Race Overview
 
NAGOYA   22 May 2025
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 12:30 Race 1 920m
DON TAKAMI (7) pushed forward from a wide draw last start and found a position close to the lead before sticking on well to finish second over 1400m at Kasamatsu. Facing a tougher assignment but she is good enough to make a big impact. BOOGIE NIGHTS (5) improved last time out to score by 0.8 lengths over 1400m at Kasamatsu. Soichi Kato scored on her last time and retains the ride. Needs to be at her best to beat this field but she has the ability to mix it with them. BIG PIQUANTE (2) ran a strong race last time out over 1400m at this track, finishing third. Drops in trip from the latest outing and can feature again. LOCO LULU HEART'S (3) missed the frame last start over 1500m at this track when fourth. Has his share of ability and is a top-three prospect.
2 01:00 Race 2 1500m
BOULDER OPAL (5) did a great job to score by 2 lengths over this course and distance last start to maintain her good form of late. Well placed and can repeat the dose. ECORO DINA (9) finished third last time out over 1500m here following a win at this track at the previous outing. Has started two times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Nicely placed to take this out. SUNRISE ARZU (3) was well in commission last start over 1500m at this track when second. Top chance. PACHIRA SWEET (8) turned in a better run last start at the second run of the campaign when fifth over 1500m at this track. Can figure in the finish this time.
3 01:35 Race 3 1400m
KITANO POLISH (3) fought on for third last start over 1400m at Kasamatsu, making it two minor placings in a row. Right in contention. LEO HEARTBEAT (11) scored two runs back then was popular with punters last time but could only manage to finish ninth over 1500m at this track. Can bounce back. ZAFFERANO (1) started at $7.60 last time and ran below expectations, finishing fifth here over 1400m. Nicely placed to make amends. SLEIPNIR (6) missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track, finishing ninth. Best efforts measure up and worth another chance.
4 02:05 Race 4 1400m
GEMBU (4) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing third last time out over 1400m at this track. Usually thereabouts and can feature again. VICTORY CATCH (12) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at this track over 1500m. Wide draw and will need a good steer from Takahiro Imai but on current form can feature. REGENT CAROL (7) disappointed last start when out of the placings over 1500m at this track. Expect a better run this time. ZENDAN SAKURA (2) progressed nicely last time out to finish just a neck from the winner in second over 1500m at this track. Jumps from a nice gate. Leading prospect.
5 02:40 Race 5 1500m
TRAUM PLATZ (1) settled back last start then made a sustained run to finish second over 1400m at this track. Will appreciate the extra ground this time and should run well. GIFT FOR YOU (12) has been in the placings at her last two starts, finishing third last time when she was always up in the leading division over 1400m at this track. Expect another big run. KITANO LA TOUR (4) was never in contention when eighth in a 1500m contest at this track two weeks ago. Improver who comes into calculations. HARPY TIARA (11) going well recently including a last start second beaten half a length over 1400m at this track. Honest galloper who is a live chance.
6 03:15 Race 6 1500m
SUPER HORSE (9) has put together a couple of wins at this track, the latest on May 6 over 1500m when he got home by 4 lengths. Winning rider Seigo Tsukamoto retains the mount. Likely to be in the finish again. OFFENBACH (3) has been thereabouts without winning, the most recent offering a third at this track over 1500m when he was beaten 1.1 lengths. This looks a nice race for him to return to the winners' stall. CARTIV YORK (4) finished 11th last time out over 1200m at Fukushima five-and-a-half weeks ago. Steps up in journey today. Should be in the finish in this weaker race. SPARTAN WORLD (5) ran a better race last start, finishing fourth over 1500m at this track. Nicely placed to find some form.
7 03:50 Race 7 1700m
SCORE (1) produced a good run two starts back to finish third but disappointed last time when out of the placings at this track over the same trip. Nicely placed to bounce back. ASQUITH TESORO (7) missed the frame two back in tougher company then tackled an easier race more recently when a half a length winner over 1500m at this track. In winning form and expected to run well again. RINNO PALPITO (6) last raced on May 8 when fourth at this track over 1500m. Best form stacks up and worth another chance. KURINO ECLIPSE (10) finished eighth over 1500m at this track last start after lifting strongly to score two back. Can bounce back to winning form.
8 04:30 Race 8 1500m
PAPITA (4) handy entire who is racing well this campaign. Last start finished second over 1500m after racing on the speed. Going well and expected to measure up. JEWEL PRINCE (1) is on a seven-day back-up after finishing in the money over 1600m at Kasamatsu. Assisted by the rails draw and is capable of taking this out. TERUKEN REN JOY (2) missed the frame last start when he settled well back over 1500m at this track, finishing eighth. Goes well at this trip and everything points towards a big run. BOW BLOSSOM (10) ran fourth at her latest appearance over 1400m at this track. Can produce a winning run here.
9 05:05 Race 9 1500m
MEDUS (9) put the writing on the wall last time out when second over 1500m at this track. Top chance on his best form. YUZUNOKI (4) showed good early speed last start before boxing on well and finishing third over today's trip at this track. In the right race and could prove hard to beat. OIDEMESE (6) progressed nicely last time out to finish second over 1500m at this track. Heading the right way and gets her chance to get off the mark. REI GRACE (12) was well in the market last but disappointed when ninth over 1500m at this track. Best form stacks up and worth another chance.
10 05:40 Race 10 1500m
FLORA VENUS (7) is in sparkling form, scoring at her last three starts, the latest win coming over 1500m at this track. Soichi Kato is aboard again and she is the one to beat again. POMERANIAN GOD (11) ran a nice race last time out, finishing third and beaten only 1.75 lengths over 1700m at this track. Deserves plenty of thought. LOVELY SENNA (5) was going okay prior to finishing back in 11th last start over 1400m at this track. Seigo Tsukamoto has a strong winning record aboard the three-year-old colt so he should be given another chance. YOSHINO SURPRISE (2) is a four-start maiden who finished tenth when resuming from a spell last start over 1200m at Fukushima. Bold showing expected with added fitness this time in this suitable race.
11 06:15 Race 11 1500m
IT'S NOTHING (11) did a great job to score by one length over this course and distance last start in a much improved run. Goes up a rung or two but she is up to the task. TSUKISHIRO (3) is rarely far away. Last time out raced handy over 1500m at this track and battled on well for second. Honest type with strong claims. BOILER MAKER (5) missed the frame last time when fourth at this track. Has a win and four minor placings at this journey from seven starts and is one of the prime contenders. TAISEI RAFAGA (1) missed the placings last start when eighth over 1900m at Kasamatsu. Well placed to make amends.
12 06:50 Race 12 1700m
CITRON VERT (6) really dug deep to get the prize by half a length three runs back at this track before filling a minor placing at his last two starts. Hitomi Miyashita who has five wins when partnering stays on. Key runner. RED BRONX (9) found a couple better over 1400m at this track last start. Nicely placed to figure in the outcome. SOLAR RAY (4) won two on end before finishing midfield last start at this track over 1500m. Tackles a longer journey this time and expected to do much better. DHANYAVAAD (8) finished second two runs back but was less effective last time over 1500m at this track, finishing back in eighth. In the mix.