SAGA 20 Feb 2025
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Genuine pace headed by Nishino Sunstone from his wide alley. NISHINO SUNSTONE (10) went forward and proved too strong last time out, scoring by half a length over 1400m at this track. This looks a sterner test than last time but he is capable of a big performance. AI YO AMETHYST (12) is yet to find the frame in two runs since resuming from a spell, the latest when 15th over 1200m at Kokura. Cherry-ripe now and can turn things around in this suitable assignment. NICE DESUNE (1) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago at Sonoda but was less impressive last time out when fourth over 1230m there. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is capable of a big performance. KOYU MOJOKA (5) is a promising type who hasn't raced since finishing 15th over 1400m at Tokyo Dirt on November 9. Finds the right race and don't underestimate.
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| 1 | 81514 |
NICE DESUNE
KAZUHIRO CHONAN 3YO GREY COLT 56.0KG Form hard to fault. Returns from a 37-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Sonoda on January 14 over 1230m, 5.5 len behind A Shin Charmant with 56kg at $1.60. The start before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at Sonoda December 25 over 1230m defeating Swing Musume carrying 55kg at $1.70. Drawn to get the gun run out of the inside gate. |
1 MANATO HIDA |
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| 2 | 84x6 |
CHESUTO IKE
KAZUYA MAKITA 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 54.0KG Shinichiro Nishimura Second run back. First-up after seven months 6th of 10 at this track on January 23 over 1400m, 10 len behind Muzorashika with 54kg at $2.90. Previously second-up 4th of 18 at Kokura on July 7 over 1200m, 8 len behind Koyu Mojoka carrying 55.0kg at $199.80. Needs more time. |
2 YOSHIMASA KIDO |
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| 3 | 55682 |
AI YO SHINWA
KINYA KITAMURA 3YO DK B COLT 56.0KG Most recently 2nd of 10 at this track on January 23 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Muzorashika with 56kg at $3.90. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on January 11 over 900m, 6 len behind Annie Break with 56kg at $137.10. In the money at the latest appearance and is among the chances. |
3 SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA |
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| 4 | x4x96 |
NANSHIYOTO
MAMORU TANAKA 3YO BROWN FILLY 54.0KG Takatoshi Sakai Third-up today. Resumes off a 39 day letup. First-up 9th of 11 at Kochi on December 14 over 1300m, 11 len behind Ryunosu carrying 54kg at $8.10. Second run from a spell 6th of 10 at Kochi on January 12 over 1300m, 11 len behind Yurari Yurameite carrying 54kg at $51.90. Well held last time and facing tough task today. |
4 SHOMA KATO |
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| 5 | 4x80x |
KOYU MOJOKA
TAKASHI SAITO 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 54.0KG Sadamitsu Kajiya Resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt November 9 over 1400m, 19 len behind Promised Gene carrying 55.0kg at $356. Previously first up; eighth of 11 at Kyoto Dirt October 20 over 1400m, 15 len behind Cosmo Storm with 55.0kg at $70.80. Can go on to better things this campaign. |
5 ISAO YAMAGUCHI |
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| 6 | 8x0x1 |
MUZORASHIKA
YASUHIRO NEMOTO 3YO BLACK FILLY 54.0KG Kenzo Abe Racing second-up today. Last outing won by 1.5 len at this track January 23 over 1400m defeating Ai Yo Shinwa with 54kg at $4. At only start last preparation 13th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on November 2 over 1700m, 20 len behind Red Belle Danse with 52.0kg at $102.10. Solid top-three hope. |
6 GENKI MARUYAMA |
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| 7 | 60x35 |
A SHIN SAFFRON
SHINICHI HIGASHI 3YO DK B FILLY 54.0KG Third-up today. First-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on January 11 over 900m, 2.5 len behind Annie Break with 54kg at $22.40. Second run from a spell 5th of 12 at this track on February 9 over 1400m, 8 len behind Moon Of The Ace carrying 54kg at $51.90. Looks tested again. |
7 GENTA OCHIAI |
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| 8 | 869x9 |
JUICY ORANGE
YASUHIRO NEMOTO 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Yo Mitsuoka Second run back. First-up after seven months ran last of 9 at this track on January 23 over 1400m, 19 len behind Nishino Sunstone carrying 51kg at $7.70. Previously second-up 6th of 18 at Kokura on July 7 over 1200m, 8 len behind Koyu Mojoka with 52.0kg at $127.30. Needs more time. |
8 KO NAGAHAMA |
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| 9 | 900x8 |
ICHI THE MAGIC
H MATOBA 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Koichiro Narasaki Second run back. First-up after seven months 8th of 10 at this track on January 23 over 1400m, 22 len behind Muzorashika with 54kg at $22.10. Previously second-up second last of 18 at Kokura on July 7 over 1200m, 16 len behind Koyu Mojoka carrying 55.0kg at $280.30. Fitter but must improve sharply. |
9 HIROKI YAMASHITA |
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| 10 | 68111 |
NISHINO SUNSTONE
HIROFUMI WATANABE 3YO BAY COLT 56.0KG Shigeyuki Nishiyama On a three run winning streak. Most recently won by 0.5 len at this track January 23 over 1400m defeating Hikaruno Kimi carrying 56kg at $4.90. The start before that won by 2 len at this track January 12 over 1300m defeating New El Dorado carrying 56kg at $2.10. Should be right in the finish. |
10 TORU TAKEYOSHI |
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| 11 | 87338 |
T M SAGA BOY
HIROHIDE HIRAYAMA 3YO GREY GELDING 56.0KG Masatsugu Takezono Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on February 9 over 1400m, 15 len behind Moon Of The Ace carrying 56kg at $115.50. The start before that 3rd of 9 at this track on January 25 over 1400m, 4 len behind Comfort Days with 56kg at $142.30. Draw no help to chances. |
11 LEO NAKAYAMA |
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| 12 | 43x00 |
AI YO AMETHYST
KAZUYA MAKITA 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Eiko Yanakita Third-up today. Resuming raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Kokura on January 25 over 1200m, 6 len behind Abu Qir Bay with 55.0kg at $13.80. Second-up second last of 16 at Kokura on February 9 over 1200m, 8 len behind Doux Amour with 55.0kg at $39.70. Expected to perform well. |
12 YUJI TANNAI |
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