OHI   30 Jan 2025
 
GOING:

Race 5 1400m

Track: AW      

Pace on from the outset with Asian Gold, Half Blue and Jasmine Two pushing forward, closely attended by Love Me Mary and Luckenbooth. FREEDOM (2) was far from disgraced after being prominent at the bend to finish 2.75 lengths away in third last start over 1600m at this track. That followed a first-up win at this track. Finds a suitable assignment and can rediscover winning form. LUCKENBOOTH (10) led throughout last time over 1200m at this track and scored a comfortable win. Has the early speed to cross from out wide and is right in this. JASMINE TWO (7) went fast early and kicked strongly to score over 1200m at this track last time. Positive ride expected again and should give a good sight. ASIAN GOLD (6) showed good early speed over 1200m at this track on debut last start and went on to salute comfortably. Can sneak into the finish again.
1 19142 HALF BLUE
KEIYUKI SUZUKI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Hiroshi Kikuchi
Going well. Comes off a 31 day let-up. At the latest run sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 at this track on December 30 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Haseno Brian carrying 54kg at $1.60. Before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 12 at Monbetsu on October 31 over 1200m, 6 len behind Myriad Love carrying 55kg at $8.50. Gets the inside draw so deserves respect.
1
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, White cap
2 29x13 FREEDOM
TAKEMI MUNAKATA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Third-up today. First-up won by 2 len at this track December 31 over 1400m defeating Pekori with 54kg at $5.90. Last start 3rd in a small field at this track on January 16 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Amestris with 54kg at $3.80. Ready to find peak form.
2
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 712 BELL GRACIAS
MAKOTO ICHIMURA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run 2nd of 15 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Pharma Beauty with 54kg at $2.20. The run before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at this track December 27 over 1200m defeating Sun Sun La Luna carrying 54kg at $11.40. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.
3
TOSHIYA YAMAMOTO
YELLOW,BLUE RIGHT SASH, Salmon cap
4 21x97 NORTH BOBCAT
HIDEYO YONEDA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today. First-up 9th of 11 at this track on December 31 over 1400m, 14 len behind Freedom with 54kg at $37.20. Second run from a spell eased back early on 7th of 11 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, 7 len behind Friend Roma carrying 54kg at $118.90. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
4
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, BLUE SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 x374x PIKANCHI FLOWER
CHIAKI HORI
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 14 at Morioka Dirt November 3 over 1400m, 3 len behind A Shin Nadeshiko carrying 54kg at $55. First up last campaign third of 12 at Mizusawa September 8 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind La Pollito carrying 54kg at $14.90. Might need the run.
5
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
MAGENTA, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 1 ASIAN GOLD
TSUYOSHI TAKANO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Freshened since claiming her maiden victory on debut; scored a big 7 len win at this track December 25 over 1200m defeating Silhouette Ride carrying 54kg at $2.50. Can keep the ball rolling.
6
RYU ABE
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 2x31 JASMINE TWO
HIDEYO YONEDA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 14 at this track on December 3 over 1200m, 3 len behind Ryuno Magician carrying 54kg at $4.60. Last start favourite; won by 1.75 len at this track December 27 over 1200m defeating Radiante with 54kg at $3. Shows promise. Will take beating.
7
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Light green cap
8 63010 HUTAN BEAT
YORIAKI MURAKAMI
3YO  DK B  FILLY 52.0KG

Last start ran last of 11 at this track on January 17 over 1400m, 21 len behind Costa De La Luz with 52kg at $16.20. The race before that won by 1.3 len at this track December 2 over 1400m defeating Nefertem with 52kg at $34.90. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
8
TANIUCHI KANTA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
9 56831 REPENTE
YASUMASA KURITA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Blue Stars Farm Co. Ltd.
Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by 4 len at this track January 16 over 1600m defeating Grand Targhee with 54kg at $8.90. The start before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on December 26 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Mikuni Mighty with 53kg at $12.60. Watch for a big final furlong.
9
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Light brown cap
10 4x8x1 LUCKENBOOTH
TERUNOBU FUJITA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Having second run back today. Not raced for 36 days. Last outing favourite; won by 9 len at this track December 25 over 1200m defeating Koigoromo carrying 54kg at $2. At only start last preparation sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Monbetsu on August 28 over 1200m, 11 len behind Wonder Woman carrying 55kg at $7.70. The one to beat based on that latest effort. Improver with winning prospects.
10
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMONDS,GREEN SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
11 83183 LOVE ME MARY
KATSUNORI ARAYAMA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG

Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track on December 31 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Freedom carrying 55kg at $5.90. The run before that 8th of 14 at this track on December 5 over 1200m, 10 len behind Primus Palus with 55kg at $9.10. This is well within her grasp.
11
YOICHI ANDO
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES ,MEDIUM BLUE ARM BAND, Hot pink cap