OHI   01 Jul 2025
 
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Race 6 1600m

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Strong early tempo with West Leader driving forward from a wide gate with Kibaru Star also handy. WEST LEADER (12) returned from a spell three weeks ago when he was in the firing line on the corner before being beaten 6 lengths into sixth over 2000m at this track. Has a very strong second up record. Beautifully placed and is sure to play a pivotal role. NOBISHIRO (6) didn't do a bad job when fourth last start over 1600m at this track, beaten 1.4 lengths. That followed a win at this track the start prior. Big chance. FAIR CLOUD (9) has been racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at this track over 1600m. Has a decent record at this track. Sure to be competitive. CALA ESMERALDA (7) showed good early speed last start over today's journey at this track before finishing third, beaten 0.6 lengths. In the right race and is a key runner.
1 x9033 PHILIPPINE
SATOSHI FUKUNAGA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Form hard to fault. Most recently crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 13 at this track on June 9 over 1600m, long-neck behind Sun Ship with 54kg at $26.30. The run before that 3rd of 14 at this track on May 19 over 1600m, 3 len behind Hokuto Lory carrying 54kg at $83.20. Near miss last start. Right in the mix.
1
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, NAVY SLEEVES, White cap
2 00500 ALL EXCEED
NOBUHIRO ONODERA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start eased back early on 10th of 13 at this track on June 9 over 1600m, 6 len behind Sun Ship with 54kg at $122.60. The run before that eased back early on 10th of 14 at this track on May 19 over 1600m, 9 len behind Hokuto Lory with 54kg at $21.30. Others have better credentials.
2
TANAKA KOUTA
BLUE, WHITE SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 96920 EL MAS FUERTE
TAKASHI KUBOSUGI
9YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Takeshi Masuyama
Most recently second last of 11 at this track on June 10 over 1600m, 10 len behind Aeno Judge with 56kg at $42.50. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at this track on May 19 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Seven Go carrying 56kg at $31.40. Looks tested despite the low draw.
3
RYOTA SUGAWARA
ORANGE,WHITE SLEEVES,ORANGE STARS, Salmon cap
4 08526 LADY VICTORIA
NAYA KAZUHISA
7YO  BLACK  MARE 54.0KG
Yuto Taniguchi
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Last start 6th of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1600m, 6 len behind Smart Bianca with 54kg at $11.20. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track on April 28 over 1400m, 3 len behind Porte D'italie with 54kg at $6.30. Chance with the aid of an inside draw.
4
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Salmon cap
5 13208 KIBARU STAR
KAZUMASA SAKAMOTO
6YO  BLACK  HORSE 55.0KG
Satoshi Suyama
Most recently raced on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at this track on June 10 over 1600m, 7 len behind Aeno Judge carrying 55kg at $3.70. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1600m, 26 len behind Smart Bianca carrying 55kg at $1.30. Better than last start suggests; he can bounce back.
5
TAKAMI RIKU
RED, YELLOW CHECKS, SLEEVES, Cyan cap
6 88614 NOBISHIRO
MOTOHIRO AKAMINE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG

Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 13 at this track on June 9 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Sun Ship with 56kg at $4.50. The run before that won by 6 len at this track May 22 over 1600m defeating Ikeno Gal Chan carrying 56kg at $6.20. Big chance after a respectable effort last time out.
6
HISAYOSHI HIGASHIHARA
GREEN, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, Cyan cap
7 09x93 CALA ESMERALDA
KATSUNORI ARAYAMA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 9th of 13 at this track on May 20 over 1200m, 9 len behind Daiyame with 56kg at $5.40. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at this track on June 10 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind Aeno Judge carrying 56kg at $19.60. Can improve. Top chance if at his best.
7
YOICHI ANDO
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES ,MEDIUM BLUE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
8 0x660 JEWEL AVANTI
KEIYUKI SUZUKI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG

Most recently 11th of 14 at this track on June 10 over 1200m, 7 len behind Big Phu Kao carrying 56kg at $120.30. The run before that 6th of 11 at this track on May 19 over 1200m, 9 len behind Big Bamboo carrying 56kg at $15.80. Fully tested on his recent run.
8
YU TAKAHASHI
YELLOW, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
9 13032 FAIR CLOUD
KIYOAKI TAKAHASHI
4YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 43 day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 14 at this track on May 19 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Hokuto Lory carrying 56kg at $3.30. Before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track on April 28 over 1600m, 4 len behind Lyceum carrying 56kg at $14.50. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
9
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Light green cap
10 76649 GUANDAO
NOBUHIRO ONODERA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 9th of 11 at this track on June 10 over 1600m, 8 len behind Aeno Judge with 56kg at $9. Before that 4th of 13 at this track on May 19 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Seven Go carrying 56kg at $10.50. Safely held last start but is capable of better.
10
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Light green cap
11 82882 MEISHO TOWANI
HIROSHI TAKAMI
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
At the latest run 2nd of 13 at this track on June 9 over 1600m, nose behind Sun Ship with 54kg at $15.10. Before that 8th of 14 at this track on May 19 over 1600m, 6 len behind Hokuto Lory carrying 54kg at $18.60. Good effort last time – right in contention.
11
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
12 411x6 WEST LEADER
Hidemitsu Sakai
4YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG
Yoshio Oda
Second run back. First-up after three months didn't do much in the run home; 6th of 14 at this track on June 10 over 2000m, 6 len behind Reraitam with 56kg at $3.40. Previously second-up scored a big 5 len win at this track March 10 over 1600m defeating Schweigen carrying 56kg at $1.50. Among the leading chances.
12
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Light brown cap
13 00064 HEURESIS
KAZUO WATANABE
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Yoshimasa Ema
At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on June 10 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Aeno Judge carrying 54kg at $95.90. The start before that 6th of 13 at this track on May 19 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Seven Go carrying 54kg at $171.80. Others going much better leading into this.
13
SHOHEI NAKAMURA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES ,YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
14 53016 HOKUTO LORY
NAOMITSU OKANO
9YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start settled back and ran on when 6th of 11 at this track on June 10 over 1600m, 7 len behind Aeno Judge with 56kg at $29.20. The race before that won by 2.5 len at this track May 19 over 1600m defeating Fair Cloud with 56kg at $116.10. Has to find improvement.
14
SEIKI TAKANO
WHITE, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES,RED STRIPE, Hot pink cap