HIMEJI   30 Jan 2025
 
GOING:

Race 7 1500m

Track:      

Solid tempo headed by Amanohabakiri and Yofukashi. BELLAGIO CHAMP (7) is going well in his first prep but did let favourite backers down last time when third over 1400m at Sonoda. Overdue and gets his chance. HINANO TSURUTSURU (4) recorded a gutsy maiden victory last time out over 1400m at Sonoda, scoring by a nose. Looks well-placed and can go well again. YOFUKASHI (8) is ticking along okay with two runs this time in. Improved last time out when third at Sonoda over 1400m. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Capable of testing this field. AMANOHABAKIRI (5) raced on the speed last time but couldn't finish the race off and clocked in fourth over 1400m at Sonoda. Should be competitive.
1 7565x LILY HEART
TOSHIFUMI OYAMA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Sonoda October 18 over 1400m, 11 len behind Doritaru with 54kg at $173.80. On debut second in a small field at Sonoda July 10 over 820m, 2.5 len behind Appuppu carrying 51kg at $27.50. Prepared to watch.
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TATSUYA TAKEMURA
NAVY, MAGENTA ZIGZAG CHEVRON, NAVY SLEEVES, MAGENTA CHEVRON, White cap
2 3 PEMPENGUSA
SHINICHIRO SAIKA
3YO  DK B  COLT 55.0KG

At debut, 3rd of 7 at Sonoda on December 11 over 1400m, 6 len behind Setting Sun carrying 55kg at $7.10. Encouraging effort on debut but this might be too tough.
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KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 09795 SCHWARZ STAR
KEIICHI TOKUMOTO
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Most recently eased back early on 5th of 7 at Sonoda on January 14 over 1400m, 7 len behind Cosmo Ventus carrying 55kg at $69.10. Before that got back early 9th of 12 at Sonoda on January 2 over 1400m, 11 len behind Layer carrying 55kg at $309.20. Looks to be making up the numbers.
3
KAZUMA OKAKI
GOLD, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 38751 HINANO TSURUTSURU
TOMOYOSHI TAKAMOTO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 55.0KG

Most recently won by a nose at Sonoda January 16 over 1400m defeating Eveque carrying 55kg at $5.30. The start before that 5th of 10 at Sonoda on January 2 over 1400m, 5 len behind Champion Seira with 55kg at $83.40. Sure to be right there at the business end.
4
WATARU HIROSE
WHITE, RED HALVES, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 3434 AMANOHABAKIRI
MASASHI ATARASHI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 55.0KG

Recent form sound. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Sonoda on January 2 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Layer with 55kg at $3.10. The start before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Sonoda on December 17 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Sound Tutu carrying 55kg at $4.80. This is well within his grasp.
5
OSAMU SHIMOHARA
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Yellow cap
6 0008 MONT SAINT FREESIA
AKIHIRO TAMURA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 52.0KG
Shinichi Yamashita
Most recently got back early 8th of 10 at this track on January 21 over 1400m, 16 len behind Shana O carrying 54kg at $19.80. The start before that didn't finish the race at Nakayama Dirt November 30 over 1800m. Fully tested on her recent run.
6
HIJIKATA SOTA
LIGHT BLUE , DENIM DIAMONDS , WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Light green cap
7 533 BELLAGIO CHAMP
TAKAMASA SUWA
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Going well. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Sonoda on January 2 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Champion Seira carrying 55kg at $2.30. The race before that 3rd of 11 at Sonoda on December 17 over 1400m, 9 len behind Dacquoise with 55kg at $4.30. This is well within his grasp.
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F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Light brown cap
8 49x63 YOFUKASHI
RYOHEI HORI
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at Sonoda on December 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Chopasni with 55kg at $117.10. Second-up 3rd of 7 at Sonoda on January 14 over 1400m, 4 len behind Cosmo Ventus carrying 55kg at $2.20. Fitter now and making headway. Will take beating.
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SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
9 22804 LEO BRILLANT
TADAAKI HASHIMOTO
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Most recently 4th of 7 at Sonoda on January 14 over 1400m, 5 len behind Cosmo Ventus carrying 55kg at $25.30. The run before that second last of 12 at Sonoda on January 2 over 1400m, 11 len behind Layer carrying 55kg at $151. Capable of a strong showing.
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OYAMA RYUTAROU
BLACK, MEDIUM PURPLE STRIPES,MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap