OHI   24 Jun 2024
 
GOING: S

Race 8 1600m

Track: SOFT      

Expecting Summer Story to bounce to the lead from a low draw. TOP DIA (10) scored at his most recent appearance, getting home by 1.75 lengths over 1600m at this track as favourite. That continued the solid form this campaign, with two wins from four outings. Leading player again. BE THE CHANGE (9) started at $7 last time and ran below expectations, finishing fifth at this track over 1600m. Finds a nice race and can atone. SILVER ASH (3) returns from a spell. Finished second at this track and distance at his only appearance last prep five months ago. Has found the right race and is worth including. SUMMER STORY (2) was well in commission last time out but could only manage to finish seventh over 1400m at this track in a disappointing performance. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time.
1 59000 O SHIN AZUKI
MINORU ASAKURA
5YO  GREY  HORSE 54.0KG
Shinji Ota
Most recently 10th of 14 at this track on June 3 over 1200m, 14 len behind Neo Megami with 54kg at $50.90. The race before that ran last of 14 at this track on May 13 over 1200m, 15 len behind Keiai Bazara with 56kg at $64.40. Drawn well and is among the chances.
1
TAKAMI RIKU
RED, YELLOW CHECKS, SLEEVES, White cap
2 14357 SUMMER STORY
Yukiharu Shimada
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Resumes off a 42 day let-up. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at this track on May 13 over 1400m, 7 len behind Atami Seiko with 54kg at $4.20. Before that 5th of 13 at this track on April 22 over 1600m, 2 len behind Aploun carrying 54kg at $18.80. Easily accounted for last time out but this suits.
2
HIROSHI CHIDA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES , MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES,YELLOW ARM BAND,RED COLLAR, Grey cap
3 27x2x SILVER ASH
KEIJI NAKAMICHI
4YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 14 at this track on January 21 over 1600m, neck behind Large Field carrying 56kg at $63.50. When resuming last campaign 7th of 10 at Sonoda on May 4 2023 over 1400m, 15 len behind Cherry Russian carrying 55kg at $12.10. In the mix on best form.
3
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, BLUE SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 84060 GARRET LE REVE
KENJI SANO
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Shoji Nojima
Last start 10th of 13 at this track on June 3 over 1600m, 12 len behind Heuresis with 56kg at $28.60. The run before that 6th of 13 at this track on May 13 over 1600m, 10 len behind Golden Ale carrying 56kg at $71.40. Might just find this lot a bit smart.
4
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 00406 A SHIN PERIDOT
NOBUHIRO ONODERA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 51.0KG

At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at this track on June 3 over 1600m, 8 len behind Heuresis carrying 54kg at $157.20. The start before that ran last of 13 at this track on April 22 over 1600m, 69 len behind Aploun with 54kg at $131.80. Prefer to see.
5
TANAKA KOUTA
BLUE, WHITE SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 67000 KATTOBI HOKKI MAN
TAKASHI KUBOSUGI
4YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG

Most recently second last of 13 at this track on June 3 over 1600m, 12 len behind Heuresis with 56kg at $183.20. The run before that second last of 13 at this track on May 13 over 1600m, 23 len behind Golden Ale with 56kg at $150.70. Hard to have on recent performances.
6
MASAKI SEGAWA
DARK BLUE, YELLOW BAND,ARM BAND, Yellow cap
7 00684 M O SWEET
HITOSHI HORIE
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

At the latest run 4th of 13 at this track on June 3 over 1600m, 4 len behind Heuresis with 54kg at $86.60. Before that 8th of 13 at this track on May 13 over 1600m, 14 len behind Golden Ale with 54kg at $89.10. Watch for her late in the piece.
7
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Light green cap
8 4360x BELIZE FLAVOR
SATOSHI FUKUNAGA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 52.0KG

Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at this track December 26 over 1600m, 14 len behind Mitono Beluga carrying 54kg at $6.30. Previously first up; third of 12 at this track June 28 over 1400m, 3 len behind Marukan Lani carrying 53kg at $62.60. Faces a tough essay.
8
TANIUCHI KANTA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
9 56325 BE THE CHANGE
RYUICHI YOSHII
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 5th of 13 at this track on June 3 over 1600m, 5 len behind Heuresis with 56kg at $7. The race before that 2nd of 12 at this track on May 16 over 1600m, 3 len behind Green Jade with 56kg at $4.20. Has the ability to be in the finish.
9
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Light brown cap
10 x2101 TOP DIA
KAZUMA HASHIMOTO
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently favourite; won by 1.75 len at this track June 4 over 1600m defeating Gold Avanti with 56kg at $3.10. Before that second last of 16 at this track on April 23 over 1200m, 11 len behind Nobishiro carrying 56kg at $2.90. Sure to go well again.
10
KAKERU OKI
RED,BLACK STRIPES,RED SLEEVES,WHITE STARS, Light brown cap
11 20537 WARBUCKS
SHIGERU ENDO
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG

At the latest run 7th of 13 at this track on June 3 over 1600m, 10 len behind Heuresis carrying 56kg at $10.40. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on May 17 over 1800m, 5 len behind Jimba Buji carrying 56kg at $6.10. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
11
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
MAGENTA, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
12 06100 NOBISHIRO
MOTOHIRO AKAMINE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG

Most recently 11th of 13 at this track on June 3 over 1600m, 12 len behind Heuresis carrying 56kg at $25.40. Before that 11th of 14 at this track on May 13 over 1200m, 13 len behind Keiai Bazara carrying 56kg at $10.10. Impossible to tip with any confidence.
12
HISAYOSHI HIGASHIHARA
GREEN, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap