OHI   11 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S

Race 8 1400m

Track: SOFT     True  

Solid tempo with Afro Prince leading from Ripening and Power Kingdom. RIPENING (8) stepped up in trip to 1600m last time at this track and while unplaced he was only 1.75 lengths away in sixth. Was racing well with a string of wins and placings prior. Appeals back in trip this time so can bounce back. COSMO CONQUEST (4) put the writing on the wall last start and was beaten just a neck into second over 1400m at this track. That made it three placings in a row. Steps up a level but he is good enough to figure in the finish. AFRO PRINCE (5) was prominent on the bend and finished third last start over 1200m at this track, beaten 0.6 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run again. SANTO GRAAL (2) improved last start but found a couple better over 1400m at this track. Can feature.
1 222x0 WINDSOR BAROWS
JUNPEI MORISHITA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after five months 14th of 16 at this track on May 22 over 1200m, 13 len behind Yumegoten carrying 56kg at $5.50. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 16 at this track on December 6 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Friend King with 56kg at $2.60. Should progress from that first-up run.
1
RYAN CURATOLO
WHITE,NAVY HALVED, NAVY DIAMOND BAND, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE HALVED, RED ARMBANDS, White cap
2 74753 SANTO GRAAL
YUTA EBINA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run 3rd of 11 at this track on May 23 over 1400m, 8 len behind Blue Applause carrying 54kg at $8. The start before that got back early 5th of 10 at this track on April 28 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Oden Mika carrying 53kg at $32.80. Should enjoy a nice run from the inside gate.
2
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 000x0 KITANO RAIJIN
MASAHIRO FUKUDA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 55.0KG
Naoto Kitajo
Second run back. First-up after four months failed to make an impression; ran last of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1600m, 17 len behind Transient with 56kg at $2. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Tokyo Dirt on October 20 over 1600m, 14 len behind Piko Ni with 56.0kg at $203. One of the top chances.
3
SEINOSUKE YOSHIMURA
SILVER, Salmon cap
4 54332 COSMO CONQUEST
SHIN TACHIBANA
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Big Red Farm
Recent form sound. Returns from a 40-day let-up. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 14 at this track on May 2 over 1400m, neck behind T's Island carrying 56kg at $8.90. Before that 3rd of 10 at this track on April 18 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Burst Of Colour carrying 56kg at $8.60. Went close last time. Leading player again.
4
TADANARI KONNO
GREEN, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 23x03 AFRO PRINCE
NAOYUKI MATOBA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 10th of 13 at this track on April 29 over 1200m, 14 len behind Maruyo Jordan with 55kg at $5. Second run from a spell crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 3rd of 16 at this track on May 21 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Facade carrying 56kg at $5.20. Fitter and should appreciate the step up to 1400m.
5
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Yellow cap
6 5606x BASIL FLAVOR
KENJI TSUKIOKA
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at this track January 16 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Corin Judge with 54kg at $11.90. Previously first up; sixth of 14 at this track July 30 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Beiden Marina carrying 54kg at $30. Definite top-three contender.
6
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
7 7269x CANDY GIRL
HITOSHI HORIE
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at this track January 29 over 2000m, 20 len behind Alealamia carrying 54kg at $36.90. First up last campaign tenth of 14 at this track February 27 2024 over 1400m, 10 len behind Rush Wang carrying 53kg at $108.30. Hard to have.
7
RYOTA SUGAWARA
ORANGE,WHITE SLEEVES,ORANGE STARS, Light green cap
8 13126 RIPENING
TERUNOBU FUJITA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Tomohiro Otomi
Useful type. Most recently 6th of 11 at this track on May 21 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Kogen Mars with 56kg at $2.70. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on April 18 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Burst Of Colour carrying 56kg at $1.40. Thereabouts last start and looks a definite winning hope.
8
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECKS,GREEN SLEEVES, Light brown cap
9 x5136 POWER KINGDOM
KEIYUKI SUZUKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Useful type. At the latest run 6th of 16 at this track on May 22 over 1200m, 8 len behind Yumegoten with 56kg at $7.30. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 13 at this track on April 16 over 1400m, 3 len behind Kitasan Unison with 56kg at $2.70. Genuine chance this time around.
9
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
WHITE, GREY DIAMOND CHECKS, GREY ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 99944 EDONO BEAT IN
TAKAKAZU SASO
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 4th of 16 at this track on May 21 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Facade carrying 56kg at $16.40. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on April 29 over 1400m, 6 len behind Gletscher carrying 56kg at $64.30. Draw no help to chances.
10
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
11 49258 TRICORN
TOMOHIRO ARAI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Shinichi Koga
Most recently 8th of 11 at this track on May 21 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Kogen Mars with 56kg at $26.70. Before that 5th of 10 at this track on April 29 over 1400m, 7 len behind Gletscher with 56kg at $7.60. A top-three finish would surprise.
11
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Hot pink cap