SAGA   08 Jun 2025
 
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Race 8 1300m

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Despite the wide draw Fine Gift should cross and set a genuine tempo. CUPID'S ARROW (6) was an impressive winner last time over 1400m at this track, leading throughout and putting 6 lengths on her rivals. Record here is impressive with two wins from six starts. Sure to go well. AMALFI (4) built on a nice second two starts back at this track with success as public elect over 1400m at this track eight days ago, getting home by 3 lengths. Toru Takeyoshi scored on him last time and retains the ride. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake. FINE GIFT (11) finished 12 lengths back in tenth over 1300m at this track last time out after a gutsy win two runs back. Good record at this journey with two wins and two minor placings from five starts and shapes as one to consider. RED CORAL (12) strode forward early from her wide draw over 1300m at this track last time, leading for much of the way before being claimed in the straight to finish third, beaten 4 lengths. Place hope.
1 42470 MEISHO KENSEI
RYUMA KANAGAWA
5YO  BLACK  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshitaka Matsumoto
Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on May 25 over 1300m, 13 len behind Lover's Eye with 55kg at $78.80. The race before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track on May 12 over 1400m, 10 len behind Never Land with 55kg at $54. Draws well but predicted to struggle.
1
TAKUTO DEMIZU
LIGHT BLUE, DENIM DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM HOOPS SLEEVES, White cap
2 00000 DAIMEI ICHO
TOSHIO OGAKI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Koichi Miyamoto
Most recently second last of 12 at this track on May 25 over 1300m, 11 len behind Lover's Eye with 54kg at $342.30. The race before that ran last of 10 at this track on May 12 over 1400m, 42 len behind Never Land carrying 54kg at $409.10. Draws well but looks safely held.
2
SHOJI NISHIMORI
PURPLE , NAVY HALVED , NAVY DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 5775x TRIO
TOSHIMITSU KUNICHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at Kawasaki October 7 over 900m, 5 len behind Nobo Impact with 56kg at $13.40. On debut fourth of 11 at Monbetsu June 8 2023 over 1000m, 6 len behind Rikea Sable with 54kg at $36.90. Others rate better.
3
JUN TANAKA
RED, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, Salmon cap
4 0x121 AMALFI
MOTONORI MASHIMA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Toru Kato
Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 3 len at this track May 31 over 1400m defeating Konohanasakuyahime with 56kg at $1.50. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at this track on May 18 over 1300m, neck behind Fine Gift with 56kg at $1.30. Strong chance from a low draw.
4
TORU TAKEYOSHI
RED , YELLOW FIVE STARS, Cyan cap
5 63909 DANON GENERAL
SHIZUO OSHIMA
7YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Danox Co. Ltd.
Returns from a 50-day let-up. Last start 9th of 12 at Kochi on April 19 over 1400m, 11 len behind Galapagos with 57kg at $254.30. The run before that ran last of 11 at Kochi on April 5 over 1400m, 38 len behind Pingxiang carrying 54kg at $94.70. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
5
TSUBASA KAMO
GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 98321 CUPID'S ARROW
TORU YAMADA
6YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Useful mare. At the latest run favourite; scored a big 6 len win at this track May 31 over 1400m defeating Rinachan with 54kg at $1.50. Before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 11 at this track on May 18 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Oreno Aiba with 54kg at $16.60. Sure to go well again.
6
YOSHIKI YAMADA
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, ORANGE STARS, Yellow cap
7 7x428 SPARKING BLUE
TOSHIMITSU KUNICHI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Last start 8th of 11 at this track on May 25 over 1300m, 10 len behind Platinum Ribbon with 56kg at $16.20. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on May 17 over 1400m, 5 len behind Noble Beach with 56kg at $22.80. Genuine hope on best form.
7
ISAO YAMAGUCHI
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND , SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 99466 DUNKIRK WOLF
SHINICHI HIGASHI
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 53.0KG

Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on May 25 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Lover's Eye carrying 53kg at $62.50. The start before that 6th of 10 at this track on May 12 over 1400m, 9 len behind Never Land carrying 53kg at $28.10. Needs to do more. Others better.
8
REN HASEGAWA
MAROON, WHITE CHECKS, MAROON SLEEVES, WHITE COLLAR, Light green cap
9 80854 BEING
MIYOSHI HIGASHI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Last start 4th of 11 at this track on May 25 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Platinum Ribbon carrying 56kg at $180.30. The start before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 9 at this track on May 12 over 1400m, 6 len behind Fillmore Tesoro carrying 56kg at $182.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
9
NAOHITO TANAKA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE HALVES, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 76437 TOTEM POLE
HIROSHI NAKANO
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Godolphin
At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on May 25 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Lover's Eye carrying 56kg at $64.50. Before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at this track on May 12 over 1400m, 2 len behind Fillmore Tesoro with 56kg at $25.60. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
10
YUKIHITO NAGATA
WHITE, MAGENTA DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 45310 FINE GIFT
TOSHIAKI MUTO
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Yoshiro Kubota
At the latest run second last of 11 at this track on May 25 over 1300m, 12 len behind Platinum Ribbon carrying 54kg at $4.20. Before that won by a neck at this track May 18 over 1300m defeating Amalfi carrying 54kg at $12.10. Expected to do much better.
11
JYOJI KOMATSU
NAVY, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
12 27593 RED CORAL
TOSHIMITSU KUNICHI
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Toshihiko Tabata
Most recently led but faded 3rd of 11 at this track on May 25 over 1300m, 4 len behind Platinum Ribbon carrying 54kg at $5.30. The start before that ran last of 9 at Kasamatsu on April 30 over 1600m, 15 len behind Narita Blade carrying 53kg at $43.70. Among the better chances.
12
HIROKI YAMASHITA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap