OHI   28 Jun 2024
 
GOING: S

Race 2 1400m

Track: SOFT      

Genuine tempo with Abenin Smile leading the way. ABENIN SMILE (6) showed good pace and went on to score dominantly when resuming last time out over 1200m at this track. Nicely placed to figure in the outcome. MAHINA BRAVO (8) drifted back over 1400m here last time before winding up late to finish sixth, beaten 2.75 lengths. Sure to be tough to hold out. HAKUAI KISEKI (5) closed last prep eight months ago when he finished fourth here Has a decent record at this circuit with a win and two minor placings from four starts. Among the main hopes. PAWA POKE CHAMP (1) produced another moderate effort last start when finishing sixth over 1400m at this track. No surprise to see him in contention.
1 x0456 PAWA POKE CHAMP
MAKOTO ICHIMURA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Last start 6th of 10 at this track on June 7 over 1400m, 6 len behind Keten Dream carrying 56kg at $18.60. The run before that 5th of 14 at this track on May 16 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Wetterhorn with 56kg at $52.30. Chances enhanced by the inside gate.
1
YOICHI ANDO
WHITE, BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES ,BLUE ARM BAND, White cap
2 51074 UENO MARU DANDY
HIROYUKI INOUE
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Useful colt. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start 4th of 13 at this track on May 17 over 1400m, 3 len behind Sister Act carrying 56kg at $224. The race before that got back early 7th of 13 at this track on April 12 over 1400m, 6 len behind Gale Takt with 56kg at $111.40. Will be winding up strongly.
2
HIROSHI CHIDA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES , MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES,YELLOW ARM BAND,RED COLLAR, Grey cap
3 75902 CHAN CHAN
NAYA KAZUHISA
3YO  GREY  COLT 57.0KG

At the latest run took up a position near the tail 2nd of 10 at this track on June 7 over 1400m, 5 len behind Keten Dream carrying 57kg at $88.80. The start before that 10th of 16 at this track on May 17 over 1200m, 12 len behind Canele Flavor carrying 57kg at $280.70. In the mix this time.
3
SHUNSUKE ISHIKAWA
GREEN, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 x2388 MARRON CHANTILLY
TERUNOBU FUJITA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run struggled in the run home; 8th of 10 at this track on June 7 over 1400m, 12 len behind Keten Dream carrying 56kg at $3.60. The start before that 8th of 16 at this track on May 17 over 1200m, 9 len behind Canele Flavor with 56kg at $13.10. Not hopeless.
4
SHO YOSHII
RED,BLUE RIGHT SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 3124x HAKUAI KISEKI
HIROYUKI MATSUURA
3YO  BAY  COLT 54.0KG

Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at this track November 2 over 1200m, 4 len behind Mimole Flavor with 56kg at $8. On debut third in a small field at this track September 4 over 1200m, 7 len behind Bel Mondo with 54kg at $7.40. Best form gives him a decent chance.
5
TAKAMI RIKU
RED, YELLOW CHECKS, SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 931x1 ABENIN SMILE
KEIYUKI SUZUKI
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after seven months favourite; won by 9 len at this track June 4 over 1200m defeating Atago Tenjin carrying 56kg at $2.50. Previously second-up favourite; won by 0.8 len at Monbetsu July 19 over 1700m defeating A Shin Nova with 54kg at $1.70. Hat-trick is on the cards. Improver with winning prospects.
6
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECK,GREEN SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 47000 TATSUNO SONIC
HIROSHI TAKAMI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run 12th of 14 at this track on June 6 over 1200m, 14 len behind Canele Flavor with 56kg at $560. Before that 13th of 16 at this track on May 17 over 1200m, 12 len behind Canele Flavor carrying 56kg at $302.60. Can't see him troubling these.
7
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECK, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Light green cap
8 32156 MAHINA BRAVO
SATOSHI FUKUNAGA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Resumes off a 43 day let-up. Last start 6th of 14 at this track on May 16 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Wetterhorn carrying 56kg at $22.80. The race before that 5th of 13 at this track on April 12 over 1400m, 5 len behind Gale Takt with 56kg at $13.20. Capable of a big finish.
8
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Light brown cap
9 60463 ZEITOKU
MASAHIRO UESUGI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on June 7 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Keten Dream with 56kg at $30.70. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on May 16 over 1600m, 6 len behind Vanbee carrying 56kg at $5.90. Possesses a big finish.
9
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
10 47355 MARRON SWEETS
YUTAKA TSUJINO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 53.0KG

Most recently 5th of 8 at this track on June 7 over 1800m, 7 len behind Perseverante carrying 53kg at $53.40. The run before that from last on the turn 5th of 9 at this track on May 17 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Presto Arthur with 53kg at $14.30. Should go well in this line up.
10
TANAKA KOUTA
BLUE, WHITE SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
11 09874 GEYSIR
NAOMITSU OKANO
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run 4th of 14 at this track on June 5 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Muso carrying 56kg at $39.10. Before that eased back early on 7th of 12 at this track on May 16 over 1600m, 8 len behind Vanbee carrying 56kg at $24.20. Draw no help to chances.
11
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
MAGENTA, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, Hot pink cap