SAGA   10 May 2025
 
GOING:

Race 5 1400m

Track:      

Genuine pace with Yuino Shinobiashi finding the front from his low draw. DRAGON'S BACK (9) is racing well. Scored at this track two back then finished second over 1300m at this track at the latest appearance two weeks ago. Change of jockey to Tsubasa Kamo who has a strong record when aboard, including three wins. Right in this. NISHINO ZAIHO (1) finished out of the money when ninth in a 1750m contest at this track two weeks ago. Likely improver. THROUGH THE LIMITS (5) improved sharply with success over 1400m at this track two weeks ago, getting home by 2 lengths. Nicely placed to give this a shake. YUINO SHINOBIASHI (2) made progress last time out, finishing second over 1300m at this track. One of the key runners.
1 06889 NISHINO ZAIHO
MICHITAKA DOI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track on April 27 over 1750m, 9 len behind Top Reach carrying 56kg at $55. The run before that second last of 9 at this track on April 12 over 1750m, 13 len behind Svarna Paksa carrying 56kg at $29.60. Draws the inside and should take beating.
1
NAOHITO TANAKA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE HALVES, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, White cap
2 49352 YUINO SHINOBIASHI
RYUMA KANAGAWA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Kentaro Yui
Last start 2nd of 12 at this track on April 25 over 1300m, 7 len behind Noble Needle with 56kg at $42. The run before that 5th of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 3 len behind Sun Thira with 56kg at $12. Sure to be tough to beat from an inside gate.
2
TAKU KAWASHIMA
RED, WHITE SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 29538 BELLAGIO MANAMI
YUKITO SANKODA
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind Rinachan carrying 54kg at $5.30. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on April 5 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Happy Gift with 54kg at $41.40. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
3
MANATO HIDA
YELLOW, BLACK CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 57775 KURINO KAGUYA
KATSUTOSHI TESHIMA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 51.0KG
Hiroharu Kurimoto
At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, 7 len behind Rinachan with 51kg at $29.70. Before that 7th of 10 at this track on April 5 over 1400m, 9 len behind Happy Gift with 51kg at $44.10. Solid prospects and a good barrier doesn’t hurt.
4
HAYASHI YUTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 41381 THROUGH THE LIMITS
TOSHIMITSU KUNICHI
8YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Makio Okada
Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at this track April 26 over 1400m defeating Namura Veronica carrying 54kg at $11. Before that second last of 9 at this track on April 12 over 1400m, 12 len behind Pawa Poke Primero with 54kg at $13. Great chance to win again.
5
JYOJI KOMATSU
NAVY, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 09999 GINNO AMEGA FURU
SHIZUO OSHIMA
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Masanao Takase
Last start 9th of 12 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, 19 len behind Pawa Poke Primero carrying 56kg at $149.30. The race before that ran last of 9 at this track on April 5 over 1300m, 11 len behind Lot Precious with 56kg at $261.30. Will jump at pretty long odds and deservedly so.
6
OMI DAIKI
WHITE, BLUE BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
7 55543 FUKUSAN MODE
HIROSHI NAKANO
7YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Racing well. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on April 25 over 1300m, 4 len behind Amalfi with 54kg at $20.20. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track on April 5 over 1400m, 3 len behind Shonan Dadan with 54kg at $18.20. Likely to play a big role.
7
YUKIHITO NAGATA
WHITE, MAGENTA DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 00086 FOURRE DROLE
MORIYUKI YORIMOTO
7YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 6th of 12 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, 13 len behind Pawa Poke Primero with 56kg at $147.10. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on April 5 over 1300m, 4 len behind Kisekino Senshi with 56kg at $44.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
8
YOSHIKI YAMADA
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, ORANGE STARS, Light green cap
9 10112 DRAGON'S BACK
AKIMASA IBI
8YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yuki Dendo
Useful type. Last start 2nd of 11 at this track on April 25 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Amalfi carrying 53kg at $4.10. The run before that won by 4 len at this track April 13 over 1400m defeating Beyond The Ballade with 56kg at $3. Ideally placed to play a significant role.
9
TSUBASA KAMO
GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Light brown cap
10 x0060 DANON JULIUS
RYUMA KANAGAWA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Danox Co. Ltd.
Last start ran last of 10 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, 9 len behind Rinachan carrying 56kg at $151.30. The run before that 6th of 9 at this track on April 5 over 1300m, 9 len behind Lot Precious carrying 56kg at $57.90. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
10
TAKUTO DEMIZU
LIGHT BLUE, DENIM DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM HOOPS SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 00000 MARVELOUS MOON
HIROYUKI YANAI
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Mataichiro Yamamoto
Last start second last of 12 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, 22 len behind Pawa Poke Primero with 56kg at $161.80. The start before that ran last of 10 at this track on April 5 over 1300m, 8 len behind Kisekino Senshi with 56kg at $74.30. Latest form makes this a pretty tough assignment.
11
SHOTA MURAMATSU
MAGENTA, MEDIUM BLUE FIVE STARS, Hot pink cap
12 51700 MORIENUS
MASANORI MASHIMA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Toru Kato
At the latest run ran last of 11 at this track on April 26 over 1300m, 16 len behind Metropolitana with 54kg at $102.90. The run before that ran last of 12 at this track on April 13 over 900m, 11 len behind Aile Richelieu with 54kg at $19.30. Others appeal more heading into this.
12
LEO NAKAYAMA
BLACK,PINK DIAMOND CHECKS,BLACK SLEEVES,YELLOW ARMBANDS,PINK COLLAR, Hot pink cap