NAGOYA   05 May 2025
 
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Race 1 920m

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Expecting Hikaru Falcon to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint trip. PECTORAL (7) showed early speed from an outside draw when resuming last start and raced on the pace before boxing on well to finish third, beaten 4 lengths, over 920m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run again. RUKO BEAUTY (10) is finding the breakthrough elusive, beaten 10 lengths into eighth at her latest appearance over 1400m at this track. Looks well placed here and can finally break through. AFROMAN (4) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he was never in contention over 1400m at this track, beaten 14 lengths into ninth. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. HIKARU FALCON (5) returns from a spell. Finished sixth at this track and distance at his only appearance last prep four months ago. Should be prominent from the outset. Must be respected.
1 x0090 KAFUJI RHENIUM
TSUGIO HARAGUCHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Mamoru Kato
At the latest run ran last of 11 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 46 len behind Abstruse with 55kg at $49.20. The run before that ran last of 9 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 23 len behind Glorious Grace with 54kg at $45.90. Form doesn't read well but she is a genuine contender.
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SOICHI KATO
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, White cap
2 90x07 HOLY WELL
Akiko Okita
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 51.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 12 at this track on April 8 over 920m, 45 len behind Al Asha carrying 55kg at $124.50. Last start 7th of 11 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 10 len behind Abstruse carrying 51kg at $36.90. Hard to envisage a win today.
2
OGASAWARA ANTELOPE
PURPLE, WHITE SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE CHECKS, Grey cap
3 09009 POND LADY
HITOSHI MIYAMOTO
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 9 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 23 len behind Hiraboku One carrying 55kg at $170.40. The run before that ran last of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1500m, 21 len behind Koma Zero One with 55kg at $184.30. Might just find this a bit too tough.
3
TAKAHIRO IMAI
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, ORANGE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Salmon cap
4 89909 AFROMAN
FUTOSHI TAKESHITA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Yasumitsu Ota
At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 14 len behind Abstruse carrying 57kg at $137.40. The start before that second last of 12 at this track on April 8 over 920m, 15 len behind Al Asha with 57kg at $178.90. Worth following up.
4
DAIMYO OTSHATA
DARK GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, BLACK SLEEVES, COLLAR, Cyan cap
5 30x6x HIKARU FALCON
KAZUO FUJIGASAKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last preparation 6th of 11 at this track on January 14 over 920m, 4 len behind Polar Star with 54kg at $2.70. First up last campaign 4th of 11 at this track on September 6 over 920m, 9 len behind Hanamatsuri with 54kg at $2.50. Expect a bold showing.
5
HITOMI MIYASHITA
PURPLE, PINK BAND,WHITE SLEEVES, PINK ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 80896 AINO MEBAE
NAOTO TAKESHITA
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Last start crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 9 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 12 len behind Hiraboku One with 53kg at $42.30. The run before that got back early 9th of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1500m, 14 len behind Koma Zero One with 55kg at $110.90. Needs to find extra to beat these.
6
SEIJI KATO
MAGENTA, BLACK BAND, WHITE ARMBAND, Light green cap
7 070x3 PECTORAL
HIROYUKI IMAZU
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after six months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track on April 8 over 920m, 4 len behind Al Asha carrying 57kg at $4. Previously second-up 7th of 18 at Tokyo on May 4 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Nishino Invicta with 57.0kg at $48.80. Among the leading chances.
7
MASAAKI OHATA
RED, YELLOW BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
8 60700 PICCHE REGINA
Akiko Okita
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run second last of 11 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 16 len behind Abstruse carrying 54kg at $100.20. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track on April 8 over 920m, 13 len behind Al Asha carrying 55kg at $132.20. This looks too tough.
8
JUNKI MOCHIZUKI
SKY BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND,SKY BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
9 9094x TSUKINO MEGAMI
SHINICHI IDEUE
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Resuming after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at this track October 1 over 920m, 6 len behind Haruchan carrying 54kg at $9.80. First up last campaign ran last of 10 at this track July 25 over 1500m, 17 len behind The Havel carrying 54kg at $105. Likely to need this run.
9
SEIGO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, RED VEE, Hot pink cap
10 83x68 RUKO BEAUTY
ENOKIYA MITSURU
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 53.0KG

Third-up today. First-up 6th of 12 at this track on April 8 over 920m, 11 len behind Al Asha with 53kg at $11.50. Second run from a spell 8th of 11 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 10 len behind Abstruse with 53kg at $39.80. Rates highly. Big chance.
10
AOI KINOMAE
MEDIUM BLUE, RED BAND, WHITE HEARTS BAND,RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap