OHI   01 Sep 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 12 1600m

Track: GOOD      

Genuine tempo from Erz leading Carte Maitresse. ARES ELPIDA (2) is racing well, scoring two back at this track before finishing 2.5 lengths from the winner in second last time over 1600m at this track. Wada Joji who has scored on him three times retains the mount. Likely to feature. ERZ (3) finished second two runs back at this track then improved last time out to score by 3.5 lengths as public elect over 1600m at this track. Taniuchi Kanta scored on him last time and retains the mount. Finds a tougher race but another big run will not surprise. LUMIERE (4) was in the firing line all the way and fought on for third last start over 1800m at this track, making it two minor placings in a row. Likely improver with strong prospects. CARTE MAITRESSE (7) finished fifth over 1500m at Urawa at her most recent appearance on June 25. Lines up today for the first time for trainer Naoyuki Matoba. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race.
1 000x6 QUEEN CATHERINE
KENJI TSUKIOKA
6YO  DK B  MARE 53.0KG
Ryoichi Otsuka
Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 8 at this track on August 11 over 1600m, 16 len behind Bonny Majesty with 53kg at $90.60. Previously second-up second last of 8 at this track on January 25 2024 over 1600m, 6 len behind Sengen Top carrying 54kg at $6.70. Needs to lift.
1
HARUHISA SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, White cap
2 09212 ARES ELPIDA
DAISUKE MASHIMA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Racing well recently. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track on August 11 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Bonny Majesty with 56kg at $1.50. The race before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len at this track July 17 over 1600m defeating Erz with 56kg at $2.10. Expected to go well.
2
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 53321 ERZ
KENJI TSUKIOKA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG

Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; scored a big 3.5 len win at this track August 14 over 1600m defeating Miyuki Kokushimuso carrying 55kg at $2. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at this track on July 17 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Ares Elpida carrying 55kg at $12.50. No reason he cannot salute again.
3
TANIUCHI KANTA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, Salmon cap
4 59x23 LUMIERE
SATOSHI FUKUNAGA
7YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG
Utopia B.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up led but faded 2nd of 10 at this track on July 14 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Mozu Yuga carrying 56kg at $74.30. Second run from a spell rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 8 at this track on August 11 over 1800m, 1.2 len behind Admire Asia with 56kg at $6.20. One of the main contenders.
4
YOICHI ANDO
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES ,MEDIUM BLUE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 0010x PALACE PARTNER
YUTA EBINA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Yutaka Nishimura
Resuming. Finished off last preparation tenth of 13 at this track May 1 over 1650m, 9 len behind Palermo with 53kg at $19.50. When resuming last campaign fifth of 11 at this track February 19 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Bullseye with 54kg at $27. Others rate better.
5
SHUNSUKE ISHIKAWA
GREEN, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 56412 MIYUKI KOKUSHIMUSO
HITOSHI HORIE
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Recent form sound. At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on August 14 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Erz carrying 56kg at $7.20. Before that won by 2 len at this track July 4 over 1600m defeating Shot Of The Day with 56kg at $6.70. Forward showing expected.
6
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Light green cap
7 3925x CARTE MAITRESSE
NAOYUKI MATOBA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Urawa June 25 over 1500m, 6 len behind Yukiguni with 54kg at $4.20. On debut sixth of 13 at Kyoto November 19 2023 over 1600m, 4 len behind Shivers with 55.0kg at $93.30. Should be ready to run well.
7
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
8 25x74 AIGUEMARINE
MASAHIRO UESUGI
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at this track on July 14 over 1600m, 16 len behind Mozu Yuga carrying 54kg at $15.20. Second-up 4th of 8 at this track on August 11 over 1600m, 14 len behind Bonny Majesty with 54kg at $19.60. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
8
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Light brown cap
9 38067 A SHIN NECTAR
SHIGERU ENDO
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Eishindo Co. Ltd.
Most recently second last of 8 at this track on August 11 over 1600m, 17 len behind Bonny Majesty carrying 56kg at $108.50. Before that 6th of 9 at this track on July 17 over 1650m, 10 len behind Shadow Lupin carrying 56kg at $116.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
9
KENJI OKAMURA
DODGER BLUE, RED BAND, Hot pink cap
10 40295 VALTARI
KAZUMASA SAKAMOTO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Most recently 5th of 8 at this track on August 11 over 1800m, 16 len behind Admire Asia with 56kg at $8.30. The race before that 9th of 11 at this track on June 30 over 1600m, 11 len behind Charmant Sien with 56kg at $7.70. Fully tested on his recent run.
10
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Hot pink cap