OHI   15 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S

Race 7 1400m

Track: SOFT      

Vogue Altair, Derma Uchigake and Kotobuki Ace can set a genuine tempo. VOGUE ALTAIR (11) made considerable ground in the run home to finish third last start over 1600m at this track. Sure to prove tough to beat. DERMA UCHIGAKE (2) comes here off a break of five months. Scored over 1400m at this venue at the start of last prep. Has ability and should be right in the finish. KUU LEI NANI (6) last start finished fourth here over 1600m. Nicely placed to turn things around. ASSOS (4) last start finished ninth at this circuit over 1600m. Suitably placed here so anticipating a better run this time.
1 4437x GORDIAN KNOT
HIROSHI TAKAMI
4YO  DK B  GELDING 53.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation seventh of 14 at this track January 27 over 1600m, 7 len behind Thurston Trust carrying 55kg at $43.80. Previously first up; fifth of 17 at Niigata July 28 over 2200m, 7 len behind Conferma carrying 57.0kg at $85.40. Prepared to watch.
1
MINAMI SUGIYAMA
WHITE,BLUE HALVED,BLUE THREE DIAMONDS,BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE HALVED, White cap
2 7442x DERMA UCHIGAKE
KEIYUKI SUZUKI
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign second of 12 at this track November 7 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Grand Mall carrying 54kg at $4.70. Previous preparation first-up won by head this track August 12 over 1400m defeating Beautiful Bell with 54kg at $5.20. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
2
SHO YOSHII
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 08734 KAUILA
TAKEMI MUNAKATA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Big Red Farm
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on March 24 over 1600m, 7 len behind West Leader with 54kg at $18.50. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 13 at this track on March 10 over 1400m, 2 len behind Champetre carrying 54kg at $21.70. Solid prospects and a good alley doesn’t hurt.
3
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Salmon cap
4 53239 ASSOS
KENJI TSUKIOKA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently second last of 10 at this track on March 25 over 1600m, 7 len behind Zendan Courage with 56kg at $2.50. The race before that 3rd of 12 at this track on March 11 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Hokuto Shumpachi with 56kg at $4.10. Can make amends.
4
YOICHI ANDO
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES ,MEDIUM BLUE ARM BAND, Salmon cap
5 70x88 ANNA NEVE
AKIHIKO SHOJI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Eiji Terada
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 12 at this track on March 11 over 1200m, 7 len behind Kitano Martini with 54kg at $299.90. Last start 8th of 10 at this track on March 25 over 1600m, 6 len behind Zendan Courage carrying 54kg at $191. Favour others today.
5
HISAYOSHI HIGASHIHARA
GREEN, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, Cyan cap
6 8x254 KUU LEI NANI
TAKEMI MUNAKATA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Yoshiaki Kobayashi
Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1600m, 3 len behind First Mate with 54kg at $7.40. The start before that 5th of 13 at this track on February 19 over 1600m, 5 len behind Yuyu Starry with 54kg at $9.40. Well placed to take this out.
6
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
7 02700 YARUYAN
CHIAKI HORI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Nissin Holdings Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track on March 11 over 1600m, 12 len behind Hokuto Shumpachi with 56kg at $12.40. The race before that eased back early on 10th of 13 at this track on February 19 over 1600m, 13 len behind Yuyu Starry with 56kg at $11.60. Prefer to watch at this stage.
7
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Yellow cap
8 35063 KOTOBUKI ACE
NORIO WATANABE
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently sat 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. The start before that 6th of 13 at this track on March 10 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Champetre carrying 56kg at $12.30. This race looks too tough.
8
TADANARI KONNO
GREEN, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
9 08587 GUANDAO
NOBUHIRO ONODERA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG

At the latest run 7th of 13 at this track on March 25 over 1200m, 7 len behind Linda Pokke carrying 54kg at $62.10. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 13 at this track on March 11 over 1200m, 7 len behind Thanks Grandpa carrying 53kg at $13.80. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
9
TOKORO HOTARU
RED, YELLOW BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Light green cap
10 6x375 KAZENO ITAZURA
KAZUYA OMIYA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Mitsuhiro Fukuda
Most recently 5th of 13 at this track on March 25 over 1200m, 6 len behind Linda Pokke carrying 54kg at $25.20. The race before that 7th of 13 at this track on March 10 over 1200m, 10 len behind Caramia with 54kg at $8.20. Capable of more – worth another chance.
10
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
WHITE, GREY DIAMOND CHECKS, GREY ARMBANDS, Light green cap
11 41213 VOGUE ALTAIR
DAISUKE MASHIMA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Yukihiko Shimura
Returns from a 55-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 13 at this track on February 19 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Yuyu Starry carrying 56kg at $1.30. Before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 4 len at this track January 29 over 1600m defeating Special Sunday carrying 56kg at $3.80. Can take this out.
11
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
12 9x023 AMIFUJI MOANA
CHIAKI HORI
4YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start 3rd of 11 at this track on March 24 over 1200m, 3 len behind Shimoguri with 54kg at $32.40. The run before that 2nd of 13 at this track on March 10 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Champetre carrying 54kg at $47.80. Genuine contender under these conditions.
12
RYOTA SUGAWARA
ORANGE,WHITE SLEEVES,ORANGE STARS, Light brown cap
13 x5500 HEURESIS
KAZUO WATANABE
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Yoshimasa Ema
Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1600m, 13 len behind First Mate carrying 54kg at $39.50. The run before that second last of 12 at this track on March 11 over 1600m, 12 len behind Hokuto Shumpachi with 54kg at $12.90. Wide draw too testing.
13
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Hot pink cap
14 32x97 LIEN FORT
HIDEYO YONEDA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 9th of 13 at this track on February 19 over 1600m, 12 len behind Sky Is Yours carrying 56kg at $43.10. Last start 7th of 14 at this track on March 11 over 1600m, 7 len behind Scintillio with 56kg at $29.30. Not keen.
14
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, NAVY SLEEVES, Hot pink cap