OHI   02 May 2025
 
GOING: S

Race 3 1400m

Track: SOFT     True  

Small field but expecting a genuine tempo with plenty of pace engaged. ETHOS (1) had been in top form landing two consecutive wins but last start missed the frame when ninth over 1400m at this track. Expecting significant improvement this time. ECLAT CIEL (4) closed last prep six months ago when he finished third over 1400m at this track. Has a win and two minor placings from four starts at this track and distance. Could prove tough to beat. FORTY STAR (6) finished fourth last time out over 1200m at this track two weeks ago. Steps up in distance today. Takayuki Yano sticks. Certainly one to consider. RARITAS (2) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when one length away in second over 1400m at this track. Well placed to figure prominently again.
1 61x19 ETHOS
NAOYUKI MATOBA
3YO  GREY  COLT 55.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming won by 1.5 len at this track March 27 over 1200m defeating Nac Regalo with 55kg at $7.20. Second-up second last of 10 at this track on April 18 over 1400m, 9 len behind Kaseno Tiger with 55kg at $11.90. Can improve. Top chance if at his best.
1
TAKAMI RIKU
RED, YELLOW CHECKS, SLEEVES, White cap
2 23422 RARITAS
KEIYUKI SUZUKI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at this track on March 28 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Miracle Making with 56kg at $11.80. The start before that 2nd of 16 at this track on February 21 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Sun Sun La Luna with 56kg at $2.50. Thereabouts last start and should be competitive.
2
SHO YOSHII
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 02180 YOSHINO IS COMING
TOMOHIRO ARAI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track on April 18 over 1400m, 16 len behind Kaseno Tiger carrying 56kg at $172.60. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 11 at this track on March 14 over 1200m, 7 len behind June Dragon carrying 56kg at $68.70. Unlikely to threaten.
3
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Salmon cap
4 4213x ECLAT CIEL
KENJI SANO
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at this track November 8 over 1400m, 6 len behind Piko Dial with 55kg at $3.20. On debut fourth of 8 at this track September 9 over 1400m, 8 len behind Arempa with 54kg at $40.10. Can get the job done.
4
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 23210 JUNE DRAGON
KEIYUKI SUZUKI
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start second last of 11 at Funabashi on April 3 over 1200m, 10 len behind Punk Beat carrying 56kg at $5.50. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at this track March 14 over 1200m defeating Body Conscious with 56kg at $4.20. Hard to have on recent efforts.
5
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
WHITE, GREY DIAMOND CHECKS, GREY ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 2124 FORTY STAR
KENJI TSUKIOKA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Useful filly. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track on April 18 over 1200m, 8 len behind Jive Talk with 54kg at $2.60. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on March 14 over 1200m, neck behind Kazeno Hagakure carrying 54kg at $1.50. Can do much better.
6
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECKS,GREEN SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 2x142 NAC SIRIUS
SHIN TACHIBANA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Racing well. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on April 18 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Kaseno Tiger with 54kg at $8.60. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on March 28 over 1800m, 9 len behind Bell Gracias with 54kg at $24.20. Among the winning hopes on best form.
7
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, NAVY SLEEVES, Light brown cap