KYOTO   10 May 2025
 
GOING:

KUMIYAMA TOKUBETSU 1600m

Track: FIRM      

Without an obvious leader, it may be left to Toho Galleon, Sadame and Bent to control the tempo. CAVE PEARL (6) is a promising type who hasn't raced since finishing 2.5 lengths away in seventh over 1400m at this track on October 26 which was the only run of that prep. Has a strong record when resuming, including two wins. Nicely placed and sure to go well. ALTOUM (4) followed an unplaced effort first-up two runs back with a third last start over 1600m at Hanshin after being in the firing line on the turn. Riki Takasugi gets the best out of this four-year-old entire. Meets some better types this time but another big run will not surprise. SADAME (1) scored when resuming at this track last time out with a head in reserve at the end of 1400m. Has raced three times here and has never missed the frame. Strong winning hope again. OTOKOGI AMPAN (5) finished third last start at the first run back from a spell over 1600m at this track, beaten 2.75 lengths. Facing a tougher assignment but he is good enough to make a big impact.
1 x33x1 SADAME
SHOGO HATABATA
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Sunday Hills
Second-up. First-up after three months favourite; won by a head at this track April 26 over 1400m defeating Meisho Sachidake with 56.0kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 17 at this track on February 2 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Flying Blade with 56.0kg at $2.70. Fitter again and a winning hope.
1
RYUSEI SAKAI
SILVER, RED CROSSED SASHES, SILVER SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS
2 x70x0 RAISON DU SOURIRE
YASUYUKI TSUJINO
7YO    GELDING 58.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 19 over 1700m, 20 len behind Kurfurst carrying 55.0kg at $77.40. Previously second-up second last of 16 at Chukyo on December 8 over 2000m, 12 len behind Navona carrying 58.0kg at $43.10. Fitter but must improve sharply.
2
FUMA MATSUWAKA
SKY BLUE, RED SIX SPOTS, ARMBAND
3 1x60x BENT
K KOZAKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
KSHD
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 13 at Funabashi February 13 over 1600m, 14 len behind Victura carrying 57kg at $7.80. First up last campaign sixth of 8 at this track February 1 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Sweep Awards carrying 58.0kg at $130.90. Win would surprise.
3
YUSAKU KOKUBUN
WHITE, BLACK STRIPES, SKY BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS
4 37x53 ALTOUM
K FUJIOKA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 5th of 8 at Hanshin on March 29 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Bloomin' Design carrying 56.0kg at $5.70. Last start 3rd of 7 at Hanshin on April 13 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Channel Tunnel with 58.0kg at $6.10. Capable of a strong showing.
4
RIKI TAKASUGI
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES
5 413x3 OTOKOGI AMPAN
MINORU OGURI
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Kazuhiro Masuda
Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 9 at this track on April 26 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Brickwork carrying 57.0kg at $3.30. Previously second-up 4th of 16 at Chukyo on January 5 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Ocean Tribe with 55.0kg at $34. Fitter again and a winning hope.
5
SEINOSUKE YOSHIMURA
BLUE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPES
6 x1x7x CAVE PEARL
Y TOMOMICHI
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Kaneko Makoto Holdings Co. Ltd.
Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign 7th of 15 at this track on October 26 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Namura Atom carrying 54.0kg at $4.10. Won previous preparation first up won by 1.3 len at Chukyo August 24 over 1400m defeating Meisho Nobuka carrying 53.0kg at $3.20. Has solid claims.
6
YUTAKA TAKE
YELLOW, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES
7 3070x LE VINE NOIR
Y SHONO
7YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Viridian Keiba Club
Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Hanshin March 8 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Amour Liebe with 56.0kg at $47.50. Previously first up; fifth of 12 at this track December 1 over 1400m, 3 len behind Ultra Sonic carrying 55.0kg at $27.70. Faces a tough essay.
7
KIWAMU OGINO
WHITE, GREEN DIAMOND BAND, GREEN SLEEVES
8 x6x72 TOHO GALLEON
K TANI
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Toho Bussan Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming second last of 8 at Hanshin on March 29 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Bloomin' Design carrying 54.0kg at $74.10. Second-up 2nd of 9 at this track on April 26 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Brickwork carrying 58.0kg at $17.30. Genuine hope on best form.
8
KANTA TAGUCHI
RED,BLUE CROSSED SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE STRIPES