OHI   20 Feb 2025
 
GOING:

Race 9 1200m

Track: AW     True  

Hot tempo expected from Kiranah and Master Key. KIRANAH (6) is back from a break of four-and-a-half months. Scored back-to-back wins before running below her best at the last run of the prep, finishing 11th over 1200m at this track. Good effort at the start of last prep to fill a minor placing over 1200m at this track. Will prove hard to beat. WING WIND (3) strode forward early from his wide draw last start over 1200m at this track then fought on gamely to finish second. Hard to beat in this suitable race. MASTER KEY (1) is back from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Scored a determined win at his final run last campaign at this track over 1200m. Can make his presence felt. FONG ROSA (16) was popular with punters last time out but disappointed when eighth over 1400m at this track, beaten 5 lengths. Should camp just off the leaders. Can feature in the finish.
1 0551x MASTER KEY
HIROSHI TAKAMI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation by 0.8 len this track August 1 over 1200m defeating Bel Bold Nine carrying 56kg at $11. First up last campaign ran last of 13 at this track October 31 2023 over 1200m, 14 len behind Prospero carrying 56kg at $5.60. Definite winning hope.
1
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, White cap
2 80658 YUINO SAMBANKAN
AKIHIKO SHOJI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Kentaro Yui
At the latest run 8th of 14 at this track on January 30 over 1600m, 4 len behind Rapide with 56kg at $131.90. The run before that 5th of 13 at this track on January 16 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Golden Ale with 56kg at $316.30. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
2
HISAYOSHI HIGASHIHARA
GREEN, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, White cap
3 70012 WING WIND
KAZUMA HASHIMOTO
7YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG
U.Miyauchi B.
Recent form sound. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at this track on January 29 over 1200m, 2 len behind Mikki Subaru with 53kg at $8.20. The start before that came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track January 13 over 1200m defeating Royal Epic carrying 53kg at $16.60. Draws well and is a strong winning chance.
3
TANAKA KOUTA
BLUE, WHITE SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Grey cap
4 x310x PRESTO BAROWS
MASAHIRO FUKUDA
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Hirotsugu Inokuma
Gelding back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at this track October 15 over 1200m, 6 len behind Riko Astra carrying 56kg at $10.90. First up last campaign third of 14 at this track September 13 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Formosa Ruby carrying 56kg at $6.50. Solid return wouldn't surprise.
4
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Grey cap
5 78699 SHISHINO HEART
NOBUHIRO ONODERA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start 9th of 14 at this track on January 30 over 1200m, 7 len behind Tricorn with 54kg at $271.60. Before that struggled in the run home; 9th of 12 at this track on January 16 over 1200m, 8 len behind Bravo Kingdom with 54kg at $223.20. Prefer to see.
5
KAKERU OKI
RED,BLACK STRIPES,RED SLEEVES,WHITE STARS, Salmon cap
6 3110x KIRANAH
MASAHIRO UESUGI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign 11th of 14 at this track October 3 over 1200m, 9 len behind Kogen Silver with 54kg at $1.90. On debut third of 13 at this track July 29 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind G T God carrying 54kg at $2.30. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
6
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMONDS,GREEN SLEEVES, Salmon cap
7 859x0 SMILE QUARTZ
KAZUMASA SAKAMOTO
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Second run back. First-up after seven months ran last of 14 at this track on January 30 over 1600m, 45 len behind Rapide with 54kg at $365.60. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on December 4 2023 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind I Beans carrying 54kg at $8.60. Fitter but must improve sharply.
7
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, BLUE SLEEVES, Cyan cap
8 79903 SHIMPU HAYATE
NOBUHIRO ONODERA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 13 at this track on January 29 over 1200m, 8 len behind Mikki Subaru with 56kg at $217.20. The start before that second last of 14 at this track on January 15 over 1600m, 16 len behind Valtari with 56kg at $118.70. Others have better credentials.
8
NOBUHIKO SANRINDO
WHITE, PINK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, PINK CHEVRON, Cyan cap
9 0620x PAJAMA PARTY
YORIAKI MURAKAMI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Is first-up after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation tenth of 13 at this track August 17 over 1400m, 11 len behind Into The Star with 51kg at $34. First up last campaign second last of 10 at this track April 11 over 1600m, 17 len behind Live It Up carrying 54kg at $59.40. Look for a bold run.
9
MASAKI SEGAWA
DARK BLUE, YELLOW BAND,ARM BAND, Yellow cap
10 97667 KEEP IN MIND
KAZUMASA SAKAMOTO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Koji Murano
Useful type. Most recently got back early 7th of 11 at this track on January 30 over 1400m, 10 len behind High Power Zenkai with 56kg at $18.60. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on January 15 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind General Win with 56kg at $19.20. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.
10
SHO YOSHII
RED,BLUE RIGHT SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
11 04457 SKY PEACE
KAZUNOBU SUDA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Yasue Yoshida
Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 14 at this track on January 30 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Tricorn with 53kg at $23.10. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on January 15 over 1200m, 4 len behind Bleue Libellule carrying 52kg at $5.20. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
11
H YOSHIHARA
RED,BLACK STRIPES,BLUE SLEEVES, Light green cap
12 27981 KASHIMA VERONA
YOSHIHIRO SAWA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 52.0KG

Most recently came from midfield and won by a neck at this track January 28 over 1200m defeating Canterbury Hope with 52kg at $72.70. Before that 8th of 14 at this track on January 14 over 1400m, 12 len behind High Power Zenkai carrying 52kg at $102. Won last start and is well-placed again.
12
TANIUCHI KANTA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
13 8x552 NAC LEGAL
SHIN TACHIBANA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Comes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at this track on January 15 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind General Win carrying 56kg at $8.50. The start before that 5th of 14 at this track on December 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind Atago Tenjin carrying 56kg at $28.30. Watch for him to be flashing home.
13
SHOHEI TAKAHASHI
GREEN, YELLOW ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW STARS, Light brown cap
14 x6685 LORD SUMMIT
MOTOHIRO AKAMINE
5YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG
Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd.
Last start faded in the straight 5th of 14 at this track on January 30 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Tricorn carrying 54kg at $21.10. The race before that led to the turn then faded 8th of 13 at this track on January 16 over 1400m, 8 len behind Golden Ale carrying 54kg at $23.20. Might just find this a bit too tough.
14
HARUKU SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
15 x0342 SAVOIA
CHIAKI HORI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Recent form sound. Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on January 15 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Bleue Libellule carrying 56kg at $7.90. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at this track on December 29 over 1200m, 3 len behind Ric Torajiro O with 56kg at $4.80. Leading player.
15
RYOTA SUGAWARA
ORANGE,WHITE SLEEVES,ORANGE STARS, Hot pink cap
16 x6328 FONG ROSA
HIROSHI TAKAMI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Katsumi Yoshida
Comes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at this track on January 15 over 1400m, 5 len behind General Win with 54kg at $2.20. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 14 at this track on December 29 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Bay State with 54kg at $3.10. Expected to finish much closer.
16
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Hot pink cap