OHI   12 Mar 2025
 
GOING: S

Race 4 1200m

Track: SOFT      

Solid tempo with Koyomi driving forward f, joined by Yumegoten and Ripening pushing on from closer draws. RIPENING (5) did a great job to score by 1.75 lengths over this course and distance when first-up from a spell last time out. Likely to be there at the finish again. KOYOMI (12) comes here off a break of five-and-a-half months. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1200m at this track. Expect her to play a major role. YUMEGOTEN (6) has not raced since she finished second over 1200m at this track on January 26 2024. Should be involved in the finish. LEGEND WAY (9) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a nice race last time out, finishing second and beaten only 2 lengths over 1200m at this track. Well placed and should be about the money.
1 00009 IKUNO OLYMPIA
YUTAKA TSUJINO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 13 at this track on February 20 over 1600m, 9 len behind Reraitam with 56kg at $332.10. Before that 12th of 14 at this track on January 30 over 1200m, 10 len behind Tricorn with 54kg at $158.60. Low draw but others have better credentials.
1
TAISEI NAKAHARA
WHITE, RED BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 99038 SHIMPU HAYATE
NOBUHIRO ONODERA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 8th of 16 at this track on February 20 over 1200m, 7 len behind Master Key carrying 56kg at $100.60. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 13 at this track on January 29 over 1200m, 8 len behind Mikki Subaru carrying 56kg at $217.20. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
2
NOBUHIKO SANRINDO
WHITE, PINK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, PINK CHEVRON, Grey cap
3 59x00 SMILE QUARTZ
KAZUMASA SAKAMOTO
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 14 at this track on January 30 over 1600m, 45 len behind Rapide with 54kg at $365.60. Last start 12th of 16 at this track on February 20 over 1200m, 11 len behind Master Key with 54kg at $417.20. Happy enough to avoid.
3
SHUNSUKE ISHIKAWA
GREEN, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 03420 SAVOIA
CHIAKI HORI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 10th of 16 at this track on February 20 over 1200m, 8 len behind Master Key carrying 56kg at $10.80. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on January 15 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Bleue Libellule with 56kg at $7.90. Solid prospects and a good gate doesn’t hurt.
4
RYOTA SUGAWARA
ORANGE,WHITE SLEEVES,ORANGE STARS, Cyan cap
5 212x1 RIPENING
TERUNOBU FUJITA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Tomohiro Otomi
Second run back. First-up after two months won by 1.75 len at this track February 19 over 1200m defeating Kitano Martini carrying 56kg at $2.30. Previously second-up 9th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on June 16 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Faire Briller with 57.0kg at $47.90. Sure to run well.
5
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMONDS,GREEN SLEEVES, Cyan cap
6 1x2x YUMEGOTEN
KAZUMA HASHIMOTO
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 14 at this track on January 26 2024 over 1200m, head behind Hinna carrying 54kg at $9.90. Won previous preparation first up won by 2 len at this track November 17 2023 over 1200m defeating Sound Lux with 54kg at $1.80. Could prove too smart for these.
6
YUKI ERIGUCHI
WHITE ,RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 131x2 MELO PEARL
KEIJI NAKAMICHI
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Minoru Murakami
Second run back. Comes off a 62-day let-up. First-up after three months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Urawa on January 9 over 1400m, 4 len behind Sanono Tarumae carrying 54kg at $10.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Urawa on July 17 over 1500m, neck behind Chaconne with 54kg at $4.70. Fitter and worth including.
7
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Yellow cap
8 79816 KASHIMA VERONA
YOSHIHIRO SAWA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 52.0KG

Most recently 6th of 16 at this track on February 20 over 1200m, 5 len behind Master Key with 52kg at $52.10. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by a neck at this track January 28 over 1200m defeating Canterbury Hope with 52kg at $72.70. Not keen.
8
TANIUCHI KANTA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
9 96472 LEGEND WAY
KEIYUKI SUZUKI
4YO  DK B  GELDING 55.0KG

Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 15 at this track on February 19 over 1200m, 2 len behind Urban Air with 56kg at $11.20. Before that eased back early on 7th of 14 at this track on January 29 over 1200m, 6 len behind Riko Hammerli carrying 56kg at $21. Will prove tough to stave off.
9
TAKAMI RIKU
RED, YELLOW CHECKS, SLEEVES, Light green cap
10 00694 DEFI RALLY
HITOSHI HORIE
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on February 20 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Imperio with 56kg at $78.30. The run before that 9th of 13 at this track on January 29 over 1200m, 12 len behind Mikki Subaru with 56kg at $67.60. Better off avoiding.
10
NIIHARA SHUMA
BLUE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
11 110x0 KIRANAH
MASAHIRO UESUGI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after five months 14th of 16 at this track on February 20 over 1200m, 12 len behind Master Key with 54kg at $7.20. Previously second-up won by 2.5 len at this track August 12 over 1200m defeating Yang And Only with 54kg at $1.40. Solid top-three hope.
11
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
12 x231x KOYOMI
KAZUMA HASHIMOTO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Is first-up after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign by 1.0 len this track October 1 over 1200m defeating Nine Stones carrying 54kg at $4.40. Previously first up; second of 16 at this track July 29 over 1200m, 7 len behind Sansuishisan with 54kg at $18.60. Should be right in the finish.
12
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, BLUE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
13 40997 AFROBEAT
TOMOHIRO ARAI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Koichiro Yamaguchi
At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 15 at this track on February 19 over 1200m, 8 len behind Urban Air carrying 56kg at $222.70. The start before that didn't do much in the run home; 9th of 14 at this track on January 29 over 1200m, 8 len behind Riko Hammerli carrying 56kg at $47.60. Wide draw a test.
13
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
MAGENTA, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, Hot pink cap