OHI   31 Jan 2025
 
GOING:

Race 12 1200m

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Plenty of early pressure primarily from Vivant Rally, Bay State and Meiner Warrior. BAY STATE (13) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing third last time out over 1400m at this track. Should be prominent in the run despite the wide draw. Taking on a better field but he is worth serious consideration. GRAND MALL (7) opened this prep with a win two runs ago then a good effort last time out when winding up in second over 1200m at this track, only beaten a nose. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he is up to the challenge. MAPLE LEAF RAG (8) missed the frame two back in tougher company then relished the easier contest last time when third over 1200m at this track. Rates highly and is a leading player. BRAVO KINGDOM (6) turned things around last start and got the job done by 1.75 lengths over 1200m at this track. Has his share of ability and finds a suitable race.
1 570x0 SHANGHAI MAGOKORO
TOMOHIRO ARAI
5YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months 13th of 15 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, 12 len behind Italo carrying 54kg at $44.70. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at this track on April 9 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Flower Jeanne carrying 54kg at $3.90. Fitter but must improve sharply.
1
RYOTA SUGAWARA
ORANGE,WHITE SLEEVES,ORANGE STARS, White cap
2 43523 MEINER WARRIOR
TAKEMI MUNAKATA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Racing well. Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 15 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Italo with 56kg at $7. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at this track on December 30 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Atago Tenjin carrying 56kg at $9.30. Winning prospects enhanced by the favourable barrier.
2
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, White cap
3 6x809 MAUNA LOA
HIDEYO YONEDA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run got back early 9th of 15 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, 9 len behind Italo with 56kg at $269.10. Before that 12th of 15 at this track on December 31 over 1200m, 13 len behind Taisei Gust carrying 56kg at $102.60. Low draw but others have better credentials.
3
TAISEI NAKAHARA
WHITE, RED BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
4 07025 VIVANT RALLY
KAZUMA HASHIMOTO
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Returns from a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 15 at this track on December 31 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Taisei Gust with 56kg at $33.50. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at this track on December 5 over 1200m, neck behind Happy Street with 56kg at $104. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
4
YUKI ERIGUCHI
WHITE ,RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
5 47007 MATERA HACHI ICHI
YASUMASA KURITA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Teruo Ono
At the latest run 7th of 13 at this track on January 16 over 1400m, 7 len behind Golden Ale with 56kg at $62.90. The race before that 14th of 16 at this track on December 31 over 1400m, 11 len behind Little Bighorn carrying 56kg at $134.50. Needs to lift.
5
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Salmon cap
6 8x901 BRAVO KINGDOM
TERUNOBU FUJITA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Ace Racing
Most recently settled well back; won by 1.75 len at this track January 16 over 1200m defeating Fast Flight carrying 56kg at $24.30. The start before that 10th of 13 at this track on December 29 over 1600m, 15 len behind Coconut Garden with 56kg at $27.70. Capable of big final splits.
6
YOICHI ANDO
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES ,MEDIUM BLUE ARM BAND, Salmon cap
7 80x12 GRAND MALL
YOSHIHIRO SAWA
8YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Not raced for 59 days. Resuming won by 1.0 len at this track November 7 over 1400m defeating Derma Uchigake carrying 55kg at $20.50. Second-up crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 11 at this track on December 3 over 1200m, nose behind Kogen Silver with 55kg at $4.60. Ready to find peak form.
7
TAKAMI RIKU
RED, YELLOW CHECKS, SLEEVES, Cyan cap
8 70003 MAPLE LEAF RAG
Hidemitsu Sakai
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Kiyoshi Inaba
Useful type. Most recently sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track on January 16 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Bravo Kingdom carrying 54kg at $3.40. Before that 14th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on December 1 over 1200m, 12 len behind Zubatto Masamune with 52.0kg at $347.60. Worth following up.
8
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Cyan cap
9 30617 RIC TORAJIRO O
YORIAKI MURAKAMI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 7th of 12 at this track on January 16 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Bravo Kingdom with 56kg at $8.20. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a neck at this track December 29 over 1200m defeating Locus Marianne carrying 56kg at $19.30. Likely to play a big role.
9
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Yellow cap
10 09080 LEGACY OF ELIZA
TAKATOSHI TAKAIWA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Katsumi Yoshida
Most recently 12th of 15 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, 12 len behind Italo with 54kg at $212.90. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Sonoda on November 19 over 1230m, 9 len behind Natural with 54kg at $11.60. Prepared to overlook against this line-up.
10
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, RED COLLAR, Yellow cap
11 9x680 YOSHINO CROWN
TOMOHIRO ARAI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshinori Shimizu
At the latest run eased back early on 11th of 15 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, 10 len behind Italo with 56kg at $241.70. The run before that 8th of 10 at this track on December 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind Epi Le Ciel carrying 56kg at $60.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
11
KAKERU OKI
RED,BLACK STRIPES,RED SLEEVES,WHITE STARS, Light green cap
12 8x2x0 BEGIN THE BEGUINE
HIROYUKI MATSUURA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up today. Last run sat on the pace before fading second last of 15 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, 16 len behind Italo carrying 54kg at $77.10. At only start last preparation 2nd of 14 at this track on May 16 over 1200m, neck behind Kanaami Deathmatch carrying 54kg at $34. Fitter but must improve sharply.
12
SHO YOSHII
RED,BLUE RIGHT SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
13 10513 BAY STATE
KIYOAKI TAKAHASHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Going well. Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 13 at this track on January 16 over 1400m, 3 len behind Golden Ale carrying 56kg at $4.90. The start before that won by 1.3 len at this track December 29 over 1400m defeating Fong Rosa with 56kg at $5.80. Expected to go well.
13
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMONDS,GREEN SLEEVES, Light brown cap
14 74x48 SPLENDENTE
KATSUNORI ARAYAMA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on December 30 over 1200m, 2 len behind Epi Le Ciel carrying 54kg at $5.60. Second run from a spell 8th of 15 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, 7 len behind Italo with 54kg at $3.80. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.
14
KOTA MOTOHASHI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVED , BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, Light brown cap
15 x0000 TO THE COSMO
RYUICHI YOSHII
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Kenji Tada
Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 14 at this track on January 17 over 1400m, 18 len behind Critical Hit with 56kg at $168.90. The run before that second last of 15 at this track on December 31 over 1200m, 14 len behind Taisei Gust carrying 56kg at $202.40. Wide gate will test.
15
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
16 x000x MARUYO JORDAN
MOTOHIRO AKAMINE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG

Gelding back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation when last of 13 at this track September 12 over 1600m, 60 len behind Vera Guerriero with 53kg at $48.90. When resuming last campaign ran last of 14 at this track July 31 over 1200m, 18 len behind Vikrant carrying 53kg at $27.60. Don't underestimate.
16
SEIKI TAKANO
WHITE, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES,RED STRIPE, Hot pink cap