KOCHI 20 Apr 2025
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Pace looks sure to be genuine with Hikaru Elizabeth and Meisho Hyuma matching motors, closely followed by A Shin Ottimo. MEISHO HYUMA (3) last appeared four weeks ago over 1400m at Hanshin Dirt when he finished 14th. This is his first run for the Tatsuya Nakanishi stable. Key runner. HIKARU ELIZABETH (8) bounced straight to the front from the rails draw and led until straightening before finishing fourth over 1300m at this track last time out. Has a strong record at this course, scoring three times from four starts. Leading contender. AORAKI (1) produced a good run two starts back to finish third but disappointed last time when out of the placings at this track over 1400m. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. YUKINO MARIA (4) finished second last start over 1300m at this track when she worked home well, beaten 2 lengths. Should be peaking. Likely improver with solid claims.
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| 1 | 88x37 |
AORAKI
YUJI UCHIKOSHI 5YO WH HORSE 57.0KG Teruaki Ishii Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1300m, 2 len behind Win Your Song carrying 56kg at $9.90. Second run from a spell 7th of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 36 len behind Full Of Praise with 57kg at $4.70. Genuine contender under these conditions. |
1 TAICHI NAGAMORI |
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| 2 | 06085 |
EBENHOLZ
MASAMITSU SAKAI 8YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd. Most recently 5th of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 7 len behind Lux Cherry carrying 57kg at $80.90. The run before that 8th of 11 at this track on March 23 over 1400m, 9 len behind Bob's Yer Uncle carrying 56kg at $180.40. Hard to have. |
2 NAOKI KIMURA |
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| 3 | 0x800 |
MEISHO HYUMA
TATSUYA NAKANISHI 7YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG Yoshio Matsumoto Most recently 14th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 23 over 1400m, 14 len behind Justin Earth with 58.0kg at $183.30. Before that 10th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on February 22 over 1400m, 7 len behind Nishikigi Mitchi with 54.0kg at $115.20. Expected to finish much closer. |
3 RYOTARO OKA |
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| 4 | 6x652 |
YUKINO MARIA
KAZUTO TAIRA 5YO DK B MARE 52.0KG Useful mare. Last start 2nd of 11 at this track on April 6 over 1300m, 2 len behind Ghost Buster with 52kg at $19. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track on March 23 over 1400m, 6 len behind Mishiro Way with 51kg at $20.50. In the money at the latest appearance and is among the chances. |
4 ABE MOTOTSUGU |
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| 5 | 96808 |
BLAU NILE
TERUYUKI KUNISAWA 8YO BLACK MARE 55.0KG Most recently 8th of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 37 len behind Full Of Praise with 55kg at $284. Before that ran last of 10 at this track on March 23 over 1400m, 13 len behind Fluffy Song with 51kg at $55.20. Not keen on her prospects. |
5 SHOJI NISHIMORI |
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| 6 | 8x429 |
LATENT ROAR
SHINJI KUDO 8YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG Hideharu Yano Most recently second last of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 37 len behind Full Of Praise with 55kg at $9.90. The run before that came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on March 11 over 1400m, neck behind Golden Choice carrying 54kg at $5.10. Watch for him late in the piece. |
6 TAKUYA OKAMURA |
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| 7 | 20626 |
A SHIN OTTIMO
TOMOHARU EBESUMOTO 4YO DK B HORSE 57.0KG Most recently 6th of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 36 len behind Full Of Praise with 57kg at $25.20. The start before that 2nd of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Win Your Song with 54kg at $20. Won't be beating too many of these home. |
7 HIDEYA SAHARA |
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| 8 | x1114 |
HIKARU ELIZABETH
MAMORU TANAKA 4YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Kazunaga Anbiru Racing well. Comes off a 33 day let-up. Last start 4th of 9 at this track on March 18 over 1300m, 4 len behind Noble Shade carrying 54kg at $1.80. The run before that favourite; won by 30 len at this track February 24 over 1300m defeating Eiyu Sweet with 54kg at $1.01. Capable of a better run. |
8 SHUJI AKAOKA |
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