OHI   17 Feb 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 5 1600m

Track: GOOD      

Plenty of pace from Sharaku, Hakaishin and Promise The Star primarily. SHARAKU (12) went forward and proved too strong last time out, scoring by 4 lengths over 1600m at this track. Should be prominent in the run despite the wide draw. Must raise the bar but a win is not out of the question. BRICK BARN (2) got home by 0.8 lengths two starts ago then disappointed last time at this track when 6 lengths from the winner in sixth. Can bounce back. AQUILONE (6) returns after six months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a 13th over 2200m at Chukyo. Among the chances while fresh in this easier assignment. BETTINA (8) failed to threaten when fresh from a spell last start when fifth over 1600m at this track. Better run is expected.
1 244x0 PAIN AU CHOCOLAT
MASAHIRO FUKUDA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 52.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months couldn't go on with it; 11th of 14 at this track on January 27 over 1600m, 11 len behind Thurston Trust carrying 52kg at $44.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 8 len behind Golden Crown carrying 54kg at $18.30. Fitter but must improve sharply.
1
HARUKU SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, White cap
2 9x516 BRICK BARN
KAZUO WATANABE
4YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG
Masamichi Hayashi
At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track on January 28 over 1600m, 6 len behind Reraitam carrying 56kg at $6.40. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at this track January 16 over 1800m defeating Sun Ship with 56kg at $2.30. Capable of a better run.
2
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 30653 PHAISTOS
KAZUNOBU SUDA
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes off a 33 day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on January 15 over 1600m, 5 len behind Yamanin Tremolo carrying 54kg at $72.20. The start before that 5th of 11 at this track on December 30 over 1600m, 6 len behind Eros carrying 54kg at $20.50. Prefer to watch at this stage.
3
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 x0000 PROMISE THE STAR
YUTAKA TSUJINO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 11th of 14 at this track on January 27 over 1200m, 14 len behind Urban Air carrying 56kg at $117.80. The race before that 10th of 16 at this track on January 13 over 1200m, 12 len behind Mikki Subaru carrying 56kg at $106.60. Not keen on his prospects.
4
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
MAGENTA, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 14080 AEIPHULLOS
HIROYUKI MATSUURA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Yuko Nakamura
Useful filly. Last start 10th of 16 at this track on January 27 over 1200m, 8 len behind Imperio with 54kg at $110. The start before that got back early 8th of 16 at this track on January 13 over 1200m, 9 len behind Mikki Subaru carrying 52kg at $19.80. No threat last start but is capable of better.
5
SHO YOSHII
RED,BLUE RIGHT SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 0020x AQUILONE
YORIAKI MURAKAMI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Toshihiro Matsumoto
Resuming today after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign 13th of 18 at Chukyo August 25 over 2200m, 7 len behind Alana Koa with 57.0kg at $16.20. Previously first up; second last of 16 at Niigata April 28 over 1400m, 12 len behind Metiers D'art with 57.0kg at $19. Expect a forward showing.
6
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMONDS,GREEN SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 49x00 SEED THE BREAK
KAZUMASA SAKAMOTO
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Katsutoshi Miyake
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 11th of 13 at this track on January 13 over 1600m, 11 len behind Yoshino Rose with 56kg at $13.50. Second run from a spell ran last of 14 at this track on January 27 over 1600m, 16 len behind Thurston Trust with 56kg at $35. A top-three finish would surprise.
7
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Light green cap
8 707x5 BETTINA
YUTA EBINA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Akira Ichinose
Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 10 at this track on January 27 over 1600m, 13 len behind Sky Is Yours carrying 54kg at $7. Previously second-up 11th of 15 at Niigata on May 4 over 2000m, 13 len behind Carino with 53.0kg at $19.10. Among the leading chances.
8
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, BLUE SLEEVES, Light green cap
9 07045 SABUNO PREMIUM
CHIAKI HORI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on January 13 over 1600m, 13 len behind Danon Alps carrying 56kg at $85. Before that 4th of 11 at this track on December 30 over 1600m, 3 len behind Eros with 56kg at $100.80. Can't recommend.
9
HIROSHI CHIDA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES , MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES,YELLOW ARM BAND,RED COLLAR, Light brown cap
10 49006 ALL EXCEED
NOBUHIRO ONODERA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 51.0KG

At the latest run settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at this track on January 27 over 1600m, 17 len behind Sky Is Yours with 51kg at $268.30. Before that got back early 12th of 16 at this track on January 13 over 1200m, 13 len behind Mikki Subaru carrying 51kg at $282.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
10
TANAKA KOUTA
BLUE, WHITE SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
11 76720 HAKAISHIN
KAZUO WATANABE
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Kakamucho Racing
Useful entire. Most recently 12th of 14 at this track on January 27 over 1600m, 12 len behind Thurston Trust carrying 56kg at $9. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on January 13 over 1600m, 10 len behind Danon Alps with 56kg at $6.80. Safely held last start but is capable of better.
11
TOSHIYA YAMAMOTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Hot pink cap
12 93631 SHARAKU
TAKAKAZU SASO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Form hard to fault. Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run won by 4 len at this track January 13 over 1600m defeating Neo Candy carrying 56kg at $7.30. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on December 26 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Sunrise Jade carrying 56kg at $7.10. Expected to go well again.
12
YOICHI ANDO
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES ,MEDIUM BLUE ARM BAND, Hot pink cap