SAGA   08 Jun 2025
 
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Race 3 1400m

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Reasonable tempo with Rikka Laura probably leading but a few others should keep her honest. HARUYO KOI (6) was prominent from the outset and fought on for third last start over 1300m at this track, making it two minor placings in a row. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. RIKKA LAURA (3) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1300m at this track, beaten 5.5 lengths. Fitter and sure to run well. MILA ROUGE (9) ran a better race last start to finish a close second over 1300m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. The engagement of Jyoji Komatsu is a positive move. Finds a suitable race and can find the winner's circle. BOM DIA (5) showed good early dash and led for much of the way before weakening out of it when 9 lengths away in sixth over 1600m at Morioka Dirt. Can sneak into the finish.
1 32447 BEYOND THE BALLADE
KAZUO HAMADA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on May 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Gold Welle with 56kg at $22.10. Before that 4th of 10 at this track on May 11 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Seiun Gaori carrying 56kg at $45.80. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.
1
SHOMA KANAYAMA
WHITE, GREEN CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, White cap
2 16275 BRIANZA
HISAMI YANO
5YO  BAY  MARE 51.0KG
Green Farm Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track on May 25 over 1300m, 6 len behind Focaccia with 54kg at $82.80. Before that 7th of 11 at this track on May 11 over 1400m, 8 len behind Vermilion Cliff carrying 54kg at $35. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
2
HAYASHI YUTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 211x4 RIKKA LAURA
SHINICHI HIGASHI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 51.0KG
Yukio Tachibana
Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 10 at this track on May 25 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Focaccia with 51kg at $4. Previously second-up 9th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on August 17 over 1200m, 8 len behind Max Serenade with 54.0kg at $328.70. Improver with winning prospects.
3
REN HASEGAWA
MAROON, WHITE CHECKS, MAROON SLEEVES, WHITE COLLAR, Salmon cap
4 22569 M'S MAN
MICHITAKA DOI
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Senjudo Co. Ltd.
Last start 9th of 12 at this track on May 25 over 1400m, 10 len behind Gold Welle with 56kg at $48.20. Before that 6th of 11 at this track on May 11 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Namura Veronica with 56kg at $5.40. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
4
NAOHITO TANAKA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE HALVES, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 30886 BOM DIA
TORU YAMADA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Masanobu Kanayama
Last start ran last in a small field at Morioka Dirt on May 12 over 1600m, 9 len behind Believe Sunrise carrying 54kg at $3.90. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Morioka Dirt on May 3 over 1800m, 10 len behind Win Dark Rose carrying 51kg at $46. Mediocre effort last start but is capable of better.
5
YOSHIKI YAMADA
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, ORANGE STARS, Yellow cap
6 92423 HARUYO KOI
HIROFUMI WATANABE
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Hiroyuki Asanuma
Form hard to fault. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track on May 25 over 1300m, 1.3 len behind Focaccia with 54kg at $6. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at this track on May 12 over 1400m, 5 len behind Peisha Again carrying 54kg at $7.50. Expected to go well.
6
TORU TAKEYOSHI
RED , YELLOW FIVE STARS, Light green cap
7 00897 MARINO LULUWA
SHIZUO OSHIMA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Masako Yano
Last start 7th of 11 at this track on May 11 over 1400m, 6 len behind Namura Veronica with 54kg at $102.30. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, 7 len behind Matilde carrying 54kg at $106.50. Needs to find several lengths to threaten.
7
TSUBASA KAMO
GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Light brown cap
8 63640 GLEANN NA MADADH
MICHITAKA DOI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Lion Race Horse Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on May 25 over 1400m, 11 len behind Gold Welle with 54kg at $68.90. The start before that 4th of 11 at this track on May 11 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Vermilion Cliff with 54kg at $48. Hard to imagine a top-three finish.
8
TAKU KAWASHIMA
RED, WHITE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
9 21272 MILA ROUGE
HIROYUKI YANAI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Dearest Club Co. Ltd.
Most recently 2nd of 12 at this track on May 26 over 1300m, 1.0 len behind Pirkar Kina with 51kg at $3.90. The run before that got back early 7th of 10 at this track on May 11 over 1300m, 6 len behind Seiun Gaori with 54kg at $13.40. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
9
JYOJI KOMATSU
NAVY, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
10 84988 NARINO CASABLANCA
TOSHIMITSU KUNICHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start 8th of 12 at this track on May 25 over 1400m, 9 len behind Gold Welle with 54kg at $258.30. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 11 at this track on May 11 over 1400m, 10 len behind Vermilion Cliff with 54kg at $186.50. Favour others today.
10
JUN TANAKA
RED, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, Hot pink cap