MOMBETSU   23 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S

Race 3 1000m

Track: SOFT      

Without a recognised leader, Active Tailor and Sakura Rapier will likely set the pace. SAKURA RAPIER (3) finished fifth at this track and distance at her last appearance five-and-a-half months ago. Should be hard to stop. RIPE TRAUM (12) finished eighth at this track and distance at his last appearance five-and-a-half months ago. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. ACTIVE TAILOR (1) was last at the races when she finished tenth over 1000m at this track on November 4. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race. DANCING FIGHT (6) was in the money two starts back at Ohi but was unable to repeat the effort last time when ninth, beaten 9 lengths, at Ohi over 1200m. Open to improvement and should be about the money.
1 4240x ACTIVE TAILOR
TAMAKAZU OKAJIMA
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Resuming after five-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at this track November 4 over 1000m, 11 len behind Win Briller carrying 55kg at $29.20. First up last campaign second last of 10 at this track April 17 2024 over 1000m, 13 len behind Long Beach carrying 55kg at $107.70. Expect a bold showing.
1
HIDEKI SAKASHITA
BLACK, PINK FIVE STARS, BLACK SLEEVES,PINK STARS, White cap
2 53568 KARUSTONE OLIVIA
DAISUKE AKITA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

Most recently ran last of 8 at this track on April 17 over 1000m, 14 len behind Nishiken Cabal with 55kg at $252.20. The race before that 6th of 10 at Nagoya on March 28 over 1500m, 6 len behind Salt Miracle carrying 54kg at $15.90. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.
2
GENTA OCHIAI
BLACK, YELLOW DIAMONDS, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 2455x SAKURA RAPIER
MASAKAZU MURAKAMI
6YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Sakura Commerce Co. Ltd.
Resumes. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at this track November 4 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Win Briller carrying 55kg at $11.30. When resuming last campaign tenth of 12 at this track April 25 over 1000m, 11 len behind Marino Schreien carrying 53kg at $50.50. Can return in winning form.
3
MANATO KUROSAWA
RED, BLACK CROSSED SASHES,RED SLEEVES, BLACK HOOPS, Salmon cap
4 005x7 TONCHAN
KUNIAKI SASAKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after six months sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1000m, 15 len behind Kitasan Yamabuki carrying 54kg at $180.90. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at this track on April 24 over 1000m, 11 len behind Neve carrying 55kg at $93. Don't underestimate.
4
RETSU OIKAWA
ORANGE, Cyan cap
5 8008x EARTH J SONTE
TAMAKAZU OKAJIMA
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Masuo Matsuyama
Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at this track November 7 over 1700m, 13 len behind Spin A Tale carrying 57kg at $532.80. First up last campaign third of 8 at Kasamatsu February 5 2024 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Peptide Kanna with 56kg at $4.50. Unlikely to feature.
5
TAKANORI YOSHIMOTO
MEDIUM BLUE, PINK RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 08029 DANCING FIGHT
MORIYAMA TAKEHIRO
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run 9th of 15 at Ohi on March 27 over 1200m, 9 len behind Ethos carrying 54kg at $127.80. Before that came from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Ohi on March 12 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Sumomono Imoto with 54kg at $13.30. Watch for sharp improvement.
6
SHINYA MATSUI
RED, MEDIUM BLUE CHECKS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 89680 YANKEE JAK
DAISUKE AKITA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Last start 10th of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1000m, 15 len behind Wolfram with 55kg at $151.50. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at Nagoya on March 28 over 1500m, 15 len behind Spartan World with 54kg at $133.40. Needs to improve to trouble the top handful.
7
YOJI KAMEI
WHITE, RED CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 675x7 VILLE BLACK HILL
YOSHIMI YANAGIZAWA
5YO  BLACK  MARE 55.0KG

Second-up. Comes off a 38-day let-up. First-up after three months 7th of 9 at Kanazawa on March 16 over 1700m, 48 len behind Furious with 54kg at $160.60. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at this track on May 10 2023 over 1000m, 16 len behind Rattrapante carrying 54kg at $82.70. Unlikely to threaten.
8
YUJI IWAHASHI
BLACK, WHITE STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPE, Light green cap
9 3667x EARTH MIRARE
TAMAKAZU OKAJIMA
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Urawa December 24 2021 over 1400m, 10 len behind Bel Tanto with 55kg at $62.50. On debut ran last in a small field at Urawa July 26 2021 over 800m, 10 len behind Kyoei Shine with 54kg at $17.70. Others make more appeal.
9
YUKI MIYAUCHI
GREEN, LIGHT PINK ,GREEN, LIGHT PINK HORIZONTAL RAYS, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
10 00x NEXTAGE
TSUYOSHI CHIBA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 54.0KG

Resuming. Not seen since he finished last of 10 at this track July 24 over 1200m, 22 len behind Sogano Dolphin with 57kg at $109.40. On debut second last of 11 at this track May 28 over 1200m, 21 len behind Filo with 57kg at $35.80. Might need the run.
10
ASAHI WAKASUGI
WHITE, GREEN CROSSED SASHES, WHITE, PURPLE STRIPES SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 896x0 BLUE POPPY
HIDEAKI SATO
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG

Second-up. First-up after six months 10th of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1000m, 17 len behind Kitasan Yamabuki with 54kg at $365.40. Previously second-up second last of 9 at this track on April 25 over 1000m, 11 len behind Madonna Blue with 57kg at $147.50. Unlikely to threaten.
11
TOSHIHIKO INOUE
RED, YELLOW BAND, ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
12 7478x RIPE TRAUM
TAKAHIRO MATSUMOTO
7YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at this track November 7 over 1000m, 6 len behind Nori Samson carrying 57kg at $27.20. Previously first up; tenth of 12 at this track May 9 over 1000m, 6 len behind Koryu Kagemitsu with 57kg at $116.90. Expected to prove hard to beat.
12
JUNICHIRO AGISHI
WHITE, BLACK DIAMONDS,WHITE SLEEVES, RED STRIPES, Hot pink cap