SAGA   04 May 2025
 
GOING:

Race 2 1400m

Track:      

Strong tempo with Rossaveal, I Am Sugosugiru and San Antonio leading the way. PRINCE RETURN (1) scored an impressive win by 9 lengths when resuming from a spell last time out over 1400m at this track. Has a liking for this trip and looms as the one to beat again. ROSSAVEAL (7) recorded a gutsy maiden victory last time out over 900m at this track, scoring by 0.8 lengths. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Looks well placed and he is a great chance to go back-to-back. YUKUSA KITA (5) finished tenth two runs back then did well last start but found one better over 1400m at this track, beaten only a nose. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. BIRD OF HAPPINESS (2) again failed to feature last start, finishing fifth and beaten 6 lengths over 1400m at this track. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Don't underestimate.
1 0x0x1 PRINCE RETURN
SHINICHI HIGASHI
8YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Cosmo View Farm Co. Ltd.
Second-up today. Last start favourite; scored a big 9 len win at this track April 19 over 1400m defeating Hudson Tesoro with 56kg at $1.50. At only start last preparation ran last of 16 at Ohi on December 3 over 1200m, 23 len behind Exult carrying 56kg at $494.80. Strong winning chance.
1
ISAO YAMAGUCHI
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND , SLEEVES, Light brown cap
2 28855 BIRD OF HAPPINESS
TORU YAMADA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 51.0KG
Phoenix Racing
Most recently 5th of 10 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Mila Rouge with 51kg at $8.80. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track on March 1 over 1400m, 14 len behind T O Renoir carrying 54kg at $65.80. Expected to finish much closer.
2
REN HASEGAWA
MAROON, WHITE CHECKS, MAROON SLEEVES, WHITE COLLAR, Grey cap
3 94589 KIRISHIMA KOTOBUKI
HIROYUKI YANAI
6YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
K.Tsuchiya
Last start second last of 10 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 9 len behind Kokokei with 54kg at $9.80. The race before that second last of 9 at this track on March 15 over 1300m, 11 len behind Dragon's Back with 54kg at $14. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.
3
RYOYA SAWADA
NAVY, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Black cap
4 6x084 HACHAN
KATSUTOSHI TESHIMA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 51.0KG

At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Mila Rouge carrying 51kg at $12.40. Before that got back early 8th of 12 at Kawasaki on March 5 over 900m, 9 len behind Mitsukane Aries with 51kg at $156.70. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.
4
HAYASHI YUTO
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, ORANGE STARS, Yellow cap
5 57802 YUKUSA KITA
TOSHIMITSU KUNICHI
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Matsuji Niibo
At the latest run 2nd of 8 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, nose behind Peperoncino carrying 51kg at $40.10. The run before that 10th of 12 at this track on March 15 over 1400m, 7 len behind Piena Leon carrying 54kg at $31.10. Leading player.
5
SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Pink cap
6 29838 LOVELOVE LOVE CHAN
HISASHI MATSUSHIMA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Mr.horse
Most recently 8th of 10 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 8 len behind Kokokei with 54kg at $7. The start before that 3rd of 12 at this track on March 15 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Piena Leon with 54kg at $13.90. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
6
TAKUTO DEMIZU
SKY BLUE, BLUE DIAMOND CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE HOOPS, Orange cap
7 0x61 ROSSAVEAL
TORU YAMADA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 10 at this track on March 15 over 1400m, 11 len behind Bonar Tesoro with 56kg at $7.90. Second-up won by 0.8 len at this track April 20 over 900m defeating Glace Pilee carrying 56kg at $3.60. Should be near his top.
7
YOSHIKI YAMADA
SKY BLUE, RED STRIPES, SKY BLUE SLEVEES, RED ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
8 76097 SEXY DESIGN
TOSHIAKI MUTO
6YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Chizu Yoshida
At the latest run 7th of 10 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 8 len behind Kokokei carrying 54kg at $112.20. The run before that 9th of 12 at this track on March 15 over 1400m, 8 len behind Brianza carrying 54kg at $189.80. Not going well enough. Needs to lift.
8
JYOJI KOMATSU
NAVY, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
9 5150x I AM SUGOSUGIRU
KAZUO HAMADA
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Koichi Hori
Entire back from a spell of nine weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at this track March 1 over 1400m, 43 len behind A Shin Hematite carrying 56kg at $2.50. First up last campaign third of 10 at Kanazawa July 30 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Mars carrying 56kg at $1.70. Has the ability to run well.
9
JUN TANAKA
RED, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, Light brown cap
10 0x370 NOBLE HEART
YOSHITO YAMADA
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
MARKS Co. Ltd.
Last start ran last of 10 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 12 len behind Mila Rouge with 54kg at $9.40. The start before that eased back early on 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.
10
TORU TAKEYOSHI
RED , YELLOW FIVE STARS, Light brown cap
11 23043 SAN ANTONIO
HIROSHI NAKANO
8YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Setsu Shiina
Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Mila Rouge carrying 56kg at $6.80. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 15 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Piena Leon carrying 55kg at $14.90. Sure to be about the money.
11
YUKIHITO NAGATA
WHITE, MAGENTA DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Blue cap
12 70996 JUNE KIRARA
TOSHIAKI MUTO
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Jun Yoshikawa
Most recently 6th of 10 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 8 len behind Mila Rouge carrying 54kg at $86.90. The run before that ran last of 9 at this track on March 15 over 1300m, 11 len behind Dragon's Back with 54kg at $135.90. Draw no help to chances.
12
HIROKI YAMASHITA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Cyan cap