OHI   30 Apr 2025
 
GOING:

Race 6 1200m

Track:      

Expecting The Crown to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint course. M O NINER (7) ran below his best last start when beaten 2.25 lengths into sixth from a wide draw over today's course and distance after meeting with market support. Niihara Shuma has won when aboard in the past and gets the ride again. Sure to play a big role. THE CROWN (11) returns from a layoff of six months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1400m at this track. Rates highly and should take some beating. NADENADE (5) showed little early dash last start but found the line strongly to get up for third, beaten 3 lengths, over this course and distance. Solid top-three prospects. LUISA (8) is experiencing a long win drought, extended last start when fourth over 1200m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating a bold performance.
1 97066 ESPRIT NAMIKO
YOSHIHIRO SAWA
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Most recently got back early 6th of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1200m, 8 len behind Poison Noir carrying 54kg at $107.20. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on March 11 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Kitano Martini with 54kg at $96.30. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
1
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, White cap
2 40547 ICHIMOKUSAN
HITOSHI HORIE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG

Last start 7th of 13 at this track on April 15 over 1200m, 5 len behind Hirondelle carrying 56kg at $24.60. The start before that 4th of 13 at this track on March 25 over 1200m, 6 len behind Linda Pokke with 56kg at $29.30. Draws well but predicted to struggle.
2
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Grey cap
3 795x6 J BOND
KAZUYA OMIYA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 13 at this track on April 15 over 1200m, 5 len behind Hirondelle with 56kg at $39.80. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at this track on July 9 over 1200m, 6 len behind Fanta Festa with 56kg at $4.40. Improver with definite claims.
3
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
WHITE, GREY DIAMOND CHECKS, GREY ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 71275 LUCENT STAR
MAKOTO ICHIMURA
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG

Most recently crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 13 at this track on April 15 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Hirondelle with 54kg at $9.40. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 14 at this track on March 25 over 1200m, 4 len behind Two M Pixiu with 56kg at $4.70. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run from an inside draw.
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TANIUCHI KANTA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, Salmon cap
5 53x83 NADENADE
MASAHIRO FUKUDA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Yujiro Inutsuka
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 13 at this track on March 25 over 1200m, 7 len behind Linda Pokke carrying 54kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell 3rd of 13 at this track on April 15 over 1200m, 3 len behind Hirondelle carrying 54kg at $6.50. Capable of a strong showing.
5
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
6 50630 KOTOBUKI ACE
NORIO WATANABE
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 12th of 14 at this track on April 15 over 1400m, 9 len behind Derma Uchigake carrying 56kg at $44.30. The start before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 13 at this track on March 25 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Linda Pokke with 56kg at $91.70. Looking to others in this race.
6
TADANARI KONNO
GREEN, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND, Cyan cap
7 25226 M O NINER
TAKATOSHI TAKAIWA
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Returns from a 36-day let-up. Last start 6th of 14 at this track on March 25 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Two M Pixiu with 56kg at $3.50. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at this track on March 11 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Thanks Grandpa carrying 56kg at $1.80. Can build on that encouraging effort last start.
7
NIIHARA SHUMA
BLUE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
8 76344 LUISA
HIROSHI TAKAMI
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 13 at this track on April 15 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Hirondelle carrying 54kg at $7.20. The run before that 4th of 14 at this track on March 25 over 1200m, 2 len behind Two M Pixiu carrying 54kg at $17.90. Will prove tough to stave off.
8
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, NAVY SLEEVES, Yellow cap
9 4956x DAIYAME
RYUICHI YOSHII
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yorikatsu Tsujiko
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 14 at this track January 29 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Riko Hammerli carrying 56kg at $75.20. When resuming last campaign fourth of 13 at this track October 2 over 1200m, 6 len behind Noibara with 56kg at $6.20. May need this run.
9
SHO YOSHII
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
10 480x0 BUKKOWASU
YOICHI SASAKI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 13 at this track on April 15 over 1200m, 16 len behind Hirondelle with 56kg at $302.60. Previously second-up second last of 14 at this track on March 20 2024 over 1400m, 13 len behind Lucca carrying 56kg at $51.90. Fitter but must improve sharply.
10
YUKI ERIGUCHI
WHITE ,RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
11 1244x THE CROWN
TAKAKAZU SASO
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at this track November 6 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Atago Tenjin carrying 56kg at $5.10. On debut second of 10 at this track August 12 over 1400m, 2 len behind Star Shine with 56kg at $2.40. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
11
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECKS,GREEN SLEEVES, Light brown cap
12 37692 DANCING RASCAL
NAYA KAZUHISA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Useful type. At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 13 at this track on April 15 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Hirondelle carrying 56kg at $19.10. Before that failed to make an impression; 9th of 13 at this track on March 25 over 1200m, 8 len behind Linda Pokke carrying 56kg at $15.90. Not far away of late. Worth including.
12
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
13 50799 SAND BAMBOO
SHIN TACHIBANA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start 9th of 13 at this track on April 15 over 1200m, 12 len behind Hirondelle with 54kg at $92.60. Before that 9th of 14 at this track on March 25 over 1200m, 6 len behind Two M Pixiu with 54kg at $81. Not on recent form.
13
SHOHEI TAKAHASHI
GREEN, YELLOW ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW STARS, Hot pink cap
14 644x8 SHOSAN REX
SHIN TACHIBANA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 13 at this track on April 15 over 1200m, 8 len behind Hirondelle carrying 56kg at $5.20. Previously second-up 5th of 15 at this track on September 11 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Sieger Ocean with 56kg at $13.70. One of the top chances.
14
RYAN CURATOLO
WHITE,NAVY HALVED, NAVY DIAMOND BAND, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE HALVED, RED ARMBAND, Hot pink cap