HIMEJI   23 Feb 2021
 
GOING:

Race 2 800m

Track: DIRT      

Sizzling pace from the outset as A Shin Mead, Eiko Empress and Curl Grin lock horns ahead of Miyama Girl and Take Maru Monster. EYELESS TIME (3) got off the mark claiming her maiden success at this track over 800m with the same rider Shingo Oyama aboard. In winning form and expected to be in the finish again. EIKO EMPRESS (7) has two placings from three starts this time in, the latest as favourite at this track. Should be in the finish again. A SHIN MEAD (1) showed early speed from a good draw last time and led until late, holding second and beaten 1.3 lengths over 800m at this track. Rates well on latest run and bold showing expected again. MIYAMA GIRL (2) is a three-year-old filly who is still a maiden after six starts but placed three times. Never a threat when resuming over 1400m at this track, finishing 11 lengths from the winner in ninth. Proven place record with Wataru Hirose back aboard this time. Rates well so don't underestimate.
1 097x2 A SHIN MEAD
MASUMI YAMAGUCHI
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Having second run back today. First-up after two months set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at this track on January 27 over 800m, 1.3 len behind Eyeless Time with 54kg at $5.30. Previously second-up sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 12 at Sonoda on August 19 over 1400m, 20 len behind A Shin Byzantine carrying 54kg at $102.70. Useful type. Looks a definite improver and expected to run well.
1
MANABU TANAKA
GREEN, RED THREE DIAMONDS, DIAMOND SLEEVES, WHITE CAP
2 326x9 MIYAMA GIRL
TOMOYOSHI TAKAMOTO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Racing second-up today. First-up after five months had tough run and tired 9th of 12 at this track on February 2 over 1400m, 11 len behind Miracle Catch with 54kg at $4.40. Previously second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Sonoda on July 30 over 1400m, 11 len behind Precious Yuko with 54kg at $9.80. Fitter and rates among the winning hopes.
2
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED STAR, SLEEVES WITH WHITE ARMBANDS, GREY CAP
3 00621 EYELESS TIME
ASAO SUMIYOSHI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Impressive in recent runs. Latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.3 len this track January 27 over 800m defeating A Shin Mead carrying 54kg at $2.80. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Sonoda on January 6 over 820m, 1.0 len behind Rinno Fantasy carrying 54kg at $19.30. First time winner last start and can measure up again.
3
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, BLUE ARMBANDS, SALMON CAP
4 650x9 MAPLE GOLD
TOSHIFUMI OYAMA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Racing second-up today. Fresh up after six months 9th of 12 at this track on February 9 over 800m, 11 len behind Yellow Cab carrying 54kg at $78.80. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Sonoda on June 18 over 820m, 11 len behind Ondore Sundore with 54kg at $20.70. First up effort suggests unlikely to be winning.
4
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, CYAN CAP
5 4000x TAKE MARU MONSTER
ISAO NAGAKURA
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Resuming after a nearly two months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Sonoda December 18 over 1400m, 13 len behind Miyabi Gold carrying 55kg at $91.90. At debut fourth in a small field at Sonoda July 29 over 820m, 8 len behind Mjuk Marron with 55kg at $3.30. May run into the placings.
5
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE THREE DIAMONDS, DIAMOND SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP
6 94455 GET IT SUB
AKIHIRO TAMURA
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG

Latest run 5th of 12 at this track on February 9 over 800m, 5 len behind Yellow Cab carrying 55kg at $7.30. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on January 27 over 800m, 5 len behind Eyeless Time carrying 55kg at $6.50. Include among the chances.
6
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBANDS, YELLOW CAP
7 522 EIKO EMPRESS
SUMIO ARIMA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Impressive in recent runs. Latest outing raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on February 9 over 800m, 4 len behind Yellow Cab carrying 54kg at $3. Before that rolled along in front setting the pace and then edged out 2nd of 12 at this track on January 14 over 800m, 1.3 len behind Take Maru Swallow with 54kg at $11.80. Everything points towards a big run.
7
S KAWAHARA
BLUE, WHITE THREE DIAMONDS, CLARET SLEEVES, LIGHT GREEN CAP
8 5083 HOKUZAN MELODY
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
3YO  BLACK  FILLY 54.0KG

Latest run rolled along in front setting the pace and then edged out 3rd of 12 at this track on February 9 over 800m, 4.5 len behind Yellow Cab with 54kg at $43. Before that settled back and ran on when 8th of 11 at Sonoda on January 6 over 820m, 12 len behind Rinno Fantasy carrying 54kg at $37.80. Doesn't pose too much of a threat today.
8
HIBIKI ISHIDO
YELLOW GREEN, YELLOW SASH, ARMBANDS, LIGHT GREEN CAP
9 62336 CURL GRIN
SHOZO OISHI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Latest run 6th of 12 at this track on February 2 over 1400m, 9 len behind Miracle Catch carrying 54kg at $8.50. The run before that 3rd of 12 at this track on January 14 over 800m, 1.4 len behind Take Maru Swallow carrying 54kg at $4.90. Safely held last start but is capable of better. Each-way chance.
9
SHINICHI TERACHI
DARK GREEN, WHITE CHEVRON HOOP, LIGHT BROWN CAP
10 2980x A SHIN MYSTERY
NORIHIKO HIRAMATSU
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation failed to finish at Sonoda October 30 over 1230m. First ever start ran second of 9 at Mombetsu August 5 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Asante Gear carrying 54kg at $90.60. Conditions favour bold showing.
10
TAKANORI NAGAI
MAGENTA, BLACK STAR, SLEEVES, MAGENTA ARMBANDS, LIGHT BROWN CAP
11 57890 TOWANO LOVELY
TETSUHARU KURIBAYASHI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Latest run second last of 12 at this track on February 11 over 1400m, 28 len behind Trinity Knot carrying 54kg at $117.70. The start before that 9th of 12 at this track on January 27 over 800m, 17 len behind Eyeless Time carrying 54kg at $63. Wide draw too testing.
11
YOSHIKI KAMOMIYA
DARK BLUE, CLARET STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES WITH CLARET ARMBANDS, HOT PINK CAP
12 09660 SEMLA
HIRONORI YAMAMOTO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Latest outing 10th of 12 at this track on February 9 over 800m, 12 len behind Yellow Cab with 54kg at $24.20. The start before that quickly across from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 12 at this track on January 27 over 800m, 5.5 len behind Eyeless Time carrying 54kg at $17.20. Will give a sight despite wide draw.
12
KENTA SUGIURA
PURPLE, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, HOT PINK CAP