OHI   15 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S

Race 8 1200m

Track: SOFT      

A solid tempo is anticipated with Dancing Rascal and Lucent Star kicking up to hold out the next wave. M O NINER (5) was in the money two starts back at this track but was unable to repeat the effort last time when sixth, beaten 2.25 lengths here over 1200m. The engagement of Niihara Shuma is noteworthy. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. HIRONDELLE (4) returns from a spell of three months and did win first-up last time in work over 1500m at Kanazawa. Solid chance while fresh. SHOSAN REX (7) turned in a fair effort at this course over 1200m at his last run four-and-a-half months ago, finishing fourth and beaten 2.5 lengths. Can make his presence felt. LUISA (8) was thereabouts last start when fourth over 1200m at this venue. In the right race and should be in the mix.
1 00000 BREAK ROUGE
CHIAKI HORI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start 11th of 13 at this track on March 25 over 1200m, 10 len behind Linda Pokke with 51kg at $474.20. The start before that second last of 13 at this track on March 11 over 1200m, 11 len behind Thanks Grandpa carrying 51kg at $243.30. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.
1
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, White cap
2 44054 ICHIMOKUSAN
HITOSHI HORIE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG

Last start 4th of 13 at this track on March 25 over 1200m, 6 len behind Linda Pokke with 56kg at $29.30. The run before that 5th of 13 at this track on March 11 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Thanks Grandpa with 56kg at $20. Genuine chance this time around.
2
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 89890 SAN RAMON
NORIO WATANABE
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Comes off a 55 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 13 at this track on February 19 over 1600m, 20 len behind Yuyu Starry carrying 56kg at $342.70. Before that 9th of 13 at this track on January 13 over 1600m, 10 len behind Yoshino Rose with 56kg at $211.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
3
TATSUYA YAMAGUCHI
MAGENTA, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Salmon cap
4 x113x HIRONDELLE
KIYOAKI TAKAHASHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Akira Nakatsuji
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last campaign third of 14 at this track January 14 over 1400m, 6 len behind High Power Zenkai with 56kg at $3.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Kanazawa October 29 over 1500m defeating It's My Treat with 56kg at $6. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
4
TAKAMI RIKU
RED, YELLOW CHECKS, SLEEVES, Salmon cap
5 25226 M O NINER
TAKATOSHI TAKAIWA
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 6th of 14 at this track on March 25 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Two M Pixiu carrying 56kg at $3.50. The race before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 13 at this track on March 11 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Thanks Grandpa with 56kg at $1.80. Big chance after a respectable effort last time out.
5
NIIHARA SHUMA
BLUE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
6 4480x BUKKOWASU
YOICHI SASAKI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation tenth of 14 at this track November 5 over 1200m, 13 len behind Happy Street with 56kg at $116.30. When resuming last campaign ran last of 12 at this track February 28 2024 over 1400m, 17 len behind Sparrows with 56kg at $36.30. Looks up against it.
5
YUKI ERIGUCHI
WHITE ,RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
7 6644x SHOSAN REX
SHIN TACHIBANA
5YO  CHESTNUT  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 preparation fourth of 14 at this track December 5 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Happy Street carrying 56kg at $8.80. When resuming last campaign tenth of 14 at this track August 15 over 1200m, 11 len behind Facade with 56kg at $6.10. Looks a key runner.
6
RYAN CURATOLO
SILVER, Yellow cap
8 87634 LUISA
HIROSHI TAKAMI
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Most recently 4th of 14 at this track on March 25 over 1200m, 2 len behind Two M Pixiu with 54kg at $17.90. The start before that 3rd of 13 at this track on March 11 over 1200m, 3 len behind Thanks Grandpa carrying 54kg at $7. Doesn’t need to improve that much.
7
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, NAVY SLEEVES, Yellow cap
9 3795x J BOND
KAZUYA OMIYA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 14 at this track December 3 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind M O Niner with 56kg at $30.20. Previously first up; third of 14 at this track June 25 over 1200m, 6 len behind Hellcat carrying 56kg at $3.80. This looks too tough.
8
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
WHITE, GREY DIAMOND CHECKS, GREY ARMBANDS, Light green cap
10 453x8 NADENADE
MASAHIRO FUKUDA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Yujiro Inutsuka
Second run back. First-up after five months 8th of 13 at this track on March 25 over 1200m, 7 len behind Linda Pokke with 54kg at $6.50. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Kyoto Dirt on January 27 2024 over 1800m, 14 len behind Combat Pesca with 55.0kg at $26.90. Sure to run well.
9
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
11 00909 EMBARK
NOBUHIRO ONODERA
4YO  GREY  GELDING 53.0KG
Teruya Yoshida
Last start second last of 10 at this track on March 24 over 1650m, 16 len behind Reme Beans carrying 52kg at $178.40. Before that 11th of 13 at this track on March 11 over 1200m, 11 len behind Thanks Grandpa with 56kg at $150. Fully tested on his recent run.
10
ONO SHUNT
BLUE,WHITE STRIPES,BLUE SLEEVES,GREEN STRIPES, Light brown cap
12 85079 SAND BAMBOO
SHIN TACHIBANA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run 9th of 14 at this track on March 25 over 1200m, 6 len behind Two M Pixiu with 54kg at $81. The run before that 7th of 13 at this track on March 11 over 1200m, 6 len behind Thanks Grandpa carrying 54kg at $19.40. Faces a tough task.
11
SHOHEI TAKAHASHI
GREEN, YELLOW ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW STARS, Light brown cap
13 53769 DANCING RASCAL
NAYA KAZUHISA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently faded in the straight 9th of 13 at this track on March 25 over 1200m, 8 len behind Linda Pokke carrying 56kg at $15.90. The race before that 6th of 13 at this track on March 10 over 1200m, 9 len behind Caramia carrying 56kg at $6.30. Fully tested on his recent run.
12
SHUNSUKE ISHIKAWA
GREEN, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
14 57127 LUCENT STAR
MAKOTO ICHIMURA
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 54.0KG

At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 14 at this track on March 25 over 1200m, 4 len behind Two M Pixiu carrying 56kg at $4.70. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at this track on March 10 over 1200m, 5 len behind Caramia carrying 56kg at $5.10. This is well within his grasp.
13
TANIUCHI KANTA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap