FUKUSHIMA   19 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Maiden Race 1800m

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Expecting Red Stern to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. MEINER ARES (14) is an eight-start maiden who finished fourth at his most recent outing over 2000m at Chukyo when coming off an eight-week break. Best form comes at today's trip so expect him to be right in the finish. CHANGE OF HEART (16) resumes from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Could only manage to finish tenth at the latest run over 1600m at Nakayama. Best form measures up so must be respected. WIN VERANO (6) has been kept fresh since sitting on the pace last time but fading to finish sixth over 1800m at Kokura seven weeks ago. Should camp just off the leaders. One to consider. RED STERN (7) closed last prep three-and-a-half months ago when he finished 15th over 1400m at Chukyo Dirt. Lightly raced colt with scope to improve.
1 x7x0x WIN ARES
Y HATAKEYAMA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 12th of 14 at Kokura on January 26 over 1800m, 11 len behind Genji carrying 57.0kg at $4.90. When resuming last campaign 7th of 18 at Tokyo on November 17 over 1600m, 8 len behind Power Snatch carrying 56.0kg at $9.40. May need more time.
1
HIROTO MAYUZUMI
RED,BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES,RED ARMBANDS
2 9 HERMOSA MELODIA
MIKIO MATSUNAGA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Nagoya Yuho Co. Ltd.
Was as a despised roughie at debut, 9th of 18 at Chukyo on March 23 over 1400m, 5 len behind Cassiopeia carrying 55.0kg at $104.60. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
2
YAMATO TSUNODA
LIME GREEN, HOT PINK HALVES, HOT PINK DIAMOND BAND,HOT PINK SLEEVES
3 0x GRASS DIAMOND
H MATOBA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Morimasa Hasegawa
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 13th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on October 6 over 1600m, 20 len behind Malibu Orange with 56.0kg at $124.50. Looking to others.
3
HAYATO MATOBA
FIREBRICK, BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBANDS
4 30x MARCHEN RISE
TETSUHIDE TSUJI
3YO    FILLY 54.0KG
Hiroyuki Yoshioka
Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last campaign 12th of 16 at Nakayama January 19 over 1600m, 6 len behind Shonan Marina with 55.0kg at $9.90. On debut third of 16 at Nakayama December 21 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Jocelyn with 55.0kg at $28.90. Must be included.
4
RYUTO YOKOYAMA
WHITE, LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, RED STRIPES
5 0x54x OBIDOS
FUMINMASA TAKAHASHI
3YO    COLT 54.0KG
Forest Racing
Resumes. Finished off last campaign fourth of 18 at Nakayama January 26 over 2200m, 8 len behind Pic Des Mouches with 56.0kg at $38.80. When resuming last campaign fifth of 18 at Nakayama January 12 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Nishino Epichari carrying 57.0kg at $103.10. Likely to make his presence felt.
5
FUKAMICHI ISHIGAMI
LIGHT BLUE, FIREBRICK STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS
6 x5026 WIN VERANO
T MIYA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 48 day let-up. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 16 at Kokura on March 2 over 1800m, 5 len behind Musician carrying 56.0kg at $3.30. The run before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 16 at Kokura on February 15 over 1800m, neck behind Zendan Hayabusa with 57.0kg at $3.90. Nicely placed to bounce back.
6
DAISUKE SASAKI
RED,BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES,RED ARMBANDS
7 x5x0x RED STERN
MITSUMASA NAKAUCHIDA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Tokyo Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation raced on the pace before fading second last of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on January 12 over 1400m, 19 len behind Rhatische with 57.0kg at $7. First up last campaign 5th of 8 at Kyoto on November 3 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Faust Rasen with 56.0kg at $1.80. Expect a bold showing.
7
YUJI NAKAI
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, ARMBAND
8 0x MAJORELLE
YOICHI KUROIWA
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Hiroo Race Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a break; only one run when 13th of 16 at Nakayama on January 19 over 1600m, 12 len behind Shonan Marina with 54.0kg at $198. Happy to risk.
8
TATSUKI ENDO
BLUE, LIME GREEN ARMBAND
9 8x NOBU NORI O
T KUBOTA
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
Nobuteru Maeda
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 8th of 18 at Nakayama on January 25 over 2000m, 14 len behind Blue Maestro with 57.0kg at $26.60. Will struggle against these.
9
MANAMI NAGASHIMA
RED, YELLOW SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES
10 66575 SAMIDARE KNIGHTS
K TANI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Toho Bussan Co. Ltd.
At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 5th of 17 at Chukyo on March 23 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Three Laken carrying 57.0kg at $8.30. The start before that 7th of 18 at Kokura on March 1 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Danon Gian carrying 54.0kg at $12.20. Another bold run is expected.
10
GENKI MARUYAMA
RED,BLUE CROSSED SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE STRIPES
11 0x RED ESSOR
HARUKI SUGIYAMA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Tokyo Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a break; only one run when second last of 16 at Chukyo on January 26 over 2200m, 17 len behind Bizot with 57.0kg at $29.60. This looks a stern test.
11
FUMA IZUMIYA
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, ARMBAND
12 0x CROW SONG
NAOTO CHIBA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a break; only one run when 10th of 16 at Tokyo on February 9 over 1600m, 7 len behind Le Pavillon carrying 55.0kg at $25. Marginal chance.
12
KIWAMU OGINO
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES
13 900x ACROSS THE RIVER
HIDEAKI ASARI
3YO    COLT 54.0KG
Makio Okada
Resuming. Not seen since he finished last of 15 at Kyoto Dirt February 1 over 1400m, 31 len behind Hakusan Iris with 57.0kg at $517.80. On debut ninth of 16 at Tokyo Dirt November 24 over 1600m, 25 len behind Realize Camion with 53.0kg at $35.30. Hard to enthuse.
13
TAKURO ISHIDA
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE TWO CHEVRONS
14 83584 MEINER ARES
I AIZAWA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 4th of 13 at Chukyo on March 30 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Excite Bio with 57.0kg at $23.60. The start before that 8th of 16 at Tokyo on February 1 over 1800m, 4 len behind Taisei Princesse carrying 57.0kg at $8.60. Made headway last time. Top chance.
14
YUJI TANNAI
RED, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
15 0x TRUST YOU
M SAITO
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Yu Hirai
Resuming after a break; only one run when 11th of 15 at Tokyo on February 2 over 1800m, 15 len behind Danon Century with 55.0kg at $30.60. Cannot make a strong case.
15
ARATA SAITO
GREEN, WHITE SLEEVES
16 6520x CHANGE OF HEART
HIROYASU TANAKA
3YO    COLT 54.0KG
Godolphin
Resuming today after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign tenth of 16 at Nakayama January 11 over 1600m, 4 len behind Nishino Hinaarare carrying 57.0kg at $4.80. When resuming last campaign sixth of 14 at Tokyo November 16 over 2000m, 8 len behind Jun Asahi Sora with 56.0kg at $5.50. Can go on to better things this campaign.
16
RUI FUNAYAMA
ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND