OHI   18 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 12 1200m

Track: GOOD      

Plenty of pressure from Forsta Klass, Ricki Faith and Taruma Fight battling for the lead over Sakki Mitsugu. KEN VIVALDI (2) scored at this track last time out with a neck to spare over today's journey. Has a solid record at this course and distance, including a win and a placing. In form and should go well again. BRIGHT COLOR (3) hit the frame when resuming two runs back at this circuit but couldn't back it up last start when ninth, beaten 8 lengths, over 1200m here. Kenji Okamura gets the best out of this five-year-old entire. Meets a stronger field but he is capable of running a bold race. JAZZ DANCE (7) turned in a fine effort to win by a nose at today's course and distance when resuming from a layoff last start. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is good enough to cope. RICKI FAITH (15) finished second last start over 1000m at this venue, beaten 2 lengths. Placed to advantage and can feature in the finish.
1 713x6 TOKEN RENAN
HIROYUKI MATSUURA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 13 at this track on March 28 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Italo with 56kg at $9.80. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at this track on June 5 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Sakki Mitsugu with 56kg at $2.10. Sure to run well.
1
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, White cap
2 85321 KEN VIVALDI
CHIAKI HORI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start came from midfield and won by a neck at this track March 27 over 1200m defeating Nansei Time carrying 56kg at $4.50. The start before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 13 at this track on March 12 over 1200m, nose behind Jazz Dance with 56kg at $19.90. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.
2
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
WHITE, GREY DIAMOND CHECKS, GREY ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 32x39 BRIGHT COLOR
TERUNOBU FUJITA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 13 at this track on March 14 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Platinum Rod carrying 56kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell 9th of 13 at this track on March 28 over 1200m, 8 len behind Italo carrying 56kg at $3.90. Should be right in the finish.
3
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Grey cap
4 10504 KOGEN SILVER
HIROYUKI INOUE
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 13 at this track on March 14 over 1200m, 3 len behind Platinum Rod carrying 56kg at $32.40. The run before that 12th of 15 at this track on February 19 over 1400m, 7 len behind Win Irene with 56kg at $153.40. Prefer others in this contest.
4
SHUNSUKE ISHIKAWA
GREEN, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
5 x0097 YANNOKA STEP
HIROSHI TAKAMI
5YO  DK B  MARE 51.0KG

At the latest run 7th of 13 at this track on March 28 over 1200m, 7 len behind Italo with 54kg at $135.40. Before that got back early 9th of 13 at this track on March 14 over 1200m, 7 len behind Platinum Rod with 54kg at $76.80. Not for ours.
5
MINAMI SUGIYAMA
WHITE,BLUE HALVED,BLUE THREE DIAMONDS,BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE HALVED, Salmon cap
6 18300 SHITAN
HIROMITSU KURITA
6YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Last start ran last of 13 at this track on March 28 over 1200m, 12 len behind Italo with 54kg at $138.70. The run before that settled back and ran on when 12th of 15 at this track on March 14 over 1600m, 10 len behind Nishiken Saku with 54kg at $176.10. Others favoured.
6
NIIHARA SHUMA
BLUE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
7 210x1 JAZZ DANCE
DAISUKE MASHIMA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Second run back. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after six months won by a nose at this track March 12 over 1200m defeating Ken Vivaldi with 56kg at $14.70. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at Monbetsu on May 15 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Riko Sherman with 57kg at $10. Fitter again and a winning hope.
7
KOTA MOTOHASHI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVED , BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, Cyan cap
8 80x44 Z SWORD
NAOYUKI MATOBA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 13 at this track on March 13 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Moriden Stealth carrying 56kg at $7.90. Last start 4th of 16 at this track on March 27 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Ken Vivaldi carrying 56kg at $5.10. Has the ability to be in the finish.
8
SHO YOSHII
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
9 50x48 FORSTA KLASS
TSUYOSHI TAKANO
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 11 at this track on March 13 over 1000m, 3 len behind Sound Courage with 57kg at $5.10. Second run from a spell couldn't go on with it; 8th of 10 at this track on March 24 over 1650m, 12 len behind Reme Beans with 57kg at $3.60. Ran well below expectations last start but can do better.
9
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECKS,GREEN SLEEVES, Yellow cap
10 20800 TARUMA FIGHT
YOICHI SASAKI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 13th of 16 at this track on March 27 over 1200m, 8 len behind Ken Vivaldi carrying 56kg at $41.40. The start before that failed to make an impression; 10th of 13 at this track on March 14 over 1200m, 9 len behind Platinum Rod with 56kg at $53.90. Hard to have.
10
TADANARI KONNO
GREEN, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND, Light green cap
11 15x8x NORTH JUSTICE
MASATO TANAKA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last campaign got back early 8th of 13 at this track on December 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sai And Ko with 56kg at $12.90. Won previous preparation first up scored a big 3.5 len win at this track May 17 over 1200m defeating Kitano Ryan with 56kg at $1.60. Expect a forward showing.
11
HARUKU SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light green cap
12 80850 SHARK SHINY
TAKATOSHI TAKAIWA
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG

At the latest run eased back early on 10th of 13 at this track on March 28 over 1200m, 9 len behind Italo with 56kg at $36.90. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track on March 13 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Sound Courage with 57kg at $56.40. Wide draw too testing.
12
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Light brown cap
13 81x08 SAKKI MITSUGU
SHIN TACHIBANA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 13 at this track on March 14 over 1200m, 11 len behind Platinum Rod with 56kg at $13.40. Second run from a spell failed to make an impression; 8th of 13 at this track on March 28 over 1200m, 7 len behind Italo with 56kg at $31.10. Hard to have on recent performances.
13
SHOHEI TAKAHASHI
GREEN, YELLOW ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW STARS, Light brown cap
14 76271 MINNESOTA
HIROYUKI MATSUURA
6YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start won by 1.0 len at this track March 26 over 1200m defeating Keiai Capella carrying 56kg at $14.10. Before that eased back early on 7th of 13 at this track on March 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind Jazz Dance with 56kg at $14.10. Will be winding up strongly.
14
RYAN CURATOLO
WHITE,NAVY HALVED, NAVY DIAMOND BAND, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE HALVED, RED ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
15 x4322 RICKI FAITH
YOSHIHIRO SAWA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 53.0KG

Returns from a 36-day let-up. At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at this track on March 13 over 1000m, 2 len behind Sound Courage carrying 54kg at $4.20. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at this track on February 19 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Taisei Gust carrying 53kg at $8.50. Can take this out.
15
TAKAMI RIKU
RED, YELLOW CHECKS, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap