OHI   24 Apr 2024
 
GOING: S

Race 6 1600m

Track: SOFT     True  

The trio Hokuto Blues, Rhapsody In Blue and Rodeo Star will set a strong tempo. RHAPSODY IN BLUE (11) showed good pace over 1600m at this track when resuming last time and dug deep to score by 5 lengths. In a suitable race and can figure in the finish. SHONAN TAVARUA (9) finished fourth over 1600m at this track last time out following a determined win two back. Winning rider Norifumi Mikamoto stays aboard. Should be in the finish. HOKUTO BLUES (1) showed good early dash last time out and led for most of the way before being claimed late and finishing 4 lengths away in second over 1600m at this track. One of the main contenders. JIKON (12) finished third at this track and distance at his last appearance six months ago. One to consider on an each-way basis at some decent value.
1 82362 HOKUTO BLUES
HIDEKI SAKURAGI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Hisamitsu Inoue
Last start led but faded 2nd of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1600m, 4 len behind Sound Zoom carrying 54kg at $5.10. The race before that 6th of 15 at this track on March 19 over 1200m, 5 len behind Falda carrying 54kg at $7.10. Will not spend a dime from the inside barrier.
1
TAITO MORI
MEDIUM BLUE GREEN DIAMOND CHECKS, White cap
2 09x80 DINO ENERGY
CHIAKI HORI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Moritaka Sakamoto
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 13 at this track on March 20 over 1600m, 13 len behind Ai Mi Hai Tea with 56kg at $100.50. Last start ran last of 15 at this track on April 10 over 1800m, 51 len behind Alshain with 56kg at $105.50. Looks tested despite the low draw.
2
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Grey cap
3 80000 RIGHT MAN
MOTOHIRO AKAMINE
7YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG
Yoshizawa Holdings Co. Ltd
At the latest run ran last of 16 at this track on April 10 over 1200m, 12 len behind Merry Cocker with 53kg at $309.10. The start before that second last of 11 at this track on March 22 over 1000m, 13 len behind Kura Rouge with 55kg at $315.80. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
3
YU TAKAHASHI
YELLOW, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 43804 LUISA
HIROSHI TAKAMI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG

Last start 4th of 14 at this track on April 9 over 1600m, 9 len behind Transcendental carrying 54kg at $24.90. The start before that 11th of 14 at this track on March 19 over 1600m, 16 len behind Fragranza with 54kg at $52.30. Others going much better heading into this one.
4
RYOTA SUGAWARA
ORANGE,WHITE SLEEVES,ORANGE STARS, Salmon cap
5 37x96 SIAMTORA DAIKO
SHIGERU ENDO
5YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG
Silent�West Japan
Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 14 at this track on March 20 over 1600m, 11 len behind Shinto Hanano Ran carrying 54kg at $187.70. Last start 6th of 14 at this track on April 10 over 1600m, 16 len behind Allstars with 54kg at $42.90. Can do a lot better than that last run.
5
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
MAGENTA, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, Cyan cap
6 70037 SERA STRAHL
RYUICHI YOSHII
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 53.0KG

Last start 7th of 14 at this track on April 9 over 1600m, 14 len behind Transcendental carrying 53kg at $21.10. Before that 3rd of 14 at this track on March 19 over 1600m, 4 len behind Fragranza carrying 53kg at $307.90. Genuine chance this time around.
6
TAKAMI RIKU
RED, YELLOW CHECKS, SLEEVES, Cyan cap
7 x8x09 NANSEI SCORPION
HIDEYO YONEDA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 11 at this track on March 20 over 1200m, 15 len behind Ponte Drago carrying 54kg at $7.70. Second-up 9th of 14 at this track on April 9 over 1200m, 10 len behind Kia Kia with 54kg at $112.70. Prepared to risk on current form.
7
SHO YOSHII
RED,BLUE RIGHT SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
8 2200x TWILIGHT LADY
Yukiharu Shimada
4YO  DK B  FILLY 52.0KG
Hisao Sato
Resumes. Finished off last campaign tenth of 15 at this track January 23 over 1200m, 6 len behind Kibaru Star with 54kg at $19.60. When resuming last campaign fifth of 17 at Niigata July 29 over 1400m, 2 len behind Go Max carrying 54.0kg at $45.70. Returns in a winnable race.
8
TANIUCHI KANTA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
9 x2414 SHONAN TAVARUA
YOSHIHIRO SAWA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Tetsuhide Kunimoto
Racing well. At the latest run came from midfield; 4th of 14 at this track on April 10 over 1600m, 12 len behind Allstars carrying 56kg at $8.30. The start before that won by a neck at this track March 18 over 1600m defeating Neo Candy with 56kg at $3.20. Capable of more – worth another chance.
9
NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Light green cap
10 08000 EXPLORER
NAYA KAZUHISA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently second last of 14 at this track on April 10 over 1600m, 23 len behind Allstars with 56kg at $348.70. The start before that ran last of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1200m, 12 len behind Conti Tohoku carrying 56kg at $380.70. Not going well enough to win this.
10
SHUNSUKE ISHIKAWA
GREEN, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
11 636x1 RHAPSODY IN BLUE
TSUYOSHI TAKANO
4YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Toshihiko Tabata
Second run back. First-up after 16 months favourite; won by 5 len at this track April 8 over 1600m defeating Rouge Camellia with 56kg at $1.80. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Tokyo Dirt on October 15 2022 over 1600m, 10 len behind Sunrise Sieg with 55.0kg at $22.10. Only needs to hold that form to be winning again. Improver with winning prospects.
11
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECK,GREEN SLEEVES, Light brown cap
12 3x63x JIKON
JUNPEI MORISHITA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Resumes. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at this track November 1 over 1600m, 4 len behind Antifragile carrying 56kg at $8.30. First up last campaign sixth of 14 at this track September 22 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Leflaive carrying 56kg at $9.40. Likely to make his presence felt.
12
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW,BLUE RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
13 27685 TAU SUAN
KENJI SANO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 14 at this track on April 10 over 1600m, 16 len behind Allstars with 56kg at $47.20. The run before that got back early 8th of 16 at this track on February 28 over 1200m, 8 len behind Looks Like You with 56kg at $32.80. Might need easier race.
13
YUKI ERIGUCHI
WHITE ,RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
14 221x0 RODEO STAR
JUNPEI MORISHITA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after eight months 14th of 16 at this track on April 10 over 1200m, 10 len behind Merry Cocker with 56kg at $1.40. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 14 at this track on August 2 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Moriden Stealth with 56kg at $4.20. Fitter and worth including.
14
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap