OHI   31 Jan 2025
 
GOING:

Race 2 1600m

Track:      

A stack of early pressure, primarily from Blue Hisashin and Omasa. SEIEI (13) was a very impressive maiden winner last time out, scoring by 30 lengths over 1400m at this track. Jumps from a wide draw but is clearly a key runner. OMASA (6) pushed forward and led throughout to score a 5-length win over 1400m at this track last time. Can push forward again here and is right in this. BLUE HISASHIN (2) finished second last start over 1200m at this track, beaten half a length. Placed to advantage and can run a bold race. PARMIGIANINO (5) finished second last time over 1400m at this track when resuming from a spell. Will trim down second-up and anticipating another forward showing.
1 73339 MEPHISTO
Yukiharu Shimada
3YO  BAY  COLT 54.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 9 at this track on January 17 over 1600m, 17 len behind Glorious King with 56kg at $3.70. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track on December 29 over 1600m, 8 len behind Sieben Farben carrying 55kg at $11.70. In the market last time but failed to deliver.
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TANIUCHI KANTA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, White cap
2 22 BLUE HISASHIN
SHIN TACHIBANA
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Lining up for just third start. At debut, set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at this track on December 25 over 1200m, nose behind Big Royal carrying 55kg at $5.40. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 16 at this track on January 16 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Chase The Fire with 56kg at $1.40. Key chance expected to feature.
2
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, BLUE SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 5x543 RYUNO WIZARD
RYUICHI YOSHII
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run 3rd of 13 at this track on January 16 over 1600m, 5 len behind Repente with 54kg at $80.60. The race before that 4th of 8 at this track on December 27 over 1400m, 8 len behind Kagayaki Temma with 54kg at $48.80. Looking to others in this race.
3
REO YOKOGAWA
RED, BLACK BAND,ARM BAND, Salmon cap
4 5x425 ONLY USED
MASAHIRO UESUGI
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG

Most recently struggled in the run home; 5th of 9 at this track on January 17 over 1600m, 9 len behind Glorious King with 56kg at $35.10. The start before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at this track on December 3 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Maono Genie carrying 55kg at $6.90. Fully tested on his recent run.
4
RYU ABE
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
5 426x2 PARMIGIANINO
TERUNOBU FUJITA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after five months raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 13 at this track on December 27 over 1400m, 2 len behind Costa De La Luz carrying 55kg at $3.90. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at Monbetsu June 27 over 1500m defeating Deep Orchid with 55kg at $2.40. Fitter again and a winning hope.
5
YOICHI ANDO
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES ,MEDIUM BLUE ARM BAND, Cyan cap
6 51 OMASA
HIROSHI TAKAMI
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Raced two times to date. At long odds at debut, 5th of 8 at this track on December 2 over 1600m, 3 len behind Mikey carrying 55kg at $26.90. Last start favourite; won by 5 len at this track December 25 over 1400m defeating Luscious Ballad carrying 55kg at $1.40. Capable of a strong showing.
6
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMONDS,GREEN SLEEVES, Cyan cap
7 1318x FATHER TO SON
JUNPEI MORISHITA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Monbetsu November 6 over 1700m, 5 len behind Misotaro with 56kg at $2.60. On debut third of 8 at Monbetsu May 15 over 1100m, 8 len behind Zero Hour with 55kg at $2.50. Capable of a big run.
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TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
8 223 LUNA LIO
YUTAKA TSUJINO
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track on January 17 over 1600m, 4 len behind Glorious King with 54kg at $5.80. The run before that led but faded 2nd of 8 at this track on December 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind Kagayaki Temma with 54kg at $5.90. Faces a tough assignment.
8
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
MAGENTA, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, Yellow cap
9 1577 UCHUNO KIBO
HITOSHI HORIE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at this track on January 17 over 1600m, 11 len behind Glorious King carrying 54kg at $29.80. Before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at this track on December 29 over 1200m, 9 len behind Kagayaki Top carrying 54kg at $73.50. Others read better. This will test.
9
RYOTA SUGAWARA
ORANGE,WHITE SLEEVES,ORANGE STARS, Light green cap
10 1x77x KNIGHT WARRIOR
MASATO TANAKA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign seventh of 16 at this track November 6 over 1600m, 15 len behind Smile Mambo with 55kg at $155.10. First up last campaign seventh of 9 at this track October 18 over 1700m, 11 len behind Pepita D'oro with 55kg at $7.10. Can return in winning form.
10
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Light green cap
11 4x32 NEFERTEM
TAKAKAZU SASO
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. Freshened for 60 days. First-up raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at this track on November 7 over 1400m, 8 len behind Evenin carrying 55kg at $4.50. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on December 2 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Hutan Beat carrying 55kg at $2.80. Not beaten far last start and worth including.
11
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
12 5352 GRAND TARGHEE
KAZUO WATANABE
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 13 at this track on January 16 over 1600m, 4 len behind Repente carrying 56kg at $53.10. The start before that 5th of 11 at this track on December 26 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Mikuni Mighty carrying 55kg at $17.30. Likely to feel the pinch in this company.
12
TOSHIYA YAMAMOTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Light brown cap
13 61 SEIEI
NAOYUKI MATOBA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Lining up for just third start. At debut, 6th of 9 at this track on December 1 over 1400m, 14 len behind Henningsen with 55kg at $9.60. Second-up favourite; scored a big 30 len win at this track January 14 over 1400m defeating Kashima Brighton carrying 56kg at $1.20. Should be right in the finish.
13
SHO YOSHII
RED,BLUE RIGHT SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
14 26868 MUSASHI IMPACT
YASUMASA KURITA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Last start second last of 9 at this track on January 17 over 1600m, 15 len behind Glorious King with 56kg at $145.70. The start before that second last of 7 at this track on December 29 over 1600m, 18 len behind Sieben Farben with 54kg at $84.80. Win would surprise.
14
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Hot pink cap