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TIME |
COMMENT |
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1
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09:55
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Maiden Race 1200m
THREE CAUSE (16) finished 7 lengths adrift in eighth when fresh from a layoff last start over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt. Was in the placings at his only other second-up run. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Will give a great sight. ARZAK (7) has Kohei Matsuyama going aboard after she was well held last time out in sixth over 1000m at Kokura Dirt. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Gets chance to atone. CHRONO REGALIS (8) debuted six weeks ago when she finished sixth over 1600m at Nakayama, beaten 2.75 lengths. Improver who can feature in the finish. MEISHO LIGHT GO (4) had support on debut last time out but never threatened when a disappointing 11th over 1800m at this track. Strongly fancied on debut but failed to come on. Better for the experience and this easier. |
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2
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10:25
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Maiden Race 1800m
WONDERFUL DAYS (9) found the line nicely last start to get up for second over 1800m at this track. Should be prominent from the outset. Overdue and gets chance to break through. MATENRO HOUR (6) was well in commission on his debut over 1800m at this track back on November 29 and finished fifth, beaten 11 lengths. Showed ability on debut in a stronger race. Look for a bold run. UNLIMITED (1) is a five-start maiden who returned last time and finished sixth at this track over 1800m, beaten 4.5 lengths. Definite top-three hope with plenty of improvement to come. POD SIEG (5) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1800m at this track, beaten 3 lengths. Looks to be in the right race so he should be in contention again. |
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3
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10:55
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Maiden Race 1400m
CURLICUE (13) was heavily bet on debut but found one better, finishing second, beaten 6 lengths, over 1400m at Tokyo Dirt. Can only be improved. Has a wide gate to overcome but should be in the finish again. ARGYLE SHORE (9) resumes from a spell of 12 weeks. Looked close to a win before that break, finishing off with a minor placing over 1400m at this track. Good effort to launch last prep when in the money at this track over 1400m. Has ability and is a solid chance. RIPI (8) is back from a spell of nine weeks. Closed last prep with a seventh, beaten 2.75 lengths, over 1600m at Chukyo. Capable of playing a big role. QUEEN'S NADESHIKO (11) was well in the market on debut last time out and ran well but found a couple better over 1400m at this track. Has ability and worth including. |
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4
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11:25
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Allowance Race 1800m
EIYU FIRE (1) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with only one victory from 13 starts. Was again denied last start when he found one better over 1800m at this track. Overdue for a win. Well placed to take this out. LUX FRENZY (7) turned in a fine effort to win by 2.5 lengths at this track and distance last start in a far better run. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot repeat the dose. HIGH QUALITY (9) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish 2.5 lengths away in second over 1800m at this track. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. B B BERZERK (6) impressed last time out at the second run of the campaign and finished 2.5 lengths from the winner in second over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt. Finds a suitable race and can build on that solid recent effort. |
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5
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12:15
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Newcomer Race 1600m
ELEGANCE ASK (15) is a three-year-old filly by Poetic Flare out of Never Heart's stepping out on debut for the Katsunori Tanaka stable. Looks set to run well. BAY NINA (9) is a three-year-old filly by Admire Mars out of Bay Court set to debut for the Taiki Chaki stable. Leading prospect on face value, with betting holding the key. SOLEIL LEVANT (11) is a three-year-old filly on debut from the stable of Yasuyuki Tsujino. By Siskin from Tiger Orchid. Bold showing expected. RIFFLE FORCE (4) is a nicely bred three-year-old filly lining up for the first time. By Lord Kanaloa from It Was Magic who has produced a winner at stakes level. Has fared well at the barrier draw and should be in the finish. |
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6
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12:45
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Maiden Race 2400m
BIXBITE (9) wound up strongly last time out to finish 0.6 lengths adrift in third over 2000m at this track when fresh from a break. Should camp just off the leaders. Will play a major role. SCRUMPTIOUS (5) produced a fair effort on debut last time out when 4.5 lengths from the winner in sixth at Kokura over 2000m. Worth following up with that first run out of the way. POUND FOR ONE (15) returned from a spell two weeks ago when he was beaten 4 lengths into fourth over 2200m at this track. Fitter this time. Hard to beat in this suitable race. GOLDEN BOB (8) was safely held last start on debut over 2000m at Kokura. Should appreciate the longer journey now. Could sneak into the finish with some natural improvement likely. |
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7
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01:15
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Allowance Race 1800m
ORIGINAL FINE (5) wound up strongly only to just miss last start over 1900m at this track. Will derive great benefit from recent racing. Overdue for a win. Looks well placed and should go close. EYE BLINK (3) lines up on the back of a 4 length sixth over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt. Placed only try course and distance. Go close off the low draw. ARISTOCRACIA (7) finds it hard to win but ran a strong race last time when beaten a neck into second over 1800m at this track. Best figures measure up. Among the leading chances. MATENRO SILVIA (2) finished third last start over 1800m at this track, beaten 1.75 lengths. Has started two times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. In the right race and is one of the big hopes. |
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8
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01:45
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Allowance Race 1200m
LUCIDO (5) turned in a better run last time to finish second over 1200m at this track after being in contention on the bend. Will find this a little easier and fitter again. AOI REGINA (2) is back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Raced once last campaign and finished second over 1200m at this track. Rates highly and makes plenty of appeal while fresh. LILY FIELD (4) returns after a spell of three months. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1400m at this track. Has a solid first-up record of two wins and two placings from five runs. Makes plenty of appeal. TAMAKAZURA (1) is coming off a last-start fifth, beaten 2 lengths, over 1200m at Nakayama. Should be involved in the finish. |
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9
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02:15
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IWASHIMIZU STAKES 1600m
MINI TRANSAT (7) finished seventh when resuming at this track over this distance last time out. Has a very good record over today's journey with three wins from six starts. Will drift back but wind up late. Leading contender. KINGMAKER (10) has had two runs since a break, the latest a fifth over 1600m at this track, beaten 4.5 lengths. Fitter for recent racing so a big run is likely. WATER GERBERA (2) returns after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1600m at this track. Makes plenty of appeal. COR LEONIS (4) resumes. Didn't make an impact at his only run last prep on November 30, finishing sixth and beaten 5 lengths over 2000m at Tokyo. Has found a suitable race and is worth including. |
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10
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02:50
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YAMATO STAKES 1200m
FEMME ELEGANTE (3) is a talented filly who missed the frame on debut then has four wins and two minors since. Loves the trip and excels fresh. TAGANO MIST (6) is fitter again and this easier. Top second-up record and loves the course and distance. Top winning hope. LOGI ADELAIDE (2) is a pProgressive type with a fitness edge on many of his rivals. Drawn for a soft run and looks a definite winning hope. POD VADER (10) will find this easier and has a strong second-up record. Best form is this trip. Likely improver. |
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11
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03:30
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THE KISARAGI SHO 1800m
ZOROASTRO (1) is a promising galloper who resumes from a break. Last raced when second over 1800m in the G2 Keio Hai Nisai Stakes at Tokyo 11 weeks ago. Has never been out of the placings first up from two tries. Returns in easier grade and expected to go close. M'S BEGIN (2) is a promising colt yet to miss the frame in two starts, including a win. Is at the races for the first time since he scored over 2000m at Tokyo on November 24. Tackles a much tougher assignment but has good upside and likely to feature. GOING TO SKY (4) resumes after a break of ten weeks. Did win at his only other first-up run when on debut, scoring over 2000m at Tokyo. Powered home in stakes class latest and just missed before another break. Expect a forward showing. LAUGHTERLINES (7) closed last prep nine weeks ago when she finished third over 1600m at Chukyo. Credentials hard to knock. |
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12
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04:10
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Allowance Race 1200m
VRTRAHAN (6) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at this track over 1200m. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. AMERICAN TICKET (5) resumes. Didn't make an impact at his only run last prep on December 6, finishing fourth and beaten 4.5 lengths over 1200m at Chukyo Dirt. Has a high cruising speed. Among the leading chances. BIG DREAM (16) ran below expectations last time after being in the firing line on the bend at Nakayama Dirt, finishing eighth and beaten 5 lengths starting at $4.30. The engagement of H Miyuki is a positive move. Hard to beat in this suitable race. KURINO OLIVE (2) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a fourth over 1400m at Chukyo Dirt after being up on the pace until straightening. Suitably placed so anticipating a bold performance. |
