OHI   13 Mar 2026
 
GOING:

Race 9 1400m

Track:      

Fast pace with Rosso Nabua showing out and Nefertem crossing to apply some pressure. ROSSO NABUA (3) returns from a spell of three years and did score first-up when last in work at Funabashi over 1200m. Lines up for the first time for the Junpei Morishita stable. Plenty to like about his prospects. LOVELY LUCIA (5) is ready to win after another minor placing last start, finishing second over 1600m at this track. Go close. ESPRIT WORLD (11) ran a strong race last time out, finishing second and beaten only a neck over 1200m at this track. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. HYEONGNIM (14) produced another moderate effort last start when 11th over 1400m. Look for an improved run.
1 00000 BANDOL ROSE
NOBUHIRO ONODERA
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Last start ran last of 11 at this track on February 18 over 1200m, 14 len behind Big Royal carrying 56kg at $246.10. The start before that second last of 13 at this track on January 30 over 1200m, 11 len behind Ricki Faith carrying 56kg at $513.80. Favour others today.
1
RYOTA SUGAWARA
ORANGE,WHITE SLEEVES,ORANGE STARS, White cap
2 59434 ZEITOKU
MASAHIRO UESUGI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on February 17 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Jive Talk carrying 56kg at $16.40. The start before that came from midfield; 3rd of 15 at this track on January 29 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Critical Hit carrying 56kg at $23. Not far away last start. Big chance.
2
YUKI ERIGUCHI
WHITE ,RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 1223x ROSSO NABUA
JUNPEI MORISHITA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Mizusawa June 11 2023 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Miniature carrying 56kg at $1.20. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 3 len Funabashi January 16 2023 over 1200m defeating Not So Rich carrying 56kg at $2. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
3
TAKAMI RIKU
RED, YELLOW CHECKS, SLEEVES, Red cap
4 97900 CHAN CHAN
NAYA KAZUHISA
5YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently ran last of 14 at this track on February 18 over 1400m, 13 len behind Omasa with 56kg at $486.80. The run before that ran last of 13 at this track on January 30 over 1600m, 15 len behind Armin Tesoro carrying 56kg at $348.10. Has to find improvement.
4
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Red cap
5 2x222 LOVELY LUCIA
SATOSHI FUKUNAGA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Yanagawa B.
Recent form sound. At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 13 at this track on February 18 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Vlastari with 54kg at $7.90. Before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 8 at this track on January 29 over 1600m, 6 len behind Yes With Can carrying 54kg at $1.70. Capable of a strong showing.
5
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECKS, GREEN SLEEVES, Blue cap
6 00306 VANBEE
MASAHIRO UESUGI
5YO  BLACK  GELDING 56.0KG

Most recently 6th of 14 at this track on February 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Omasa with 56kg at $162.20. Before that second last of 11 at this track on January 30 over 1400m, 12 len behind Riko Terrier carrying 56kg at $44.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
6
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Blue cap
7 9441x AFRO RAIDEL
NAOYUKI MATOBA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

First-up. Finished off last campaign by 1.3 len this track September 4 over 1400m defeating Tolan Tesoro carrying 56kg at $9.80. Previously first up; third of 12 at this track March 25 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Teruken Landler with 56kg at $2. May need the run.
7
SHO YOSHII
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
8 5909x T'S APEX
Yukiharu Shimada
6YO  GREY  MARE 53.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 14 at this track November 14 over 1400m, 10 len behind Coral King with 53kg at $132. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len this track April 25 2024 over 1200m defeating Sym Armatura carrying 52kg at $143.70. Not at this stage.
8
TANIUCHI KANTA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
9 3x234 TOKEN SOUR
HIROYUKI MATSUURA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Hidenobu Hayashi
Last start 4th of 14 at this track on February 18 over 1400m, 3 len behind Omasa carrying 54kg at $16.90. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track on January 12 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Ice Reading carrying 55kg at $6.80. Capable of a strong showing.
9
HIROSHI CHIDA
MEDIUM BLUE, RED STRIPES , MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES,YELLOW ARM BAND,RED COLLAR, Green cap
10 65x00 NEFERTEM
TAKAKAZU SASO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Resuming raced on the pace before fading 11th of 14 at this track on December 31 over 1600m, 12 len behind Keiai Elnath carrying 56kg at $6.30. Second-up 10th of 13 at this track on January 30 over 1600m, 12 len behind Armin Tesoro with 56kg at $16.10. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
10
YOICHI ANDO
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES ,MEDIUM BLUE ARMBANDS, Green cap
11 84352 ESPRIT WORLD
YOSHIHIRO SAWA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 12 at this track on February 17 over 1200m, neck behind Jive Talk with 56kg at $10.40. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track on January 15 over 1200m, 4 len behind Barrel with 56kg at $39.40. Rates highly after a strong run last time.
11
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Orange cap
12 1505x DANTALION
KAZUO WATANABE
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshimasa Ema
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at this track October 10 over 1400m, 5 len behind Win Irene with 56kg at $10.40. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len this track May 21 over 1600m defeating Royal Carat with 56kg at $3.20. Looking to others for the winner.
12
RYO FUJITA
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECK, NAVY SLEEVES, Orange cap
13 00x07 ART COLLECTION
NAOYUKI MATOBA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Godolphin
Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 10th of 15 at this track on January 29 over 1200m, 10 len behind Critical Hit carrying 56kg at $29.50. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at this track on February 17 over 1600m, 11 len behind Henningsen carrying 56kg at $65.20. Wide draw a test.
13
TAISEI NAKAHARA
WHITE, RED BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
14 70790 HYEONGNIM
Ryo Akamine
4YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG

Last start got back early 11th of 14 at this track on February 18 over 1400m, 11 len behind Omasa carrying 56kg at $223.30. The race before that 9th of 11 at this track on January 30 over 1400m, 8 len behind Riko Terrier with 56kg at $141.40. Likely to prove hard to hold out.
14
MINAMI SUGIYAMA
WHITE,NAVY HALVED,NAVY DIAMOND BAND ,NAVY SLEEVES,WHITE HALVED, Pink cap