OHI   30 Jun 2026
 
GOING:

Race 11 1200m

Track:      

Love Me Monroe, Nagisano Runa and Baby Quest to battle for the lead at a strong tempo. ZELOS (9) improved last start to finish third over 1400m at Sonoda. Finds a suitable assignment and can take the next step and salute. BLUMENGARTEN (5) was well fancied when resuming last start and proved too strong, scoring by 2 lengths over 1200m at Funabashi. Won at his only second-up appearance and can go on with it. LOVE ME MONROE (13) showed good pace over 1200m at this track last time and went on to score by 1.3 lengths. Should cross from wide out. This looks a sterner test than last time but on her best form she is capable of a big performance. ATTREVE FACE (12) is back after a break of three-and-a-half months. Looking to emulate his win at Funabashi when returning from a spell last prep. Looks a strong top-three prospect.
1 15x91 BARBA LION
Hidemitsu Sakai
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. First-up sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 13 at this track on May 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Dokidoki carrying 56kg at $3.90. Second-up favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track June 12 over 1200m defeating Kana Hogera carrying 57kg at $2.30. Better off avoiding.
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YOICHI ANDO
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES ,MEDIUM BLUE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 1503x DONA SCHON
HIDEYO YONEDA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Masao Ogawa
Resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at this track March 27 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Handen Drake carrying 55kg at $3.90. When resuming last campaign fourth of 16 at Tokyo Dirt October 5 over 1400m, 10 len behind Ecoro Seed with 55.0kg at $5.90. A big run will not surprise.
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TAKAMI RIKU
RED, YELLOW CHECKS, SLEEVES, White cap
3 33400 KONYO BANKOKU
SATOSHI SAITO
3YO  DK B  COLT 57.0KG

At the latest run 13th of 16 at this track on June 10 over 2000m, 25 len behind Finger carrying 57kg at $763.10. The race before that 12th of 14 at Funabashi on May 6 over 1700m, 14 len behind La La Meteo with 57kg at $10.90. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.
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RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Black cap
4 101x3 NAGISANO RUNA
MINORU ASAKURA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Second run back. Comes off a 40-day let-up. First-up after five months rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 13 at this track on May 21 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Civic Fourwheel with 55kg at $3.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at this track on September 4 over 1400m, head behind G T Train with 54kg at $4.70. One of the top chances.
4
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Black cap
5 434x1 BLUMENGARTEN
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
3YO  DK B  COLT 57.0KG

Second-up. First-up after seven months came from midfield and won by 2 len at Funabashi June 4 over 1200m defeating Make Sense with 56kg at $3.80. Previously second-up won by 2.5 len at Monbetsu May 8 2025 over 1000m defeating Edel Ritter with 55kg at $1.10. Among the leading chances.
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NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Red cap
6 8x1x1 DOKIDOKI
KIYOAKI TAKAHASHI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Second-up today. Not raced for 42 days. Last start won by 1.0 len at this track May 19 over 1200m defeating Listeia One with 57kg at $6.30. At only start last preparation won by 1.75 len at this track March 13 over 1200m defeating Sayonakidori with 57kg at $6.70. No reason he cannot salute once again. Improver with winning prospects.
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WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Red cap
7 19279 DENTE BRILLANTE
KAZUMASA SAKAMOTO
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Last start 9th of 16 at this track on June 10 over 2000m, 18 len behind Finger with 57kg at $721.20. The run before that 7th of 13 at this track on April 29 over 1800m, 9 len behind Finger carrying 57kg at $435.70. Can't recommend.
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RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, NAVY SLEEVES, Blue cap
8 13122 MAKE SENSE
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG

Form hard to fault. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Funabashi on June 4 over 1200m, 2 len behind Blumengarten with 57kg at $2.10. Before that 2nd of 8 at Urawa on April 21 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Aufguss carrying 56kg at $2.20. Capable of a strong showing.
8
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Blue cap
9 1x543 ZELOS
KATSUNORI ARAYAMA
3YO  DK B  COLT 57.0KG

Racing well recently. Comes off a 55 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 11 at Sonoda on May 6 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Satono Voyage carrying 57kg at $45.40. The start before that eased back early on 4th of 7 at this track on March 25 over 1700m, 9 len behind Rock Ptarmigan carrying 56kg at $19.40. Working up to a win. Worth following.
9
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
10 0x031 QUETZAL AZUL
HIRONORI SATO
3YO  BROWN  COLT 56.0KG

Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Funabashi June 5 over 1200m defeating Mari Face carrying 56kg at $10.30. The run before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd in a small field at Kawasaki on May 11 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind Rama with 56kg at $10.90. Prefer others.
10
RYUSEI NAKAGOSHI
MAGENTA, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
11 x1132 LISTEIA ONE
HIROSHI TAKAMI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at this track on May 19 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Dokidoki carrying 56kg at $12.10. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at this track on May 1 over 1200m, 4 len behind Sayono Hortulus carrying 56kg at $5. Genuine hope on latest effort.
11
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECKS, GREEN SLEEVES, Green cap
12 1213x ATTREVE FACE
TAKASHI HARITA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at Funabashi March 12 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Make Sense with 56kg at $3.30. At his first start favourite; to post a big 8 len win. Funabashi November 6 over 1000m defeating Mars Red with 55kg at $1.20. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
12
H YOSHIHARA
RED,BLACK STRIPES,NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, Green cap
13 32211 LOVE ME MONROE
KATSUNORI ARAYAMA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by 1.3 len at this track June 10 over 1200m defeating Kagayaki Top with 52kg at $4.40. The race before that won by 4 len at this track May 22 over 1200m defeating Tomono Homare carrying 55kg at $1.30. Sure to be right there at the business end.
13
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Orange cap
14 x1213 SAYONO HORTULUS
Hidemitsu Sakai
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Racing well recently. At the latest run sat on the pace when 3rd of 14 at this track on June 10 over 1200m, 5 len behind Love Me Monroe carrying 54kg at $1.70. Before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 len at this track May 1 over 1200m defeating Love Me Monroe with 57kg at $4.20. Among the better chances.
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KEITA NISHI
PINK, BLUE SIX SPOTS, Orange cap
15 93x00 GOLD KAGUYAHIME
MASAHIRO UESUGI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming raced on the pace before fading ran second last of 13 at this track on May 21 over 1400m, 16 len behind Civic Fourwheel with 55kg at $8.50. Last start ran last of 14 at this track on June 10 over 1200m, 22 len behind Love Me Monroe carrying 52kg at $117.60. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
WHITE, GREY DIAMOND CHECKS, GREY ARMBANDS, Pink cap
16 1x8x0 BABY QUEST
MASATO TANAKA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Second-up today. Last run raced on the pace before fading 14th of 16 at this track on June 8 over 1200m, 15 len behind Master Of Life with 54kg at $19.60. At only start last preparation did the work up front then tired ran second last of 9 at Funabashi on March 12 over 1200m, 10 len behind Make Sense carrying 56kg at $4.90. Unlikely to threaten.
16
JUNKI MOCHIZUKI
SKY BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND,SKY BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Pink cap