NAGOYA   28 Jul 2026
 
GOING:

Race 10 1500m

Track:      

Strong pace with Eiger, Sept Couleurs and Happy Meek pushing forward, closely attended by Al Barsha and Solar Ray. SEPT COULEURS (7) went fast early over 1400m at this track last time and defied all challengers to score by a neck. Tackling a deeper field this time but she is good enough to figure in the finish. EIGER (6) is a distance specialist who finished fourth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1400m at this track after being in the firing line on the corner. Tackling a deeper field this time but she is worth serious consideration. EVER SINCE (3) made progress last time out, finishing third at the end of 1500m at this track. Finds a suitable assignment and can take the next step and salute. AL BARSHA (4) comes here off a break of ten months. Scored over 2000m at this track at the start of last prep. Definite top-three chance.
1 99764 FLIPPER
SATORU SETOGUCHI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG
Tatsuo Tanikake
Most recently got back early 4th in a small field at this track on July 17 over 1500m, 5 len behind Cal Bay Cruise with 52kg at $38.80. The race before that 6th of 11 at this track on July 3 over 1700m, 8 len behind Box Office carrying 52kg at $75.20. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
1
KONDO HAYATO
PURPLE, RED CHECKS, PURPLE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, White cap
2 23623 SOLAR RAY
TAKAO TSUKADA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG

Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 11 at this track on July 3 over 1700m, 5.5 len behind Box Office with 56kg at $13.80. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on June 19 over 1700m, neck behind Nihonpiro Ties carrying 57kg at $8.70. Racing well and is nicely placed.
2
SEIGO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, RED VEE, Black cap
3 25263 EVER SINCE
T TSUNODA
4YO  GREY  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track on July 17 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Cal Bay Cruise carrying 55kg at $3.20. The run before that 6th of 12 at Kasamatsu on June 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind Chuwa Spring carrying 55kg at $2.40. One of the chief contenders.
3
HOSOKAWA SATOSHI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE CAP
4 2324x AL BARSHA
HIROYUKI IMAZU
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Godolphin
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at this track October 3 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Radical Barows with 58kg at $2.60. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by neck this track November 21 2024 over 2000m defeating Mistral Wind carrying 55kg at $3.10. Must be included.
4
MASAAKI OHATA
RED, YELLOW BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 x0093 JASPER NOIR
T TSUNODA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Kazuo Kato
Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on July 15 over 920m, 8 len behind Golden Ring carrying 55kg at $38.40. The start before that 9th of 11 at this track on July 2 over 1500m, 21 len behind Manno Lightning with 55kg at $31.70. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
5
TATSUYA WATANABE
BLUE, GREEN VEE, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, WHITE ARMBANDS, CUFF, Yellow cap
6 21143 EIGER
FUTOSHI TAKESHITA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Godolphin
Racing well recently. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track on July 14 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Sept Couleurs with 55kg at $2.50. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on June 19 over 1700m, 1.1 len behind Nihonpiro Ties carrying 55kg at $5. Made headway last time. Top chance.
6
DAIMYO OTSHATA
GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, BLACK SLEEVES, COLLAR, Green cap
7 x2131 SEPT COULEURS
TSUYOSHI KAWANISHI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Racing well recently. Most recently won by a neck at this track July 14 over 1400m defeating Wetterhorn with 55kg at $2.90. The start before that 3rd of 12 at this track on July 1 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Cal Bay Cruise with 55kg at $2.30. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
7
SOICHI KATO
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, BLUE CAP
8 24x52 HAPPY MEEK
T TSUNODA
6YO  GREY  MARE 53.0KG
Koichiro Yamaguchi
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Kasamatsu on June 25 over 1400m, 5 len behind Chuwa Spring carrying 55kg at $6.30. Second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on July 15 over 920m, 4 len behind Golden Ring with 55kg at $5.80. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
8
AOI KINOMAE
MEDIUM BLUE, RED BAND, WHITE HEARTS BAND,RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
9 08006 PAPITA
ISAO NISHIKIMI
7YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start ran last in a small field at this track on July 17 over 1500m, 6 len behind Cal Bay Cruise with 55kg at $123.60. The race before that ran second last of 11 at this track on July 3 over 1700m, 15 len behind Box Office carrying 56kg at $222. Better off avoiding.
9
HIROSHI OHARA
DARK BLUE, FIREBRICK SIX SPOTS, ARMBANDS, Pink cap