SAGA   22 Jun 2025
 
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Race 9 1300m

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Not much early speed on paper and Tagano Mimosa is the most likely leader. ISA CHIL OASIS (2) hasn't featured at her last two runs, the latest when 11 lengths away in 13th at Tokyo Dirt. Forgive the last couple in tougher company. Hard to beat this time. ASTAEQUUS (9) last appeared eight weeks ago over 2400m at Kyoto when he finished 12th. This is his first run for the Mashima Niiya stable. Definite winning chance in this line-up. TAGANO MIMOSA (4) is a five-start maiden who finished 13th after being in the firing line on the corner at her most recent appearance over 1600m at Kyoto. Among the chances in what looks a nice race for her. SILVER LADY (6) is a three-start maiden who finished third over 1400m at this track last time out after being prominent at the corner. Finds a suitable race and can figure in the finish.
1 06070 ASCOT ROMAN
KATSUTOSHI TESHIMA
3YO  GREY  COLT 56.0KG
Masako Yano
Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 24 over 1800m, 13 len behind Alistair with 57.0kg at $174.60. Before that 7th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 4 over 1800m, 13 len behind Shosan George carrying 57.0kg at $261.50. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests.
1
LEO NAKAYAMA
BLACK,PINK DIAMOND CHECKS,BLACK SLEEVES,YELLOW ARMBANDS,PINK COLLAR, White cap
2 9x70 ISA CHIL OASIS
TOSHIMITSU KUNICHI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Isao Kosaka
Third-up today. First-up 7th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 5 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ashaka Tobe with 55.0kg at $261.50. Last start 13th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 24 over 1400m, 11 len behind Oeuf D'oeuf with 55.0kg at $188.70. Profiles nicely. Top chance.
2
ISAO YAMAGUCHI
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND , SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 0x60 HAFEZ
MOTONORI MASHIMA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Toru Kato
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 10 at Funabashi on May 8 over 1600m, 14 len behind Blazing Star carrying 51kg at $95.60. Second run from a spell didn't finish the race at Niigata Dirt May 18 over 1800m. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
3
SHOJI NISHIMORI
PURPLE , NAVY HALVED , NAVY DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 8x000 TAGANO MIMOSA
TAKAYOSHI KAWADA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Ryoji Yagi
At the latest run 13th of 18 at Kyoto on May 25 over 1600m, 10 len behind Real Folgore carrying 55.0kg at $283.30. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 18 at Kyoto on May 4 over 1400m, 7 len behind Santanka with 55.0kg at $350.20. Hasn't shown much recently but can go a lot better today.
4
JUN TANAKA
RED, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, Cyan cap
5 66867 SANREN V
TOSHIO OGAKI
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
Kentaro Yui
At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 11 at this track on June 8 over 1400m, 13 len behind Archie Tesoro with 54kg at $217.70. Before that eased back early on 6th of 11 at this track on May 25 over 1400m, 10 len behind Nishino Endeavor with 54kg at $218.90. Hard to have on recent performances.
5
HIROKI YAMASHITA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 0x03 SILVER LADY
SHIZUO OSHIMA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Masako Yano
Third-up today. First-up 11th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 26 over 1700m, 14 len behind Kimi Omou Hana with 55.0kg at $285.90. Second run from a spell 3rd of 11 at this track on June 8 over 1400m, 8 len behind Archie Tesoro carrying 54kg at $5.60. Genuine contender under these conditions.
6
TSUBASA KAMO
GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Light green cap
7 000x0 IEYASU
MASANORI MASHIMA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Yo Mitsuoka
Second-up. First-up after four months second last of 14 at Tokyo on May 18 over 1800m, 15 len behind Fence Breaker with 57.0kg at $224.10. Previously second-up 11th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on December 8 over 1800m, 17 len behind Taisei Regno with 54.0kg at $158.40. Don't underestimate.
7
YOSHIKI YAMADA
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, ORANGE STARS, Light brown cap
8 00003 QUEEN PALACE
YUKITO SANKODA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
U.Oshima B.
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on June 7 over 900m, 2 len behind Nishino Kiyoha with 54kg at $15.30. Before that second last of 11 at this track on May 25 over 1400m, 22 len behind Nishino Endeavor carrying 54kg at $8.60. Prefer to watch at this stage.
8
MANATO HIDA
YELLOW, BLACK CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
9 0x000 ASTAEQUUS
MASHIMA NIIYA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG
KR Japan
Comes off a 57 day let-up. At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 12th of 14 at Kyoto on April 26 over 2400m, 15 len behind Saimon Veloce with 57.0kg at $226.90. The run before that 11th of 18 at Hanshin on April 20 over 1800m, 8 len behind Ask Voltage carrying 57.0kg at $253.20. No surprise if he turned things around.
9
SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA
BLACK, GOLD CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD STRIPE, Hot pink cap
10 7764 JEWELRY OF LOVE
HIROHIDE HIRAYAMA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on June 7 over 900m, 2.25 len behind Nishino Kiyoha with 54kg at $41.40. The run before that 6th of 12 at this track on May 24 over 900m, 9 len behind A Shin Ayame with 54kg at $28. Looks safely held on recent runs.
10
SHOMA KANAYAMA
WHITE, GREEN CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap