OHI   05 Sep 2025
 
GOING: S

Race 9 1600m

Track: SOFT      

Genuine tempo with Esca Tiae to lead but under plenty of pressure in a keen early contest. KETEN DREAM (7) has scored at her last two starts, most recently by a big margin over 1400m at this track as favourite. That continued the very strong form this campaign, with two wins from three runs. Leading player again. ESCA TIAE (6) turned in a strong run two starts ago at Urawa then failed to back it up over 1700m at Funabashi last time finishing sixth. Looks better placed over this shorter trip so is expected to be in the finish. NISHINO CASHMERE (8) held on well to finish second last time out over 1500m at Kawasaki after leading for much of the way. Will give a bold sight again. MILLE NUITS (1) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1500m at Kanazawa, beaten 2.75 lengths. Likely improver with top-three prospects.
1 x22x4 MILLE NUITS
MASATO TANAKA
6YO  GREY  MARE 55.0KG
Shoko Kobayashi
Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 12 at Kanazawa on August 5 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Himetsuruichimonji carrying 55kg at $4.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Funabashi on May 7 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Jo Espoir with 55kg at $4. Worth consideration.
1
NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, White cap
2 27598 POWER SLAVE
HIROSHI TAKAMI
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG

Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on August 12 over 1200m, 9 len behind Max carrying 52kg at $90.30. The race before that 9th of 12 at this track on July 18 over 1200m, 9 len behind Giselle with 52kg at $40.50. Be tough to make an impression in this line-up.
2
YUKI ERIGUCHI
WHITE ,RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 08642 KATSUNO NANORI
KAZUMASA SAKAMOTO
6YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG

Racing well recently. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on August 11 over 1400m, 8 len behind Keten Dream with 55kg at $19.70. The race before that 4th of 8 at this track on July 16 over 1600m, 8 len behind Esken Dream with 55kg at $14.20. Chance with the aid of an inside barrier.
3
SHO YOSHII
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 57640 LUCKS AT THERE
Ryo Akamine
5YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Masanori Taki
Comes here off a 52-day let-up. Last start ran last of 10 at this track on July 15 over 1400m, 23 len behind Neo Tokio carrying 55kg at $15.10. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on June 11 over 1400m, 3 len behind Dream Believer with 55kg at $39.50. Looks safely held on recent runs.
4
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 0020x CURREN CHUNKY
SATOSHI KOKUBO
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Takashi Suzuki
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Urawa April 23 over 1400m, 28 len behind Fee Blanche carrying 54kg at $32.70. Previously first up; ran last of 12 at Urawa April 16 2024 over 800m, 14 len behind Recolte Happy carrying 51kg at $3. This looks a stern test.
5
AKIO MIKOSHI
RED, NAVY DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 13226 ESCA TIAE
SATOSHI KOKUBO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently did the work up front then tired 6th of 8 at Funabashi on August 28 over 1700m, 4 len behind Dona Guinea with 56kg at $3.90. The start before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 7 at Urawa on July 21 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Ken Atlas with 54kg at $1.90. Winning hope.
6
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Light green cap
7 7x511 KETEN DREAM
MASAHIRO UESUGI
4YO  BLACK  FILLY 53.0KG

Racing well recently. Most recently favourite; scored a big 8 len win at this track August 11 over 1400m defeating Katsuno Nanori carrying 55kg at $1.90. The start before that favourite; won by 3.5 len at this track July 1 over 1400m defeating World Connector with 54kg at $4.80. Best form should see her measure right up.
7
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
8 x2592 NISHINO CASHMERE
MAKOTO ICHIMURA
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field at Kawasaki on August 7 over 1500m, 5 len behind Tablao carrying 55kg at $2.70. The run before that second last of 10 at Kawasaki on July 9 over 1600m, 45 len behind Fee Blanche carrying 55kg at $93.50. Made headway last time. Top chance.
8
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE, RED DIAMONDS, GREEN SLEEVE, Light brown cap
9 84x76 GRACE RUBY
CHIAKI HORI
8YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Toshiyuki Honda
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming got back early 7th of 11 at Sonoda on July 11 over 1700m, 9 len behind Virya with 56kg at $66.10. Last start 6th of 12 at Kanazawa on August 5 over 1500m, 8 len behind Himetsuruichimonji carrying 55kg at $74.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
9
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
WHITE, GREY DIAMOND CHECKS, GREY ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
10 146x6 KOA LIO
HIROMITSU KURITA
5YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG

Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 12 at this track on August 11 over 1400m, 16 len behind Keten Dream carrying 55kg at $6.10. Previously second-up 6th of 16 at this track on October 14 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Wynwood carrying 54kg at $45.30. Fitter and worth including.
10
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Hot pink cap