OHI   22 May 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 5 1200m

Track: GOOD      

Cracking tempo looks assured with many of these capable of pushing on early. GRASS COMET (3) broke through for her maiden win over 1200m at this track last time, scoring comfortably. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Has a low draw and she is a key runner. IO RAY (9) started favourite last time out over 1200m at this track but found a couple better, making it four minor placings from four starts this campaign. He is a real danger. ONE HOT MINUTE (8) was well fancied last start over 1200m at this track when fourth, beaten 4 lengths. Can bounce back. ADHARA'S PRAYER (11) finished second last start at the first run back from a spell over 1200m at this track, beaten a head. Should take a lot from that hit-out. Capable of another top-three outcome.
1 00000 CHASE THE FIRE
KAZUO WATANABE
3YO  BROWN  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track on May 1 over 1200m, 42 len behind Shrewsbury with 56kg at $31.60. The race before that second last of 15 at this track on March 27 over 1200m, 11 len behind Ethos carrying 56kg at $16.10. Draws well but looks safely held.
1
KOSUKE SAKURAI
HOT PINK, White cap
2 9x244 MISS FORTE
TERUNOBU FUJITA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Yujiro Inutsuka
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on April 18 over 1200m, 3 len behind Tsurumaru Gekko with 54kg at $9.50. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 15 at this track on March 27 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ethos carrying 54kg at $3.90. Drawn well and is among the chances.
2
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Grey cap
3 21 GRASS COMET
MASAHIRO UESUGI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Raced two times to date. At big odds at debut, 2nd of 14 at this track on April 14 over 1200m, 4 len behind Oro Blanco with 54kg at $40.30. Second-up favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 len at this track April 28 over 1200m defeating Silhouette Ride carrying 54kg at $1.60. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.
3
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Salmon cap
4 10x02 CHUO HAGLER
HIROYUKI MATSUURA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 12th of 14 at this track on April 17 over 1200m, 10 len behind G T Magical carrying 56kg at $302.60. Second-up 2nd of 13 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 2 len behind Seiten with 56kg at $159.20. Needs to find several lengths to threaten.
4
HIROSHI CHIDA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES , MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES,YELLOW ARM BAND,RED COLLAR, Cyan cap
5 30x97 JUST HAMMER
SHIN TACHIBANA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up second last of 10 at this track on April 18 over 1200m, 10 len behind Tsurumaru Gekko with 54kg at $59.90. Second run from a spell 7th of 10 at this track on May 1 over 1200m, 7 len behind Shrewsbury with 54kg at $70. Fully tested on her recent run.
5
YOICHI ANDO
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES ,MEDIUM BLUE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
6 73066 AFTER REVIEW
TAKATOSHI TAKAIWA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track on May 1 over 1200m, 7 len behind Shrewsbury with 56kg at $12.60. The start before that second last of 7 at this track on April 18 over 1200m, 9 len behind Jive Talk carrying 56kg at $68.20. Other runners are much more appealing.
6
SHUNSUKE ISHIKAWA
GREEN, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 1x418 BOSCH
SATOSHI FUKUNAGA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Most recently ran last of 8 at this track on May 1 over 1400m, 14 len behind Opera Aria carrying 56kg at $8.40. Before that came from midfield and won by a head at this track April 16 over 1200m defeating Turbo S carrying 56kg at $3.20. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
7
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
8 1x44 ONE HOT MINUTE
KAZUYA OMIYA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. First-up 4th of 14 at this track on April 17 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind G T Magical carrying 56kg at $12.90. Last start 4th of 10 at this track on May 1 over 1200m, 4 len behind Shrewsbury carrying 56kg at $1.40. Can improve. Top chance if at his best.
8
REO YOKOGAWA
RED, BLACK BAND,ARM BAND, Light green cap
9 x3233 IO RAY
DAISUKE MASHIMA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 13 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Seiten with 56kg at $1.60. The start before that came from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track on April 17 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind G T Magical with 56kg at $7.50. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
9
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECKS,GREEN SLEEVES, Light green cap
10 64989 KONOYORUO TOMETEYO
Yukiharu Shimada
3YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG

At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track on May 1 over 1600m, 9 len behind Greek Treasure with 53kg at $24.50. The race before that 8th of 10 at this track on April 18 over 1200m, 8 len behind Tsurumaru Gekko with 52kg at $13.50. Has to find improvement.
10
TANIUCHI KANTA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
11 759x2 ADHARA'S PRAYER
KIYOAKI TAKAHASHI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 51.0KG

Second run back. First-up after eight months 2nd of 10 at this track on May 1 over 1200m, head behind Shrewsbury carrying 51kg at $39.60. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at this track on June 25 over 1400m, 43 len behind Vent D'hiver carrying 54kg at $26.70. Strong winning chance.
11
MINAMI SUGIYAMA
WHITE,NAVY HALVED,NAVY DIAMOND BAND ,NAVY SLEEVES,WHITE HALVED, Light brown cap
12 31865 SUMOMONO IMOTO
TAKAKAZU SASO
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 51.0KG

Last start 5th of 10 at this track on May 1 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Shrewsbury with 51kg at $33.80. The race before that 6th of 10 at this track on April 18 over 1200m, 7 len behind Tsurumaru Gekko with 54kg at $35.90. Preferred in something easier.
12
HARUTO NAKAYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, Hot pink cap
13 120x HENNINGSEN
TERUNOBU FUJITA
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at this track February 21 over 1200m, 8 len behind Fierezza carrying 56kg at $3.90. At his first start won by 1.5 len this track December 1 over 1400m defeating Kagayaki Temma with 55kg at $2. Will take a lot from this run but stays under notice.
13
RYAN CURATOLO
WHITE,NAVY HALVED, NAVY DIAMOND BAND, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE HALVED, RED ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap