OHI   11 Aug 2025
 
GOING:

Race 9 1800m

Track:      

Admire Asia has the pace to lead in what is likely to be a moderate tempo. ADMIRE ASIA (3) was well fancied last time but found one better at this track, finishing 1.75 lengths adrift at the end of 1600m. Will appreciate the extra ground. Sure to run well. NOBLE MARCHE (8) was out of the money last start when she was always well out of her ground over 1650m at this track, finishing ninth. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. VALTARI (4) has been freshened up since he finished ninth over 1600m at this track six weeks ago. Wada Joji who has three wins when partnering stays on. Sure to be competitive. CIELO FAITH (1) returns after a spell of nine months. Looking to emulate his win at this track to kick off the last campaign. Has found the right race and is worth including.
1 6534x CIELO FAITH
YOSHIHIRO SAWA
6YO  DK B  HORSE 54.0KG
ST Racing
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at this track November 6 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Rodeo with 53kg at $24.10. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len this track January 26 2024 over 1650m defeating Courechouse with 56kg at $5.90. Among the better chances.
1
TOKORO HOTARU
RED, YELLOW BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, White cap
2 059x2 LUMIERE
SATOSHI FUKUNAGA
7YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG
Utopia B.
Second run back. First-up after three months rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 10 at this track on July 14 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Mozu Yuga with 56kg at $74.30. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at this track on January 28 over 1600m, 16 len behind Abenin Smile carrying 56kg at $86.80. Worth consideration.
2
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, NAVY SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 11x12 ADMIRE ASIA
Hidemitsu Sakai
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Junko Kondo
Third-up today. Freshened for 42 days. Resuming came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track June 10 over 1600m defeating Valtari with 56kg at $4.70. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track on June 30 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Charmant Sien carrying 56kg at $2.40. Fitter and should relish the step up to 1800m.
3
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Salmon cap
4 24029 VALTARI
KAZUMASA SAKAMOTO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Last start 9th of 11 at this track on June 30 over 1600m, 11 len behind Charmant Sien carrying 56kg at $7.70. The run before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 14 at this track on June 10 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Admire Asia with 56kg at $7.40. Can turn things around.
4
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 08095 MIRAIENO SHINGEKI
MINORU ASAKURA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 53.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track on July 14 over 1600m, 13 len behind Mozu Yuga carrying 53kg at $197.20. The race before that second last of 10 at Urawa on June 25 over 1500m, 10 len behind Yukiguni carrying 53kg at $120.90. Prefer others.
5
MINAMI SUGIYAMA
WHITE,NAVY HALVED,NAVY DIAMOND BAND ,NAVY SLEEVES,WHITE HALVED, Yellow cap
6 66x79 MARIACHI
KIYOAKI SASAKI
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshie Naito
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 14 at Funabashi on June 2 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Golden Platina carrying 56kg at $8.60. Second run from a spell ran last of 9 at Funabashi on August 1 over 1800m, 9 len behind Great Furioso with 56kg at $9.40. Will need to lift.
6
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Light green cap
7 x6585 DIAMOND MORE
KAZUNOBU SUDA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Returns from a 41-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 11 at this track on July 1 over 1800m, 8 len behind Meiner Bomber carrying 54kg at $79.20. The start before that 8th of 12 at this track on June 12 over 1650m, 7 len behind Palermo with 53kg at $30.40. Needs to do more. Others better.
7
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
8 00009 NOBLE MARCHE
KENJI SANO
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Nobuhiko Yoshiki
At the latest run ran last of 9 at this track on July 17 over 1650m, 23 len behind Shadow Lupin carrying 54kg at $56.90. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on June 9 over 1400m, 25 len behind Presto Arthur carrying 54kg at $87.90. Better placed here. Expect strong showing.
8
YOICHI ANDO
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES ,MEDIUM BLUE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
9 0x894 IMONO SODA WARIDE
KAZUNOBU SUDA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG

Returns from a 41-day let-up. Last start 4th of 11 at this track on July 1 over 1800m, 7 len behind Meiner Bomber carrying 55kg at $79.60. The run before that 9th of 14 at this track on June 11 over 2000m, 9 len behind Fergus with 54kg at $56.10. Needs to find several lengths to threaten.
9
TAKAMI RIKU
RED, YELLOW CHECKS, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap