OHI   17 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 12 1650m

Track: GOOD     True  

Expecting Sound Zoom to take up the running with Thanks Grandpa and Auto Bianchi close at hand. SOUND ZOOM (10) comes here off a break of three-and-a-half months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1800m at this track. Rates highly and is likely to be prominent. ESPRIT BULLSEYE (2) finished seventh two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1650m here beaten 3 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. THANKS GRANDPA (4) got the prize two runs ago at this circuit. Not as effective last time out when fourth over 1200m at this course, beaten 6 lengths. Meets a stronger field but he is up to the task. BUILD RAPPORT (9) was beaten 4 lengths into fourth over 1600m at this venue at his latest appearance. Well placed to make amends.
1 0x500 PALACE PARTNER
YUTA EBINA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Yutaka Nishimura
Last start second last of 12 at this track on March 28 over 1600m, 9 len behind Presto Arthur carrying 54kg at $74. The run before that eased back early on 10th of 15 at this track on March 14 over 1600m, 9 len behind Nishiken Saku carrying 54kg at $37.90. This looks too tough.
1
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, White cap
2 83072 ESPRIT BULLSEYE
YOSHIHIRO SAWA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start 2nd of 10 at this track on March 24 over 1650m, 3 len behind Reme Beans carrying 57kg at $5.20. Before that 7th of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1800m, 5 len behind Punta Cana carrying 56kg at $27. Can improve again. Top chance.
2
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, NAVY SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 00000 GREAT MISSION
TADAAKI SASAKI
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
XIAO Japan
Last start second last of 16 at this track on March 27 over 1200m, 13 len behind Ken Vivaldi carrying 54kg at $252.20. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1800m, 39 len behind Punta Cana carrying 54kg at $304.20. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
3
SHOHEI TAKAHASHI
GREEN, YELLOW ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW STARS, Salmon cap
4 18414 THANKS GRANDPA
KAZUYA OMIYA
7YO  DK B  GELDING 55.0KG

Last start came from midfield; 4th of 14 at this track on March 27 over 1200m, 6 len behind Legend Way carrying 56kg at $14.30. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at this track March 11 over 1200m defeating M O Niner with 56kg at $4.90. Can turn things around.
4
HIROSHI CHIDA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES , MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES,YELLOW ARM BAND,RED COLLAR, Cyan cap
5 74868 BEAR THE BELL
TAKATOSHI TAKAIWA
6YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Last start 8th of 13 at this track on March 27 over 1600m, 6 len behind Ripening carrying 54kg at $137.90. The run before that 6th of 14 at this track on March 12 over 1600m, 8 len behind Sky Is Yours carrying 54kg at $353.50. Not doing enough.
5
NAOKI HONMURA
RED,YELLOW DOUBLE BAND,GREEN SLEEVES,YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 00007 OMEGA OLIVE
MOTOHIRO AKAMINE
6YO  GREY  MARE 55.0KG
Reiko Hara
At the latest run second last of 8 at this track on March 25 over 2000m, 38 len behind Admire Asia with 54kg at $215.30. The race before that 10th of 14 at this track on March 14 over 1400m, 12 len behind Golden Ale with 54kg at $351.30. Can't see her troubling these.
6
HISAYOSHI HIGASHIHARA
GREEN, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 2x060 GOLD LEOPARD
KEIJI NAKAMICHI
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 54.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start ran last of 15 at this track on March 14 over 1600m, 26 len behind Nishiken Saku with 56kg at $127.60. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at this track on February 17 over 1650m, 5.5 len behind Annindofu carrying 57kg at $13.30. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
7
MINAMI SUGIYAMA
WHITE,BLUE HALVED,BLUE THREE DIAMONDS,BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE HALVED, Light brown cap
8 43079 AUTO BIANCHI
KIYOAKI TAKAHASHI
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently faded in the straight 9th of 12 at this track on March 28 over 1600m, 6 len behind Presto Arthur with 56kg at $77.50. The race before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 15 at this track on March 14 over 1600m, 8 len behind Nishiken Saku with 56kg at $66.70. Fully tested on his recent run.
8
YOICHI ANDO
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES ,MEDIUM BLUE ARM BAND, Light brown cap
9 86544 BUILD RAPPORT
TAKEMI MUNAKATA
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Big Red Farm
Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on March 28 over 1600m, 4 len behind Presto Arthur carrying 56kg at $27.80. Before that made ground from midfield; 4th of 15 at this track on March 14 over 1600m, 6 len behind Nishiken Saku carrying 56kg at $336.70. Among the winning chances.
9
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap
10 6241x SOUND ZOOM
KEIYUKI SUZUKI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Yuichi Masuda
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation won by 2.5 len this track January 13 over 1650m defeating Time To Kill with 57kg at $2.60. First up last campaign third of 10 at this track September 30 over 1800m, 5 len behind Mitsukane Mars with 56kg at $2.60. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
10
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
WHITE, GREY DIAMOND CHECKS, GREY ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap