OHI   30 Dec 2025
 
GOING:

Race 3 1600m

Track:      

Solid tempo with several going forward headed by Ruby Shields. EXCELLENTY (6) was less than a length from the winner in second at this track on debut before showing the benefit of that race experience when an impressive winner over 1400m at this track last start when resuming. Has plenty of upside and can measure up again. RUBY SHIELDS (1) was an impressive winner last time over 1600m at this track, stalking the pace before lengthening nicely to score by 8 lengths. Looks the testing material again. ASTRAL GATE (7) was prominent at the bend and finished second last time over 1400m at this track, beaten 1.75 lengths. Placed to advantage and can take this out. GRAND MARRONE (4) was in a different class last time, sitting just off the speed before letting down impressively for an 8-length win at this track over 1400m. Can figure in the finish again.
1 1 RUBY SHIELDS
SHIN TACHIBANA
2YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 54.0KG

Was well-supported at debut, won favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; scored a big 8 len win at this track December 2 over 1600m defeating Panoplia with 54kg at $1.90. Well-placed to keep the 100% record intact.
1
TAKAMI RIKU
RED, YELLOW CHECKS, SLEEVES, White cap
2 6170x TUNA WISH
TSUYOSHI TAKANO
2YO  DK B  COLT 55.0KG

Resumes from a spell. Not seen since he finished last of 10 at this track October 23 over 1200m, 47 len behind Nagisano Runa with 55kg at $33.40. On debut second last of 7 at this track September 2 over 1800m, 42 len behind Hesperis carrying 54kg at $34.60. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
2
MASAAKI KUWAMURA
WHITE , MEDIUM BLUE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE STARS, Black cap
3 88100 V THREE
TAKAKAZU SASO
2YO  DK B  COLT 55.0KG

At the latest run raced on the pace before fading ran last of 11 at this track on December 5 over 1400m, 23 len behind Baby Monstre with 55kg at $169.80. The run before that second last of 11 at this track on November 14 over 1200m, 19 len behind Wanna Have Fun with 55kg at $53.60. Can't recommend.
3
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Red cap
4 51 GRAND MARRONE
YUTA EBINA
2YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 55.0KG

Raced twice to date. At very big odds at debut, 5th of 8 at this track on November 11 over 1600m, 11 len behind Edono Matenro carrying 55kg at $115. Second-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 8 len at this track December 1 over 1400m defeating Ruka Dreamer with 55kg at $4.60. Solid claims.
4
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Blue cap
5 42634 CANTERBURY TIME
SHIGERU ENDO
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 53.0KG

Last start 4th of 11 at this track on December 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Baby Monstre with 54kg at $56.10. The start before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at this track on November 14 over 1400m, 5 len behind Miraieno Hero carrying 54kg at $36.50. Doesn't look good enough to threaten the top few.
5
HARUHISA SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 2x1 EXCELLENTY
KATSUNORI ARAYAMA
2YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Third race start. Promising on debut 2nd in a small field at this track on June 30 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Dente Brillante with 54kg at $1.40. Returned from break favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track November 13 over 1400m defeating Astral Gate carrying 55kg at $1.40. Among the top chances.
6
YOICHI ANDO
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES ,MEDIUM BLUE ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 2x82 ASTRAL GATE
JUNPEI MORISHITA
2YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Third-up today. Not raced for 47 days. Resuming ran last of 8 at this track on October 22 over 1400m, 13 len behind Drain The Swamp with 55kg at $3.50. Second-up 2nd of 8 at this track on November 13 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Excellenty carrying 55kg at $8.80. Has the ability to take this out.
7
KENJI OKAMURA
DODGER BLUE, RED BAND, Orange cap
8 61x69 WILD NOBUKUN
MOTOHIRO AKAMINE
2YO  BAY  COLT 53.0KG

Third-up today. First-up 6th of 11 at this track on November 14 over 1200m, 13 len behind Wanna Have Fun carrying 52kg at $27.10. Second-up 9th of 15 at this track on December 5 over 1200m, 9 len behind Rick with 53kg at $37.30. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
8
HARUTO NAKAYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, Pink cap