OHI   12 Jun 2026
 
GOING:

Race 7 1600m

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Strong tempo with Shadow Castle, Erz and Sharp Mustang leading the way. SHADOW CASTLE (7) returns after a spell of 11 weeks. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1400m at this track. Has found a suitable race. ARES ELPIDA (5) went forward last time and battled on gamely to finish just half a length from the winner in second over 1600m at Funabashi. Meeting a deeper field this time but he is up to the challenge. YOSHINO DAISEN (4) was comfortably accounted for when third last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 3 lengths. That followed a good first-up win at this track. Going up a level this time but he is up to the challenge. ATTILA (3) doesn't win very often but ran a strong race last time out over 1400m at this track, finishing fourth and beaten 1.5 lengths. Well placed and should be about the money.
1 70000 SMITHSONIAN
TAKEMI MUNAKATA
8YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Sumiho Nakanishi
At the latest run ran last of 14 at this track on May 20 over 1400m, 13 len behind Abenin Smile carrying 56kg at $318.70. Before that got back early 11th of 16 at this track on May 1 over 1200m, 11 len behind Presto Stella carrying 56kg at $159.60. Nice draw but others preferred.
1
TAKAMI RIKU
RED, YELLOW CHECKS, SLEEVES, White cap
2 1106x ERZ
KENJI TSUKIOKA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG

Entire back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at this track January 12 over 1600m, 6 len behind Presto Arthur with 56kg at $14.30. First up last campaign tenth of 12 at this track April 17 2025 over 1600m, 9 len behind Forest Gate carrying 54kg at $14.20. Not without claims.
2
TANIUCHI KANTA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, Black cap
3 00x54 ATTILA
SATOSHI FUKUNAGA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG
Masanao Takase
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 12 at Funabashi on May 5 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Hiraboku Laugh It with 55kg at $153.60. Second-up 4th of 14 at this track on May 20 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Abenin Smile carrying 56kg at $15.60. Has the ability to take this out.
3
HARUTO NAKAYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, Red cap
4 28x13 YOSHINO DAISEN
TAKEMI MUNAKATA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track April 27 over 1400m defeating Esprit Bokuchan carrying 56kg at $9.60. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on May 21 over 1400m, 3 len behind Nine Esquire carrying 56kg at $4.80. Should be right in the finish.
4
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
WHITE, GREY DIAMOND CHECKS, GREY ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 24x22 ARES ELPIDA
DAISUKE MASHIMA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at this track on April 27 over 1600m, 6 len behind Cosmo Magallanica with 57kg at $4. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Funabashi on June 2 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind G T Pharaoh carrying 57kg at $7.50. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
5
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Yellow cap
6 29x09 ASIA JENNIFER
KAZUMASA SAKAMOTO
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming 13th of 16 at this track on April 15 over 1200m, 18 len behind Satono Lilium with 54kg at $108.40. Second run from a spell ran last of 9 at this track on May 22 over 1600m, 12 len behind Queen's Macaron carrying 55kg at $40.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
6
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, NAVY SLEEVES, Green cap
7 x331x SHADOW CASTLE
DAISUKE MASHIMA
4YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Tomokazu Iizuka
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign won by neck this track March 25 over 1400m defeating Origine Aria with 56kg at $3.40. First up last campaign third of 13 at this track February 20 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Presto Stella with 56kg at $4. Excellent chance.
7
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Green cap
8 x0068 REIRI
MASAHIRO UESUGI
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Koji Maeda
Most recently 8th of 10 at this track on May 21 over 1400m, 8 len behind Nine Esquire carrying 56kg at $153.20. The start before that 6th of 9 at this track on April 28 over 1600m, 4 len behind Moriden Stealth with 56kg at $175.40. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
8
KEITA NISHI
PINK, BLUE SIX SPOTS, Orange cap
9 62750 MOZU YUGA
HIROYUKI MATSUURA
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Capital System Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 57-day let-up. Last start 10th of 14 at this track on April 16 over 1800m, 13 len behind Train The Mind with 57kg at $121.20. Before that 5th of 13 at this track on March 26 over 1650m, 4 len behind Meiner Bomber carrying 57kg at $29.80. Will be tested.
9
SHUNSUKE ISHIKAWA
GREEN, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
10 60080 GAMMO LEGEND
YASUMASA KURITA
6YO  DK B  HORSE 53.0KG

Last start eased back early on 11th of 14 at this track on May 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Abenin Smile with 55kg at $76.70. The race before that second last of 9 at this track on April 28 over 1600m, 10 len behind Moriden Stealth carrying 55kg at $91.70. Take on trust.
10
MINAMI SUGIYAMA
WHITE,NAVY HALVED,NAVY DIAMOND BAND ,NAVY SLEEVES,WHITE HALVED, Pink cap
11 21x34 SHARP MUSTANG
YORIAKI MURAKAMI
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Comes off a 42 day let-up. First-up 3rd of 9 at this track on March 12 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Presto Arthur with 55kg at $5.70. Last start 4th of 11 at this track on May 1 over 1400m, 4 len behind Canele Flavor carrying 55kg at $11.80. Genuine contender under these conditions.
11
YOICHI ANDO
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES ,MEDIUM BLUE ARMBANDS, Pink cap