OHI   17 Feb 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 8 1600m

Track: GOOD      

Good pace from Kazeno Yoni, Valtari and Fresh Rookie going forward. VALTARI (2) was well fancied last start over 1800m at this track when third. Wada Joji who has scored on him two times retains the mount. Among the leading chances. RAPIDE (10) is in top form, most recently recording a win by one length over 1600m at this track to make it two in a row. Sure to measure up again. KOGEN MARS (11) was always well back over this course and distance last time and never threatened in the straight when tenth. Expect a better run this time. TOA KALAKAUA (6) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1600m at this track. Strips fitter and can improve.
1 08000 SHONAN SAKURETSU
NAYA KAZUHISA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Tetsuhide Kunimoto
At the latest run second last of 13 at this track on January 28 over 1600m, 16 len behind Tiered carrying 56kg at $439. The race before that 11th of 13 at this track on January 16 over 1200m, 12 len behind Taisei Gust with 56kg at $226.40. Draws well but predicted to struggle.
1
NAOKI HONMURA
RED,YELLOW DOUBLE BAND,GREEN SLEEVES,YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBAND, White cap
2 62113 VALTARI
KAZUMASA SAKAMOTO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Useful entire. Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 12 at this track on January 28 over 1800m, 3 len behind Punta Cana with 56kg at $2.40. Before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at this track January 15 over 1600m defeating Earth Spirit carrying 56kg at $3. Nicely drawn and should prove hard to beat.
2
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 61097 SHONAN MANA
AKIHIKO SHOJI
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Tetsuhide Kunimoto
Last start eased back early on 7th of 11 at this track on January 28 over 1200m, 12 len behind Sound Courage with 54kg at $145.80. The run before that second last of 10 at Kawasaki on January 3 over 1400m, 17 len behind Miss Margaux with 54kg at $33.30. Unlikely to threaten.
3
SEIKI TAKANO
WHITE, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES,RED STRIPE, Salmon cap
4 1240x KAZENO YONI
TOMOHIRO ARAI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 53.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 14 at this track October 3 over 1600m, 18 len behind Gammo Legend with 52kg at $18.70. When resuming last campaign tenth of 14 at this track June 26 over 1600m, 10 len behind Wie Geht's carrying 53kg at $146. Prefer others.
4
TANAKA KOUTA
BLUE, WHITE SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 x6756 SPIRITUAL
KENJI TSUKIOKA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Yuji Sasaki
Last start 6th of 13 at this track on January 28 over 1600m, 8 len behind Tiered with 54kg at $15.20. The start before that 5th of 11 at this track on January 16 over 1600m, 7 len behind Ai Mi Hai Tea with 54kg at $17.90. Genuine hope on best form.
5
TOSHIYA YAMAMOTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Yellow cap
6 598x8 TOA KALAKAUA
KAZUMASA SAKAMOTO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Takayama Land Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after five months 8th of 13 at this track on January 28 over 1600m, 12 len behind Tiered with 56kg at $56.70. Previously second-up 13th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on August 19 2023 over 1800m, 33 len behind Manno Status with 56.0kg at $375.30. Solid top-three hope.
6
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, BLUE SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 00554 FRESH ROOKIE
KEIJI NAKAMICHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 13 at this track on January 28 over 1600m, 6 len behind Tiered with 56kg at $57.30. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on January 17 over 1600m, 7 len behind Ecoro Titan carrying 56kg at $93.10. No threat last start but is capable of better.
7
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
8 0x906 YUINO ZAPPER
HIROYUKI MATSUURA
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Haruo Tanaka
Returns from a 32-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 11 at this track on January 16 over 1600m, 9 len behind Ai Mi Hai Tea carrying 56kg at $54.50. Before that second last of 14 at this track on December 31 over 1600m, 13 len behind Rosen Wolf with 56kg at $101.70. Fully tested on his recent run.
8
SHUNSUKE ISHIKAWA
GREEN, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
9 00000 GEYSIR
NAOMITSU OKANO
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 11th of 13 at this track on January 28 over 1600m, 16 len behind Tiered carrying 56kg at $353.10. Before that ran last of 11 at this track on January 16 over 1600m, 14 len behind Ai Mi Hai Tea with 56kg at $263.40. Needs to lift.
9
TAISEI NAKAHARA
WHITE, RED BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 x8311 RAPIDE
YUTA EBINA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Chasing a hat-trick. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at this track January 30 over 1600m defeating Pinnesiri carrying 56kg at $2.70. The start before that scored a big 4 len win at this track January 14 over 1600m defeating Samba Flavor carrying 56kg at $3.60. Expected to go well.
10
H YOSHIHARA
RED,BLACK STRIPES,BLUE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
11 08680 KOGEN MARS
HIROYUKI INOUE
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Useful entire. Last start eased back early on 10th of 13 at this track on January 28 over 1600m, 14 len behind Tiered with 56kg at $22.60. The run before that 8th of 11 at this track on January 16 over 1600m, 9 len behind Ai Mi Hai Tea carrying 56kg at $13.20. Capable of more – worth another chance.
11
HIROSHI CHIDA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES , MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES,YELLOW ARM BAND,RED COLLAR, Hot pink cap