OHI   16 Jul 2025
 
GOING: S

Race 9 1600m

Track: SOFT     True  

Genuine tempo with the speedy Perseverante leading the way. ESKEN DREAM (8) has been in the placings his past two starts, finishing third over 2000m at this track last time out. Form here at this journey is very good with four wins from five runs. Among the leading chances. DORA KEN (5) improved last start to finish third over 1400m at this track. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. REIRI (1) settled well back but hit the line well to finish fourth, beaten 5 lengths, over 1400m here last time. Solid top-three prospects. PERSEVERANTE (3) is back from a ten months spell and he does run well first-up, including a win over 1800m at this track at the start of last prep. Sure to make his presence felt.
1 56564 REIRI
MASAHIRO UESUGI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Koji Maeda
Last start 4th of 10 at this track on July 2 over 1400m, 5 len behind Sai And Ko carrying 56kg at $13.20. The race before that 6th of 9 at Funabashi on June 4 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Keiai Mobius with 57kg at $23.90. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
1
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, White cap
2 64670 HOLLYWOOD HILLS
KAZUMASA SAKAMOTO
8YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Godolphin
Last start 10th of 12 at this track on June 30 over 2000m, 14 len behind Marukan Lani with 57kg at $111.20. The start before that 7th of 15 at this track on June 9 over 1600m, 7 len behind You're On Fleek carrying 55kg at $260.70. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.
2
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 1118x PERSEVERANTE
KATSUNORI ARAYAMA
4YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 13 at Kawasaki September 4 over 2100m, 15 len behind Saint Honore carrying 56kg at $6.10. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 7 len win. This track April 25 2024 over 1800m defeating La Fontana with 56kg at $3.60. Likely to make his presence felt.
3
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECKS,GREEN SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 00877 SABUNO HAKUTAKA
HIROSHI TAKAMI
7YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track on July 2 over 1400m, 8 len behind Sai And Ko with 56kg at $79.50. The race before that 7th of 10 at this track on June 12 over 1200m, 5 len behind Kitasan Beleza carrying 56kg at $55.60. Hard to have on recent performances.
4
SEIKI TAKANO
WHITE, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES,RED STRIPE, Cyan cap
5 65343 DORA KEN
CHIAKI HORI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Form hard to fault. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on July 2 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Sai And Ko carrying 56kg at $9. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track on May 20 over 1800m, 7 len behind Tango Noir with 56kg at $12.20. Well placed to take this out.
5
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, NAVY SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 5x086 KATSUNO NANORI
KAZUMASA SAKAMOTO
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Most recently 6th of 10 at this track on July 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sai And Ko with 54kg at $29.60. The race before that 8th of 12 at this track on June 11 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Dream Believer with 53kg at $119. Mediocre effort last start but is capable of better.
6
SHO YOSHII
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 40500 YUSHIN IMON
TAKAKAZU SASO
6YO  DK B  HORSE 55.0KG

Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on June 12 over 1650m, 10 len behind Palermo with 57kg at $58. The start before that ran last of 11 at this track on May 19 over 1800m, 12 len behind Sayono Trader carrying 56kg at $26.50. Hard to have.
7
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
WHITE, GREY DIAMOND CHECKS, GREY ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
8 31423 ESKEN DREAM
HIROSHI TAKAMI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Form hard to fault. Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on June 30 over 2000m, 6 len behind Marukan Lani carrying 57kg at $8.20. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at this track on May 20 over 1800m, 3 len behind Tango Noir with 56kg at $10.80. This is well within his grasp.
8
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Hot pink cap