Race Overview
 
NAGOYA   31 January 2025
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 02:40 Race 1 1500m
LIFT OFF (1) missed the frame on debut then improved last time when third over 920m at this track. Key runner who can get off the mark. FLORA VENUS (4) was well fancied on debut last start and was not far off, finishing second and beaten 1.5 lengths over 920m at this track. Big chance based on that effort. LUMINOSO (6) made late ground and finished sixth last start over 920m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. SILVER KOMKOM (8) finished seventh at her most recent appearance over 920m at this track. Cannot be ruled out in this suitable assignment.
2 03:15 Race 2 1500m
KURINO SUPERIOR (7) is a three-start maiden who finished sixth at his most recent appearance over 1500m at this track. Among the top chances in what looks a most suitable race. TALK DOWN (5) resumed from a spell last start and finished fourth over 1500m at this track. Great chance to break his maiden status with that run under his belt. HIKARU FAIRY (2) finished ninth at her most recent appearance over 1500m at this track after she gave away a big start. Worth including here. YUINO KUNIMARE (1) was prominent until they straightened last time but weakened to finish eighth over 1500m at this track. No surprise if he figured in the finish.
3 03:50 Race 3 920m
TSUMAYA (5) racing well. Got the prize two runs ago then last time out finished second over 2000m at this track. Has the ability to take care of this field. WATER RICHE (6) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish a neck away in second over 920m at this track. Likely improver with strong prospects. AUSTRALIS (1) is finding the breakthrough elusive, finishing seventh at her latest appearance over 1500m at Kawasaki. Can play a significant role here in this suitable assignment. EIFER ROBUSTO (4) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a fifth over 1500m at this track after being up on the pace until straightening. Well placed and can play a role.
4 04:25 Race 4 1500m
FATUM (8) made a strong late bid but just failed to pick up the winner as favourite last start over 1400m at this track. Going well and has winning claims here. HATTORI (2) was a determined winner two back then raced on the speed last time before finishing third over 1400m at this track. Likely to figure prominently. MEDUS (7) proved too strong two runs ago but was less impressive last time out when fifth over 2000m at this track. Perfectly placed and can bounce back. RU FENG (4) missed the frame last start when ninth over 1500m at this track. Likely improver.
5 05:00 Race 5 1400m
QUINTARELLI (2) was well in commission last start over 1500m at this track when second. Form this track is hard to knock with two wins from six starts. Leading contender. WAKAMIYANO MIKOTO (6) drifted well back and failed to finish it off last start when eighth over 1400m at this track. Worth noting Makoto Okabe goes aboard. Look for an improved run. COSMO LULLABY (7) finished sixth last time at this track in a disappointing performance. Possible improver slightly back in trip. HAKUSAN FLASH (10) ran below expectations last time at this track, finishing sixth. Has a good record at this course and distance, including a win and two minor placings and is nicely placed to turn things around.
6 05:35 Race 6 1500m
IRON PURSUIT (2) lines up on the back of a 2-length fourth over 1500m at this track as favourite. Goes well at this journey with three wins from nine starts. Credentials hard to knock and can feature. SATOMIN (7) has been in the money at her last couple of runs, the latest when second over 1500m at this track. Great chance to find the winners' enclosure. FUJI FANTASISTA (6) went forward and gave a great sight when second over 1500m at this track last time out. Has a decent record at this track and has winning claims on best figures. EERSTE STER (3) improved last start but found a couple better over 1500m at this track, beaten just 1.3 lengths. No surprise to see her in the mix.
7 06:05 Race 7 1500m
NORISAN BLACK (5) has put together a couple of wins at this circuit, the latest on January 16 over 1500m when he got home by 2 lengths. Unbeaten at this circuit and can get the job done again. ALLURING SORREL (8) won her maiden over this course and distance last start, getting the verdict by half a length. Winning rider Katsuki Niwa sticks and she is worth including. VICTORY CATCH (10) was an impressive winner last time over 920m at this track, stalking the pace before lengthening nicely to score by 3 lengths. Among the main hopes. SILK NEEDLE (3) was an impressive winner last time over 1400m at this track, leading throughout and putting 3 lengths on her rivals. Form this track is hard to knock with two wins from six starts. Cannot be underestimated.
8 06:40 Race 8 1500m
RAMPAGE CITY (7) has been in the placings his past two starts, finishing second over 1500m at this track last time out. Form at this track is solid. Expected to be in the finish. ARDOUR GROW (9) stepped out over more ground last time and struggled when fifth at this track. Great chance to atone. UWASANO RUI (2) did a good job last time, finishing in the money when third over 1500m at this track. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Capable of testing this field. LORE (1) made progress last time out, finishing second over 1400m at this track. Finds a suitable race and can play a major role.
9 07:10 Race 9 1500m
T M BIG SIR (1) scored two runs back then was well supported last time but could only manage to finish seventh over the same trip at this track after he was in contention on the corner. Anticipating a better run this time. HEART LOOP (9) made progress last start to finish second over 1500m at this track. Taking on a better line-up this time but she is up to the challenge. KITAKARAKITA PUNCH (7) missed the placings last start when eighth over 1700m at this track. Back in trip and can feature. HAIRPIN SPUR (4) last start finished sixth at this track over 1500m. Placed to advantage and in the mix.
10 07:45 Race 10 1400m
OKEN DUKE (10) made it back-to-back wins when successful last start over 1500m at this track, getting home by 2.5 lengths. Winning rider Makoto Okabe retains the mount. Steps up a level but he is good enough to score again. ARC PREMIER (7) drifted back from a good draw last time then wound up strongly to score a 1.5 lengths win over 1500m at this track. Should be in the finish again. CINNAMON DAISY (5) was a strong winner last time over 1400m at this track, scoring by one length to make it four on end. Leading player again. JAKO MUSUBI (8) scored last start at this track to make it three wins from six starts this campaign. Should park just off the speed. Not to be discounted.
11 08:20 Race 11 2000m
BLUE WIN (7) pushed forward and went on to record a determined win last start by half a length over 1500m at this track. Finds a tougher race but she has the talent to test this line-up. NIHONPIRO TIES (6) finished out of the money when fresh from a spell two starts back then he settled well back and finished tenth over 2000m at Kyoto five-and-a-half weeks ago. Beautifully placed and is sure to play a pivotal role in this more suitable race. DAGR FORCE (1) showed good early dash and stalked the pace last start before drawing clear to score by a neck over 1600m at Kasamatsu. Among the main hopes. ERNANI (2) improved last start but found one better over 1700m at this track, beaten one length. No surprise to see him in the frame.
12 08:50 Race 12 1700m
LINK ARMS (3) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at Kanazawa over 1500m after being in contention all the way. This looks a sterner test than last time but is capable of a big performance. KARAO YABURE (1) was an emphatic winner last time over 1500m at this track with today's rider Seigo Tsukamoto engaged. Is in solid form this time in work, scoring three times and placing on four occasions from eight starts. Among the leading chances. NOBLE COCKTAIL (10) travelled on-pace last time out over 1500m at this track and dug deep when pressured but found one better. Can give a sight again. YOUR GLORY (6) had been racing well with two consecutive placings before last start managing only sixth over 1700m at this track. Form at this track is solid and worth including.