MOMBETSU   23 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S

Race 8 1200m

Track: SOFT      

Lots of speed predominantly from Grass Top Road, Yaruki Genki Yuki and Big Valley. BIG VALLEY (9) is resuming from a spell of six months and having her first run for the Nozomi Ono yard. Was in the placings when first-up from a spell last campaign at Tokyo over 1600m. Makes plenty of appeal in the new surrounds. GRASS TOP ROAD (7) resumes after a break of five-and-a-half months. Won on debut to launch the last campaign over 1000m at this track. Has ability and should be right in the finish. UNA TO LION (10) was last at the races when he finished fourth over 1000m at this track on November 7. Has found the right race and is worth including. YARUKI GENKI YUKI (3) resumes in a similar race to her last run six months ago when sixth, beaten 4 lengths. Makes plenty of appeal.
1 0059x SHOT BLAST
NOBORU YONEKAWA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at this track November 7 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Gold Talisman with 55kg at $67.60. Previously first up; 12th of 14 at Ohi July 11 over 1400m, 12 len behind Queen Myrtle carrying 54kg at $6.10. Among the main contenders.
1
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, White cap
2 6904x SAKURA VALEUR
MASAKAZU MURAKAMI
8YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Sakura Commerce
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at this track August 7 over 1700m, 2 len behind Copano Caster carrying 57kg at $48.90. First up last campaign sixth of 12 at this track April 17 2024 over 1200m, 13 len behind Jasper Major carrying 54kg at $186.10. Solid top-three proposition.
2
TOSHIHIKO INOUE
RED, YELLOW BAND, ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 3856x YARUKI GENKI YUKI
HIROTO KAWASHIMA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at this track October 31 over 1200m, 4 len behind Old Mine carrying 54kg at $7.40. On debut seventh of 9 at this track May 18 2023 over 1000m, 20 len behind Stream carrying 54kg at $116.50. Sure to be ready to run well.
3
YUKI MIYAUCHI
GREEN, LIGHT PINK ,GREEN, LIGHT PINK HORIZONTAL RAYS, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 0697x FAIRY MAGIC
HIROAKI SAKURAI
8YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG

Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at this track October 29 over 1200m, 10 len behind Felleza with 52kg at $297.40. First up last campaign ninth of 12 at this track April 17 2024 over 1200m, 16 len behind Jasper Major carrying 51kg at $74.10. May need more time.
4
ASAHI WAKASUGI
WHITE, GREEN CROSSED SASHES, WHITE, PURPLE STRIPES SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 09000 PIERRE TENNESSEE
H HIROMORI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 13 at Ohi on March 25 over 1200m, 8 len behind Linda Pokke carrying 54kg at $388.10. The race before that 10th of 13 at Ohi on March 11 over 1200m, 8 len behind Thanks Grandpa carrying 54kg at $335.90. Others read better. This will test.
5
YOJI KAMEI
WHITE, RED CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 26600 NIELSEN
MASATO KAWASHIMA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Returns from a 31-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 12 at Mizusawa on March 23 over 1400m, 21 len behind Felsite carrying 54kg at $308.30. The run before that ran last of 11 at Mizusawa on March 10 over 1400m, 48 len behind Tsurumaru Bell with 54kg at $195.60. Fully tested on her recent run.
6
SHINYA MATSUI
RED, MEDIUM BLUE CHECKS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 1218x GRASS TOP ROAD
HIDEKI KAKUGAWA
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at this track November 7 over 1200m, 9 len behind Shisei Daiki with 57kg at $2.20. At his first start favourite; to post a big 4 len win. This track September 3 over 1000m defeating Efthymos carrying 57kg at $1.90. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
7
MASAAKI KUWAMURA
WHITE , BLUE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES,BLUE STARS, Light green cap
8 1090x AYAMEIRO
MASATAKA SAKUMA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at Saga February 2 over 1300m, 17 len behind Pua Lani with 54kg at $24.40. First up last campaign eighth of 11 at Saga October 19 over 1300m, 8 len behind La Gerbe with 54kg at $4.10. Keep in mind.
8
JUNICHIRO AGISHI
WHITE, BLACK DIAMONDS,WHITE SLEEVES, RED STRIPES, Light brown cap
9 30x BIG VALLEY
NOZOMI ONO
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Yuji Hasegawa
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Tokyo November 2 over 1600m, 15 len behind Estupenda with 55.0kg at $7.10. On debut third of 15 at Tokyo October 13 over 1600m, a long neck behind Take It All carrying 55.0kg at $8.70. Can go on with the job this prep.
9
FUMA ONO
BLACK, PINK DIABLO, BLACK SLEEVES, PINK DOUBLE ARMBAND, PINK COLLAR, Light brown cap
10 7434x UNA TO LION
KUNIO HIMORI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG

Resumes. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at this track November 7 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Premiere Pas carrying 56kg at $23.90. Previously first up; fourth of 11 at this track April 18 2024 over 1200m, 4 len behind Smile Kei carrying 57kg at $3.10. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work.
10
RYU ABE
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
11 6404x KYOEI FLARE
TOMOKI KUROKAWA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 52.0KG

Resuming after a spell of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at this track November 6 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Tenkei carrying 52kg at $43.50. When resuming last campaign fourth of 8 at this track April 24 over 1000m, 6 len behind Story Time with 55kg at $86.80. Likely to be up for this.
11
RYOGA FUJITA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH AND ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap