HIMEJI   20 Feb 2025
 
GOING:

Race 3 1500m

Track:      

In a race devoid of pace Sun Alfie will be prominent. BLU CLASSICO (7) is on a quick turnaround after a solid second over 1500m at this track eight days ago. Strong run last time and is expected to go well again. STAR WIN (8) finished sixth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1400m at this track, beaten 3 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. NAMURA HAKA (10) was responsible for a solid effort last time out when third at this track over 1400m, beaten 0.6 lengths. Hard to beat. SQUID RUN (4) turned in a better run last start, beaten 1.5 lengths into fourth over 1400m at this track. Well placed to turn things around.
1 56396 SUN ALFIE
TETSUHARU KURIBAYASHI
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 53.0KG
Kato Stable Co. Ltd.
Last start 6th of 11 at this track on February 7 over 1400m, 12 len behind Meisho Masakatsu with 51kg at $83.40. Before that 9th of 12 at Sonoda on January 16 over 1400m, 7 len behind T O Personal carrying 51kg at $94.40. Fully tested on her recent run.
1
YAMAMOTOYA TAIZO
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, White cap
2 70054 L HALCON
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
6YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on February 5 over 1500m, 5 len behind Smart Result with 56kg at $6.80. The start before that 5th of 9 at Sonoda on January 8 over 1230m, 2.25 len behind Reine Galette carrying 52kg at $80. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
2
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Grey cap
3 87427 ORENO SUGOWAZA
KOJI OBAYASHI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Kei Morooka
Most recently got back early 7th of 12 at this track on February 6 over 1400m, 9 len behind Hiiragi with 56kg at $22.70. The run before that 2nd of 12 at Sonoda on January 14 over 1400m, neck behind Travolgente with 56kg at $16.30. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
3
DAICHI MATSUKI
GREEN, WHITE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 x0704 SQUID RUN
SHINJI OTSUKA
4YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG
Yasuji Yoshioka
At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on February 6 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Jo Book Noix carrying 56kg at $13.90. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track on January 21 over 1500m, 18 len behind Fevrier carrying 56kg at $45.80. Watch for him to be flashing home.
4
HIBIKI ISHIDO
GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 5x094 HIGH GOOD SHINE
RYOHEI HORI
5YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Yuichiro Hattori
At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on January 29 over 1800m, 7 len behind Hernandez with 54kg at $5.30. The run before that 9th of 12 at Sonoda on January 16 over 1400m, 7 len behind Toshin Hana carrying 52kg at $64.80. Beaten comfortably last time out but this suits.
5
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 x0873 MEISHO TADAKATSU
MASAYOSHI MOZAKI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Last start 3rd of 11 at this track on February 7 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Pod Murphy with 56kg at $27.30. Before that 7th of 9 at this track on January 21 over 1400m, 10 len behind Radiant Horse carrying 56kg at $22.70. Would rather see in something easier.
6
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Light green cap
7 32x92 BLU CLASSICO
ISAO NAGAKURA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Hidenobu Takada
Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track on January 30 over 1400m, 5 len behind Mosho carrying 56kg at $5.40. Second-up 2nd of 10 at this track on February 12 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Delicatessen with 56kg at $5.70. Racing well. Top prospects.
7
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Light brown cap
8 84763 STAR WIN
Seiichi Terachi
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Koji Yasuhara
Most recently 3rd of 12 at this track on February 5 over 1400m, 3 len behind Buti Na Lang carrying 54kg at $7.70. The run before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at Sonoda on January 16 over 1400m, 10 len behind Jackson Roots with 54kg at $27.50. Working up to a win. Worth following.
8
TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, Light brown cap
9 90279 MIRACLE BERN
RYOHEI HORI
7YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG

Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on February 6 over 1400m, 11 len behind Hiiragi carrying 54kg at $40.10. Before that 7th of 9 at this track on January 23 over 1400m, 7 len behind Long Seller Ask carrying 50kg at $13.50. Might just find this lot a bit smart.
9
SASAKI SEREI
WHITE, GREY CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, LILAC DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
10 44043 NAMURA HAKA
KAZUHIRO CHONAN
7YO  DK B  HORSE 52.0KG
Mutsuhiro Namura
Racing well. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at this track on February 6 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Jo Book Noix carrying 52kg at $16.80. Before that 4th of 10 at this track on January 23 over 1400m, 12 len behind Lowen Herz with 56kg at $81. Working up to a win. Worth following.
10
SHIOTSU RINA
WHITE, LIGHT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap