OHI   17 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 9 1200m

Track: GOOD     True  

Plenty of pressure with Hokuto Blues, Saphir Ciel and Master Key leading the charge. KEIAI CAPELLA (6) knuckled down strongly to get within one length of the winner in second last start over 1200m at this track. Has sound form at this course and distance with a win and three minor placings from five runs. Leading contender. MASTER KEY (7) raced on the pace before drawing clear to score a 2.5 lengths win over this track and trip last time. Among the top chances again. SPLENDENTE (8) was doing her best work late last start to get up for third over 1200m at this circuit. All set to run well. SAPHIR CIEL (12) has been in the market at her last couple of starts since resuming but hasn't made an impression, last start finishing 16th over 1200m at this venue. Is better than that and can sneak into the finish.
1 77537 FRIEND KING
TAKASHI KUBOSUGI
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Haruto Yokoo
Most recently 7th of 14 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 8 len behind Silent Black with 56kg at $22.50. The start before that 3rd of 13 at this track on March 13 over 1200m, 3 len behind Moriden Stealth with 56kg at $44.50. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
1
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, White cap
2 28407 TAISEI ELFIN
YASUMASA KURITA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 53.0KG
Seiho Tanaka
Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 16 at this track on March 27 over 1200m, 4 len behind Ken Vivaldi with 53kg at $35.50. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 13 at this track on March 14 over 1200m, 15 len behind Platinum Rod carrying 54kg at $56.20. Draws well but looks safely held.
2
HARUKU SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 08x00 RYU ONE KA NOA
HIROSHI TAKAMI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 14 at this track on March 14 over 1400m, 22 len behind Golden Ale carrying 56kg at $136.90. Last start ran last of 14 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 22 len behind Silent Black carrying 56kg at $307.10. Not on recent form.
3
SEIKI TAKANO
WHITE, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES,RED STRIPE, Salmon cap
4 90695 SYM ARMATURA
HIROYUKI INOUE
5YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at this track on March 13 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Moriden Stealth carrying 56kg at $80.20. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 14 at this track on February 18 over 1200m, 7 len behind Maple Leaf Rag carrying 56kg at $45. Fully tested on his recent run.
4
TANIUCHI KANTA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, Salmon cap
5 001x0 NAC BULLET
SHIN TACHIBANA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after five months 12th of 16 at this track on March 27 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ken Vivaldi carrying 56kg at $45.50. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at this track on July 12 over 1200m, 8 len behind Taruma Fight with 56kg at $9.60. Unlikely to threaten.
5
NIIHARA SHUMA
BLUE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
6 22512 KEIAI CAPELLA
HIDEYO YONEDA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Keiai Stallion Co. Ltd.
Last start 2nd of 14 at this track on March 26 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Minnesota with 56kg at $2.80. The start before that won by 3.5 len at this track March 14 over 1200m defeating Sakura Flavor with 56kg at $4.10. This is well within his grasp.
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TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
7 1x131 MASTER KEY
HIROSHI TAKAMI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.5 len at this track March 28 over 1200m defeating Imperio with 56kg at $3.70. The run before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 15 at this track on March 14 over 1200m, 4 len behind Keiai Capella with 56kg at $6.60. No reason why he cannot salute again.
7
YOICHI ANDO
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES ,MEDIUM BLUE ARM BAND, Yellow cap
8 48713 SPLENDENTE
KATSUNORI ARAYAMA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 16 at this track on March 27 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Ken Vivaldi carrying 54kg at $6. Before that won by 2 len at this track February 21 over 1200m defeating Minnesota carrying 54kg at $12. Rates highly. Big chance.
8
H YOSHIHARA
RED,BLACK STRIPES,NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
9 55000 LAGOON PRINCESS
KENJI SANO
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently second last of 13 at this track on March 13 over 1200m, 11 len behind Moriden Stealth with 54kg at $216.70. The race before that 12th of 14 at this track on February 18 over 1200m, 10 len behind Maple Leaf Rag carrying 54kg at $266.40. Hard to make a case today.
9
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Light green cap
10 2168x HOKUTO BLUES
TAKAKAZU SASO
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Hisamitsu Inoue
Mare back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at this track December 1 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Win Irene with 54kg at $23.20. Previously first up; eighth of 14 at this track January 21 2024 over 1200m, 9 len behind Afrobeat carrying 54kg at $1.90. Can get the job done while fresh.
10
TANAKA KOUTA
BLUE, WHITE SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light green cap
11 64720 SABUNO RYOMA
KAZUMASA SAKAMOTO
6YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 14th of 16 at this track on March 27 over 1200m, 11 len behind Ken Vivaldi with 56kg at $38.20. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 13 at this track on March 13 over 1200m, 3 len behind Moriden Stealth carrying 56kg at $82.50. Likely to struggle.
11
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Light brown cap
12 32x80 SAPHIR CIEL
KEIJI NAKAMICHI
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today. First-up struggled in the run home; 8th of 13 at this track on March 13 over 1200m, 7 len behind Moriden Stealth with 54kg at $7.30. Second run from a spell ran last of 16 at this track on March 27 over 1200m, 21 len behind Ken Vivaldi with 54kg at $9. Has the ability to take this out.
12
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, NAVY SLEEVES, Light brown cap
13 0x606 ASI SE BAILA
KIYOAKI TAKAHASHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 51.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 6th of 16 at this track on March 27 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Ken Vivaldi with 54kg at $52.80. The start before that 11th of 13 at this track on March 13 over 1200m, 9 len behind Moriden Stealth with 54kg at $9.30. Wide draw makes it tough.
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MINAMI SUGIYAMA
WHITE,BLUE HALVED,BLUE THREE DIAMONDS,BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE HALVED, Hot pink cap
14 00075 YAMANO RICH
YOICHI SASAKI
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Last start 5th of 14 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 7 len behind Silent Black carrying 52kg at $102.60. Before that 7th of 13 at this track on March 13 over 1200m, 6 len behind Moriden Stealth with 54kg at $207.60. Impossible to entertain.
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SHOTARO KAWASHIMA
MAROON, WHITE SIX CIRCLES, Hot pink cap