NAGOYA   24 Dec 2025
 
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Race 1 1400m

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Tabezakari and Smooth Operator will press forward in a keen battle for the lead. TABEZAKARI (10) is building towards a win with placings at his last two runs, the latest effort a third over 1400m at this track when beaten 2 lengths. Masaaki Ohata has registered two minor placings when on board. Expecting a bold showing. DIA NO GOTOKU (4) turned in an eye-catching run over 1000m at Monbetsu last time, ridden back before coming home with a powerful run to finish second. Expected to prove tough to hold out again. SMOOTH OPERATOR (11) was safely held when tenth last time out over 1700m at this track, beaten 11 lengths. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Seigo Tsukamoto gets the best out of this three-year-old colt. Tackling a more suitable race so he is a major player. KITANO ROMAN (8) made some progress last start to finish fifth over 920m at this track, beaten 4.5 lengths. Stepping up in distance this time and can feature prominently.
1 00800 NAMURA ADAM
KAZUO FUJIGASAKI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Mutsuhiro Namura
Most recently second last of 12 at this track on December 10 over 1500m, 19 len behind Manno Duet with 57kg at $999.90. The run before that ran last of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1400m, 22 len behind Daigo Seiryu with 57kg at $460.70. Nice draw but others preferred.
1
TERUHIRO ASANO
WHITE, MAGENTA DIAMOND CHECK, MAGENTA SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPE, MAGENTA COLLAR, White cap
2 48098 TACITUS
MANABU KURACHI
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track on December 10 over 1500m, 16 len behind Sept Couleurs with 55kg at $278.20. The start before that got back early 9th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1400m, 15 len behind Daigo Seiryu carrying 55kg at $521.20. Nice draw but others preferred.
2
KATSUTO MARUNO
GREEN, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 08846 HOME AND DRY
KATSUYUKI IMAZU
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Hiroo Race Co. Ltd.
Last start settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1400m, 8 len behind Daigo Seiryu with 53kg at $70. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on November 12 over 1500m, 10 len behind Bloeien Cherry carrying 55kg at $200.30. Prefer others.
3
DAIMYO OTSHATA
GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, BLACK SLEEVES, COLLAR, Red cap
4 24452 DIA NO GOTOKU
KIYOMI SAKODA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Koji Oka
Comes here off a 41-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Monbetsu on November 13 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Stella Boulogne with 55kg at $17.30. The run before that 5th of 10 at Monbetsu on November 6 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Ryuno Magician with 55kg at $9.80. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
4
TSUTSUI YUSUKE
RED, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Blue cap
5 05506 HEAVEN'S SOUND
FUTOSHI TAKESHITA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Makio Okada
Last start got back early 6th of 12 at this track on December 10 over 1500m, 7 len behind Manno Duet carrying 57kg at $582.90. Before that 10th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1400m, 15 len behind Daigo Seiryu carrying 57kg at $504.60. Fully tested on his recent run.
5
SEIJI KATO
MAGENTA, BLACK BAND, WHITE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 59577 WAKAMECHAN
YOSHIYUKI SAKAGUCHI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Gensho Uchida
Last start 7th of 12 at this track on December 10 over 1500m, 9 len behind Manno Duet carrying 55kg at $59.70. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 12 at Funabashi on November 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Odenta with 54kg at $145.90. Might need easier race.
6
GAKU BANNO
BROWN, WHITE DIAMOND CHECKS, BROWN SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 5x600 JACK MINT
ENOKIYA MITSURU
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 55.0KG

Most recently 10th of 14 at Ohi on December 3 over 1600m, 19 len behind Sole E Spiaggia carrying 53kg at $151.40. Before that 11th of 13 at Ohi on November 11 over 1600m, 13 len behind Lord Ardito carrying 56kg at $42.50. Genuine chance this time around.
7
AOI KINOMAE
MEDIUM BLUE, RED BAND, WHITE HEARTS BAND,RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Green cap
8 45795 KITANO ROMAN
Naomi Tobe
4YO  BL/CH  FILLY 55.0KG
Naoto Kitajo
Comes here off a 54-day let-up. Last start 5th of 12 at this track on October 31 over 920m, 4.5 len behind Purple Rouge carrying 55kg at $21.80. The start before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 12 at this track on October 17 over 1500m, 8 len behind Sanyo Stardom carrying 55kg at $15.90. Has the ability to take this out.
8
JUNKI MOCHIZUKI
SKY BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND,SKY BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
9 49770 TANOSHINDAMONOGATI
KIYOMI SAKODA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 51.0KG

Last start second last of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1400m, 17 len behind Daigo Seiryu with 55kg at $156.60. The run before that 7th of 12 at this track on November 12 over 1500m, 18 len behind Bloeien Cherry carrying 51kg at $245.60. Can do a lot better than that last run.
9
OGASAWARA ANTELOPE
PURPLE, WHITE SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE CHECKS, Orange cap
10 24433 TABEZAKARI
TSUGIO HARAGUCHI
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Toho Bussan Co. Ltd.
Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at this track on December 10 over 1400m, 2 len behind Cosmo Nashville carrying 57kg at $5.70. The start before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on November 12 over 1500m, 6 len behind Up Shogun with 57kg at $10.70. Can take this out.
10
MASAAKI OHATA
RED, YELLOW BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Pink cap
11 31410 SMOOTH OPERATOR
NORIYUKI UEMATSU
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG
Chigira Bokujo
Last start 10th of 12 at this track on December 10 over 1700m, 11 len behind Up Shogun carrying 57kg at $152.10. The start before that won by 1.0 len at this track November 21 over 1500m defeating Rei Natia carrying 57kg at $2.90. Can do much better.
11
SEIGO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, RED VEE, Pink cap