OHI   12 Mar 2025
 
GOING: S

Race 12 1200m

Track: SOFT      

Good tempo expected with Magic Touch, Riko Jean and Sekkachi Cane rolling forward. CLAIR JACK (3) ran below expectations last time at this track over 1400m, finishing sixth. Has won six races at this course and distance from 12 tries. Expected to go very well. CHADAL KUN (8) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1200m at this track, beaten one length. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders. RIKO JEAN (15) is having his first run since February 11 2024. Has a strong record when fresh with four wins from five runs, the most recent over 1200m at this track at the start of last prep. Has found a suitable race to kick off the campaign. COSMO SONGE (7) comes here following a win over 1200m at this track three weeks ago, getting home by one length. Has solid form at this circuit with three wins and 10 minor placings from 23 starts. Deserves serious consideration.
1 63669 AURA BILLS
MASATO TANAKA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Noriaki Takahashi
At the latest run 9th of 16 at this track on February 20 over 1400m, 5 len behind Sai And Ko with 57kg at $31.80. The start before that 6th of 13 at this track on January 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind Clair Jack with 56kg at $11.30. Capable of a big finish so don’t write him off.
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KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, White cap
2 x0879 PAR
MAKOTO ICHIMURA
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Sunday Hills
Last start 9th of 13 at this track on February 17 over 1200m, 8 len behind Strike On carrying 53kg at $273.90. The run before that 7th of 13 at this track on January 30 over 1200m, 8 len behind Clair Jack with 54kg at $270.60. This looks too tough.
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NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Grey cap
3 22116 CLAIR JACK
NAOYUKI MATOBA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 6th of 16 at this track on February 20 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Sai And Ko carrying 57kg at $4.50. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.5 len at this track January 30 over 1200m defeating Edono Phoenix carrying 56kg at $2.80. Draws a nice alley and rates highly.
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SHO YOSHII
RED,BLUE RIGHT SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
4 x9x04 SEKKACHI CANE
KEIJI NAKAMICHI
6YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Mayumi Matsuda
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 11th of 13 at this track on January 30 over 1200m, 12 len behind Clair Jack with 56kg at $6.80. Second-up 4th of 11 at Funabashi on February 13 over 1200m, 2 len behind Master Plan with 56kg at $26.80. Genuine hope.
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RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
MAGENTA, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, Salmon cap
5 1x790 NAC SUNRISE
SHIN TACHIBANA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start struggled in the run home; ran last of 16 at this track on February 20 over 1400m, 22 len behind Sai And Ko with 57kg at $149.10. The start before that 9th of 13 at this track on January 30 over 1200m, 9 len behind Clair Jack with 56kg at $35.80. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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SHOHEI TAKAHASHI
GREEN, YELLOW ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW STARS, Salmon cap
6 95605 MIMOLE FLAVOR
SATOSHI FUKUNAGA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG

Most recently 5th of 16 at this track on February 18 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Cosmo Songe with 52kg at $28.70. The run before that ran last of 11 at this track on January 30 over 1400m, 38 len behind Jet Speed with 53kg at $14. Will jump at pretty long odds and deservedly so.
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TANIUCHI KANTA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
7 43161 COSMO SONGE
TAKEMI MUNAKATA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track February 18 over 1200m defeating Chadal Kun carrying 56kg at $8.30. Before that 6th of 13 at this track on January 28 over 1200m, 6 len behind Vikrant with 56kg at $14.90. Rates highly. Big chance.
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YOICHI ANDO
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES ,MEDIUM BLUE ARM BAND, Cyan cap
8 45x92 CHADAL KUN
MOTOHIRO AKAMINE
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at this track on January 30 over 1400m, 7 len behind Jet Speed carrying 56kg at $14.90. Last start 2nd of 16 at this track on February 18 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Cosmo Songe with 56kg at $6.70. This race is well within his grasp.
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HIROSHI CHIDA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES , MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES,YELLOW ARM BAND,RED COLLAR, Yellow cap
9 x00x0 MAGIC TOUCH
MINORU ASAKURA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG
Eiji Fujimoto
Second run back. First-up after five months raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 13 at this track on February 17 over 1200m, 21 len behind Strike On with 53kg at $306.30. Previously second-up ran last of 14 at this track on September 9 over 1200m, 14 len behind Lowering Looks carrying 55kg at $44.70. Needs to do a lot more.
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TANAKA KOUTA
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
10 2434x NISHINO DEFILE
MAKOTO ICHIMURA
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 16 at this track December 6 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Louis carrying 57kg at $32.80. Previously first up; 12th of 15 at Kokura July 7 over 1200m, 7 len behind Red Hill Shoes with 58.0kg at $81. Has claims on best form.
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TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMONDS,GREEN SLEEVES, Light green cap
11 4225x HIGH GOOD POWER
HIROYUKI MATSUURA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 15 at this track December 4 over 1400m, 5 len behind Canele Flavor carrying 56kg at $7.90. Previously first up; eighth of 11 at this track March 22 over 1400m, 11 len behind Ferdinando with 57kg at $5.90. In the mix on best form.
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NIIHARA SHUMA
BLUE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light green cap
12 03250 NASA
KENJI SANO
7YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Kazuya Sugiura
Last start second last of 13 at this track on February 17 over 1200m, 19 len behind Strike On with 50kg at $59.70. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at this track on January 30 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Clair Jack with 54kg at $8.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, BLUE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
13 0x063 FUKUNO FOUDRE
MASAHIRO FUKUDA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG

Returns from a 41-day let-up. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 13 at this track on January 30 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Clair Jack with 54kg at $19.90. Before that 6th of 16 at this track on December 30 over 1200m, 4 len behind B I Felipe carrying 54kg at $66.80. Another bold run is expected.
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TAKAMI RIKU
RED, YELLOW CHECKS, SLEEVES, Light brown cap
14 42512 VIKRANT
HITOSHI HORIE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG

Racing well. At the latest run 2nd of 13 at this track on February 17 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Strike On with 55kg at $46.90. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at this track January 28 over 1200m defeating Grand Jour with 56kg at $6.40. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. In the mix again.
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RYOTA SUGAWARA
ORANGE,WHITE SLEEVES,ORANGE STARS, Hot pink cap
15 1100x RIKO JEAN
KATSUNORI ARAYAMA
7YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at this track February 11 2024 over 1200m, 8 len behind Lowell carrying 55kg at $3.20. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len this track November 14 2023 over 1200m defeating B I Felipe carrying 56kg at $1.50. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
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WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap