OHI   28 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 9 1800m

Track: GOOD      

Expecting a strong tempo with Pocholada, Punta Cana and Buzzutchi going forward ahead of Real Muhammad and Bel Bold Nine. ALEALAMIA (2) is back after a break of ten weeks. Looking to emulate his win at this track when returning from a spell last prep. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. POCHOLADA (1) has put together a couple of wins at this course, the latest on April 15 over 1800m when she got home by half a length. One of the chief contenders. PUNTA CANA (5) turned in a fine effort to score by one length at this track and distance last time out to make it two-for-two this prep. There is no reason she cannot repeat the dose. REAL MUHAMMAD (11) must be respected off a string of top-two finishes.
1 14x11 POCHOLADA
DAISUKE MASHIMA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Kaneko Makoto Holdings Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. Resuming favourite; came from midfield and won by a nose at this track March 26 over 1400m defeating Cria Alegre with 54kg at $2.40. Last start favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track April 15 over 1800m defeating Buzzutchi carrying 54kg at $1.60. One of the main contenders.
1
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap
2 x113x ALEALAMIA
JUNPEI MORISHITA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at this track February 18 over 1800m, a long neck behind All Eyes On with 56kg at $1.40. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.75 len this track December 26 over 1800m defeating Ivy Samurayo carrying 56kg at $14.50. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
2
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Red cap
3 26502 BUZZUTCHI
KENJI TSUKIOKA
5YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG
Hiroya Takahashi
Useful type. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at this track on April 15 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Pocholada with 54kg at $9.70. The start before that second last of 14 at this track on March 28 over 1600m, 13 len behind Sorbet with 53kg at $40.20. Not far away of late. Worth including.
3
RYO FUJITA
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Orange cap
4 464x6 BEL BOLD NINE
KAZUNOBU SUDA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Toshiya Miyazaki
Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 8 at this track on March 25 over 2000m, 8 len behind Admire Asia carrying 56kg at $10.40. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at this track on January 24 2024 over 1200m, 15 len behind Sai And Ko carrying 56kg at $33.70. Fitter and worth including.
4
TAKAMI RIKU
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, Green cap
5 33x11 PUNTA CANA
MASAHIRO FUKUDA
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
Yuki Hashimoto
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resumes off a 47 day letup. First-up won by 3 len at this track January 28 over 1800m defeating Bullbear Nano carrying 53kg at $3.40. Last start came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track March 12 over 1800m defeating Lavatera Ryuju with 54kg at $4.80. Should be near her top.
5
TAKAYUKI YANO
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, Black cap
6 00070 OMEGA OLIVE
MOTOHIRO AKAMINE
6YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG
Reiko Hara
Last start ran last of 10 at this track on April 17 over 1650m, 20 len behind Palace Partner with 55kg at $148.40. Before that second last of 8 at this track on March 25 over 2000m, 38 len behind Admire Asia carrying 54kg at $215.30. Looking to others in this race.
6
HISAYOSHI HIGASHIHARA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, Red cap
7 9x806 MEINER AEGIS
NOBUHIRO ONODERA
6YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 6th of 13 at this track on April 18 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Mozu Yuga carrying 56kg at $50.80. The start before that 10th of 16 at Kokura on March 1 over 2600m, 8 len behind Rosa Sans Rival with 58.0kg at $16.10. Won't be beating too many of these home.
7
TANAKA KOUTA
ORANGE,WHITE SLEEVES,ORANGE STARS, Green cap
8 34444 BORA BORA FLAVOR
KENJI TSUKIOKA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 55.0KG

Going well. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 8 at this track on March 25 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Admire Asia carrying 56kg at $2.40. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Punta Cana carrying 54kg at $6. Could sneak into the finish.
8
TANIUCHI KANTA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, Salmon cap
9 04235 SEIUN DAYSTAR
MAKOTO ICHIMURA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1600m, 6 len behind Forest Gate carrying 56kg at $8.70. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at this track on March 25 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Admire Asia with 56kg at $10.10. Will find this too difficult.
9
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
10 31579 ECORO TITAN
SHIN TACHIBANA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 9th of 13 at this track on April 18 over 1600m, 8 len behind Mozu Yuga with 56kg at $25.20. The race before that 7th of 12 at this track on March 28 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Presto Arthur carrying 56kg at $8.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
10
SHO YOSHII
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS, Blue cap
11 21122 REAL MUHAMMAD
SATOSHI FUKUNAGA
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Tadakuni Sugiyama
Recent form sound. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Forest Gate with 56kg at $1.80. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on February 18 over 1600m, 3 len behind Ecoro Titan with 56kg at $1.40. Narrowly missed last start and is a top chance again.
11
NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Blue cap