OHI   12 Mar 2025
 
GOING: S

Race 7 1800m

Track: SOFT      

Solid tempo anticipated with Grab The Top leading the way. GRAB THE TOP (9) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing second last time out over 1600m at this track. Likely to press forward from wide out. Meets some better types this time but he has the talent to test this line-up. SAYONO TRADER (11) was out of the money when resuming two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1600m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths into seventh after being in contention on the turn. Yet to miss the placings in two starts over this course and distance. Likely improver with strong prospects. QUEEN CATHERINE (10) finished fourth at her most recent outing over 1600m at this track. Solid top-three chance on her best figures. ICHINICHISHOCHO (6) next best.
1 x7947 M T GUERLAIN
HITOSHI HORIE
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Mombetsu Bokujo Co. Ltd.
Most recently 7th of 14 at this track on February 19 over 1600m, 5 len behind Bonny Majesty carrying 56kg at $38.80. The start before that 4th of 11 at this track on January 30 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Jet Speed carrying 56kg at $128.30. Capable of a big finish so don’t write him off.
1
NIIHARA SHUMA
BLUE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, White cap
2 08940 WILD HUNTER
MASAHIRO UESUGI
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Junichi Ito
Most recently second last of 15 at this track on February 20 over 1800m, 19 len behind Chiton with 56kg at $44.60. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on January 29 over 1800m, 4 len behind Pond Boy carrying 56kg at $201.80. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
2
YUKI ERIGUCHI
WHITE ,RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 70x00 LUMIERE
SATOSHI FUKUNAGA
7YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG
Utopia B.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Not raced for 43 days. Resuming second last of 15 at this track on January 16 over 2000m, 13 len behind Tango Noir with 55kg at $236.20. Last start ran last of 11 at this track on January 28 over 1600m, 16 len behind Abenin Smile carrying 56kg at $86.80. Fully tested on his recent run.
3
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, BLUE SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 20849 KEN MAXIM
KIYOAKI TAKAHASHI
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 9th of 15 at this track on February 20 over 1800m, 12 len behind Chiton with 56kg at $65.50. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 13 at this track on January 28 over 1200m, 5 len behind Vikrant carrying 56kg at $31.60. This is outside his grasp.
4
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
MAGENTA, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 03230 GALE TAKT
KENJI TSUKIOKA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 55.0KG

Most recently 10th of 15 at this track on February 20 over 1800m, 15 len behind Chiton with 56kg at $16.60. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at this track on January 29 over 2000m, 2 len behind Alealamia with 56kg at $7.80. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
5
TAKAMI RIKU
RED, YELLOW CHECKS, SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 30020 ICHINICHISHOCHO
Yukiharu Shimada
4YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG

Last start second last of 14 at this track on February 19 over 1600m, 10 len behind Bonny Majesty with 54kg at $14.30. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on January 29 over 1800m, 0.8 len behind Pond Boy with 54kg at $147.10. Watch for sharp improvement.
6
TANIUCHI KANTA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
7 63468 BLEU MARINE CIEL
KENJI SANO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 8th of 15 at this track on February 20 over 1800m, 12 len behind Chiton with 56kg at $19. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on January 29 over 1800m, 6 len behind Pond Boy with 56kg at $17.30. He can bounce back.
7
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Light green cap
8 19184 REBELLIOUS
KEIYUKI SUZUKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 4th of 15 at this track on February 20 over 1800m, 9 len behind Chiton carrying 56kg at $15.50. Before that 8th of 12 at this track on January 29 over 1800m, 7 len behind Pond Boy carrying 56kg at $42.60. Genuine hope on best form.
8
SHO YOSHII
RED,BLUE RIGHT SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
9 10x52 GRAB THE TOP
NAOYUKI MATOBA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 12 at this track on January 31 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Cosmo Basileus carrying 56kg at $4.20. Second run from a spell set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at this track on February 19 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Bullseye with 56kg at $10. Fitter and should relish the step up to 1800m.
9
YOICHI ANDO
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES ,MEDIUM BLUE ARM BAND, Light brown cap
10 44364 QUEEN CATHERINE
KENJI TSUKIOKA
6YO  DK B  MARE 52.0KG
Ryoichi Otsuka
Last start 4th of 14 at this track on February 19 over 1600m, 4 len behind Bonny Majesty carrying 54kg at $8.10. The run before that 6th of 11 at this track on January 28 over 1600m, 3 len behind Abenin Smile carrying 52kg at $8.50. Another bold run is expected.
10
KEITA NISHI
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
11 21x07 SAYONO TRADER
TERUNOBU FUJITA
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Yasuji Yoshioka
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Freshened for 43 days. Resuming eased back early on 11th of 16 at this track on December 29 over 1400m, 8 len behind Lord Arabian carrying 53kg at $51.10. Second-up 7th of 11 at this track on January 28 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Abenin Smile carrying 54kg at $5.70. One of the main contenders.
11
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMONDS,GREEN SLEEVES, Hot pink cap