OHI   14 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S

Race 9 1400m

Track: SOFT      

Strong tempo with Blue Applause, Fair Cloud and Namura Mick leading the way. FAIR CLOUD (3) was well in commission last start over 1600m at this track when third, beaten 5.5 lengths. Draws ideally and worth another chance. NAMURA MICK (2) is struggling to break through but hasn't been far away, the latest finishing a 3 length fourth at this track. Should be poised just off the lead. Best figures should see him run well. INHERITANCE S (12) is yet to break through after 15 starts. Placed two back then last time out was fourth, beaten 2.25 lengths, over 1400m at this track. Well placed here and among the winning hopes. MIKINOKARAKURIBAKO (14) was well in commission last time but ran below expectations when fourth and beaten 5 lengths over 1200m at this track. Form here at this trip reads four wins from eight starts. Best figures stack up nicely.
1 x137x BLUE APPLAUSE
Hidemitsu Sakai
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Kochi November 3 over 1600m, 12 len behind Shimme Daisy carrying 56kg at $42.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len Kochi September 28 over 1600m defeating Josho Line carrying 56kg at $1.90. Definite winning hope.
1
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, White cap
2 53464 NAMURA MICK
MOTOHIRO AKAMINE
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Mutsuhiro Namura
Useful entire. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track on March 27 over 1800m, 3 len behind Sun Ship with 56kg at $3. Before that 6th of 13 at this track on March 13 over 1400m, 12 len behind Fleur De Regina with 56kg at $8.70. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
2
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Grey cap
3 51x13 FAIR CLOUD
KIYOAKI TAKAHASHI
4YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track February 18 over 1600m defeating Mahina Luther with 56kg at $2. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Kibaru Star with 56kg at $1.40. Should be near his top.
3
NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Salmon cap
4 68000 V V S ONE
KAZUNOBU SUDA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start second last of 13 at this track on March 28 over 2000m, 23 len behind Happy Time carrying 55kg at $127.30. The start before that 12th of 14 at this track on February 17 over 1400m, 14 len behind Ice Larimar carrying 54kg at $185.20. Rather invest elsewhere.
4
RYAN CURATOLO
SILVER, Salmon cap
5 51495 NISHINO REPEAT
HIROYUKI MATSUURA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Last start 5th of 11 at this track on March 24 over 1200m, 6 len behind Shimoguri carrying 54kg at $16. The start before that eased back early on 9th of 13 at this track on March 10 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Champetre carrying 54kg at $6.30. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
5
SHO YOSHII
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
6 00000 AMEAGARI
HIROYUKI INOUE
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently ran last of 11 at this track on March 24 over 1200m, 17 len behind Shimoguri carrying 54kg at $274.50. Before that 11th of 13 at this track on March 10 over 1400m, 9 len behind Champetre with 54kg at $221.90. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.
6
SHUNSUKE ISHIKAWA
GREEN, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
7 233x0 EIKO KAISER
TAKATOSHI TAKAIWA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after eight months second last of 11 at this track on March 24 over 1200m, 15 len behind Shimoguri with 56kg at $86.30. Previously second-up 4th of 15 at this track on April 22 over 1200m, 7 len behind Sand Bamboo carrying 56kg at $25.70. Fitter but must improve sharply.
7
NAOKI HONMURA
RED,YELLOW DOUBLE BAND,GREEN SLEEVES,YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
8 37x08 LADY VICTORIA
NAYA KAZUHISA
7YO  BLACK  MARE 54.0KG
Yuto Taniguchi
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up second last of 13 at this track on March 10 over 1400m, 11 len behind Champetre with 54kg at $4.50. Last start 8th of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1600m, 10 len behind First Mate carrying 53kg at $23.10. Will need to lift.
8
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
WHITE, GREY DIAMOND CHECKS, GREY ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
9 x0050 SAMT
TSUYOSHI TAKANO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start second last of 12 at this track on March 24 over 1600m, 11 len behind West Leader carrying 54kg at $51.10. Before that 5th of 13 at this track on March 10 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Champetre carrying 54kg at $163.90. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
9
MITSUHIRO MASUDA
GREEN, YELLOW FIVE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
10 x0x07 AENO JUDGE
KAZUYA OMIYA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today. First-up settled back and ran on when 10th of 13 at this track on March 10 over 1400m, 6 len behind Champetre with 56kg at $35.60. Second run from a spell 7th of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1600m, 10 len behind First Mate carrying 56kg at $24.90. Doesn't pose too much of a threat.
10
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Light green cap
11 70980 GEWWAIENTAN
RYUICHI YOSHII
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 54.0KG
Yasumitsu Ota
Last start 10th of 12 at this track on March 24 over 1600m, 11 len behind West Leader carrying 54kg at $86.20. The run before that 8th of 13 at this track on March 10 over 1400m, 5 len behind Champetre carrying 54kg at $101.70. Needs to lift.
11
TANIUCHI KANTA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
12 66534 INHERITANCE S
CHIAKI HORI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Nagako Fujita
Racing well. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 13 at this track on March 10 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Champetre with 56kg at $4.20. The race before that came from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track on February 17 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Ice Larimar carrying 56kg at $4.80. Can build on that encouraging effort last start.
12
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, NAVY SLEEVES, Light brown cap
13 07602 LOVELY YOSHINO
TOMOHIRO ARAI
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1600m, 4 len behind Kibaru Star with 56kg at $132.20. Before that ran last of 13 at this track on March 13 over 1600m, 21 len behind Lamorak with 56kg at $118.40. Can't see him troubling these.
13
RYOTA SUGAWARA
ORANGE,WHITE SLEEVES,ORANGE STARS, Hot pink cap
14 34134 MIKINOKARAKURIBAKO
YORIAKI MURAKAMI
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yuichi Aida
Going well. Last start 4th of 11 at this track on March 24 over 1200m, 5 len behind Shimoguri carrying 56kg at $4. The start before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 13 at this track on March 13 over 1400m, 4 len behind Fleur De Regina carrying 56kg at $1.80. Worth another chance.
14
YUKI ERIGUCHI
WHITE ,RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap