NAGOYA   01 Jul 2026
 
GOING:

Race 10 1500m

Track:      

Strong early tempo with Sabu Ryu Shin and Destiny Hope leading the way. DESTINY HOPE (9) raced on the speed and lifted to score by half a length at today's track and distance last start in a much improved run. The engagement of Soichi Kato is noteworthy. Stepping up a level this time but on her best form she is capable of testing her rivals. SOL AMAZON (4) has been safely held at his last two starts, the latest when eighth over 3170m at Kyoto. Does enjoy some weight relief this time. Has struggled on the JRA circuit recently but is better placed here. POSITIVITY (12) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at this track over 1500m. Wide draw and will need a good steer from Seigo Tsukamoto. Meeting a deeper field this time but he cannot be left out. CULLBERG (1) last raced on June 16 when fourth at this track over 1500m. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is good enough to take this out.
1 8x774 CULLBERG
YUKIO ABE
7YO  DK B  GELDING 57.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on June 16 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Minimal Design carrying 57kg at $10.10. Before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at this track on June 2 over 1500m, 8 len behind Star Wood Tail with 55kg at $34.30. Strong each-way hope with the assistance of the inside alley.
1
KATSUTO MARUNO
GREEN, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS, White cap
2 900x0 PREMIER SHIP
SHINICHI IDEUE
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Kobayashi Eiichi Holdings LLC.
Second run back. First-up after seven months ran last of 12 at this track on June 16 over 1500m, 21 len behind Perfect with 57kg at $4.90. Previously second-up 10th of 18 at Niigata on October 18 over 1800m, 6 len behind Salt Breeze with 56.0kg at $36.10. Needs to lift.
2
DAIMYO OTSHATA
GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, BLACK SLEEVES, COLLAR, Black cap
3 00099 KURINO NICE GUY
KIYOMI SAKODA
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Hiroharu Kurimoto
Last start 9th of 12 at this track on June 16 over 1500m, 14 len behind Perfect carrying 57kg at $495.30. The run before that 9th of 11 at this track on May 19 over 2000m, 12 len behind Gaju Nori White with 57kg at $280.10. Hard to have.
3
HOSOKAWA SATOSHI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE CAP
4 15908 SOL AMAZON
TAKAO TSUKADA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Forest Racing
Returns from a 31-day let-up. At the latest run ran second last of 9 at Kyoto on May 31 over 3170m, 26 len behind Container World carrying 60.0kg at $85.60. The race before that 12th of 14 at Nakayama on April 11 over 3200m, 18 len behind Meisho Sommelier with 60.0kg at $110.90. Far better than recent form suggests.
4
TOMOMORI SYOTARO
GREEN, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 03855 SABU RYU SHIN
TAKAO TSUKADA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG
Kenji Watabe
Last start did the work up front then tired 5th of 10 at this track on June 16 over 1500m, 4 len behind Minimal Design carrying 54kg at $18.20. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on June 2 over 1500m, 7 len behind Star Wood Tail with 57kg at $47.10. Among the winning chances.
5
OGASAWARA ANTELOPE
PURPLE, WHITE SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE CHECKS, Yellow cap
6 0x900 AOKAMI
HIROYUKI IMAZU
7YO  BLACK  GELDING 57.0KG
Hiroyuki Otaki
Comes here off a 59-day let-up. At the latest run 11th of 13 at Tokyo Dirt on May 3 over 1300m, 9 len behind April In Paris carrying 58.0kg at $178.70. The start before that 11th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 22 over 1200m, 8 len behind Kanesho Legend carrying 58.0kg at $310.60. Likely to struggle.
6
MASAAKI OHATA
RED, YELLOW BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 13996 LORD RELATION
ENOKIYA MITSURU
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd.
Last start 6th of 10 at this track on June 16 over 1500m, 5 len behind Minimal Design with 55kg at $8.80. The start before that 9th of 12 at this track on June 2 over 1500m, 9 len behind Star Wood Tail with 57kg at $47.10. Expected to finish much closer.
7
TATSUYA WATANABE
BLUE, GREEN VEE, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, WHITE ARMBANDS, CUFF, Green cap
8 90390 COPANO DAVID
KOICHI CHIBE
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG
Sachiaki Kobayashi
Most recently ran second last of 12 at this track on June 16 over 1500m, 18 len behind Perfect carrying 55kg at $62.30. The run before that 9th of 11 at this track on May 19 over 1700m, 10 len behind Raging Thrust with 53kg at $124.10. Others are preferred.
8
AOI KINOMAE
MEDIUM BLUE, RED BAND, WHITE HEARTS BAND,RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Green cap
9 25101 DESTINY HOPE
HIROYUKI IMAZU
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Three Stars Racing
Most recently favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at this track June 3 over 1500m defeating Akiyoshi Power carrying 55kg at $2. The start before that faded in the straight ran second last of 11 at this track on May 20 over 1500m, 12 len behind Star Wood Tail carrying 55kg at $6.90. Can get the job done again.
9
SOICHI KATO
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, BLUE CAP
10 x0987 LOVELY SIGN
TSUYOSHI KAWANISHI
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Naonobu Saito
Last start 7th of 10 at this track on June 16 over 1500m, 7 len behind Minimal Design carrying 55kg at $23. The run before that 8th of 11 at this track on May 20 over 1500m, 10 len behind Manno Duet with 55kg at $21.40. Tempted to look elsewhere on recent form.
10
JUNKI MOCHIZUKI
SKY BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND,SKY BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
11 60797 SOLIS LUX
KESATOSHI SAKURAI
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on June 16 over 1500m, 8 len behind Perfect with 57kg at $122.70. Before that 9th of 12 at Sonoda on May 14 over 1230m, 11 len behind Victory Bridge carrying 57kg at $381.20. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
11
KATSUKI NIWA
YELLOW, PURPLE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, Pink cap
12 71033 POSITIVITY
Uto Hideki
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Akihiro Imamura
Racing well recently. Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on June 16 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Minimal Design carrying 57kg at $15.40. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track on June 2 over 1700m, 2 len behind Silk Needle with 57kg at $24.90. Ideally placed to play a significant role.
12
SEIGO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, RED VEE, Pink cap