SAGA   26 Apr 2025
 
GOING:

Race 9 1400m

Track:      

Not much early speed of note and Itsumo Harapeko and Mask Try may find themselves setting a steady tempo. MASK TRY (6) missed the placings two runs back then did well last start but found one better over 1400m at this track, beaten only half a length after being in contention on the turn. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. WIN HIMEYURI (10) is back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Closed last campaign with a minor placing over 1300m at this track. Sure to make her presence felt. ITSUMO HARAPEKO (3) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths into seventh. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. IDATEN TURBO (1) missed the placings two runs back then didn't do any better last start when 10 lengths away in seventh over 1300m at this track. Suitably placed so can turn things around.
1 03347 IDATEN TURBO
HIROFUMI ISHIKAWA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 7th of 12 at this track on April 13 over 1300m, 10 len behind Namura Joshua with 55kg at $25.30. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 22 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Meiner Timely with 56kg at $8. No threat last start but is capable of better.
1
SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA
BLACK, GOLD CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD STRIPE, White cap
2 77894 ACCEL OSO
KINYA KITAMURA
5YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 4th of 9 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Kashino Campione with 56kg at $53.70. The race before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track on March 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Meiner Timely with 56kg at $56.60. Hard to make a case on recent form.
2
MANATO HIDA
YELLOW, BLACK CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 22487 ITSUMO HARAPEKO
HIROSHI NAKANO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Hikaru Odagiri
Most recently sat on the pace before fading 7th of 9 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Kashino Campione with 56kg at $11.20. The start before that 8th of 12 at this track on March 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Meiner Timely with 56kg at $8.90. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
3
YUKIHITO NAGATA
WHITE, MAGENTA DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 12658 ROSSO
TADAYOSHI IKEDA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on April 13 over 1300m, 11 len behind Namura Joshua carrying 52kg at $27.80. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on March 22 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Meiner Timely carrying 56kg at $7.80. Others read better. This will test.
4
SHOMA KANAYAMA
WHITE, GREEN CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 62166 YOSHIO DRIVE
TOSHIMITSU KUNICHI
8YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshio Imura
Useful entire. Last start 6th of 12 at this track on April 13 over 1300m, 8 len behind Namura Joshua with 55kg at $17.10. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on March 22 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Meiner Timely with 56kg at $1.90. Sure to be about the money.
5
TAKUTO DEMIZU
LIGHT BLUE, DENIM DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM HOOPS SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 38092 MASK TRY
TOSHIMITSU KUNICHI
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Kiyohito Mannoji
Useful type. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Kashino Campione with 56kg at $4.80. The run before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at Nagoya on March 14 over 1500m, 9 len behind Solar Ray carrying 56kg at $70.70. Made headway last time. Top chance.
6
HIROKI YAMASHITA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Light green cap
7 66633 PIENA NICE GUY
YOSHITO YAMADA
5YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG
Kenzo Mototani
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track on April 12 over 1300m, 6 len behind Gurenno Arashi with 56kg at $13.10. The start before that 3rd of 11 at this track on March 23 over 1400m, 4 len behind Fighting carrying 56kg at $28.90. This is well within his grasp.
7
TORU TAKEYOSHI
RED , YELLOW FIVE STARS, Light brown cap
8 84700 NEW HORIZON
MOTONORI MASHIMA
5YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG

Last start ran last of 11 at this track on April 12 over 1750m, 18 len behind Kashino Lucas with 53kg at $150.20. The run before that second last of 11 at this track on March 15 over 1750m, 17 len behind Rhein Forte carrying 53kg at $303.80. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
8
OMI DAIKI
WHITE, BLUE BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
9 0x399 I BET
TOSHIMITSU KUNICHI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently ran last of 9 at this track on April 5 over 900m, 10 len behind Aneroid carrying 54kg at $9. Before that second last of 10 at this track on March 22 over 1800m, 14 len behind M T Peace carrying 54kg at $11.60. Has shown enough ability in the past to take this out.
9
ISAO YAMAGUCHI
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND , SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
10 4283x WIN HIMEYURI
RYUMA KANAGAWA
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Mare back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at this track December 14 over 1300m, 4 len behind Aneroid carrying 54kg at $4.90. Previously first up; sixth of 13 at Kawasaki August 29 2021 over 1500m, 6 len behind M O Niner carrying 54kg at $31.60. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
10
TAKU KAWASHIMA
RED, WHITE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap