OHI   11 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S

Race 7 1600m

Track: SOFT     True  

Genuine pace with King Oliver finding the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. KING OLIVER (3) stalked the pace when resuming at this track and trip last start then worked to the line steadily to finish second, continuing a string of top-two finishes from last campaign. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Top chance. EARTH SPIRIT (5) was consistent when last in work, finishing fourth over 1600m at this track at his most recent appearance on March 26. Capable of playing a major role. SAKURA FLAVOR (10) made progress last start to finish third at this track after being prominent at the turn. Finds a suitable race and can build on that solid recent effort. MITSUKANE MARS (11) is back at the races for the first time since January 29. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep. Keep safe.
1 0x007 GENOVESE
NAOMITSU OKANO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG

Most recently eased back early on 7th of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1600m, 7 len behind Transient with 53kg at $153.10. Before that second last of 11 at this track on April 30 over 1600m, 16 len behind Bush Tesoro with 53kg at $250.10. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
1
MINAMI SUGIYAMA
WHITE,NAVY HALVED,NAVY DIAMOND BAND ,NAVY SLEEVES,WHITE HALVED, White cap
2 x3210 T'S ISLAND
TSUYOSHI TAKANO
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Most recently 13th of 16 at this track on May 22 over 1200m, 12 len behind Yumegoten carrying 54kg at $25.90. The run before that won by a neck at this track May 2 over 1400m defeating Cosmo Conquest with 54kg at $4.60. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
2
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 121x2 KING OLIVER
MASAHIRO FUKUDA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 11 at this track on May 21 over 1600m, neck behind Kogen Mars carrying 56kg at $4.10. Previously second-up scored a big 8 len win at Saga December 1 over 1400m defeating Kashino Cat's Eye carrying 56kg at $1.01. Among the top chances.
3
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Salmon cap
4 147x7 BEST LEON
KAZUMA HASHIMOTO
6YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after five months 7th of 14 at this track on May 22 over 1650m, 11 len behind Ivy Samurayo carrying 57kg at $55.50. Previously second-up 7th of 13 at this track on January 25 2024 over 1600m, 8 len behind T O Durian carrying 56kg at $165.20. Fitter but must improve sharply.
4
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, NAVY SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 1344x EARTH SPIRIT
NAYA KAZUHISA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Masuo Matsuyama
Resuming after a spell of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at this track March 26 over 1600m, 6 len behind Big American carrying 56kg at $3.90. First up last campaign ninth of 11 at Monbetsu September 12 over 1000m, 14 len behind Kirari Maillard carrying 57kg at $9.80. Likely to feature.
5
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
WHITE, GREY DIAMOND CHECKS, GREY ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 908x5 CHROMIES CRY
Yukiharu Shimada
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 11 at this track on May 21 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Kogen Mars with 56kg at $107.30. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at this track on January 22 2024 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Lovelove Bago Bago with 56kg at $29. Needs more time.
6
YOICHI ANDO
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES ,MEDIUM BLUE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 40678 GLORIOUS LINE
HIROYUKI INOUE
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1600m, 7 len behind Transient with 56kg at $67.30. The start before that 7th of 10 at this track on April 29 over 1400m, 9 len behind Gletscher carrying 56kg at $58.50. Not one of the top selections.
7
HISAYOSHI HIGASHIHARA
GREEN, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 8x009 HOKUTO BLUES
TAKAKAZU SASO
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 51.0KG
Hisamitsu Inoue
At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1600m, 7 len behind Transient with 51kg at $29.70. The run before that ran last of 11 at this track on April 30 over 1600m, 46 len behind Bush Tesoro with 54kg at $33.10. Improvement required to threaten in this field.
8
HARUTO NAKAYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, Light brown cap
9 05676 BONIFACIO
NAYA KAZUHISA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1600m, 6 len behind Transient carrying 56kg at $26.40. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 11 at this track on April 30 over 1600m, 8 len behind Bush Tesoro with 55kg at $49.80. Out of his depth.
9
REO YOKOGAWA
RED, BLACK BAND,ARM BAND, Light brown cap
10 27053 SAKURA FLAVOR
KENJI TSUKIOKA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at this track on May 21 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Kogen Mars carrying 54kg at $14.60. The race before that 5th of 14 at this track on May 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind T's Island with 54kg at $9.60. Well placed to take this out.
10
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Hot pink cap
11 6847x MITSUKANE MARS
HIROYUKI MATSUURA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at this track January 29 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Alealamia with 56kg at $31.50. First up last campaign third of 11 at this track September 10 over 1700m, 2.5 len behind Raging Thrust with 56kg at $12.40. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
11
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, Hot pink cap