HIMEJI   30 Jan 2025
 
GOING:

Race 2 1400m

Track:      

Moderate tempo expected with Pinnacle Point likely to find the front over Pay Basque and Marino Fortissimo. YUINO OTOSHIANA (1) made progress last time out, finishing second at the end of 1400m at Sonoda. Draws the fence and is a top chance. BEST OF KING (8) is building up to a maiden win. In the placings for the first time last start when third over 1400m at Sonoda. Heading the right way and gets his chance to get off the mark. MARINO FORTISSIMO (4) came home well last start to finish second, beaten a nose, over 1400m at Sonoda. Capable of going well. PAY BASQUE (3) last start finished fifth at Sonoda over 1400m after being in contention on the turn. Well placed and can go a couple better here.
1 49442 YUINO OTOSHIANA
AKIHIRO TAMURA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Kentaro Yui
Form hard to fault. Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Sonoda on January 2 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Lord Shamal with 56kg at $6.70. The run before that 4th of 12 at Sonoda on December 12 over 1400m, 5 len behind Pellestrina with 56kg at $12.90. Winning prospects enhanced by the favourable gate.
1
TAKANORI NAGAI
PINK , BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND , BLACK SLEEVES , PINK ARMBAND, White cap
2 42673 RIKEA NAVEL
SHINJI OTSUKA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG

At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Sonoda on January 16 over 1400m, 3 len behind T O Personal with 54kg at $44.80. The start before that 7th of 12 at Sonoda on January 4 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ultimo with 54kg at $16.10. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
2
SHINJO KAISEI
LIGHT BLUE , WHITE HALVED , WHITE DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 55435 PAY BASQUE
TAKAO KURODA
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 12 at Sonoda on January 16 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind T O Personal with 54kg at $34.70. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Sonoda on December 30 over 1400m, long-neck behind Maono Weiser carrying 54kg at $10.30. Low draw and expected to go well.
3
YUTA YAMADA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 44x62 MARINO FORTISSIMO
NOBUHARU MORIMOTO
6YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Crown Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 12 at Sonoda on December 10 over 1400m, 7 len behind Akari Ricky with 54kg at $14.20. Second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Sonoda on December 30 over 1400m, nose behind Maono Weiser carrying 54kg at $3.90. Racing well. Top prospects.
4
HIBIKI ISHIDO
GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 56558 PIENA PERRY
MORIYUKI NISHIMURA
9YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Kenzo Mototani
At the latest run 8th of 12 at Sonoda on January 16 over 1400m, 7 len behind T O Personal carrying 54kg at $138.50. The race before that 5th of 10 at Sonoda on December 30 over 1230m, 3.5 len behind Wonder Aument with 54kg at $14.10. Fully tested on her recent run.
5
HISASHI ITANO
BLACK, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, Yellow cap
6 58094 LOVELY TEN
KEIICHI TOKUMOTO
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

At the latest run 4th of 12 at Sonoda on January 16 over 1400m, 8 len behind Jackson Roots with 54kg at $73.10. The run before that second last of 10 at Sonoda on December 30 over 1400m, 15 len behind Forewind carrying 54kg at $157.30. Fully tested on her recent run.
6
KOICHI TAKAHATA
RED, Yellow cap
7 89x63 MARRON GEMME
TAKAHIRO ARAI
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Frontier Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 10 at Sonoda on December 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Bellagio Miki with 56kg at $21.40. Second run from a spell made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Sonoda on January 8 over 1400m, 7 len behind Piena Felice carrying 56kg at $14.50. Even the minor placings look out of reach.
7
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBAND, Light green cap
8 09x53 BEST OF KING
Yoshimi Masayuki
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Green Sword
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 10 at Sonoda on December 29 over 1400m, 9 len behind Yoshino Rickey with 56kg at $24.10. Second-up raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at Sonoda on January 14 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Let's Go Ask carrying 56kg at $15.10. Fitter now and making headway. Will take beating.
8
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, Light green cap
9 87972 PINNACLE POINT
TAKAMASA SUWA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 54.0KG
Kozy Racing
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Sonoda on January 9 over 1400m, 5 len behind Ask Sustainable carrying 54kg at $25. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Sonoda on December 26 over 1230m, 13 len behind Rapida Nina carrying 54kg at $38. Should go well.
9
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, LILAC DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 50500 A SHIN BOGEYMAN
NAOYUKI MIYAKE
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Katsuhiko Hirai
At the latest run second last of 12 at Sonoda on January 16 over 1400m, 9 len behind T O Personal with 56kg at $160.50. The race before that second last of 12 at Sonoda on January 2 over 1400m, 16 len behind Lord Shamal carrying 56kg at $47.80. Tested from a wide gate.
10
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Light brown cap
11 0x964 AL RIHLA
TAKAHIRO ARAI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently 4th of 10 at Sonoda on January 15 over 820m, 5 len behind Ninen E Gumi with 55kg at $60.30. Before that 6th of 12 at Sonoda on December 26 over 1230m, 12 len behind Rapida Nina with 54kg at $135.60. Fully tested on her recent run.
11
TOYOKAZU TANO
YELLOW, PINK RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap
12 42446 SMART CANON
KOJI OBAYASHI
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Toru Okawa
Last start settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at Sonoda on January 15 over 1400m, 9 len behind Kikuno Rta carrying 56kg at $18.40. The start before that 4th of 12 at Sonoda on January 3 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Derma Veda carrying 56kg at $12.30. Fully tested on his recent run.
12
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap