HIMEJI   23 Feb 2021
 
GOING:

Race 3 1400m

Track: DIRT      

Genuine tempo with the speedy Holy Angel to lead the way. GROWTH THE GOLD (7) settled well back from a wide draw last time and turned there but wound up strongly, running into fifth over 1400m at this track. Yet to break through at this trip but has racked up three placings and shapes as a key player here. PENNY HARBOR (10) doesn't win out of turn but ran a strong race last time over 1500m at this track when third and beaten a long neck. Backmarker who gets home hard and is sure to go close if runs up to mark. MULLED WINE (9) was safely held two starts ago then bounced back with a third at this track most recently. Encouraging signs last start and looks ready to run well again. MOANA ZINC (4) ran well despite the long odds last time over 1400m at this track when third by 1.5 lengths and starting at $117.20. Winning rider Shuhei Kotani stays aboard again today. Keep safe.
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SEIJIRO IKARI
11YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Katsuhiro Matsuo
Latest outing 6th of 10 at this track on February 3 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Kasamatsu Bright carrying 56kg at $22.70. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on January 20 over 1500m, 7 len behind Oumuamua with 56kg at $43.20. This looks too tough.
1
TOYOKAZU TANO
BLUE, WHITE STAR, SALMON CAP
2 45236 GORYOSAN
TSUYOSHI OBARU
10YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Latest run 6th of 10 at this track on February 10 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Spada Nera with 54kg at $10.20. Before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on January 28 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Nudist Beach carrying 54kg at $8.50. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid each-way hope.
2
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, BLUE ARMBANDS, HOT PINK CAP
3 3859x WATER TIANA
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
14YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
R.Yamaoka
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Sonoda September 16 over 1400m, 19 len behind Masahaya An with 54kg at $36.90. When resuming last campaign tenth of 12 at Sonoda November 28 2019 over 1400m, 11 len behind Macho Sasupo carrying 54kg at $301.40. Needs more time. Prefer later on.
3
HIBIKI ISHIDO
BLACK, WHITE CAP
4 05893 MOANA ZINC
SHOZO OISHI
11YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Latest start 3rd of 10 at this track on February 10 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Luna Daikoku carrying 54kg at $117.20. Before that second last of 10 at this track on January 27 over 1400m, 23 len behind Growler carrying 54kg at $280.30. Close to a win. One of the chances.
4
SHUHEI KOTANI
BLACK, WHITE CHEVRON HOOP, HOT PINK CAP
5 98778 MOSS ROSE
HIRONORI YAMAMOTO
11YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Katsumi Yoshida
Latest start eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on February 2 over 1400m, 7 len behind Superwind carrying 54kg at $138.60. The run before that got back early 7th of 10 at this track on January 13 over 1400m, 9 len behind Two M Pride carrying 54kg at $100.90. Impossible to tip with any confidence.
5
KOICHI TAKAHATA
BLUE, WHITE RIGHT SASH AND WHITE SASH, SALMON CAP
6 209x5 HELLO BEGUINE
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
11YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
A.Ohara
Racing second-up today. Fresh up after five months 5th of 10 at this track on February 10 over 1400m, 3 len behind Spada Nera carrying 56kg at $12.40. Previously second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len Sonoda July 2 over 1400m defeating Prima Volta with 56kg at $3.30. Useful type and looks a definite improver.
6
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, CLARET SLEEVES, HOT PINK CAP
7 59425 GROWTH THE GOLD
KOSAKU HORI
9YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Latest outing eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track on February 3 over 1400m, 4 len behind Kasamatsu Bright with 56kg at $3.90. The start before that 2nd of 10 at this track on January 21 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Makoto Kanzemizu carrying 56kg at $26.20. Everything points towards a big run.
7
TOMOHIRO SASADA
PURPLE, WHITE THREE DIAMONDS, DIAMOND SLEEVES, WHITE CAP
8 28559 HOLY ANGEL
SHOZO OISHI
14YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Tadahiro Amahori
Latest run second last of 10 at this track on February 11 over 800m, 10 len behind Air Shanks carrying 54kg at $34.10. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track on January 26 over 800m, 7 len behind All For One with 54kg at $7.50. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
8
S KAWAHARA
DARK BLUE, MAGENTA CHEVRON HOOP, DARK BLUE SLEEVES WITH MAGENTA CHEVRON, SALMON CAP
9 45873 MULLED WINE
SHINICHIRO SAIKA
11YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Latest outing ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on February 3 over 1400m, 4 len behind Whistle Voice carrying 54kg at $6.80. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at Sonoda on January 7 over 1400m, 7 len behind Golden Blanco carrying 54kg at $106.80. Far better effort last start and can build on that performance.
9
YUTA YAMADA
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
10 65753 PENNY HARBOR
TAKAMASA SUWA
9YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Latest start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on February 3 over 1500m, long-neck behind Rei Rutile with 54kg at $4.10. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track on January 13 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Two M Pride with 54kg at $11.20. Poised to win after a narrow loss last time.
10
KENTA SUGIURA
PURPLE, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, GREY CAP