NAGOYA   01 May 2024
 
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Race 12 920m

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Lots of speed predominantly from Verk Arthur, Lux Gracias and Battle Leggenda. VERK ARTHUR (11) scored two back but was below his best last time when fifth over 1500m at this track. He should be right in this. LUX GRACIAS (10) is racing well. Scored here two back then finished third over 920m at this track at the latest appearance. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. In the mix. T M AUDREY (1) improved last start but found a couple better over 1700m at this track. Has the class to produce another positive result. MISTRAL WIND (2) ran below par last time when sixth over 1700m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time.
1 00x03 T M AUDREY
AKINORI TAKENOSHITA
5YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Masatsugu Takezono
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up raced on the pace before fading 14th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 16 over 1400m, 10 len behind Elise Dia carrying 56.0kg at $346.70. Second-up sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at this track on April 22 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Corin Vanilla carrying 54kg at $16.70. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
1
KATSUKI NIWA
YELLOW, PURPLE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, Salmon cap
2 1x636 MISTRAL WIND
HIROYUKI IMAZU
7YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Takaya Shimakawa
At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on April 22 over 1700m, 5 len behind Corin Vanilla with 56kg at $8.70. The run before that 3rd of 11 at this track on April 9 over 1500m, 2 len behind Win Fede with 55kg at $4.60. Watch for him late in the piece.
2
KODAI ASANO
ORANGE, GREEN FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Light brown cap
3 17x07 ONIJI OTANI
T TSUNODA
6YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG
Masanao Takase
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at this track on April 10 over 1700m, 7 len behind Monstre City carrying 56kg at $5.70. Last start 7th of 12 at this track on April 22 over 1700m, 7 len behind Corin Vanilla with 56kg at $16.90. Capable of a big finish so don’t write him off.
3
TAKAHIRO IMAI
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW RINGS, YELLOW SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 64216 BATTLE LEGGENDA
KAZUO FUJIGASAKI
4YO  BLACK  FILLY 54.0KG
Toyomi Miyagawa
Useful filly. Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on April 12 over 1700m, 6 len behind Big Boss Masamune carrying 54kg at $33.40. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 len at this track March 15 over 1500m defeating Purple Rain carrying 54kg at $2.40. Can do a lot better than that last run.
4
SHINICHI MARUYAMA
YELLOW, BLACK BAND, ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 99599 ESCHER
SATORU SETOGUCHI
10YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Yoshio Oda
Last start 9th of 12 at this track on April 22 over 1500m, 10 len behind Ultimate Saga carrying 56kg at $15. Before that 9th of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1700m, 16 len behind Frescobaldi with 56kg at $66.80. Genuine chance this time around.
5
HITOMI MIYASHITA
PURPLE, PINK BAND,WHITE SLEEVES, PINK ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 09897 T O MARX
KATSUYUKI IMAZU
7YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG
Tomoya Ozasa
Most recently got back early 7th of 10 at this track on April 24 over 920m, 6 len behind Forza F carrying 52kg at $90.20. The run before that 9th of 11 at this track on April 9 over 1500m, 17 len behind Win Fede carrying 56kg at $37.40. Others have better credentials.
6
JUNKI MOCHIZUKI
DEEP SKY BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, DEEP SKY BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBAND, Light green cap
7 91498 A SHIN JADEITE
Uto Hideki
4YO  BLACK  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on April 12 over 1500m, 12 len behind Daoradaora carrying 54kg at $89.20. The run before that sat on the pace before fading 9th of 11 at this track on March 29 over 1500m, 10 len behind Blue Reversal carrying 54kg at $37. Doesn't look good enough to threaten the top few.
7
TOMOMORI SYOTARO
GREEN, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, ARMBAND, Light green cap
8 22006 MARUTOKU LAUREL
Naomi Tobe
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at this track on April 22 over 1500m, 6 len behind Ultimate Saga with 51kg at $27.30. The run before that second last of 11 at this track on April 9 over 1500m, 21 len behind Win Fede with 54kg at $30.30. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
8
SOICHI KATO
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
9 00385 JAMIL FUERTE
KAZUO FUJIGASAKI
8YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Katsumi Yoshida
Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on April 22 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Ultimate Saga carrying 56kg at $32. The start before that 8th of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1700m, 15 len behind Frescobaldi carrying 56kg at $26.90. Can't make much of a case.
9
KATSUTO MARUNO
GREEN, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBAND, Light brown cap
10 44013 LUX GRACIAS
ENOKIYA MITSURU
4YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG

Useful filly. Most recently 3rd of 12 at this track on April 12 over 920m, 2.5 len behind Bold Rai with 52kg at $3.60. The run before that won by 2.5 len at this track March 14 over 920m defeating Orchidee Parfumee with 52kg at $3. Has the right credentials.
10
AOI KINOMAE
MEDIUM BLUE, RED BAND, WHITE HEARTS BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
11 21715 VERK ARTHUR
TSUYOSHI KAWANISHI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Yoshiaki Yonezu
Most recently 5th of 11 at this track on April 10 over 1500m, 6 len behind Sammaru Empire with 54kg at $4.30. The start before that won by 2 len at this track March 13 over 1500m defeating Hakusan Brave carrying 56kg at $4.10. Can atone.
11
KEIGO OHATA
DARK GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, BLACK SLEEVES, Hot pink cap