SAGA   04 May 2025
 
GOING:

Race 7 1800m

Track:      

Keen pace from Mitono Dream, Lot Fighter and Moon Of The Ace. MOON OF THE ACE (12) is a model of consistency with top-three finishes at his last 10 starts, most recently finishing third over 1750m at this track. Top chance once again. HAKUAI ASSIST (4) finished fourth last time out over 1800m at this track, beaten 5 lengths. Has a solid record here over this trip, winning on two occasions from five outings. Key runner. LOT FIGHTER (10) resumes after a break of 12 weeks. Looking to emulate his debut win over 900m at this track to kick off last prep. Likely to take beating. MITONO DREAM (9) failed to threaten when fresh from a spell last time out when sixth over 1400m at this track. Shinsuke Ishikawa who has three wins when partnering stays on. Must be respected.
1 32483 GAMADASU
TADAYOSHI IKEDA
3YO  GREY  COLT 56.0KG

Most recently 3rd of 12 at this track on April 20 over 1300m, 3 len behind Annie Break carrying 56kg at $3.20. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on March 22 over 1800m, 6 len behind M T Peace carrying 56kg at $26.50. Take on trust.
1
SHOMA KANAYAMA
WHITE, GREEN CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, White cap
2 187x2 SAGANO OJOSAN
MICHITAKA DOI
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 12 at this track on April 20 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Annie Break carrying 54kg at $11.60. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at this track on August 24 over 1300m, 4 len behind Police Vehicle with 54kg at $2.40. Fitter and worth including.
2
NAOHITO TANAKA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE HALVES, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 50041 ANNIE BREAK
HIROYUKI YANAI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Shoji Nojima
Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by 0.8 len at this track April 20 over 1300m defeating Sagano Ojosan with 54kg at $9. Before that 4th of 11 at this track on March 23 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Sun Rock'n Roll with 54kg at $85. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
3
JYOJI KOMATSU
NAVY, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 12434 HAKUAI ASSIST
SHINICHI HIGASHI
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Racing well. Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1800m, 5 len behind Omochichan carrying 54kg at $8.50. The race before that 3rd of 10 at this track on March 22 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind M T Peace with 54kg at $1.90. Can bounce back after a modest effort last time.
4
ISAO YAMAGUCHI
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND , SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 21x77 B B CHARME
MICHITAKA DOI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 10 at this track on March 23 over 1400m, 25 len behind Jugemoon with 54kg at $34.50. Last start got back early 7th of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1800m, 13 len behind Omochichan with 54kg at $78.20. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
5
TAKUTO DEMIZU
LIGHT BLUE, DENIM DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM HOOPS SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 245x3 AOINO YUME
TORU YAMADA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Omochichan carrying 54kg at $79.10. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at this track June 30 over 1300m defeating Palm Beach with 54kg at $3.60. Worth consideration.
6
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 331x5 PREMIUM KIND
TORU YAMADA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after two months 5th of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1800m, 7 len behind Omochichan with 54kg at $8.70. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at this track on September 21 over 1400m, 3 len behind Py Wolf with 54kg at $5.10. Solid top-three hope.
7
YOSHIKI YAMADA
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, ORANGE STARS, Light green cap
8 54446 SWEET AMARETTO
SHINICHI HIGASHI
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start 6th of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1800m, 9 len behind Omochichan with 54kg at $86.90. Before that 4th of 10 at this track on March 22 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind M T Peace with 54kg at $75.50. Needs to improve to trouble the top handful.
8
REN HASEGAWA
MAROON, WHITE CHECKS, MAROON SLEEVES, WHITE COLLAR, Light green cap
9 x11x6 MITONO DREAM
HIROHIDE HIRAYAMA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after five months 6th of 10 at this track on March 23 over 1400m, 21 len behind Jugemoon with 54kg at $4.10. Previously second-up came from midfield and scored a big 4 len win at this track November 4 over 1400m defeating Moon Of The Ace with 54kg at $1.40. Among the leading chances.
9
SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA
BLACK, GOLD CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD STRIPE, Light brown cap
10 1142x LOT FIGHTER
MOTONORI MASHIMA
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last campaign second of 12 at this track February 9 over 1400m, 2 len behind Moon Of The Ace with 56kg at $6.10. On debut won by 1.3 len this track November 23 over 900m defeating Maggie's Mission carrying 55kg at $1.40. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
10
MANATO HIDA
YELLOW, BLACK CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
11 89695 T M SAGA BOY
HIROHIDE HIRAYAMA
3YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG
Masatsugu Takezono
Last start 5th of 9 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 33 len behind Tsumo carrying 56kg at $53. The race before that second last of 10 at this track on March 23 over 1400m, 37 len behind Jugemoon with 56kg at $240.40. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
11
LEO NAKAYAMA
BLACK,PINK DIAMOND CHECKS,BLACK SLEEVES,YELLOW ARMBANDS,PINK COLLAR, Hot pink cap
12 12113 MOON OF THE ACE
MICHITAKA DOI
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 11 at this track on April 12 over 1750m, 3 len behind Kashino Lucas carrying 56kg at $1.90. The start before that favourite; won by 3 len at this track March 9 over 1750m defeating A Shin Saffron carrying 56kg at $1.50. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
12
TAKU KAWASHIMA
RED, WHITE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap