Hanshin   22 Jun 2025
 
GOING:

Maiden Race 2400m

Track:      

Solid tempo with Rey De La Tierra to lead but under plenty of pressure in a keen early contest. HO O RAVEN (12) ran a better race last start to finish a close second over 2200m at this track after being in the firing line on the corner. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. BOND LOA (2) is yet to break through after four career starts. Managed to fill a minor placing at Kyoto two starts back before finishing fourth over 2200m at Kyoto last time. Likely to be about the money. PREDESTINARE (5) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 2400m at Kyoto, beaten 4 lengths into fourth. Finds a nice race and can feature in the finish. RI THIR CHONAILL (4) finished 6 lengths from the winner in ninth after being prominent at the bend at his most recent outing over 2200m at Niigata. Worth plenty of thought.
1 09x MEISHO YORIKIRI
Manabu Ikezoe
3YO    COLT 54.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation ninth of 15 at this track March 22 over 2400m, 6 len behind Danon Caserta with 57.0kg at $147. On debut 12th of 18 at Kokura March 1 over 2000m, 8 len behind Danon Gian carrying 57.0kg at $113.30. Not good enough for these.
1
HARUKI WADA
ROYAL BLUE, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES
2 5x834 BOND LOA
MIKIO MATSUNAGA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Toshio Terada
Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 14 at Kyoto on May 25 over 2200m, 6 len behind Reine Marron with 57.0kg at $9.80. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at Kyoto on May 11 over 2200m, 1.0 len behind Sunrise Bubble carrying 57.0kg at $14. Can atone.
2
N YOKOYAMA
WHITE, BLUE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
3 0 MATENRO ARCH
MITSUMASA NAKAUCHIDA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Chiyono Terada
At debut, second last of 16 at Kyoto on May 24 over 2000m, 10 len behind Salad with 57.0kg at $11.80. Can turn things around.
3
DAITO OZAWA
WHITE, HOT PINK FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, HOT PINK STARS
4 06239 RI THIR CHONAILL
Y TOMOMICHI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Fukukitaru Co. Ltd.
Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 16 at Niigata on May 25 over 2200m, 6 len behind Trust More Rhythm carrying 57.0kg at $3.50. The run before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 18 at Chukyo on March 29 over 2200m, 2.5 len behind Barnabas carrying 57.0kg at $6.30. Nicely placed to put the record straight.
4
RYOYA KOZAKI
RED, SILVER BAND
5 3x654 PREDESTINARE
Y KITADE
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Tadahiko Nakamura
At the latest run 4th of 13 at Kyoto on June 1 over 2400m, 4 len behind Joy Boy with 57.0kg at $8.80. The race before that 5th of 12 at Kyoto on May 11 over 2200m, 3 len behind Sunrise Bubble with 57.0kg at $5.90. Working up to a win. Worth following.
5
R WADA
YELLOW, PURPLE CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES
6 6x008 KITANO NY SONG
TOMOYASU SAKAGUCHI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Naoto Kitajo
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 13 at Niigata Dirt on May 18 over 1800m, 12 len behind Levante City with 57.0kg at $43.30. The start before that second last of 13 at Kyoto on May 4 over 2000m, 13 len behind Danon Joker with 57.0kg at $142.10. Prefer to watch at this stage.
6
HARUHIKO KAWASU
HOT PINK, LIGHT BLUE BAND, RED SLEEVES
7 0x800 AILES VIRILES
SHINSUKE HASHIGUCHI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Yukari Saeki
Last start 11th of 14 at Kyoto Dirt on June 1 over 1900m, 9 len behind Matenro Silvia carrying 57.0kg at $129.40. The run before that second last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 19 over 2000m, 18 len behind Miracle Blue with 57.0kg at $176.20. Wait until he shows something.
7
YUJI HISHIDA
LAVENDER,WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBANDS
8 64457 ENGAGE PRIDE
KOICHI SHINTANI
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Hidaka Breeders Union Co. Ltd.
Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 15 at this track on June 15 over 2200m, 5 len behind Pietanza carrying 54.0kg at $11.80. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 16 at Niigata on May 3 over 2400m, 4 len behind Shine Baobab carrying 54.0kg at $5.60. Can atone.
8
RYUSEI SAKAI
LIME GREEN, RED RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS
9 00x0 KIBONO CHIKARA
KAZUYA TAKAHASHI
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Koji Oka
Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 14 over 2000m, 50 len behind Rock With You carrying 52.0kg at $188.60. Previously second-up second last of 16 at this track on March 2 over 2000m, 14 len behind Gioiello with 52.0kg at $303.50. Fitter but must improve sharply.
9
OSUKE TAYAMA
WHITE , RED CROSSED SASHES , WHITE SLEEVES , RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS
10 00660 REY DE LA TIERRA
K KOZAKI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Tetsuya Ichimura
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 12th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 18 over 1400m, 11 len behind Rafale with 57.0kg at $119.50. The start before that 6th of 9 at Hanshin Dirt on March 30 over 1800m, 13 len behind Artless Mind carrying 57.0kg at $19.30. Would rather see in something easier.
10
YUSAKU KOKUBUN
BLACK, LIGHT BLUE SIX CIRCLES
11 0x0 ELEGANCE DE PARIS
TAKESHI MATSUSHITA
3YO    FILLY 54.0KG
Green Farm Co. Ltd.
Third race start. First start 13th of 16 at Chukyo on March 15 over 1600m, 17 len behind Kelly Fled Ask with 52.0kg at $155.50. Returned from break 16th of 18 at this track on June 8 over 1800m, 14 len behind Joyeux Noel with 52.0kg at $311.80. Fitter but must improve sharply.
11
RIKI TAKASUGI
LIME GREEN, BLACK HOOPS, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, BLACK HOOPS
12 00x62 HO O RAVEN
Y YAHAGI
3YO    GELDING 57.0KG
Yoshihisa Ozasa
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 18 at Kyoto on May 31 over 1800m, 7 len behind Olibanum carrying 54.0kg at $7.40. Second run from a spell rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 15 at this track on June 15 over 2200m, neck behind Pietanza with 57.0kg at $12.50. Definite winning chance.
12
C P LEMAIRE
BLACK, RED BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS
13 7x00 MEISHO KUMEHACHI
YOSHINORI ARAKAWA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Third-up today. Resuming 12th of 18 at Kyoto on May 25 over 1600m, 8 len behind Real Folgore with 57.0kg at $64.10. Last start second last of 13 at this track on June 7 over 2000m, 12 len behind Satono Sotiras carrying 57.0kg at $92.50. Needs to lift.
13
TAKASHI FUJIKAKE
ROYAL BLUE, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES
14 0x7 LITTLE GIRL BLUE
NAOYUKI MORITA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Masahiro Mita
Third race start. First start 10th of 17 at this track on March 9 over 1600m, 10 len behind Holy Knot with 55.0kg at $50.10. Returned from break 7th of 16 at Kyoto on May 17 over 2400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Man Of Noble with 55.0kg at $17.10. Solid top-three hope.
14
KOHEI MATSUYAMA
DENIM,LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND CHECK,LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES,DENIM HOOPS
15 00x VESI LENKKI
HIROO SHIMIZU
3YO    COLT 53.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 15 at this track March 22 over 2400m, 13 len behind Danon Caserta with 55.0kg at $138.30. On debut second last of 13 at this track March 8 over 2000m, 14 len behind Great Seal carrying 55.0kg at $66.30. Will need this run.
15
NANA KAWAHARADA
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBAND