OHI   07 Oct 2025
 
GOING:

Race 11 1800m

Track:      

Certain to be a strong tempo with Bastard Saffron, Ammothyella and Fee Blanche leading the charge. BEYOND THE VALLEY (12) last appeared when sixth over 1800m in the G3 Hokkaido Shimbun Hai Queen Stakes at Sapporo nine weeks ago at the only appearance of that campaign. Has good early toe so she should be handy in the run. Will play a major role. TENKA JO (7) returns from a break of three months. Consistent performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a third over 1600m at Kawasaki. Has a strong fresh record including three wins. Likely to be in the finish. BASTARD SAFFRON (10) went forward when resuming last start and proved too strong, getting home by 1.5 lengths over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt. Likely to push forward from the wide draw. Finds a tougher race but this looks well within her grasp. FEE BLANCHE (11) went to the paddock after scoring at her only appearance last prep three months ago over 1600m at Kawasaki. H Yoshihara has been the pilot at her last two wins. Not to be discounted.
1 190x1 LAURIER FLAVOR
KENJI TSUKIOKA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Second-up. First-up after three months won by 1.0 len at Morioka Dirt September 7 over 2000m defeating Zao carrying 55kg at $4.70. Previously second-up won by 5 len at Kawasaki April 7 over 2000m defeating Sophia Crown with 56kg at $7. Solid top-three hope.
1
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, White cap
2 53123 LOVE LOVE PYRO
TOMOHIRO ARAI
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG

Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 10 at Morioka Dirt on September 7 over 2000m, 1.1 len behind Laurier Flavor with 55kg at $3.30. The race before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 7 at Monbetsu on July 17 over 1800m, 4 len behind Sun Eau Claire carrying 56kg at $2.10. Thereabouts last start but looks tested this time.
2
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Grey cap
3 0x35x AMMOTHYELLA
MIKIO MATSUNAGA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Hiroo Race Co. Ltd.
Resumes after a break of three months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Kawasaki July 9 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Fee Blanche with 58kg at $4.40. First up last campaign third of 11 at Kawasaki May 14 over 2100m, 4 len behind Tenka Jo carrying 55kg at $9. Don't underestimate.
3
TAKESHI YOKOYAMA
SILVER, Salmon cap
4 00110 TAKU SHIN IMERU
HIDENORI TAKE
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
KSHD
Returns from a 38-day let-up. Last start didn't do much in the run home; 14th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on August 30 over 1800m, 14 len behind T O Password with 53.0kg at $9.70. Before that won by 1.75 len at Niigata Dirt August 2 over 1800m defeating Decoration with 53.0kg at $19.10. Genuine chance this time around.
4
R TAKAKURA
SILVER, Cyan cap
5 x78x3 CITLALTEMINI
SATOSHI KOKUBO
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

Second-up. Comes off a 61-day let-up. First-up after four months 3rd in a small field at Kawasaki on August 7 over 1500m, 6 len behind Tablao with 55kg at $8.50. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 10 at Urawa on April 23 over 1400m, 21 len behind Fee Blanche carrying 54kg at $135.10. This will test.
5
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECKS, GREEN SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 30x22 ANTIKYTHIRA
S BEPPU
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 12 at Kanazawa on August 5 over 1500m, 2 len behind Himetsuruichimonji carrying 55kg at $13.50. Last start 2nd of 11 at Nagoya on September 4 over 1700m, 3 len behind Primera with 56kg at $4.80. Comes into this in ordinary form. Can't enthuse.
6
SEIYA TATARA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
7 3113x TENKA JO
I OKADA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Takao Kawauchi
Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Kawasaki July 9 over 1600m, 4 len behind Fee Blanche with 58kg at $2. Previously first up; third of 7 at Funabashi February 11 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Awesome Result carrying 54kg at $5.60. Has the talent to take this out.
7
KOHEI MATSUYAMA
SILVER, Light green cap
8 2110x BELL GRACIAS
MAKOTO ICHIMURA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last preparation tenth of 14 at Kawasaki June 18 over 2100m, 16 len behind Memoria Cafe with 55kg at $12.80. On debut second last of 8 at this track December 2 over 1600m, 16 len behind Mikey carrying 54kg at $20.90. Should be right in the mix.
8
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Light green cap
9 9x734 MATERIAL GIRL
SATOSHI KOKUBO
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Him Rock Racing Holdings Co. Ltd.
Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 10 at Morioka Dirt on September 7 over 2000m, 4 len behind Laurier Flavor carrying 55kg at $9.20. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Kanazawa on August 5 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Himetsuruichimonji with 55kg at $19.40. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
9
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Light brown cap
10 x67x1 BASTARD SAFFRON
KAORU WATANABE
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after seven months raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len at Hanshin Dirt September 15 over 1800m defeating Wide Blizzard with 54.0kg at $11.10. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Hanshin Dirt on March 2 over 1800m, 7 len behind Mikki Crest carrying 56.0kg at $13.70. Sure to run well.
10
MANABU SAKAI
SILVER, Light brown cap
11 x1x1x FEE BLANCHE
TERUNOBU FUJITA
5YO  GREY  MARE 55.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign won by 1.5 len at Kawasaki July 9 over 1600m defeating Riot Grrrl carrying 55kg at $3.90. Won previous preparation first up scored a big 5 len win at Urawa April 23 over 1400m defeating Two Shadow with 57kg at $1.20. Excellent chance.
11
H YOSHIHARA
RED,BLACK STRIPES,NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
12 40x6x BEYOND THE VALLEY
SHINSUKE HASHIGUCHI
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 6th of 14 at Sapporo in the G3 Hokkaido Shimbun Hai Queen Stakes on August 3 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Argine with 55.0kg at $24.60. When resuming last campaign on from midfield; 4th of 14 at Nakayama in the G3 Nakayama Himba Stakes on March 8 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Shirankedo carrying 54.0kg at $10.90. Expect a bold showing.
12
YUJI HISHIDA
SILVER, Hot pink cap