OHI   16 Aug 2026
 
GOING: S

Race 8 1200m

Track: SOFT      

From the inside gate Grenat Rufus has the dash to be in the leading division, with Reve Legend and Yumegoten applying plenty of pressure. YUMEGOTEN (13) did a great job to score by 5 lengths over this course and distance last time out to build on a solid first-up result. Needs to be at her best to beat this field but she is good enough to play a major role. GRENAT RUFUS (1) didn't do a bad job to finish 1.75 lengths away in second last start over 1200m at this track. That followed a first-up win at this track. Yet to miss the placings from six starts at this track. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is capable of testing his rivals. CHANDELIER SONG (5) is back from a break of three months after stringing together three minor placings prior to spelling. Has a solid first-up record. Form at this track is solid. One of the contenders. REVE LEGEND (11) improved last time out, finishing 1.3 lengths from the winner in second over 1000m at this track. This looks a good race for him and he is one of the key runners.
1 11x12 GRENAT RUFUS
MASAHIRO FUKUDA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Dearest Club Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Not raced for 46 days. First-up won by 1.0 len at this track on June 9 over 1200m defeating Asi Se Baila with 56kg at $1.60. Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 15 at this track on July 1 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Shonan Kachidoki with 56kg at $2.40. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
1
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, White cap
2 00381 FRIENDLY SHIP
Yukiharu Shimada
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run won by 1.3 len at this track on July 24 over 1000m defeating Reve Legend with 55kg at $29.40. The race before that 8th of 15 at this track on July 1 over 1200m, 8 len behind Shonan Kachidoki carrying 54kg at $60.90. Looks tested despite the low draw.
2
SHO YOSHII
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 x7706 TOKEN RENAN
HIROYUKI MATSUURA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track on July 24 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Singing Blues carrying 56kg at $14.60. Before that faded in the straight ran second last of 11 at this track on July 2 over 1400m, 14 len behind Legend Way with 56kg at $29.20. Has a nice gate but this will test.
3
HIROSHI CHIDA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES , MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES,YELLOW ARM BAND,RED COLLAR, Red cap
4 0x109 VESTALIS
KATSUNORI ARAYAMA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 53.0KG

Last start couldn't go on with it; ran last of 9 at this track on July 23 over 1400m, 10 len behind Lovely Lucia with 53kg at $5.10. The start before that raced on the pace before fading to run last of 11 at this track on July 2 over 1400m, 18 len behind Legend Way with 50kg at $2.30. Can do a lot better than that last run.
4
YOICHI ANDO
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES ,MEDIUM BLUE ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 5232x CHANDELIER SONG
TAKATOSHI TAKAIWA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second of 14 at this track May 18 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Jasmine Two with 51kg at $4.80. Previously first up; seventh of 11 at Kasamatsu September 25 over 1400m, 17 len behind Go Go Birthday with 55kg at $159. Can return in winning form.
5
KENJI OKAMURA
DODGER BLUE, RED BAND, Blue cap
6 36557 ONE WAY
HIROYUKI MATSUURA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Godolphin
At the latest run 7th of 14 at this track on July 24 over 1400m, 6 len behind Mikuni Sunshine with 56kg at $33.30. Before that 5th of 11 at this track on July 2 over 1400m, 7 len behind Legend Way carrying 56kg at $7.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
6
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Yellow cap
7 90690 LYCIA
KAZUYA OMIYA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Kyoto Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Last start ran last of 14 at this track on July 24 over 1400m, 24 len behind Mikuni Sunshine carrying 56kg at $52.80. The start before that ran last of 9 at Hanshin on June 7 over 1800m, 12 len behind Win Liberation carrying 58.0kg at $133.40. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
7
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
8 80009 SABUNO RYOMA
KAZUMASA SAKAMOTO
7YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start ran last of 9 at this track on July 24 over 1200m, 7 len behind Singing Blues with 56kg at $59.10. Before that 10th of 12 at this track on July 1 over 1200m, 11 len behind Dupuy De Lome with 56kg at $254.10. Others make more appeal.
8
SHUNSUKE ISHIKAWA
GREEN, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Green cap
9 00085 A SHIN NECTAR
SHIGERU ENDO
6YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Eishindo Co. Ltd.
Last start 5th of 9 at this track on July 24 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Singing Blues with 56kg at $90.30. Before that 8th of 12 at this track on July 1 over 1200m, 8 len behind Dupuy De Lome carrying 56kg at $279.20. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
9
KENTA ENDO
NAVY, MAGENTA SLEEVES , WHITE ARMBANDS, Green cap
10 40862 YAMANO WARRIOR
YOICHI SASAKI
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start led but faded 2nd of 9 at this track on July 24 over 1200m, 2 len behind Singing Blues with 56kg at $18.40. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track on July 1 over 1200m, 8 len behind Dupuy De Lome carrying 56kg at $127.70. In the money at the latest appearance and is among the chances.
10
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Orange cap
11 06402 REVE LEGEND
YOSHIHIRO SAWA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 53.0KG
Noriyuki Hosoya
Last start led but faded 2nd of 12 at this track on July 24 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Friendly Ship with 54kg at $9.50. The start before that faded in the straight 10th of 15 at this track on July 1 over 1200m, 12 len behind Shonan Kachidoki with 53kg at $31. Not far off the winner latest and looks a genuine hope.
11
NISHI YUYA
BLACK, WHITE HALVED,BLACK DIAMOND BAND, RED ARMBANDS, Orange cap
12 46404 T'S APEX
Yukiharu Shimada
6YO  GREY  MARE 53.0KG

Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on July 24 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Friendly Ship with 54kg at $54.10. Before that 10th of 14 at this track on July 1 over 1400m, 11 len behind Perseids with 53kg at $28.20. Can't see her troubling these.
12
TANIUCHI KANTA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, Pink cap
13 52x21 YUMEGOTEN
KAZUMA HASHIMOTO
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 16 at this track on June 30 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Singing Blues with 54kg at $3.50. Second run from a spell favourite; scored a big 5 len win at this track on July 22 over 1200m defeating Pierre Oregon carrying 54kg at $1.50. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
13
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECKS, GREEN SLEEVES, Pink cap