SAGA 20 Apr 2025
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A few sit handy but there won't be a great deal of early pressure. SAN ANTONIO (6) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race when he made late ground and finished 4.5 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1400m at this track. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. MILA ROUGE (8) is a 21-start maiden who is knocking on the door after a narrow defeat last start over 1400m at this track after being in the firing line on the corner. Finds a suitable race and can go on to take this out. TAGANO FLEMING (1) again failed to feature last start, finishing fifth and beaten 5 lengths over 1400m at this track. Among the main hopes. FLIGHT BLUE (2) has not won for a long while. Last raced on March 15 when beaten 9 lengths into 12th at this track over 1400m after being up on the pace until straightening. Good enough on her day and can fill a top-three spot.
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| 1 | 25655 |
TAGANO FLEMING
TOSHIMITSU KUNICHI 4YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Ryoji Yagi Returns from a 36-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on March 15 over 1400m, 5 len behind Piena Leon carrying 54kg at $32.10. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track on March 1 over 1400m, 6 len behind Yamatake Preda with 54kg at $6.30. Expected to finish much closer. |
1 JUN TANAKA |
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| 2 | x9650 |
FLIGHT BLUE
TAKAYOSHI KAWADA 4YO DK B FILLY 54.0KG Shinsuke Miyazaki Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Last start raced on the pace before fading ran last of 12 at this track on March 15 over 1400m, 9 len behind Piena Leon carrying 54kg at $16.80. The run before that 5th of 10 at this track on February 15 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Rumble Fish carrying 54kg at $10.70. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time. |
2 NAOHITO TANAKA |
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| 3 | 97099 |
JUNE KIRARA
TOSHIAKI MUTO 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Jun Yoshikawa Comes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 9 at this track on March 15 over 1300m, 11 len behind Dragon's Back carrying 54kg at $135.90. The start before that 9th of 11 at this track on March 1 over 1400m, 16 len behind T O Renoir carrying 54kg at $218.70. Tested on recent form. |
3 TAKU KAWASHIMA |
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| 4 | 22885 |
BIRD OF HAPPINESS
TORU YAMADA 4YO BAY FILLY 51.0KG Phoenix Racing Comes here off a 50-day let-up. Last start 5th of 11 at this track on March 1 over 1400m, 14 len behind T O Renoir carrying 54kg at $65.80. The run before that 8th of 12 at this track on February 15 over 1300m, 6 len behind Flashdance with 54kg at $17.90. Not keen on her prospects. |
4 REN HASEGAWA |
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| 5 | 86x08 |
HACHAN
KATSUTOSHI TESHIMA 4YO DK B FILLY 51.0KG Third-up today. Comes off a 46 day let-up. First-up ran last of 12 at Kawasaki on February 5 over 1400m, 52 len behind A Shin Zodiac carrying 54kg at $93. Second-up eased back early on 8th of 12 at Kawasaki on March 5 over 900m, 9 len behind Mitsukane Aries with 51kg at $156.70. Prefer others. |
5 HAYASHI YUTO |
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| 6 | 52304 |
SAN ANTONIO
HIROSHI NAKANO 8YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Setsu Shiina Returns from a 36-day let-up. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on March 15 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Piena Leon carrying 55kg at $14.90. The race before that second last of 11 at this track on March 1 over 1400m, 16 len behind Yamatake Preda with 56kg at $3.80. Watch for sharp improvement. |
6 YUKIHITO NAGATA |
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| 7 | 80006 |
SMILE SUNRISE
TAKAYOSHI KAWADA 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG Takao Matsuoka Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on March 15 over 1400m, 5 len behind Piena Leon carrying 54kg at $67.30. The run before that second last of 11 at this track on March 1 over 1400m, 17 len behind T O Renoir carrying 51kg at $103.40. Other runners are much more appealing. |
7 LEO NAKAYAMA |
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| 8 | 93642 |
MILA ROUGE
HIROYUKI YANAI 4YO CHESTNUT FILLY 54.0KG Dearest Club Co. Ltd. Recent form sound. Comes here off a 36-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at this track on March 15 over 1400m, nose behind Right Man carrying 54kg at $7.50. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 1 over 1300m, 32 len behind Pawa Poke Primero with 54kg at $28.60. Big chance to score after a near miss last start. |
8 JYOJI KOMATSU |
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| 9 | 00x37 |
NOBLE HEART
YOSHITO YAMADA 7YO BAY MARE 54.0KG MARKS Co. Ltd. Third-up today and won third-up previously. Comes off a 36 day let-up. Resuming made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on February 1 over 1300m, 8 len behind Peak Color with 54kg at $56.60. Second run from a spell got back early 7th of 9 at this track on March 15 over 1300m, 10 len behind Dragon's Back with 54kg at $27.80. Will need plenty of improvement to feature. |
9 TORU TAKEYOSHI |
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| 10 | 466x6 |
TERCEIRA
Sameshima Katsuya 4YO BROWN FILLY 54.0KG Kyoto Horse Racing Co. Ltd. Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after four months 6th of 9 at this track on March 15 over 1300m, 10 len behind Dragon's Back with 53kg at $16. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Kyoto Dirt on January 27 2024 over 1200m, 29 len behind Meisho Horen carrying 54.0kg at $75.60. Unlikely to threaten. |
10 HIROKI YAMASHITA |
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