Tokyo   31 May 2025
 
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Maiden Race 3000m

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HO O ECLAIR (11) found the frame two back in a maiden steeplechase (2880m) at Nakayama then again ran a good race to finish second last time out, beaten a nose, in a maiden steeplechase (2890m) at Niigata. Ideally placed to take this out. GAIN SUPPORT (1) returned from a spell last start with a solid third in a maiden steeplechase (2910m) at Kyoto with today's rider Kazuma Mori piloting. Has ability and can play a role again. GRAND NAVIRE (10) could only manage to finish fourth 56 days back in a maiden steeplechase (2880m) at Nakayama. That result was on the back of a solid second in a maiden steeplechase (2880m) at Nakayama two starts ago. Sure to be thereabouts. SUZUKA HARBIN (8) returned from a spell last start and was on debut over the jumps. Could only manage fourth on that occasion, beaten 6 lengths, in a maiden steeplechase (2910m) at Kyoto. Can improve sharply.
1 932x3 GAIN SUPPORT
TAKASHI SAITO
4YO    GELDING 59.0KG
Tatsuya Nakagoshi
Racing second-up today. Fresh up after two months finished third of 12 runners at Kyoto on April 27 over 2910m, 3.5 len behind Almaza Amir with 59.0kg at $2.10. Previously second-up favourite; won by 1.5 len Niigata Dirt on July 28 over 1800m defeating Bullseye carrying 57.0kg at $8.20. Ready for sharp improvement.
1
KAZUMA MORI
BLUE, WHITE SIX SPOTS , SPOTS SLEEVES
2 2x8x7 VRADIA
KAZUO KONISHI
6YO  BLACK  HORSE 60.0KG
Osamu Koizumi
Racing second-up today. Last outing finished seventh of 14 runners at Niigata on May 11 over 2890m, 17 len behind Hills Coln with 60.0kg at $9.70. At only start last preparation finished eighth of 9 starters at Kokura on February 15 over 2860m, 21 len behind Suzuka King carrying 60.0kg at $7. First up effort suggests unlikely to be winning.
2
KEI OEHARA
BLACK, GRAY CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, PINK STRIPES
3 x00x0 ANCHORING
M TSUCHIDA
5YO  DK B  MARE 57.0KG
Takatoshi Sakai
Second-up today. Freshened for 56 days. Fresh up after 13 months ran last at Nakayama on April 5 over 2880m, 29 len behind Win Grand Bleu with 57.0kg at $129.10. Previously second-up ran last at Chukyo on March 16 2024 over 1600m, 12 len behind Acutus with 53.0kg at $204.30. First up effort suggests unlikely to be winning.
3
GENKI MIZUNUMA
YELLOW, BLACK FIVE STARS, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW HOOPS
4 0x0x0 GLORY ATTAIN
TAKASHI KANARI
4YO    GELDING 59.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Is second-up today and making a debut in a jumps race. Last start finished 11th of 13 starters at Niigata on May 11 over 1800m, 6 len behind Fine Line with 58.0kg at $51.50. Tested at this stage of campaign.
4
MITSUKI KANEKO
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBAND
5 068x6 HEAVENLY HAND
RYO TAKEI
4YO    GELDING 59.0KG
FA Racing
Racing second-up today. First-up after three months finished sixth of 14 runners at Niigata on May 10 over 2890m, 20 len behind Cosmo Cipria with 59.0kg at $24.30. Previously second-up finished eighth of 12 runners at Niigata Dirt on September 1 over 1800m, 11 len behind Noble Run with 55.0kg at $32.70. Definite chance. Worth consideration.
5
S ISHIGAMI
WHITE, GREY HALVED,GREY DIAMOND BAND,SLEEVES,RED ARMBANDS
6 76600 KAITO RED
YUJI WADA
8YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Tsuneo Honda
Last start finished tenth of 13 runners at Niigata on May 18 over 2890m, 29 len behind Freccia carrying 58.0kg at $32.30. Run before made ground from midfield; finished tenth of 12 runners at Kyoto on April 27 over 2910m, 26 len behind Almaza Amir with 57.0kg at $12.60. Needs to improve to trouble the top handful.
6
YUSUKE EDA
WHITE, PURPLE DOUBLE BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES
7 x348x MIRACULOUS LIGHT
K HAGIWARA
6YO    GELDING 60.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last campaign 8 of 16 starters at Tokyo Dirt November 24 over 1400m, 6 len behind Shigeru Sorosoro carrying 58.0kg at $34.50. Previously first up; 3 of 16 runners at Tokyo Dirt October 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Strength with 58.0kg at $24.30. May need this run.
7
Y IGARASHI
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND
8 x08x4 SUZUKA HARBIN
Y TAKAHASHI
5YO    HORSE 60.0KG
Keiji Nagai
Having second run back today. Fresh up after two months finished fourth of 12 runners at Kyoto on April 27 over 2910m, 6 len behind Almaza Amir carrying 60.0kg at $31.60. Previously second-up finished eighth of 9 starters at Kyoto on February 22 over 1600m, 6 len behind Epoch Venus carrying 58.0kg at $135.70. Useful type, holds appeal.
8
YOSHIYASU NAMBA
LIME GREEN, YELLOW SLEEVES, LIME GREEN ARMBAND
9 x8x00 RED FARO
MIKIO MATSUNAGA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 60.0KG
Tokyo Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming got back early finished 11th of 14 runners at Hanshin Dirt on March 22 over 1800m, 15 len behind Marble Rock carrying 58.0kg at $65.60. Second-up ran last at Kyoto on April 27 over 2910m, 57 len behind Almaza Amir with 60.0kg at $3.60. Starting to find best form now. Excellent prospects.
9
M NISHITANI
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, ARMBAND
10 0x524 GRAND NAVIRE
TAKESHI HORIUCHI
4YO    HORSE 59.0KG
Hidaka Breeders Union Co. Ltd.
Recent form impressive for this race. Resumes off a 56 day letup. Last outing finished fourth of 14 runners at Nakayama on April 5 over 2880m, 5.5 len behind Win Grand Bleu carrying 59.0kg at $4. Race before held ground to the line finished second of 9 starters at Nakayama on March 8 over 2880m, 1.3 len behind Platinum Layer with 59.0kg at $6.30. Well suited here, should prove hard to beat.
10
SHO UENO
LIME GREEN, RED RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS
11 x2322 HO O ECLAIR
T MIYA
8YO  BAY  HORSE 60.0KG
Yoshihisa Ozasa
Recent form impressive for this race. Last start held ground to the line finished second of 14 runners at Niigata on May 3 over 2890m, a nose behind Zarzarrosa with 60.0kg at $1.80. Start before finished second of 14 runners at Nakayama on April 5 over 2880m, 2.5 len behind Win Grand Bleu with 60.0kg at $3.40. Capable of a strong show here.
11
KAYATA KOMAKI
BLACK, RED BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS
12 700x0 KURINO GOGH
T IWATO
5YO    GELDING 60.0KG
Masao Kurihara
Second-up today. Fresh up after four months ran last at Niigata on May 18 over 2890m, 67 len behind Freccia carrying 60.0kg at $61. Previously second-up finished seventh of 16 runners at Fukushima on November 2 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Sonomama Sonomama carrying 55.0kg at $21.20. Can't see him improving on fresh performance.
12
KEITA BAN
PURPLE, SILVER FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES
13 03236 ARKANSAS
M TSUCHIDA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Tetsuya Ichimura
Resumes off a 41 day letup. Last start finished sixth of 14 runners at Hanshin on April 20 over 2970m, 11 len behind T M Magic with 60.0kg at $16.30. Before that finished third of 12 starters at Nakayama on April 6 over 2880m, 3.5 len behind Meisho Kazusa with 57.0kg at $3.80. Needs to find lengths to test these.
13
MANATO TSUCHIDA
BLACK, LIGHT BLUE SIX CIRCLES
14 x8x80 OVER THE DREAM
HIROO SHIMIZU
5YO    HORSE 60.0KG
Kazumi Maki
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up came from midfield; finished eighth of 13 starters at Chukyo Dirt on March 29 over 1800m, 9 len behind Tin Tin Deo with 58.0kg at $27.20. Second run from a spell came from midfield; finished tenth of 14 runners at Niigata on May 10 over 2890m, 36 len behind Cosmo Cipria with 60.0kg at $80.30. Rough place hope but only if everything goes right.
14
YUTA ONODERA
BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND