HIMEJI   23 Feb 2021
 
GOING:

Race 12 800m

Track: DIRT      

Destiny Lei should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep him honest. HIBON (10) was a winner at this track last start as the favourite at the same trip, and has been in solid form this campaign with two wins from five starts. Will be handy despite the tricky draw and rates a leading contender. TOWANO VALED (6) is in winning form after scoring as the favourite last time by 0.8 lengths over 800m at this track. Is yet to miss the frame in three starts this course and distance. Looks a leading player again. MIAMI BLUE (3) is struggling to break through, the latest finishing third at this track, but does tend to run well here. Jumps from a good draw and expected to prove a leading contender. RIVER LAND (5) was fourth last start over 800m at this track, beaten 4 lengths. Looks well placed and can feature in the finish.
1 x3210 DAIMEI MOON
RYOHEI HORI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Noboru Miyamoto
Latest run ran last of 10 at this track on February 4 over 1400m, 41 len behind Kaui Dance carrying 54kg at $21.50. The start before that came from midfield and won by a neck Mizusawa January 2 over 1300m defeating Kurino Roman with 54kg at $5.10. Has a nice gate but this will test.
1
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED STAR, SLEEVES WITH WHITE ARMBANDS, WHITE CAP
2 07469 MERZOUGA
TETSUHARU KURIBAYASHI
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Makio Okada
Latest outing 9th of 12 at this track on February 10 over 800m, 8 len behind Hibon with 56kg at $9.20. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track on January 27 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Tokino Hito carrying 56kg at $20.90. Looking to others in this race.
2
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
DARK BLUE, CLARET STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES WITH CLARET ARMBANDS, GREY CAP
3 32323 MIAMI BLUE
SUMIO ARIMA
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Akihiro Nishida
Useful type. Latest run rolled along in front setting the pace and then edged out 3rd of 10 at this track on February 9 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Grand Jubilee carrying 54kg at $5.80. Before that led throughout and just faded 2nd of 10 at this track on January 26 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Meisho Heshikiri with 54kg at $26.80. Drawn a nice alley and rates highly.
3
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, CLARET SLEEVES, SALMON CAP
4 0x348 DESTINY LEI
HIROKI MINAMI
6YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Latest start 8th of 10 at this track on February 11 over 1400m, 9 len behind Chainon carrying 55kg at $11.60. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on January 26 over 800m, 6 len behind Miyabi Arc carrying 56kg at $9.80. Has a low draw and is in the mix with a nice run anticipated.
4
NAOYA TAMURA
PURPLE, WHITE STARS, ARMBANDS, CYAN CAP
5 x4934 RIVER LAND
MICHIO TANAKA
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
Masamichi Hayashi
Impressive in recent runs. Latest outing 4th of 12 at this track on February 10 over 800m, 4 len behind Hibon with 54kg at $8.10. Before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track on January 26 over 800m, 6 len behind Miyabi Arc with 54kg at $73.40. Well held last start but rates highly here.
5
HIBIKI ISHIDO
YELLOW GREEN, YELLOW SASH, ARMBANDS, YELLOW CAP
6 76721 TOWANO VALED
MASUMI YAMAGUCHI
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Racing well. Latest start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len this track February 4 over 800m defeating Gold Egg with 56kg at $2.90. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on January 21 over 800m, 2 len behind La La Kerria with 56kg at $9.90. Brings winning form to the table and can get the job done again.
6
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
DARK BLUE, MAGENTA CHEVRON HOOP, DARK BLUE SLEEVES WITH MAGENTA CHEVRON, YELLOW CAP
7 69580 MEINER EPOS
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
K.Thoroughbred Club Ruffian
Latest start second last of 12 at this track on February 10 over 800m, 11 len behind Hibon with 56kg at $116.50. The race before that 8th of 10 at this track on January 28 over 1400m, 7 len behind Omega Dragon carrying 56kg at $53.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
7
SHUNYA HASEBE
BLACK , GREEN HOOPS BODY AND SLEEVES, LIGHT GREEN CAP
8 83018 LA LA KERRIA
MIZOHASHI RIKIO
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Fujii Kosan Co. Ltd.
Latest outing faded in the straight 8th of 10 at this track on February 9 over 1400m, 8 len behind Marquise carrying 53kg at $4.80. The start before that won by 2 len this track January 21 over 800m defeating Towano Valed carrying 52kg at $3.70. Disappointed followers last start but can make amends.
8
NAO KIMOTO
DARK GREEN, RED SASH, SLEEVES, LIGHT GREEN CAP
9 31665 HEISEINO KISEKI
MAKOTO ORITA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Latest run 5th of 12 at this track on February 10 over 800m, 6 len behind Hibon with 54kg at $35.70. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on January 26 over 800m, 7 len behind Miyabi Arc carrying 54kg at $35. Faces tough assignment.
9
TAKANORI NAGAI
MAGENTA, BLACK STAR, SLEEVES, MAGENTA ARMBANDS, LIGHT BROWN CAP
10 67121 HIBON
MASASHI ATARASHI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Itsuo Kibe
Recent form impressive for this race. Latest outing favourite; raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len this track February 10 over 800m defeating Downtown Spica with 54kg at $2.70. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on January 26 over 800m, 6 len behind Miyabi Arc with 54kg at $2.90. Big chance again following a confidence-boosting win last time out.
10
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, BLACK SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBANDS, LIGHT BROWN CAP
11 72353 HOPE WEEK
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
koji Ishikawa
Latest start 3rd of 10 at this track on February 4 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind A Shin Kotodama with 56kg at $20.40. The start before that 5th of 10 at this track on January 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind Roman Grace with 56kg at $18.60. Thereabouts last time out. Top-three prospects.
11
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE THREE DIAMONDS, DIAMOND SLEEVES, HOT PINK CAP
12 x9052 DOWNTOWN SPICA
MICHIO TANAKA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Masamichi Hayashi
Latest start led throughout and just faded 2nd of 12 at this track on February 10 over 800m, 1.75 len behind Hibon with 54kg at $8. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on January 26 over 800m, 6 len behind Miyabi Arc carrying 54kg at $87.40. Did a fair job last start and has top-three aspirations with a similar effort.
12
MANABU TANAKA
GREEN, RED THREE DIAMONDS, DIAMOND SLEEVES, HOT PINK CAP