OHI   13 Mar 2026
 
GOING:

Race 11 1800m

Track:      

Expecting a strong tempo with Mut Kurve, Tango Noir and Bless Word going forward ahead of Gravis and Kazu Presto. MUT KURVE (4) raced in the leading division and kept going to score by a neck last time out over 1600m at this track. Drawn to enjoy a nice run just off the speed. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. GRAVIS (2) returns from a spell of 12 weeks. Was safely held at the only appearance last prep when tenth over 1800m at Chukyo Dirt. Under the care of new trainer Katsunori Arayama this prep. Sure to make his presence felt. BLESS WORD (10) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1600m at this track, beaten 4 lengths after being in contention on the bend. Strips fitter and can figure in the finish. MEINER SUBMARINE (1) has not appeared since he finished second over 2000m at this track on December 4. Among the better hopes.
1 x522x MEINER SUBMARINE
JUNPEI MORISHITA
9YO  GREY  HORSE 55.0KG
K.Thoroughbred Club Ruffian
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at this track December 4 over 2000m, a neck behind Sparta Leonidas carrying 57kg at $2.60. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at this track October 21 over 2000m, 9 len behind Excess Return carrying 55kg at $9.20. Likely to be up for this.
1
SHO YOSHII
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 00x0x GRAVIS
KATSUNORI ARAYAMA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Masahiro Miki
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Chukyo Dirt on December 20 over 1800m, 8 len behind Meisho Zuiun with 58.0kg at $75.20. When resuming last campaign 14th of 16 at Chukyo on September 14 2024 over 1600m, 8 len behind Redington with 56.0kg at $5.40. Expect a bold showing.
2
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Black cap
3 98060 HIGHEST POINT
KAZUMA HASHIMOTO
8YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Last start 13th of 15 at this track on February 17 over 1800m, 12 len behind Victipharus with 54kg at $359.20. The run before that 6th of 9 at this track on January 26 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Mut Kurve with 57kg at $281.90. Tested on recent form.
3
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Red cap
4 12621 MUT KURVE
NAOYUKI MATOBA
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG

Recent form sound. Comes off a 46 day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a neck at this track January 26 over 1600m defeating Ken Atlas with 57kg at $2.40. The race before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 at this track on January 13 over 1800m, 0.8 len behind Rebake Full City with 57kg at $2.60. Big chance to go back-to-back.
4
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECKS, GREEN SLEEVES, Blue cap
5 80004 BELL GRACIAS
MAKOTO ICHIMURA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Most recently 4th of 8 at this track on February 20 over 1600m, 4 len behind Marble Macaron carrying 54kg at $21.50. Before that 12th of 15 at this track on January 28 over 2600m, 15 len behind Gluhwurm with 54kg at $126.60. Prepared to just watch today.
5
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
WHITE, GREY DIAMOND CHECKS, GREY ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 67759 CASTLE BRAVE
NOBUHIRO SHIBUYA
7YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start 9th of 11 at Funabashi on February 13 over 2200m, 6 len behind Hraunfossar carrying 57kg at $21.90. Before that eased back early on 5th of 9 at Funabashi on January 22 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Gloria Mundi with 54kg at $252.90. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
6
YOICHI ANDO
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES ,MEDIUM BLUE ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 80396 ROYAL PEGASUS
TAKEMI MUNAKATA
9YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently eased back early on 6th of 11 at Funabashi on February 13 over 2200m, 4 len behind Hraunfossar with 57kg at $30.40. Before that ran last of 9 at this track on January 26 over 1600m, 6 len behind Mut Kurve with 57kg at $30.60. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
7
TAKAMI RIKU
RED, YELLOW CHECKS, SLEEVES, Orange cap
8 1x71x TANGO NOIR
MASAHIRO UESUGI
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Masato Chiba
Entire back from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign won by 0.5 len this track September 2 over 1800m defeating Royal Pegasus with 57kg at $2.20. When resuming last campaign second last of 8 at this track August 14 over 2400m, 20 len behind Gluhwurm carrying 54kg at $3.70. Likely to be up for this.
8
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Orange cap
9 0x00x KAZU PRESTO
KAZUO WATANABE
7YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Kazumi Yoshida
First-up. Finished off last campaign 12th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt November 30 over 1400m, 12 len behind Happy Man with 57.0kg at $304.10. Previously first up; 11th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt November 1 over 1600m, 14 len behind J Palms carrying 55.0kg at $141.90. Prefer to see how he returns.
9
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, NAVY SLEEVES, Pink cap
10 5x0x5 BLESS WORD
KAZUO WATANABE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Second-up today. Freshened for 46 days. Last run 5th of 9 at this track on January 26 over 1600m, 4 len behind Mut Kurve carrying 55kg at $1.80. At only start last preparation sat on the pace before fading 14th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on September 21 over 1800m, 7 len behind Hagino Sustainable carrying 55.0kg at $14.70. Fitter again and a winning hope.
10
NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Pink cap