OHI   11 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S

Race 5 1400m

Track: SOFT     True  

Solid pace from Black Persimmon pushing forward, along with Tokushi Odin from the wide draw. SHIMOGURI (9) is back from a spell of 11 weeks and does go well when fresh, including a win to launch last campaign over 1200m at this track. Also ended the last preparation with a win so is capable. Will be tough to beat. TOKUSHI ODIN (12) was well in commission when resuming last start over 1200m at this track when third. Fitter and suited up to a distance where he is two from two. Expected to be in the finish. NADENADE (13) made progress last time out, finishing 2 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1200m at this track after being prominent at the bend. Could find winning ways. RHAPSODY IN BLUE (8) returns from a layoff of four months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1400m at this track. Among the hopes.
1 06600 ESPRIT NAMIKO
YOSHIHIRO SAWA
5YO  DK B  MARE 52.0KG

Last start 11th of 14 at this track on May 21 over 1200m, 11 len behind Amifuji Moana with 52kg at $81.60. The race before that 10th of 14 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 8 len behind Shosan Rex carrying 54kg at $25.80. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.
1
TOKORO HOTARU
RED, YELLOW BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, White cap
2 60500 BIANCA
KAZUYA OMIYA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 53.0KG
Akira Nakatsuji
Most recently second last of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1600m, 15 len behind Iide Kantaro carrying 54kg at $97.50. The start before that second last of 13 at this track on May 1 over 1600m, 14 len behind Aquilone carrying 54kg at $42.90. Draws well but predicted to struggle.
2
TAKAMI RIKU
RED, YELLOW CHECKS, SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 00000 STAR OF UNO
AKIHIKO SHOJI
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start second last of 12 at this track on May 21 over 1600m, 17 len behind Lamorak with 56kg at $550.20. The run before that 10th of 13 at this track on May 1 over 1200m, 14 len behind Singing Blues with 56kg at $248. Nice draw but others preferred.
3
SHOHEI NAKAMURA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES ,YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 03978 ICE LARIMAR
TAKATOSHI TAKAIWA
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Last start 8th of 14 at this track on May 21 over 1200m, 9 len behind Amifuji Moana carrying 54kg at $31.30. The start before that got back early 7th of 13 at this track on May 1 over 1200m, 8 len behind Singing Blues with 54kg at $50.70. Recent form not good enough.
4
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Cyan cap
5 42000 BLACK PERSIMMON
TAKASHI KUBOSUGI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Yukihiro Ochiai
At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track on May 21 over 1600m, 26 len behind Lamorak carrying 55kg at $98.80. The race before that failed to make an impression; 10th of 13 at this track on May 1 over 1600m, 10 len behind Aquilone with 56kg at $24.30. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
5
TANIUCHI KANTA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
6 97547 LIEN FORT
HIDEYO YONEDA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 7th of 14 at this track on May 21 over 1200m, 8 len behind Amifuji Moana carrying 56kg at $16.30. Before that 4th of 11 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 8 len behind Blue Applause carrying 56kg at $16.80. Can do a lot better than that last run.
6
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, NAVY SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 86261 PORTE D'ITALIE
TAKASHI KUBOSUGI
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Comes off a 44 day let-up. Last start won by 3 len at this track April 28 over 1400m defeating Lady Victoria with 56kg at $9.10. The run before that 6th of 9 at this track on April 15 over 1600m, 12 len behind Danon Alps carrying 56kg at $37.40. Racing well and can win again.
7
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
8 x233x RHAPSODY IN BLUE
TSUYOSHI TAKANO
5YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG
Toshihiko Tabata
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 15 at this track February 19 over 1200m, 3 len behind Urban Air carrying 56kg at $9.30. First up last campaign second of 14 at this track January 14 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind High Power Zenkai with 56kg at $13.50. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
8
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, Light green cap
9 x121x SHIMOGURI
DAISUKE MASHIMA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Tall & Wide
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation won by 2 len this track March 24 over 1200m defeating Green Flash with 56kg at $1.40. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by nose this track February 18 over 1200m defeating Mana Pass with 56kg at $4.80. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
9
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Light green cap
10 00900 KIRANAH
MASAHIRO UESUGI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1200m, 15 len behind Kuchomoza Kwa Jua carrying 54kg at $82.30. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 14 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, 12 len behind Gletscher with 54kg at $35.40. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.
10
TADANARI KONNO
GREEN, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
11 39024 ASSOS
KENJI TSUKIOKA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 12 at this track on May 21 over 1600m, 12 len behind Lamorak with 56kg at $29.20. The race before that settled towards the rear 2nd of 11 at this track on April 30 over 1400m, 7 len behind Blue Applause carrying 56kg at $50.90. Wide draw too testing.
11
YOICHI ANDO
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES ,MEDIUM BLUE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
12 225x3 TOKUSHI ODIN
KEIJI NAKAMICHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
AI Racing
Second-up. First-up after four months sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 14 at this track on May 21 over 1200m, 5 len behind Amifuji Moana carrying 56kg at $2.30. Previously second-up favourite; won by 2.5 len at Kasamatsu September 25 over 1400m defeating Taisei Marshal with 56kg at $1.60. Among the leading chances.
12
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECKS,GREEN SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
13 x8362 NADENADE
MASAHIRO FUKUDA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Yujiro Inutsuka
Last start 2nd of 13 at this track on May 20 over 1200m, 2 len behind Daiyame with 54kg at $3.40. The run before that 6th of 14 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind Shosan Rex with 54kg at $5. Will hit the line hard.
13
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap