HAKODATE   12 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G

HOKUTO TOKUBETSU 2000m

Track: STANDARD      

Strong tempo, primarily from Aoi Takeru and Baltica. AOI TAKERU (5) was in a different class last time, sitting just off the speed before letting down impressively for a 2.5 length win at this track over 2000m. Big chance to repeat the dose. ALMA DE ORO (8) was impressive last time at this track, scoring by 2.5 lengths over this trip. Should camp just off the leaders. Will prove tough to beat. WIN DAISY (4) missed the placings two runs back then did well last start but found one better over 2000m at this track, beaten only one length. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. MEINER ZEUS (1) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at this track over 2000m. Nicely placed to feature in the finish.
1 67x23 MEINER ZEUS
TAKESHI OKUMURA
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at this track on June 14 over 2000m, head behind Lord Liberacion carrying 55.0kg at $5.80. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track on June 29 over 2000m, 4 len behind Schwarz Masamune carrying 55.0kg at $2.70. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
1
YUJI TANNAI
RED, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
2 8x46x SUN URIEL
H MIYAMOTO
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Kato Stable Co. Ltd.
Entire back from a spell of 12 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 14 at Hanshin April 19 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Danon Chrom with 58.0kg at $11.70. First up last campaign fourth of 16 at Chukyo March 29 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind Edel Sunrise carrying 58.0kg at $5.80. Top hope if back in good order.
2
S HAMANAKA
WHITE, BLUE CROSSED SASHES, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS
3 2x145 DANON GIAN
TAIKI CHAKI
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
Danox Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 56 day let-up. Most recently settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at Tokyo on May 17 over 2400m, 8 len behind Ho O Atman with 57.0kg at $16.40. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Nakayama on April 5 over 2200m, 3 len behind Pic Des Mouches carrying 57.0kg at $14.70. No threat last time out but this suits.
3
KATSUMA SAMESHIMA
WHITE,RED BAND,SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS
4 65342 WIN DAISY
T MIYA
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 10 at this track on June 22 over 2000m, 1.0 len behind Lei Pikake with 56.0kg at $3. The start before that 4th of 16 at Niigata on May 24 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Arenaria carrying 56.0kg at $5.50. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
4
KAZUO YOKOYAMA
RED,BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES,RED ARMBANDS
5 2x1 AOI TAKERU
HIROFUMI SHII
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
Masako Shintani
Second-up. Promising on debut raced on the pace when 2nd of 16 at Hanshin on March 2 over 2000m, neck behind Gioiello carrying 57.0kg at $6.20. Went for a break before returning favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.5 len at this track June 21 over 2000m defeating Meisho Kintai with 57.0kg at $1.90. The one to beat based on that latest effort.
5
Y FUJIOKA
YELLOW, PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS
6 00x67 MY BALLADE
YASUTOSHI MATSUNAGA
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Big Red Farm
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 13 at this track on June 15 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Maruka Opera carrying 58.0kg at $115.60. Second-up raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at this track on June 29 over 2000m, 7 len behind Schwarz Masamune with 58.0kg at $19.70. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
6
ARATA SAITO
RED, LIME GREEN CHECK
7 55x56 TARTAROS
SHOICHI TEMMA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 58.0KG
Shingo Muraki
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 11 at this track on June 14 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Lord Liberacion with 58.0kg at $41.20. Second run from a spell got back early 6th of 10 at this track on June 29 over 2000m, 7 len behind Schwarz Masamune with 58.0kg at $37.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
7
HIROTO MAYUZUMI
BLACK, GREEN RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES
8 42421 ALMA DE ORO
HIROO SHIMIZU
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
Hidaka Breeders Union Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track June 28 over 2000m defeating Pityrodia carrying 57.0kg at $2.10. The start before that 2nd of 13 at Hanshin on June 7 over 2000m, 0.5 len behind Satono Sotiras with 57.0kg at $2.50. Can go on with it.
8
YUTAKA TAKE
LIME GREEN, RED RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS
9 x0x13 STRANIERO
TOMOHITO OZEKI
3YO    FILLY 53.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. Resuming won by 1.0 len at Niigata May 25 over 2000m defeating Moonstruck with 55.0kg at $43.80. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at this track on June 22 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Lei Pikake carrying 53.0kg at $12.80. Genuine hope.
9
TAKESHI YOKOYAMA
LIGHT BLUE, RED CROSSED SASHES, RED SLEEVES
10 8x6x0 BALTICA
RYO TAKAHASHI
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
Katsumi Yoshida
Second-up today. Last run 11th of 13 at Hakodate Dirt on July 6 over 1700m, 14 len behind Red Lightning carrying 52.0kg at $26.30. At only start last preparation second last of 7 at Kyoto on April 26 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Kingmaker with 57.0kg at $20.50. Unlikely to threaten.
10
YUICHI KITAMURA
YELLOW, RED STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES
11 05908 NATHAN
MASAO KASUYA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 58.0KG
Mr.horse
Last start ran last of 8 at this track on July 5 over 1800m, 9 len behind Water Clark carrying 58.0kg at $153. The race before that 11th of 16 at Tokyo on June 21 over 1800m, 6 len behind Blue Maestro with 58.0kg at $220.20. Prefer in something a bit easier.
11
KAZUMA HARADA
YELLOW, BROWN DOUBLE BAND, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS