SAPPORO   26 Jul 2025
 
GOING:

Maiden Race 1500m

Track:      

Solid tempo from Diamant, Shinhidaka Gold and Eminent Career battling for the lead in a high-pressure contest. EPIPHALAND (4) is back from a break of three-and-a-half months. Raced below par at her only appearance last prep when seventh over 1800m at Hanshin. Drawn to enjoy a nice trail just off the pace. Will give a great sight. LILY OF THE HEART (9) started at $4.90 last time and ran below expectations, finishing fifth and beaten 6 lengths at Hakodate over 1200m. Hard to beat in this suitable race. SHINHIDAKA GOLD (8) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race and finished 3.5 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1200m at Hakodate after being in contention on the corner. Likely improver with strong prospects. MOTHER'S WILL (2) returned from a spell three weeks ago when she was beaten 4.5 lengths into fourth over 1800m at Fukushima. Fitter this time will prove harder to beat.
1 0x0x GOLD HADITH
R OKUBO
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Hisayo Ishiro
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign sat on the pace before fading 14th of 18 at Kyoto on May 11 over 2000m, 8 len behind Arabella carrying 55.0kg at $127.10. When resuming last campaign 10th of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on March 9 over 1800m, 23 len behind Tsukino Akari carrying 55.0kg at $12.60. Not at this stage.
1
TAKUMA OGINO
FIREBRICK, YELLOW BAND
2 556x4 MOTHER'S WILL
SAKAE KUNIEDA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Masatake Iida
Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 16 at Fukushima on July 5 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Peplos carrying 55.0kg at $7.30. Previously second-up 5th of 16 at Tokyo on February 15 over 1800m, 3 len behind Maglia Iridata with 55.0kg at $38.20. Sure to run well.
2
YUICHI KITAMURA
YELLOW, BLACK SIX CIRCLES
3 8x58x BADARZEWSKA
KOICHI SHINTANI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Forest Racing
Resumes after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Hanshin Dirt March 1 over 1800m, 14 len behind Ifritia carrying 55.0kg at $7.70. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at Himeji January 28 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Rachael Pegasus with 54kg at $1.70. Solid top-three proposition.
3
HIROKI MATSUMOTO
LIGHT BLUE, FIREBRICK STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS
4 07x7x EPIPHALAND
KOSHIRO TAKE
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Susumu Fujita
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 7th of 18 at Hanshin on April 20 over 1800m, 6 len behind Ask Voltage with 55.0kg at $8.60. First up last campaign didn't finish the race at Chukyo January 12 over 2000m. Expected to run well.
4
S HAMANAKA
FIREBRICK, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS
5 80x BLISS DISHA
K KOZAKI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Susumu Ishihara
She is resuming after a three months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 18 at Tokyo April 26 over 1800m, 18 len behind Elina Storm carrying 55.0kg at $210.70. On debut eighth of 18 at Hanshin April 12 over 1600m, 6 len behind Nishinoitukimusume carrying 55.0kg at $238.30. Unlikely to threaten.
5
ARATA SAITO
SILVER, BROWN DIAMOND CHECKS, SILVER SLEEVES, LIME GREEN HOOPS
6 0x T O CABALLE
N SUGAI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Tomoya Ozasa
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 11th of 16 at Kyoto on December 28 over 2000m, 14 len behind Moonlight Rugger with 55.0kg at $32.40. Prepared to watch.
6
DAISUKE SASAKI
YELLOW, RED DIAMOND CHECK, BLUE SLEEVES
7 6x9x EMINENT CAREER
YUKIO INAGAKI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Chizu Yoshida
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 9th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 24 over 1600m, 17 len behind Garaku carrying 55.0kg at $25.90. When resuming last campaign 6th of 16 at Nakayama on January 19 over 1600m, 8 len behind Ho O Chocolat carrying 55.0kg at $44.90. Definite top-three contender.
7
YUJI TANNAI
YELLOW, BROWN STRIPES, STRIPED SLEEVES
8 22005 SHINHIDAKA GOLD
KOICHI TSUNODA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Grand Horse
At the latest run 5th of 15 at Hakodate on June 28 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind O K Dyna carrying 55.0kg at $5.30. The race before that didn't do much in the run home; 11th of 16 at Hakodate on June 22 over 1800m, 7 len behind Z Eight carrying 55.0kg at $3.20. Can improve again. Top chance.
8
YOSHIHIRO FURUKAWA
BLUE,WHITE DIAMOND BAND,WHITE ARMBANDS
9 x4425 LILY OF THE HEART
YASUYUKI TSUJINO
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
DMM Dream Club Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 5th of 14 at Hakodate on July 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind Saison De Feuilles with 55.0kg at $4.90. The start before that 2nd of 15 at Hakodate on June 28 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind O K Dyna with 55.0kg at $3.60. Can take this out.
9
KATSUMA SAMESHIMA
BLACK, LIME GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, BLACK SLEEVES, LIME GREEN CHEVRON
10 0x DIAMANT
MASAYUKI NISHIMURA
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Takahiro Okada
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when didn't finish the race at Chukyo Dirt January 13 over 1200m. Will take a lot from this run but stays under notice.
10
KOTA WASHIZU
RED, WHITE STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS
11 9x09x BELLE JADE
DAISUKE TAKAYANAGI
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Hidaka Breeders Union Co. Ltd.
First-up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 17 at Kyoto May 17 over 1600m, soft track; 11 len behind Smart Mistral carrying 55.0kg at $178.40. First up last campaign ran last of 15 at Fukushima Dirt April 26 over 1700m, 19 len behind Kimi Omou Hana carrying 55.0kg at $232.60. Marginal prospects.
11
YUICHIRO SHIBATA
LIME GREEN, RED RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS
12 9x00x REFLEXIO
YUTA SATO
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Kyoto Dirt May 17 over 1900m, soft track; 49 len behind Chronus Bullet with 55.0kg at $24. When resuming last campaign 11th of 18 at Kyoto May 4 over 1400m, 7 len behind Santanka carrying 55.0kg at $17.70. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
12
SEIYA MORITA
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES
13 50x OFF THE CHAIN
Y TOMOMICHI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 12th of 16 at Chukyo January 18 over 1600m, 11 len behind Ask Sexy More carrying 55.0kg at $19.50. On debut fifth of 14 at Kyoto December 22 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Muttrah Corniche with 55.0kg at $5.80. Solid return wouldn't surprise.
13
HAYATO YOSHIDA
WHITE,BLUE BAND,SLEEVES
14 00x43 WATASHI MATSUWA
MASAHIRO TAKEUCHI
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Kentaro Yui
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 16 at Hakodate on June 21 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Goodbye Wave with 51.0kg at $44.20. Second-up 3rd of 14 at Hakodate on July 12 over 1200m, 5 len behind Saison De Feuilles carrying 51.0kg at $12.20. Cannot entertain.
14
MIKU KOBAYASHI
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW HOOPS