SAGA   26 Jun 2025
 
GOING:

Race 9 1300m

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Solid tempo set by Pawa Poke Primero and Winning The Soul. PAWA POKE PRIMERO (6) had been in sparkling form winning five races on end before most recently finished third over 1300m at this track. In great form and definitely worth following up. WINNING THE SOUL (3) displayed plenty of early toe over 1400m at this track last time and dug deep to score by 4 lengths. Will again be prominent from the outset. Likely improver with strong prospects. SHONAN DADAN (9) started at $3.60 last time but could only manage sixth, beaten 4 lengths, at this track over 1300m. Commendable record at this trip with a win and three minor placings and has to be included. CURL MAJI (1) has put together back-to-back placings after scoring three back at this track, most recently beaten 0.8 lengths into second over 1300m at this track. Well placed and will be thereabouts again.
1 29122 CURL MAJI
RYUMA KANAGAWA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
West.Forest.Stable Co. Ltd.
Form hard to fault. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 at this track on June 8 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Meiner Warrior with 54kg at $3. Before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at this track on May 26 over 1400m, 5 len behind Nathan Barows with 54kg at $3. Chance with the aid of an inside barrier.
1
TAKUTO DEMIZU
LIGHT BLUE, DENIM DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM HOOPS SLEEVES, White cap
2 64375 TOTEM POLE
HIROSHI NAKANO
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Godolphin
Last start 5th of 12 at this track on June 8 over 1300m, 6 len behind Amalfi with 56kg at $67.40. The run before that 7th of 12 at this track on May 25 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Lover's Eye with 56kg at $64.50. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
2
YUKIHITO NAGATA
WHITE, MAGENTA DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 x2221 WINNING THE SOUL
MOTONORI MASHIMA
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Recent form sound. Last start favourite; scored a big 4 len win at this track June 14 over 1400m defeating Kauila carrying 54kg at $2. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track on June 1 over 1300m, 0.5 len behind Schwarz Naga carrying 54kg at $7.60. Can get the job done again.
3
SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA
BLACK, GOLD CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD STRIPE, Salmon cap
4 49387 PONTE BIANCA
MICHITAKA DOI
6YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Cosmo View Farm Co. Ltd.
Most recently eased back early on 7th of 9 at this track on June 7 over 1400m, 14 len behind Tagano Alias carrying 54kg at $100.80. The start before that got back early 8th of 12 at this track on May 25 over 1300m, 7 len behind Lover's Eye carrying 54kg at $107.70. Better off looking to others.
4
TAKU KAWASHIMA
RED, WHITE SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 94668 DUNKIRK WOLF
SHINICHI HIGASHI
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 53.0KG

Last start settled back and ran on when 8th of 12 at this track on June 8 over 1300m, 9 len behind Amalfi with 53kg at $41.20. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on May 25 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Lover's Eye carrying 53kg at $62.50. Can do a lot better than that last run.
5
REN HASEGAWA
MAROON, WHITE CHECKS, MAROON SLEEVES, WHITE COLLAR, Yellow cap
6 11113 PAWA POKE PRIMERO
AKIMASA IBI
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Tatsuya Yanagihara
Returns from a 32-day let-up. Last start set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at this track on May 25 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Lover's Eye with 56kg at $1.30. The run before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track May 17 over 1300m defeating Rhein Portulaca with 56kg at $1.10. Poised to win after a narrow defeat last time.
6
TSUBASA KAMO
GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Light green cap
7 75932 RED CORAL
TOSHIMITSU KUNICHI
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Toshihiko Tabata
At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on June 8 over 1300m, 2 len behind Amalfi with 54kg at $11.50. Before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 11 at this track on May 25 over 1300m, 4 len behind Platinum Ribbon carrying 54kg at $5.30. Others preferred at this stage.
7
HIROKI YAMASHITA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
8 24704 MEISHO KENSEI
RYUMA KANAGAWA
5YO  BLACK  HORSE 53.0KG
Yoshitaka Matsumoto
Last start 4th of 12 at this track on June 8 over 1300m, 6 len behind Amalfi with 56kg at $130.90. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on May 25 over 1300m, 13 len behind Lover's Eye with 55kg at $78.80. Others favoured.
8
HAYASHI YUTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
9 11226 SHONAN DADAN
RYUMA KANAGAWA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Tetsuhide Kunimoto
At the latest run 6th of 9 at this track on June 7 over 1300m, 4 len behind Final Sword with 55kg at $3.60. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 12 at this track on May 25 over 1300m, 0.5 len behind Lover's Eye carrying 56kg at $6.30. Can bounce back.
9
OMI DAIKI
WHITE, BLUE BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
10 00000 DAIMEI ICHO
TOSHIO OGAKI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Koichi Miyamoto
At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on June 8 over 1300m, 14 len behind Amalfi carrying 54kg at $298.20. The run before that second last of 12 at this track on May 25 over 1300m, 11 len behind Lover's Eye with 54kg at $342.30. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
10
SHOJI NISHIMORI
PURPLE , NAVY HALVED , NAVY DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap