OHI   12 Jan 2026
 
GOING: G

Race 12 1800m

Track: GOOD     True  

Plenty of pace from Grab The Top, Shadow Lupin and Transient vying for the lead, with a few others keeping them honest. KEIAI ELNATH (1) built on a nice third two starts back at this track with a win over 1600m at this track a week-and-a-half ago, getting home by 2 lengths. Meeting a deeper field this time but he deserves plenty of thought. SURUGA DAINAGON (11) is yet to break through in 13 runs. Finished sixth at his last appearance over 2000m at this track on December 26. Likely to be in the finish in this suitable assignment. HIRUNO DE PLAATS (7) has not won for a long while. Last raced on December 13 when beaten 13 lengths into 14th at Hanshin Dirt over 2000m. Ideally placed and is sure to take a ton of beating. COCONUT GARDEN (4) was in contention on the turn and finished third last time over 1600m at this track when resuming from a spell, beaten 8 lengths. Nicely placed to go a couple better.
1 x2431 KEIAI ELNATH
SHIN TACHIBANA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Keiai Stallion Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. Last start won by 2 len at this track December 31 over 1600m defeating Satono Empire carrying 56kg at $3.70. Before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 13 at this track on December 4 over 1600m, 3 len behind Lamorak with 56kg at $6.70. Can get the job done again.
1
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECKS, GREEN SLEEVES, White cap
2 9x855 GLORIOSA
Yukiharu Shimada
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 5th of 11 at Urawa on December 23 over 1500m, 6 len behind Chomechome with 55kg at $31.20. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on December 4 over 1650m, 6 len behind Fierezza with 56kg at $48.40. Win doesn't look likely.
2
YOICHI ANDO
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES ,MEDIUM BLUE ARMBANDS, White cap
3 42385 RICK MARVEL
KAZUNOBU SUDA
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 5th of 14 at this track on December 26 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Arempa carrying 56kg at $13.20. Before that 8th of 16 at this track on December 2 over 1800m, 6 len behind Meiner Bomber with 55kg at $38.60. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
3
MASAAKI KUWAMURA
WHITE , MEDIUM BLUE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE STARS, Black cap
4 211x3 COCONUT GARDEN
KATSUNORI ARAYAMA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after five months held ground to the line 3rd of 13 at this track on December 29 over 1600m, 8 len behind Nishiken Saku carrying 56kg at $3.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at this track on July 2 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Sakura Flavor with 56kg at $2.40. Among the leading chances.
4
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Black cap
5 12x56 SHADOW LUPIN
KATSUNORI ARAYAMA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Tomokazu Iizuka
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 14 at this track on December 5 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Reggae Beach with 56kg at $4.60. Second-up 6th of 13 at this track on December 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Pod Sol carrying 56kg at $4.80. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.
5
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, Red cap
6 22340 GOOD BOY
NAYA KAZUHISA
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG

At the latest run 14th of 16 at this track on December 29 over 2000m, 27 len behind Crown Shooter carrying 56kg at $20.30. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 11 at Monbetsu on November 5 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Shimme Rubus with 55kg at $10.20. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
6
SEIKI TAKANO
WHITE, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES,RED STRIPE, Red cap
7 89x00 HIRUNO DE PLAATS
KAZUNOBU SUDA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Hiruno Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 10th of 13 at Tokyo Dirt on November 8 over 2100m, 14 len behind Kyokirambu carrying 58.0kg at $374.20. Second-up raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on December 13 over 2000m, 13 len behind Porpora Ziel with 58.0kg at $318.90. Genuine contender under these conditions.
7
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Blue cap
8 43264 TRANSIENT
MASATO TANAKA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Koji Yasuhara
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at this track on December 26 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Arempa with 54kg at $6.60. The start before that 6th of 14 at this track on December 1 over 1600m, 9 len behind Nihondaira carrying 54kg at $17. Should go well.
8
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES, Blue cap
9 12568 MEINER ODESSA
MOTOHIRO AKAMINE
5YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 8th of 14 at this track on December 26 over 2000m, 6 len behind Arempa with 56kg at $51. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on December 4 over 1650m, 7 len behind Fierezza with 55kg at $6.60. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
9
HISAYOSHI HIGASHIHARA
GREEN, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, Yellow cap
10 2x073 GRAB THE TOP
NAOYUKI MATOBA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 14 at this track on December 26 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Arempa with 56kg at $6.80. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 7th of 16 at this track on December 2 over 1800m, 6 len behind Meiner Bomber with 54kg at $17.10. Top chance on his best efforts.
10
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
11 3x036 SURUGA DAINAGON
TAKAKAZU SASO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 6th of 14 at this track on December 26 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Arempa with 56kg at $4.70. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 16 at this track on December 2 over 1800m, 2 len behind Meiner Bomber with 55kg at $23.20. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
11
NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Green cap
12 925x0 BEIDEN MARINA
MASAHIRO FUKUDA
5YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after five months 12th of 16 at this track on December 29 over 2000m, 15 len behind Crown Shooter with 54kg at $81.20. Previously second-up 8th of 13 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 9 len behind Gammo Legend carrying 54kg at $85.40. Needs more time.
12
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Green cap
13 32104 EARTH SPIRIT
NAYA KAZUHISA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Masuo Matsuyama
Last start 4th of 13 at this track on December 29 over 1600m, 11 len behind Nishiken Saku with 55kg at $52.80. The race before that 13th of 16 at this track on December 2 over 1800m, 8 len behind Meiner Bomber with 55kg at $34.60. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
13
HARUHISA SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Orange cap
14 01009 REPENTE
YASUMASA KURITA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Blue Stars Farm Co. Ltd.
Last start got back early 9th of 13 at this track on December 29 over 1600m, 18 len behind Nishiken Saku carrying 54kg at $126.20. Before that 12th of 14 at this track on December 5 over 1400m, 10 len behind Reggae Beach with 54kg at $303.30. Fully tested on her recent run.
14
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Orange cap
15 x7037 ICHINICHISHOCHO
Yukiharu Shimada
5YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG

At the latest run 7th of 13 at this track on December 29 over 1600m, 15 len behind Nishiken Saku carrying 55kg at $15.50. Before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track on December 1 over 1600m, 6 len behind Nihondaira with 55kg at $161.60. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
15
TANIUCHI KANTA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, Pink cap
16 1x633 MOZU YUGA
HIROYUKI MATSUURA
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Capital System Co. Ltd.
Most recently 3rd of 11 at this track on December 24 over 1650m, 6 len behind Fujimasa Teio with 55kg at $12.30. Before that 3rd of 12 at this track on December 3 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Sharp Mustang carrying 56kg at $14.50. Not on recent form.
16
SHO YOSHII
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS, Pink cap