OHI   30 Apr 2025
 
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Race 9 1800m

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Plenty of pace with Imao Tokimeku and Tango Noir leading from National Mall. MASCULINE (4) returns from a spell of five months and is having her first run for a new yard. Finished fourth at Fukushima over 1800m when first-up last time in work. Well-placed and sure to feature. TANGO NOIR (6) battled on well to hold second last start over 1800m at this track, beaten a neck when fresh from a spell. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. IMAO TOKIMEKU (5) showed good early muster and fought on to finish second last start over 1500m at Kawasaki. It doesn't get any easier but on her best form she is one of the chief contenders. IL VENTO (3) finished third last start over 1600m at this track, beaten 1.2 lengths. Should be peaking. Placed to advantage and can feature in the finish.
1 x6962 NATIONAL MALL
KIYOAKI SASAKI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Useful entire. Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on March 26 over 2000m, 6 len behind Chiton with 57kg at $40.80. Before that second last of 7 at Kawasaki on February 8 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Atlantis with 57kg at $13. Forward showing expected.
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NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, White cap
2 66x36 HOLLYWOOD HILLS
KAZUMASA SAKAMOTO
8YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Godolphin
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 3rd of 11 at this track on March 25 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Esken Dream with 57kg at $26. Second run from a spell 6th of 13 at this track on April 15 over 1600m, 4 len behind You're On Fleek with 57kg at $21.40. Likely to play a big role.
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MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 x8193 IL VENTO
TOMOHIRO ARAI
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Useful entire. Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 13 at this track on April 15 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind You're On Fleek with 57kg at $10.40. The start before that 9th of 14 at this track on March 14 over 1800m, 13 len behind Rebake Full City with 55kg at $25.10. Worth following up.
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SHO YOSHII
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 7x40x MASCULINE
CHIAKI HORI
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign 12th of 16 at Nakayama December 8 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Gaju Nori carrying 56.0kg at $42.60. First up last campaign fourth of 16 at Fukushima November 17 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Raffa Dura carrying 56.0kg at $46.20. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
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RYOTA SUGAWARA
ORANGE,WHITE SLEEVES,ORANGE STARS, Cyan cap
5 12362 IMAO TOKIMEKU
TAKASHI HARITA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Useful type. Most recently crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 12 at Kawasaki on April 7 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind Michael Maximus with 53kg at $11.10. The run before that failed to make an impression; 6th of 13 at Funabashi on March 13 over 1600m, 8 len behind Roly Glory carrying 55kg at $2.70. Can improve again. Top chance.
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AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 111x2 TANGO NOIR
MASAHIRO UESUGI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Masato Chiba
Second-up. First-up after three months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on April 17 over 1800m, neck behind Marukan Lani carrying 57kg at $4.50. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at Fukushima Dirt on July 23 2023 over 1150m, 14 len behind Clark Tesoro carrying 54.0kg at $35.90. Strong winning chance.
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NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Light green cap
7 00x76 KITANO SERENADE
HIROSHI TAKAMI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Naoto Kitajo
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 9 at this track on March 13 over 1600m, 7 len behind Mesan Durant carrying 56kg at $20.70. Last start 6th of 12 at this track on March 26 over 2000m, 11 len behind Chiton carrying 57kg at $61.80. Doesn't rate well enough.
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RYAN CURATOLO
WHITE,NAVY HALVED, NAVY DIAMOND BAND, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE HALVED, RED ARMBAND, Light green cap
8 57x65 DORA KEN
CHIAKI HORI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 9 at this track on March 13 over 1600m, 5 len behind Mesan Durant carrying 57kg at $15.80. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at this track on April 15 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind You're On Fleek with 57kg at $44.30. Fully tested under these conditions.
8
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, NAVY SLEEVES, Light brown cap
9 46x08 MEINER ROCHE
MOTOHIRO AKAMINE
9YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 54.0KG
K.Thoroughbred Club Ruffian
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 12 at this track on March 24 over 1200m, 11 len behind Cosmo Songe with 57kg at $93.60. Last start ran last of 8 at this track on April 18 over 1800m, 21 len behind Hades Keeper carrying 52kg at $69.70. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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MINAMI SUGIYAMA
WHITE,BLUE HALVED,BLUE DIAMOND BAND ,BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE HALVED, Light brown cap
10 00x52 KEIAI MOBIUS
YUTA SATO
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Keiai Stallion Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 10 at Funabashi on March 14 over 1600m, 6 len behind Fumi Valentine with 57kg at $11.10. Last start 2nd of 14 at Funabashi on April 4 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Swift Runner carrying 57kg at $20.10. Not far away last time. Worth plenty of thought.
10
H YOSHIHARA
RED,BLACK STRIPES,NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
11 54357 AVANY
SATOSHI KOKUBO
8YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 53.0KG
Yap Kim San
At the latest run 7th of 12 at Urawa on April 22 over 2000m, 8 len behind Ryota Special carrying 55kg at $7.70. The race before that 5th of 12 at Kawasaki on April 7 over 1500m, 4 len behind Michael Maximus with 53kg at $73.20. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
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RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Hot pink cap