OHI   20 Feb 2025
 
GOING:

Race 2 1600m

Track: AW     True  

Solid tempo expected primarily from Kato Milli and Fleur De Regina. KATO MILLI (7) raced close to the lead before clearing out to score an effortless 5 lengths win over 1400m at this track last time. Sure to measure up again. SUN SHIP (6) finished second two runs back at this track then improved last time out to score by a head over 1600m at this track. Finds a suitable race and can figure in the finish. FLEUR DE REGINA (8) has recorded three minor placings from three runs this campaign. Continued the trend last start when runner-up over 1200m at this track. Should be there at the business end. LAMORAK (12) returned from a spell three weeks ago when he was in contention on the bend before being beaten 12 lengths into ninth over 1600m at this track. Likely improver with top-three prospects.
1 349x0 FLORAL ROMANCE
MASATO TANAKA
6YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after three months 10th of 14 at this track on January 29 over 1600m, 13 len behind Vogue Altair with 54kg at $62.90. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at this track on October 1 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Shita Bed with 54kg at $4.50. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, White cap
2 67x35 MY EIGER
TSUYOSHI TAKANO
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 11 at this track on January 16 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Brick Barn with 56kg at $6.40. Second run from a spell 5th of 13 at this track on January 29 over 1400m, 7 len behind Mikinokarakuribako with 56kg at $6.90. Watch for him late in the piece.
2
TOSHIYA YAMAMOTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Grey cap
3 24x14 MIRACULOUS CITY
Ryo Akamine
8YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Not raced for 37 days. Resuming favourite; won by 1.3 len at this track December 31 over 1600m defeating Special Sunday with 54kg at $3.60. Second-up 4th of 9 at this track on January 14 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Dobby Flash carrying 54kg at $1.90. Genuine contender under these conditions.
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TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMONDS,GREEN SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 05654 ONIKU DAISUKIMAN
HISASHI SATO
6YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 4th of 14 at this track on January 29 over 1600m, 6 len behind Vogue Altair with 56kg at $78.50. The start before that 5th of 11 at this track on January 16 over 1800m, 5 len behind Brick Barn carrying 56kg at $12. Prepared to risk on current form.
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HISAYOSHI HIGASHIHARA
GREEN, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, Salmon cap
5 28558 KIBARU STAR
KAZUMASA SAKAMOTO
6YO  BLACK  HORSE 56.0KG
Satoshi Suyama
At the latest run couldn't go on with it; 8th of 13 at this track on January 29 over 1400m, 9 len behind Mikinokarakuribako carrying 56kg at $20.80. Before that 5th of 9 at this track on January 14 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Dobby Flash carrying 56kg at $3.60. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
5
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Cyan cap
6 9x821 SUN SHIP
KEIJI NAKAMICHI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Komahide
Going well. Last start won by a head at this track January 28 over 1600m defeating Yamato Hope Ship with 56kg at $3.50. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at this track on January 16 over 1800m, 0.8 len behind Brick Barn carrying 56kg at $4.40. Sure to go well again.
6
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Cyan cap
7 11 KATO MILLI
TERUNOBU FUJITA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Yet to taste defeat in two starts. When well in the market on debut, favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 5 len at this track January 13 over 1400m defeating Mahina Luther carrying 56kg at $1.70. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 5 len win at this track January 27 over 1400m defeating Le Grand Bleu with 56kg at $1.10. Going well enough to take this out.
7
YOICHI ANDO
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES ,MEDIUM BLUE ARM BAND, Yellow cap
8 5x322 FLEUR DE REGINA
YUTA EBINA
6YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG

Racing well. Most recently 2nd of 14 at this track on January 29 over 1200m, 2 len behind Festive Ludi carrying 54kg at $3.40. Before that 2nd of 16 at this track on January 14 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Locus Marianne carrying 54kg at $7.10. One of the chief contenders.
8
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES, Yellow cap
9 67633 FINE DAY
HIROYUKI MATSUURA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Isamu Ishida
Going well. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track on January 28 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Sun Ship with 54kg at $8.40. The race before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on January 13 over 1600m, 5 len behind Sharaku carrying 54kg at $42.70. Not far away last time. Worth plenty of thought.
9
SHO YOSHII
RED,BLUE RIGHT SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
10 37855 IKENO GAL CHAN
NAOMITSU OKANO
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Most recently 5th of 14 at this track on January 29 over 1600m, 8 len behind Vogue Altair carrying 54kg at $142.30. Before that 5th of 13 at this track on January 14 over 1600m, 12 len behind Sky Is Yours carrying 54kg at $85.70. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
10
SHUNSUKE ISHIKAWA
GREEN, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
11 5409x PEISHA SAINT
YUTAKA TSUJINO
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Naoto Kitajo
First-up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at this track September 11 over 1600m, 8 len behind Samba Flavor with 56kg at $93.60. When resuming last campaign seventh of 13 at Kawasaki January 3 2024 over 1500m, 5 len behind Grand Muteki carrying 56kg at $19.70. Happy to risk.
11
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Light brown cap
12 2x1x9 LAMORAK
TAKAKAZU SASO
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Racing second-up today. Last run raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 14 at this track on January 29 over 1600m, 12 len behind Vogue Altair with 56kg at $1.30. At only start last preparation favourite; won by 7 len at this track October 15 over 1400m defeating Koyu Pretty carrying 56kg at $1.30. Worth another chance.
12
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Light brown cap
13 x58x3 SHOGUN
JUNPEI MORISHITA
6YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Masanobu Habata
Second-up. First-up after five months ran on from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track on January 29 over 1600m, 6 len behind Vogue Altair carrying 56kg at $18.50. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at this track on September 10 over 1700m, 6 len behind Raging Thrust carrying 56kg at $6.20. Don't underestimate.
13
H YOSHIHARA
RED,BLACK STRIPES,BLUE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
14 11236 FIRST MATE
KAZUMASA SAKAMOTO
4YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Big Red Farm
Useful entire. Last start 6th of 14 at this track on January 29 over 1600m, 8 len behind Vogue Altair with 56kg at $15.30. The start before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 13 at this track on January 14 over 1600m, 8 len behind Sky Is Yours carrying 56kg at $12.30. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
14
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, BLUE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap