Race Overview
 
NAGOYA   04 December 2024
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 12:25 Race 1 1500m
B B PICKETT (3) has been thereabouts of late including last time out when she closed nicely at the end of 1000m at Monbetsu to finish third. Sure to appreciate the extra journey and looms as a significant player. PEISHA IN (4) has been in the placings at his last two starts, finishing second last time when he was handy all the way over 1500m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. AMBASSADOR (2) did well last start but found one better over 1400m at this track, beaten only one length. Has his share of ability and finds a suitable race. HOME AND DRY (11) finished seventh at his last appearance over 1500m at this track on November 21. Rates highly in this field and can turn things around.
2 12:55 Race 2 1500m
LEG THROUGH (3) was in the money last time out when second over 920m at this track after he was always up in the leading division. The extra journey should play into his hands. Perfectly placed to salute. DAISEN TROIS (4) met with solid support when resuming last start over 1500m at this track when third. Takahiro Imai stays on and a bold showing is expected. FUMI SONIC (1) failed to figure last time out over 1400m at this track when seventh. Certainly worth another chance. MADEMOISELLE JAPON (2) last appeared four weeks ago over 1000m at Monbetsu when she finished seventh. This is her first run for the Katsuyuki Imazu stable. Expect her to be primed for this.
3 01:25 Race 3 1500m
SHORYU MASARU (3) is a seven-start maiden who looks close to breaking the duck after finishing in the placings at his last couple of runs, most recently when second over 1500m at this track. This looks a nice chance to break through. CAMICE (10) is still a maiden after five runs. Was well in commission last time out but didn't live up to market expectations, finishing fourth over 1500m at this track. Likely to be in the finish in this suitable assignment. LUNA TEETH (9) was in contention on the corner and finished second last start over 1500m at this track, beaten 1.5 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run again. KAORICHAN (5) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 1500m at this track. Finds a suitable race and can build on that solid recent effort.
4 02:00 Race 4 1500m
SANYO SFIDA (8) won her maiden over this course and distance last start, getting the verdict by 1.5 lengths. Looks well-placed and a bold showing is expected. JULY FIRST (9) was an impressive maiden winner last time out, scoring by 1.5 lengths over 920m at this track. Shaping up nicely and she should be in the finish again. SWITCHBLADE (2) started this preparation with a win two runs ago then a second over 1500m at this track last time out. Handy strike rate and is a key chance. METEOR JULIA (5) put the writing on the wall last start when she was beaten just a neck into second over 1500m at this track. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role.
5 02:35 Race 5 1400m
HO O RAMESSES (1) scored over 1500m here two back then missed the frame last time out over 1500m at this track. Huge chance on best efforts. Worth another try. HAPPY GIFT (7) is yet to fill a placing in two runs since resuming from a spell, the latest when ninth over 1500m at this track after she travelled towards the rear of the field. Will strip fitter and looks the main danger. IL PRINCIPE (5) finished sixth at his last appearance over 1500m at this track on November 21. Cannot be ruled out in this suitable assignment. SABLE COURRIER (8) was comfortably accounted for when tenth last time out over 1400m here after a win at this track at the previous outing. Nicely placed to bounce back.
6 03:10 Race 6 1500m
JUN FIRENZE (1) was in the money two starts back here but couldn't back that up when unplaced over 1500m at this track last time. Certainly worth another chance. FATUM (8) last appeared four weeks ago over 1700m at Monbetsu when he finished second. This is his first run for the T Tsunoda stable. Has ability and should be right in the finish. ZEPHYR BAROWS (10) finished seventh at this track and distance at his last appearance five months ago. Definite top-three chance. BABYLON (11) turned in an encouraging run at this course and distance last time, winding up strongly to finish fourth. Among the chances.
7 03:40 Race 7 1500m
WATER ARE (3) is poised to win after placing at his last four outings, most recently when second over 1400m at this track when he was prominent throughout. Hard to hold out. WAKAMIYANO MIKOTO (1) racing well. Won two back then finished a close second at this track over 1500m last time out. Nicely drawn on the fence. Winning chance. IZU JO GOMORY (10) showed good early speed and raced on the pace last start before fading to finish seventh over 1500m at this track. Will push forward and is among the chances. CISCO STAR (2) won at this track two starts ago but was below her best at a more recent appearance, finishing eighth over 1400m at this track. Should be in the mix in this suitable race.
8 04:15 Race 8 1500m
SOLAR RAY (1) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 1700m at this track after being in the firing line all the way. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. MEINER NARRATIVE (5) is close to breaking through but proving costly, last time out recording another placing when third at this track. Rates well and is expected to be right in this. STRANGER (12) made progress last time out, finishing third at the end of 1500m at this track. In the mix. OKEN TOP (7) ran fourth at his latest appearance over 1500m at this track, finishing 2.5 lengths from the winner. Credentials hard to knock and can feature.
9 04:50 Race 9 1700m
RYO RAI RAI (8) has been racing in great heart with two top-three finishes on end, the latest a third over 1500m at this track. Great chance to break through. SHONAN NATSUZORA (9) finished out of the money when fourth in a 1700m contest at this track two weeks ago. Has the talent to find the winners' list. SONG FOR MAYA (1) didn't measure up last time out over 1500m at this track, finishing back in ninth. Has a good record at this course and distance, including a win and five minor placings. Finds a suitable assignment and can bounce back. YUINO CHOSHINKI (4) resumes from a spell of seven months. Could only manage to finish ninth at the latest run over 2300m at Tokyo. Nicely placed and can figure in the finish in this suitable race.
10 05:25 Race 10 1500m
BAND ACE (4) is a last-start winner over 1400m at this track, showing good early speed on the occasion and leading throughout to score by 1.5 lengths. Expected to take some stopping again. CHEERFUL GIRL (2) turned in a fine effort to win by 2 lengths at this course and distance last start in a nice progression on the first-up run. Going up a level this time but she deserves plenty of thought. MAI SORA (11) led throughout last start to score an effortless 9-length win over 920m at this track. Takahiro Imai who has two wins when partnering stays on. Major player. KITASAN BAMBINA (9) scored her maiden win last time out at this track and is looking suited for another good run.
11 06:00 Race 11 1500m
NAMURA AVA (12) below par in two runs since a win three back, last start finishing fifth over 1700m at this track. Well placed to find winning form again. FLEUVE (4) has switched yards since finishing sixth two-and-a-half weeks ago over 1400m at Kasamatsu. Solid chance for the new barn. TOWAKI (9) finished sixth last time out over 1200m at Monbetsu five weeks ago. Tackles a longer journey this time and is among the chances. BOLD RAI (1) missed the frame last start over 1700m at this track, finishing fourth. Suitably placed and can turn things around.
12 06:35 Race 12 1700m
BATTLE LEGGENDA (10) below best when finishing sixth last time out over 1500m at this track a week-and-a-half ago. Steps up in journey today. Makoto Okabe who has three wins when partnering stays on. Should be in the finish. LEGAMI (3) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish second over 1700m at this track. Drawn to stalk the leaders and anticipating another big run. DENE (4) made progress last time out, finishing third at the end of 1500m at this track. Can feature. LOULOU FEUILLE (11) is finding the breakthrough elusive, finishing eighth at her latest appearance over 1500m at this track. Masaaki Ohata has registered two minor placings when on board. Must be respected.