Tokyo   01 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G

AOARASHI SHO 2400m

Track: GOOD      

Strong tempo with Iklil and Geocentric leading from Culminale and Jun Tsubamegaeshi. DUAL WIELDER (16) returned from a year break over 2000m last start and got the job done by 1.3 lengths at this track. Has raced three times here and has never missed the frame. Rates highly and should go well. CULMINALE (8) is yet to win fresh but was runner-up at last two runs at this level, the latest finishing 1.5 lengths away in second over 2200m at Hanshin on March 2. Should be right in the mix. GEOCENTRIC (5) is having his first run since November 24. Has a strong record when fresh with two wins from two runs, the most recent over 2000m at Niigata at the start of last prep. Capable of playing a major role. JUN TSUBAMEGAESHI (14) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing second when resuming last time out over 2400m at this track. Finds a tougher race but another big run will not surprise.
1 x2145 PRISMAGICO
Y TAKAHASHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Nitto Shoji Co. Ltd.
Useful type. Comes off a 49 day let-up. Most recently got back early 5th of 10 at Nakayama on April 13 over 2000m, 3 len behind Lucullan Feast carrying 58.0kg at $4.20. The run before that 4th of 13 at Chukyo on March 15 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Willem carrying 58.0kg at $6.10. Rates highly. Big chance.
1
TOSHIKI AKIYAMA
WHITE, LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND CHECK, GREEN SLEEVES
2 52391 WEISER BARCO
TAKASHI MIZUNO
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Dearest Club Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently won by a head at Fukushima April 27 over 2600m defeating Take The Crown with 58.0kg at $6. The start before that 9th of 16 at Fukushima on April 12 over 2600m, 7 len behind Caelum with 58.0kg at $2.70. Prepared to risk today.
2
MASAMI MATSUOKA
MEDIUM ORCHID, BLUE BAND, STRIPES SLEEVES
3 55x8x LAUREL CANYON
KOTA KATO
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Hanshin on March 22 over 2600m, 5.5 len behind Limit Buster carrying 58.0kg at $7.50. First up last campaign got back early 5th of 8 at Kyoto on October 20 over 2200m, 6 len behind Submariner with 58.0kg at $6. Hasn't shown enough.
3
YUICHI KITAMURA
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES
4 x9050 NISHINO LEVANTE
TORU KURITA
6YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at Niigata on May 3 over 1800m, 10 len behind Lyra Star with 54.0kg at $20.70. The start before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 9 at Chukyo on March 29 over 2200m, 6 len behind Mozu Maverick with 58.0kg at $38.30. Might need easier race.
4
AKIHIDE TSUMURA
YELLOW,PURPLE HOOPS,WHITE SLEEVES
5 x124x GEOCENTRIC
T TEZUKA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 13 at this track November 24 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Admire Matsuri carrying 56.0kg at $3.90. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 len Niigata August 11 over 2000m defeating Trident Spear with 55.0kg at $4.10. Expect a bold showing.
5
C P LEMAIRE
LIME GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
6 55442 CLOCHETTE NOEL
H TODA
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Koji Murano
Useful type. Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Nakayama on April 20 over 2000m, neck behind Angola Black with 56.0kg at $3.10. Before that 4th of 16 at Nakayama on March 16 over 1800m, 6 len behind Amai carrying 56.0kg at $13. Doesn’t need to improve much to salute.
6
MICHAEL DEE
BLUE, YELLOW BAND, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS
7 x640x TYLER TESORO
TORU KURITA
6YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Ryotokuji Kenji Holdings Co. Ltd.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation 14th of 16 at Kokura March 2 over 1800m, 9 len behind Aufheben with 58.0kg at $50.30. First up last campaign sixth of 16 at Kokura February 8 over 2000m, 1.1 len behind Clever Taste with 58.0kg at $45. Likely to run well.
7
AKIRA SUGAWARA
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND
8 4122x CULMINALE
Y IKEE
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Kaneko Makoto Holdings Co. Ltd.
Is first-up after a break of three months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at Hanshin March 2 over 2200m, 1.5 len behind Tagano Dude carrying 57.0kg at $1.80. First up last campaign fourth of 13 at Nakayama September 21 over 2000m, 1.4 len behind Ho O Musashi with 55.0kg at $1.90. Form before a spell strong and will run well fresh.
8
K TOSAKI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES
9 40936 BOKURAOTSUNAGUMONO
HIROO SHIMIZU
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Shuji Ishikawa
At the latest run 6th of 15 at Niigata on May 10 over 2200m, 2 len behind Meiner Schimmer with 58.0kg at $7.70. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Nakayama on April 6 over 2500m, 5 len behind Red Teleos with 53.0kg at $18.10. Fully tested.
9
YUJI TANNAI
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVE, RED ARMBAND
10 5x42x TROPICAL LIGHT
YOSHINORI MUTO
5YO    MARE 56.0KG
Fumio Takahashi
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 13 at Kokura February 22 over 2600m, 2 len behind Volante with 56.0kg at $4.70. First up last campaign fourth of 16 at Kokura January 26 over 2600m, 2.5 len behind Gran Artista with 56.0kg at $18.40. Prefer to see how she returns.
10
KYOSUKE MARUTA
WHITE, HOT PINK STRIPES, HOT PINK ARMBANDS
11 3323x AVANDEL
TAKASHI KANARI
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Tsutomu Noda
Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at this track February 15 over 2400m, 3.5 len behind Shining Sword with 56.0kg at $5.90. Previous preparation first-up won by head this track October 13 over 2400m defeating Iklil carrying 55.0kg at $3.50. Honest and has won fresh. Must include.
11
YUTAKA TAKE
BLUE, YELLOW FIVE STARS, GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND
12 x1x4x DANON WHITNEY
MASAHIRO OTAKE
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Danox Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 4th of 11 at this track on February 15 over 2400m, 5.5 len behind Shining Sword with 53.0kg at $4.90. Won previous preparation first up won by 0.5 len at this track November 23 over 2400m defeating Zuiun Gosai with 54.0kg at $2.80. Not ready yet.
12
KOHEI MATSUYAMA
WHITE,RED BAND,SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS
13 49685 NOBLE CRY
Y TAMURA
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Yoshiro Kubota
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 5th of 7 at this track on May 3 over 2400m, 2.5 len behind Cafe Grande with 58.0kg at $42.70. The race before that got back early 8th of 10 at Nakayama on March 8 over 2500m, 10 len behind Sunrise Soleil with 58.0kg at $20.80. Watch for him to be flashing home.
13
HIRONOBU TANABE
YELLOW, LIGHT BLUE HALVES, LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES
14 220x2 JUN TSUBAMEGAESHI
Y TOMOMICHI
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Junji Kawai
Second run back. First-up after four months sat on the pace when 2nd of 7 at this track on May 3 over 2400m, neck behind Cafe Grande with 58.0kg at $2.60. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 16 at Kyoto on December 28 over 2000m, neck behind Warewa Uminoko carrying 57.0kg at $4.70. Among the top chances.
14
YUGA KAWADA
LIGHT BLUE, RED HOOPS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS
15 4x11x IKLIL
TAKAFUMI AOKI
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign won by 0.5 len Nakayama March 23 over 2500m defeating Trust Boss carrying 57.0kg at $2.50. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 0.8 len this track February 16 over 2400m defeating Rubens with 56.0kg at $8.90. Hard to recommend.
15
YUSUKE HARA
LIME GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
16 313x1 DUAL WIELDER
N HORI
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after a year won by 1.3 len at this track May 3 over 2000m defeating Best Me Ever with 58.0kg at $2.20. Previously second-up won by 5 len at Nakayama March 2 2024 over 2200m defeating Meiner Momentum with 57.0kg at $2.40. Among the top chances.
16
DAMIAN LANE
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBAND