SAGA   31 May 2025
 
GOING:

Race 8 1400m

Track:      

Mayo Tesoro and Seven Seconds possess good early speed and will set a genuine tempo.
1 00x12 AMALFI
MOTONORI MASHIMA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Toru Kato
Third-up today. Resuming favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track April 25 over 1300m defeating Dragon's Back carrying 56kg at $3.10. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on May 18 over 1300m, neck behind Fine Gift carrying 56kg at $1.30. Fitter and should relish the step up to 1400m.
1
TORU TAKEYOSHI
RED , YELLOW FIVE STARS, White cap
2 38827 SHOHEI HIME
MICHITAKA DOI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run got back early 7th of 10 at this track on May 17 over 1300m, 10 len behind Pawa Poke Primero carrying 54kg at $35.90. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on May 4 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Shonan Dadan with 54kg at $12.20. Nice alley and worth including.
2
TAKU KAWASHIMA
RED, WHITE SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 x0009 KIKINO ROSARIO
MOTONORI MASHIMA
6YO  DK B  MARE 53.0KG
Hisayoshi Shiota
Last start second last of 10 at this track on May 17 over 1300m, 13 len behind Pawa Poke Primero carrying 53kg at $191.10. The start before that second last of 11 at this track on May 3 over 1400m, 18 len behind Never Land with 53kg at $103.70. Draws well but looks safely held.
3
OMI DAIKI
WHITE, BLUE BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 50400 TIAN
HIROYUKI YANAI
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Last start ran last of 12 at this track on May 18 over 1300m, 11 len behind Fine Gift carrying 54kg at $141.10. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, 10 len behind Danon Cook with 54kg at $28.20. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.
4
JYOJI KOMATSU
NAVY, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 98664 MONTE CORNO
YOSHITO YAMADA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Last start 4th of 10 at this track on May 17 over 1300m, 7 len behind Pawa Poke Primero with 56kg at $66.70. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, 6 len behind Danon Cook with 56kg at $65.60. Well placed to take this out.
5
YOSHIKI YAMADA
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, ORANGE STARS, Yellow cap
6 45876 LINIERE
TADAYOSHI IKEDA
5YO  BAY  MARE 51.0KG

Last start 6th of 10 at this track on May 17 over 1300m, 10 len behind Pawa Poke Primero carrying 51kg at $79.60. The race before that got back early 7th of 11 at this track on May 3 over 1400m, 11 len behind Never Land with 51kg at $25.70. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
6
REN HASEGAWA
MAROON, WHITE CHECKS, MAROON SLEEVES, WHITE COLLAR, Yellow cap
7 63790 GENERAL AREA
HIROFUMI WATANABE
8YO  BAY  MARE 51.0KG

Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently second last of 12 at this track on April 19 over 1300m, 14 len behind Moon Pass Gold with 54kg at $14.10. The start before that 9th of 11 at this track on March 29 over 1400m, 10 len behind Magical Motion carrying 54kg at $47.40. Needs to improve.
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HAYASHI YUTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 09008 MARUHACHI APOLLON
HIROYUKI YANAI
8YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on May 17 over 1300m, 13 len behind Pawa Poke Primero with 56kg at $268.80. The start before that ran last of 12 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, 12 len behind Danon Cook carrying 56kg at $238.30. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.
8
SHOTA MURAMATSU
MAGENTA, MEDIUM BLUE FIVE STARS, Light green cap
9 88942 KONOHANASAKUYAHIME
TAKAYOSHI KAWADA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Racing well. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track on May 18 over 1300m, 3 len behind Noble Needle with 54kg at $91.30. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 12 at this track on May 4 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Bon Weekend with 54kg at $54.20. Has the ability to take this out.
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NAOHITO TANAKA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE HALVES, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 32757 MAYO TESORO
TAKAYOSHI KAWADA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Ryotokuji Kenji Holdings Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 7th of 11 at this track on May 17 over 1400m, 32 len behind Metropolitana with 54kg at $132.80. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track on May 3 over 1400m, 8 len behind Never Land with 54kg at $17. Likely to feel the pinch in this company.
10
TSUBASA KAMO
GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Light brown cap
11 11465 GRANDIS
TOSHIO OGAKI
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Teruaki Ishii
Last start 5th of 10 at this track on May 17 over 1300m, 8 len behind Pawa Poke Primero carrying 56kg at $20.80. The run before that 6th of 11 at this track on May 3 over 1400m, 9 len behind Never Land with 56kg at $3.30. Likely to feel the pinch in this company.
11
HIROKI YAMASHITA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
12 41320 SEVEN SECONDS
HIROFUMI WATANABE
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
Yuko Nakamura
Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at this track on May 17 over 1300m, 15 len behind Pawa Poke Primero carrying 54kg at $5.10. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Danon Cook carrying 54kg at $5.10. Capable of more – worth another chance.
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TAKUTO DEMIZU
LIGHT BLUE, DENIM DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM HOOPS SLEEVES, Hot pink cap