 1800m, 6 len behind New Normal carrying 57.0kg at $7.60. May need the run.
9
NAHO FURUKAWA
BLACK,WHITE DIAMOND BAND,YELLOW ARMBAND
10 52217 LEARN THE ROPES
KOSHIRO TAKE
4YO    FILLY 54.0KG
Teruya Yoshida
At the latest run 7th of 14 at Hakodate on July 12 over 1800m, 3 len behind Pareja carrying 56.0kg at $3.60. The start before that favourite; won by 3.5 len at Tokyo May 17 over 1800m defeating Honeycomb with 56.0kg at $3.50. Genuine contender.
10
S HAMANAKA
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, RED SLEEVES
11 0616x AMAI
DAISHI ITO
5YO    MARE 55.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 16 at Fukushima in the G3 Fukushima Himba Stakes April 20 over 1800m, 4 len behind Admire Matsuri carrying 55.0kg at $71.80. Previously first up; 14th of 16 at Fukushima November 17 over 1800m, 8 len behind Raffa Dura with 56.0kg at $27.40. Hasn't shown enough.
11
KYOSUKE MARUTA
WHITE, RED CHECKS, RED SLEEVES
12 35x13 T O DOUGLAS
N SUGAI
4YO    HORSE 57.0KG
Tomoya Ozasa
Third-up today. Resuming won by 0.5 len at Hanshin June 8 over 1800m defeating Yamanin Loop with 58.0kg at $1.80. Second-up raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 14 at Hakodate on July 12 over 1800m, long-neck behind Pareja with 58.0kg at $10. Fitter and should appreciate the step up to 2000m.
12
DAISUKE SASAKI
YELLOW, RED DIAMOND CHECK, BLUE SLEEVES
13 x48x6 A PLUS
M IKEGAMI
7YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Tsuji B.
Second-up. First-up after nine months 6th of 14 at Hakodate on July 12 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Pareja carrying 56.0kg at $42.40. Previously second-up 8th of 13 at Niigata in LR on October 20 over 2200m, 5 len behind Wholeness with 55.0kg at $16.40. Needs more time.
13
TAKESHI YOKOYAMA
LIME GREEN,WHITE HALVED,DIAMOND BAND,RED SLEEVES
14 x639x FESTES BAND
K FUJIOKA
5YO    MARE 54.0KG
Teruya Yoshida
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation ninth of 13 at Kyoto December 1 over 1800m, 7 len behind Allnatt carrying 56.0kg at $97.70. Previously first up; sixth of 13 at Chukyo September 28 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Makoto Velikij with 56.0kg at $21.50. This looks too tough.
14
YOSHIHIRO FURUKAWA
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, RED SLEEVES
15 10x0x CLEVER TASTE
YUTA SATO
6YO    GELDING 55.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation second last of 14 at Kyoto on May 11 over 2400m, 18 len behind Sunrise Soleil with 55.0kg at $74.60. First up last campaign 14th of 16 at Chukyo on December 8 over 2000m, 9 len behind Navona with 58.0kg at $17.30. Looking to others.
15
HAYATO YOSHIDA
SKY BLUE, RED SIX SPOTS, ARMBAND
16 9x88x FEMMINA FORTE
S KOJIMA
5YO    MARE 52.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Kyoto May 24 over 2000m, 9 len behind Lance Of Queen carrying 56.0kg at $132.90. When resuming last campaign eighth of 14 at Kyoto May 11 over 2400m, 7 len behind Sunrise Soleil with 52.0kg at $81.10. Happy to risk.
16
RYUTO YOKOYAMA
SKY BLUE,WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON,WHTE SLEEVES,SKY BLUE STRIPES