OHI   16 Jul 2025
 
GOING: S

Race 8 1600m

Track: SOFT     True  

Slick tempo with Buzzutchi to lead but under plenty of pressure in a keen early contest. SAKURA FLAVOR (1) went fast early over 1600m at this track last time and dug deep to score by half a length. Drawn to take a nice trail just off the speed. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot salute. BUZZUTCHI (3) showed good speed to stalk the pace before drawing clear to score by one length over 1600m here last time out. In fine form and worth following up. FIRST FORTE (8) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1600m at this track, beaten 3 lengths into fourth. Likely improver with strong prospects. REGINA COELI (5) doesn't win out of turn but ran a strong race last time out over 1600m at this track, finishing second and beaten 2.5 lengths. Looks well placed so expect a bold display.
1 05331 SAKURA FLAVOR
KENJI TSUKIOKA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by 0.5 len at this track July 2 over 1600m defeating Coconut Garden carrying 54kg at $4. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at this track on June 11 over 1600m, 2 len behind Best Leon with 54kg at $5. Leading contender coming out of the prized inside alley.
1
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
WHITE, GREY DIAMOND CHECKS, GREY ARMBANDS, White cap
2 x5175 KASENO MOUNTAIN
YUTA EBINA
3YO  DK B  COLT 55.0KG

Most recently 5th of 9 at this track on July 4 over 1600m, 11 len behind Mikuni Sunbeam carrying 56kg at $35.30. Before that got back early 7th of 11 at this track on June 13 over 1800m, 7 len behind Mountain Laurel carrying 55kg at $83.30. No threat last time out but this suits.
2
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Grey cap
3 22891 BUZZUTCHI
KENJI TSUKIOKA
5YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG
Hiroya Takahashi
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at this track July 3 over 1600m defeating Sym Armatura carrying 54kg at $9.90. The run before that couldn't go on with it; 9th of 11 at this track on June 12 over 1800m, 12 len behind Kazu Pireas with 54kg at $6.60. Sure to go well again.
3
H YOSHIHARA
RED,BLACK STRIPES,NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 10400 TOA KALAKAUA
KAZUMASA SAKAMOTO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Takayama Land Co. Ltd.
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at this track on July 4 over 1600m, 10 len behind Miyuki Kokushimuso with 56kg at $23.50. Before that 11th of 14 at this track on June 13 over 1600m, 7 len behind Bush Tesoro with 56kg at $23.50. Chance with the aid of an inside alley.
4
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, NAVY SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 48352 REGINA COELI
TERUNOBU FUJITA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Big Red Farm
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on June 12 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Ginno Dangan carrying 56kg at $9.80. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1600m, 6 len behind Transient carrying 56kg at $8. Working up to a win. Worth following.
5
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
6 7x062 GUELTA
SATOSHI FUKUNAGA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Masanobu Habata
Last start led but faded 2nd of 13 at this track on July 3 over 1650m, 1.3 len behind Transient carrying 57kg at $16.20. The start before that struggled in the run home; 6th of 14 at this track on May 22 over 1650m, 11 len behind Ivy Samurayo with 57kg at $235.10. Thereabouts last time out. Definite top-three prospect.
6
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Yellow cap
7 90032 SYM ARMATURA
HIROYUKI INOUE
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 12 at this track on July 3 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Buzzutchi with 56kg at $43.30. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on June 12 over 1600m, 3 len behind Ginno Dangan with 56kg at $165.90. Not far away last time but hard to have in this contest.
7
SHOHEI NAKAMURA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES ,YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 74344 FIRST FORTE
YUTA EBINA
4YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG

Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on July 4 over 1600m, 3 len behind Miyuki Kokushimuso with 56kg at $18.40. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on June 12 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Ginno Dangan with 56kg at $5.50. Can easily finish right over the top of these.
8
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Light green cap
9 86747 KAFUJI PENTAGON
HIROYUKI MATSUURA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Mamoru Kato
Most recently 7th of 11 at this track on July 2 over 2000m, 9 len behind Rick Marvel with 56kg at $44.60. Before that 4th of 11 at this track on June 12 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Kazu Pireas with 56kg at $80.60. Better off investing elsewhere.
9
SHUNSUKE ISHIKAWA
GREEN, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 22000 HINNA
Ryo Akamine
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on July 4 over 1600m, 11 len behind Miyuki Kokushimuso carrying 54kg at $34.10. The start before that did the work up front then tired ran last of 14 at this track on June 13 over 1600m, 13 len behind Bush Tesoro with 54kg at $53.10. Has speed but unlikely to be there at the finish.
10
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 4x807 GLORIOUS KING
DAISUKE MASHIMA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 55.0KG

At the latest run 7th of 9 at this track on July 4 over 1600m, 12 len behind Mikuni Sunbeam with 57kg at $47.40. Before that didn't do much in the run home; second last of 11 at this track on June 13 over 1800m, 13 len behind Mountain Laurel with 56kg at $112.80. Mediocre effort last time out but this suits.
11
YOICHI ANDO
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES ,MEDIUM BLUE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
12 85108 KOGEN MARS
HIROYUKI INOUE
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on July 4 over 1600m, 9 len behind Miyuki Kokushimuso carrying 56kg at $40.10. The start before that 10th of 14 at this track on June 13 over 1600m, 6 len behind Bush Tesoro carrying 56kg at $64.30. Doesn't pose too much of a threat.
12
HIROSHI CHIDA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES , MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES,YELLOW ARM BAND,RED COLLAR, Hot pink cap