OHI   14 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S

Race 8 1600m

Track: SOFT      

Kibaru Star has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. LAMORAK (5) was a dominant winner last time at this track over the same distance. Has a win and two minor placings from four starts at this track and distance. Likely to feature. KIBARU STAR (11) showed early speed from an outside draw last time to lead throughout and score by 4 lengths over 1600m at this track. Expected to take some stopping again. ONIKU DAISUKIMAN (1) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at this track, finishing second and only a head from the winner at the end of 1800m after being in contention on the bend. Meets a stronger field but he is worth serious consideration. GOD MODE (7) travelled in a rearwards position and didn't fire over 1600m at this track last time out when in the market. That followed a good third the run prior. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time.
1 54012 ONIKU DAISUKIMAN
YORIAKI MURAKAMI
6YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

Recent form sound. At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 11 at this track on March 27 over 1800m, head behind Sun Ship with 56kg at $8.60. The run before that won by a nose at this track March 11 over 1600m defeating Zatoichi carrying 56kg at $34.40. An inside draw is a big advantage. Winning prospects.
1
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
WHITE, GREY DIAMOND CHECKS, GREY ARMBANDS, White cap
2 1534x LYCEUM
KENJI TSUKIOKA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at this track November 4 over 1600m, 12 len behind Sympatheia with 56kg at $4.70. On debut fourth of 10 at this track August 12 over 1400m, 10 len behind Star Shine carrying 56kg at $11.80. Not without claims.
2
SHO YOSHII
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 09909 EL MAS FUERTE
TAKASHI KUBOSUGI
9YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Takeshi Masuyama
At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1600m, 12 len behind First Mate with 56kg at $238.30. The race before that 11th of 13 at this track on March 10 over 1200m, 13 len behind Caramia with 56kg at $90.30. Looks tested despite the low draw.
3
RYOTA SUGAWARA
ORANGE,WHITE SLEEVES,ORANGE STARS, Salmon cap
4 4875x PHILIPPINE
SATOSHI FUKUNAGA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 13 at this track November 6 over 1600m, 12 len behind Mod Flame carrying 54kg at $69.80. Previously first up; fourth of 11 at this track September 11 over 1600m, 5 len behind Samba Flavor with 54kg at $85.60. Happy to work around.
4
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, NAVY SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 1x931 LAMORAK
TAKAKAZU SASO
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 32-day let-up. Last start favourite; scored a big 4 len win at this track March 13 over 1600m defeating Kibaru Star with 56kg at $1.50. Before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 14 at this track on February 20 over 1600m, 3 len behind First Mate with 56kg at $7.40. Big chance to go back-to-back.
5
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Yellow cap
6 00099 SEED THE BREAK
KAZUMASA SAKAMOTO
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Katsutoshi Miyake
Last start 9th of 12 at this track on March 24 over 1600m, 10 len behind West Leader carrying 56kg at $103.80. Before that 9th of 14 at this track on March 10 over 1600m, 16 len behind Justin Dia carrying 56kg at $218.10. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
6
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Light green cap
7 24536 GOD MODE
MAKOTO ICHIMURA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently eased back early on 6th of 12 at this track on March 24 over 1600m, 8 len behind West Leader carrying 56kg at $5.80. The run before that 3rd of 13 at this track on March 13 over 1600m, 6 len behind Lamorak with 56kg at $15.70. Capable of more – worth another chance.
7
YOICHI ANDO
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES ,MEDIUM BLUE ARM BAND, Light green cap
8 06440 ALL EXCEED
NOBUHIRO ONODERA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start second last of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1600m, 13 len behind First Mate carrying 51kg at $118.80. The start before that 4th of 14 at this track on March 10 over 1600m, 11 len behind Justin Dia carrying 51kg at $170.80. Not among the main chances.
8
TANAKA KOUTA
BLUE, WHITE SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
9 43355 MICHINO SICILIA
Yukiharu Shimada
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Michio Suzuki
Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at this track on March 24 over 1650m, 7 len behind Reme Beans carrying 55kg at $20.30. Before that 5th of 13 at this track on March 13 over 1600m, 9 len behind Lamorak carrying 56kg at $18.50. Not doing enough.
9
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Light brown cap
10 87x00 BE THE CHANGE
RYUICHI YOSHII
9YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 53.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 14 at this track on March 10 over 1600m, 23 len behind Justin Dia carrying 56kg at $255.60. Last start ran last of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1600m, 13 len behind First Mate with 56kg at $303.60. Would rather see in something easier.
10
KIZAWA SHO
LIGHT BLUE,LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH,LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES,LIGHT PINK ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
11 58021 KIBARU STAR
KAZUMASA SAKAMOTO
6YO  BLACK  HORSE 55.0KG
Satoshi Suyama
Useful type. Last start won by 4 len at this track March 26 over 1600m defeating Lovely Yoshino with 55kg at $3.60. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at this track on March 13 over 1600m, 4 len behind Lamorak carrying 55kg at $17.90. Hard to beat again.
11
TAKAMI RIKU
RED, YELLOW CHECKS, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap