MOMBETSU   23 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S

Race 4 1200m

Track: SOFT      

A distinct absence of early speed so don't expect any records to be broken. SHORYU MASARU (11) progressed nicely last time out to finish just half a length from the winner in third over 1500m at Nagoya. Tackling a more suitable race so he is a big chance to get the prize. YAMANIN FARO (2) was close to a maiden win before a seven months break, finishing off with a placing over 1200m at this track. Drawn well close to the inside. Good chance to open this campaign on a winning note. FLOWER LEGEND (1) returns after six months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a fourth over 1200m at this track. Leading player on best figures - bold showing expected. MEPHISTO (5) lines up on the back of a 4.5 lengths sixth over 1400m at Ohi. Key player.
1 4344x FLOWER LEGEND
TOMOKI KUROKAWA
4YO  GREY  FILLY 55.0KG

Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at this track October 30 over 1200m, 5 len behind Proud Corazon carrying 55kg at $6.40. On debut second last of 7 at this track June 26 over 1200m, 19 len behind Share's Soul carrying 53kg at $7.90. Likely to play a major role.
1
YUJI IWAHASHI
BLACK, WHITE STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPE, White cap
2 0042x YAMANIN FARO
NOBORU YONEKAWA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Hajime Doi
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at this track September 11 over 1200m, 3 len behind Ball's Pyramid carrying 57kg at $6.60. On debut 14th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt June 16 over 1600m, 19 len behind Vip Chase with 57.0kg at $194.10. Expect a bold showing.
2
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 7x95x RAINBOW CAROL
TSUYOSHI CHIBA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Kosho Bokujo
Resumes. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at this track November 4 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Scent Of Sin with 55kg at $93.50. First up last campaign ninth of 12 at this track October 24 over 1200m, 10 len behind Grass Top Road carrying 55kg at $46.50. Solid top-three proposition.
3
RYU ABE
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 54644 WE ARE THE PEOPLE
MORIYAMA TAKEHIRO
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 52.0KG

Comes off a 62 day let-up. Most recently got back early 4th of 7 at Kasamatsu on February 20 over 1400m, 5 len behind Star Kanazawa with 54kg at $44. Before that 4th of 8 at Kasamatsu on February 6 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Sussan First with 54kg at $12.60. Should go well.
4
ASAHI WAKASUGI
WHITE, GREEN CROSSED SASHES, WHITE, PURPLE STRIPES SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 90826 MEPHISTO
NOZOMI ONO
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

At the latest run second last of 7 at Ohi on March 28 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Miracle Making with 56kg at $77.60. Before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 12 at Ohi on March 14 over 1600m, 7 len behind Go Go Eagles with 56kg at $81.10. Can make amends.
5
FUMA ONO
BLACK, PINK DIABLO, BLACK SLEEVES, PINK DOUBLE ARMBAND, PINK COLLAR, Yellow cap
6 60069 KURO GO
HIDEAKI SATO
4YO  GREY  FILLY 55.0KG

Last start 9th of 11 at this track on April 16 over 1000m, 13 len behind Asagao with 55kg at $11.70. Before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 11 at Urawa on March 17 over 1500m, 10 len behind Win Briller carrying 54kg at $208.90. Will be winding up strongly.
6
TOSHIHIKO INOUE
RED, YELLOW BAND, ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 7456x EYELIST
HIDEAKI SATO
10YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Toshiaki Yanagibashi
First-up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at this track August 27 over 1200m, 10 len behind Sogano Dolphin with 52kg at $47.70. First up last campaign third of 9 at this track April 25 over 1200m, 4 len behind Sakura My Way with 55kg at $12.10. Will need this run.
7
YOJI KAMEI
WHITE, RED CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 900x6 EARTH SCARLET
TAMAKAZU OKAJIMA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 7 at this track on April 17 over 1700m, 37 len behind Game Upload carrying 57kg at $83.10. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at this track on May 2 over 1600m, 7 len behind Sakura Stream with 57kg at $61.30. Unlikely to threaten.
8
HIDEKI SAKASHITA
BLACK, PINK FIVE STARS, BLACK SLEEVES,PINK STARS, Light green cap
9 2096x NEKTAR
MASAHIRO SAITO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG
Toshinori Arai
First-up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at this track November 4 over 1000m, 5 len behind Ten Arion with 55kg at $24.40. Previously first up; sixth of 11 at this track July 25 over 1200m, 7 len behind Quite Possible with 55kg at $12.60. Other runners rate better.
9
RYOGA FUJITA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH AND ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 0749x M O MASK
TAMAKAZU OKAJIMA
6YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Mitsugu Oasa
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at this track November 7 over 1700m, 13 len behind Garnier carrying 55kg at $97.40. When resuming last campaign eighth of 12 at this track April 17 2024 over 1200m, 8 len behind Yellow Iris carrying 55kg at $75.80. Marginal prospect.
10
TAKANORI YOSHIMOTO
MEDIUM BLUE, PINK RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 19763 SHORYU MASARU
HIDEKI KAKUGAWA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Nagoya on March 25 over 1500m, 0.5 len behind Ay Oh with 56kg at $5.80. The race before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at Nagoya on March 12 over 1500m, 8 len behind Suns with 56kg at $63.60. Made headway last time. Top chance.
11
MASAAKI KUWAMURA
WHITE , BLUE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES,BLUE STARS, Hot pink cap
12 3430x TAISETSU O
HIDEAKI SATO
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG

Gelding back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at this track November 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Tenkei carrying 57kg at $11. First up last campaign third of 11 at this track April 17 2024 over 1000m, 8 len behind Hidenosuke with 57kg at $5.20. Solid top-three proposition.
12
TAKAFUMI HATTORI
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Hot pink cap