OHI   09 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G

Race 9 1200m

Track: GOOD      

Sizzling pace from the outset from Theobold, Lux Dion and Esprit Bokuchan locking horns ahead of Lowering Looks and Aero Stream. LUX DION (4) was prominent at the corner and finished 2.25 lengths from the winner in third last start at this track over this distance. Has a strong record at this trip, scoring six times from 12 starts. Ryota Sugawara who has scored on her four times retains the mount. Sure to run well. THEOBOLD (2) finished 7 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1000m at this track after being prominent at the bend three-and-a-half weeks ago. Steps up in distance today. Tokoro Hotaru sticks. Leading contender. LOWERING LOOKS (8) is putting together some solid results. Finished third at this track two starts back then scored by 2 lengths last time out over 1200m at this track. Meeting a tougher field but on current form he is capable of another big performance. MAGIC TOUCH (1) returned from a spell six-and-a-half weeks ago when he was in the firing line on the bend before being beaten 12 lengths into 11th over 1000m at Sapporo Dirt. Fitter so expect a better run this time.
1 610x0 MAGIC TOUCH
MINORU ASAKURA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Eiji Fujimoto
Second run back. Comes off a 44-day let-up. First-up after two months second last of 12 at Sapporo Dirt on July 27 over 1000m, 12 len behind Jo Roligt with 58.0kg at $45.50. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len at Fukushima Dirt April 20 over 1150m defeating Southern Lake with 58.0kg at $4.10. One of the top chances.
1
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECK, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, White cap
2 x8315 THEOBOLD
HIROSHI TAKAMI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 52.0KG

Useful entire. Last start couldn't go on with it; 5th of 9 at this track on August 17 over 1000m, 7 len behind Build Up with 52kg at $4.20. The run before that won by 0.5 len at this track July 30 over 1000m defeating Gold Judge carrying 52kg at $3.40. Draws a nice alley and rates highly.
2
TOKORO HOTARU
RED, YELLOW BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 0224x AERO STREAM
NAOYUKI MATOBA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at this track April 23 over 1400m, 4 len behind Burgmuller carrying 53kg at $3.20. Previously first up; second of 16 at this track January 22 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind To Sparkle carrying 56kg at $2.50. In the mix on best form.
3
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, BLUE SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 21113 LUX DION
Hidemitsu Sakai
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 53.0KG
LUX Inc.
Racing well. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 13 at this track on August 14 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Lowering Looks carrying 54kg at $1.90. Before that favourite; scored a big 5 len win at this track July 29 over 1200m defeating Nishino Lana carrying 53kg at $1.20. Excellent winning chance with the help of an inside stall.
4
RYOTA SUGAWARA
ORANGE,WHITE SLEEVES,ORANGE STARS, Salmon cap
5 71x29 CONTI VARIATION
HIROMITSU KURITA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 2nd in a small field at this track on July 12 over 1200m, 4 len behind Champ Tiger with 55kg at $31. Second run from a spell 9th of 13 at this track on August 14 over 1200m, 8 len behind Lowering Looks carrying 56kg at $9.10. This looks too tough.
5
TADANARI KONNO
GREEN, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND, Cyan cap
6 0x238 ESPRIT BOKUCHAN
YOSHIHIRO SAWA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG

Returns from a 40-day let-up. Last start 8th of 10 at this track on July 31 over 1600m, 8 len behind Saransk carrying 56kg at $2.50. The run before that 3rd of 8 at this track on July 10 over 1400m, 5 len behind Gold Judge with 56kg at $1.90. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
6
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECK,GREEN SLEEVES, Cyan cap
7 00x03 NISHINO DEFILE
MAKOTO ICHIMURA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 12th of 15 at Kokura on July 7 over 1200m, 7 len behind Red Hill Shoes carrying 58.0kg at $81. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on August 17 over 1000m, 5 len behind Build Up with 55kg at $57.90. Rather invest elsewhere.
7
MASAKI SEGAWA
DARK BLUE, YELLOW BAND,ARM BAND, Yellow cap
8 11231 LOWERING LOOKS
Ryo Akamine
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG

Going well. Last start won by 2 len at this track August 14 over 1200m defeating Golden Yoshino carrying 56kg at $3.50. The race before that 3rd in a small field at this track on July 12 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Champ Tiger with 55kg at $1.60. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
8
YOICHI ANDO
WHITE, BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES ,BLUE ARM BAND, Yellow cap
9 1243x KITASAN BELEZA
HIDEYO YONEDA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation third of 16 at this track May 15 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Lowering Looks with 54kg at $4.80. When resuming last campaign second of 11 at this track December 6 over 1200m, a head behind Galvanize carrying 54kg at $2.10. Look for a bold run.
9
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
10 208x4 FUJI RAPUNZEL
NAOMITSU OKANO
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Fuji Racing Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after four months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at this track on August 17 over 1000m, 6 len behind Build Up with 55kg at $130.20. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Mizusawa on April 14 over 1600m, 24 len behind Grand Cozy carrying 54kg at $37.40. Needs to lift.
10
SHUNSUKE ISHIKAWA
GREEN, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
11 05482 GOLDEN YOSHINO
TOMOHIRO ARAI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Yoshinori Shimizu
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at this track on August 14 over 1200m, 2 len behind Lowering Looks carrying 56kg at $63.30. The start before that 8th of 11 at this track on July 30 over 1000m, 8 len behind Theobold with 57kg at $22.20. Cannot enthuse.
11
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
MAGENTA, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, Light brown cap
12 69326 CAN YOU KISS
HIROMITSU KURITA
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Koji Oka
Most recently 6th of 9 at this track on August 17 over 1000m, 8 len behind Build Up with 55kg at $8.90. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at this track on July 11 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Portulaca with 53kg at $8.10. Prefer others.
12
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Light brown cap
13 x0x47 SHINRINGENKAI
MASAHIRO FUKUDA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG
Takatoshi Sakai
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track on July 30 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Theobold with 52kg at $8.40. Second-up 7th of 9 at this track on August 17 over 1000m, 8 len behind Build Up with 53kg at $14.30. Needs to lift.
13
KAKERU OKI
RED,BLACK STRIPES,RED SLEEVES,WHITE STARS, Hot pink cap
14 67535 KYOWA SAVIOR
TAKAKAZU SASO
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Masahiko Asakawa
Useful type. Comes off a 41 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 11 at this track on July 30 over 1000m, 5 len behind Theobold carrying 57kg at $6.30. Before that 3rd of 12 at this track on June 27 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind Par carrying 57kg at $11.90. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
14
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW,BLUE RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap