NAKAYAMA 19 Apr 2025
GOING: G
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THE NAKAYAMA GRAND JUMP(J . G1) 4260m Track: |
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JUNE VELOCITY (4) returned from a spell last start with a solid second in a G2 steeplechase (3900m) at Hanshin with today's rider Kazuma Mori steering. Big chance to take this out and grab a long overdue Grade 1 success. SMILE THROUGH (6) returns from a break of two months. Raced once last campaign and won a Gr 3 3390m steeplechase at Kokura by half a length to add to an already solid first-up record. Biggest test to date but looks up to the task. IMPRESS (8) up significantly in class this time after a win in a steeplechase (3350m) at this track at his latest appearance on March 22. Partnered again by Kayata Komaki who is building a great record when aboard. Capable of taking this out. ECORO DUEL (7) has a touch of class, with two placings at this level to his name. Fair effort when resuming in a Gr 2 here last start. Likely improver.
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NEVIIM
SHOZO SASAKI 7YO HORSE 63.0KG Koki Maeda Having second run back today. Fresh up after three months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily finished third of 8 runners at Hanshin in the G2 on March 15 over 3900m, 5 len behind Veil Nebula with 60.0kg at $4.80. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; finished third of 9 starters at this track in the G1 on December 21 over 4100m, 6 len behind Nishino Daisy carrying 63.0kg at $17.20. Definite chance. Worth consideration. |
1 T KOSAKA |
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| 2 | 2x693 |
T M TATSUMAKI
HIDENORI TAKE 7YO HORSE 63.0KG Masatsugu Takezono Last outing set the pace for much of the race finished third of 10 starters at Hanshin on March 29 over 3140m, 3.5 len behind Red Barossa with 62.0kg at $13.90. Run before made ground from midfield; finished ninth of 14 runners at Kokura in the G3 on February 15 over 3390m, 15 len behind Smile Through with 60.0kg at $36. Not a genuine type, tested. |
2 Y KUROIWA |
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| 3 | 6x00x |
MEINER GRAND
TAKAFUMI AOKI 7YO HORSE 63.0KG Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd. Returns from the paddock today. Didn't finish the race at this track in the G1 December 21 over 4100m at his last appearance. Has claims on best form. |
3 S ISHIGAMI |
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| 4 | 1x4x2 |
JUNE VELOCITY
HIDENORI TAKE 7YO BROWN HORSE 63.0KG Jun Yoshikawa Second-up today. Last run rolled along in front and was edged out late finished second of 8 runners at Hanshin in the G2 on March 15 over 3900m, a head behind Veil Nebula with 61.0kg at $2.30. At only start last preparation raced on the speed and boxed on steadily finished fourth of 9 runners at this track in the G1 on December 21 over 4100m, 9 len behind Nishino Daisy carrying 63.0kg at $2.30. Strong chance and expected to feature. |
4 KAZUMA MORI |
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ARUNDEL
MASAHIRO OTAKE 7YO GELDING 63.0KG Silk Racing Co. Ltd. Resuming after a break; having raced just once last preparation finished fourth of 14 runners at Kokura in the G3 on February 15 over 3390m, 7 len behind Smile Through with 60.0kg at $13. Won first up last previous preparation. Has claims on best form. |
5 SHO UENO |
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| 6 | 11x1x |
SMILE THROUGH
TAKASHI SAITO 5YO HORSE 63.0KG Katsumi Yoshida Resuming after a break; having had just one run last preparation favourite; won by 0.5 len Kokura in a G3 on February 15 over 3390m defeating Said carrying 60.0kg at $1.60 in a steeplechase. Also won previous preparation first up [-] to post a big 6 len win. This track on September 21 over 3210m defeating Okini with 60.0kg at $8.70 in a steeplechase. Expect a bold run. |
6 J TAKADA |
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| 7 | 2x2x4 |
ECORO DUEL
T IWATO 6YO BROWN HORSE 63.0KG Masatoshi Haramura Second-up today. Last run made ground from midfield; finished fourth of 8 runners at Hanshin in the G2 on March 15 over 3900m, 6 len behind Veil Nebula with 60.0kg at $2.30. At only start last preparation finished second of 9 runners at this track in the G1 on December 21 over 4100m, 5 len behind Nishino Daisy with 63.0kg at $5.90. Look for better showing here. |
7 TARO KUSANO |
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| 8 | 111x1 |
IMPRESS
SHOZO SASAKI 6YO HORSE 63.0KG Koji Maeda Racing second-up today. Fresh up after four months favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.5 len this track on March 22 over 3350m defeating Vehrenberg with 60.0kg at $1.90 in a steeplechase. Previously second-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len Niigata on October 26 over 2850m defeating Vatreni with 60.0kg at $2.30 in a steeplechase. Strong chance and expected to feature. |
8 KAYATA KOMAKI |
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| 9 | 8500x |
PLATINA DREAM
M KIKUKAWA 6YO BAY HORSE 63.0KG Masatake Iida Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign didn't finish the race at this track January 6 over 3200m. When resuming last campaign 10 of 16 runners at Chukyo Dirt August 25 over 1800m, 13 len behind Kazu Petrin with 58.0kg at $64.10. Others make more appeal. |
9 MASAYUKI NAKAMURA |
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| 10 | 8340x |
THE REST NOWHERE
KOICHI SHINKAI 7YO HORSE 63.0KG Ryoichi Otsuka Resuming after a two months break. Finished off last campaign 10 of 14 starters at Kokura in the G3 February 15 over 3390m, 22 len behind Smile Through carrying 60.0kg at $136.90. When resuming last campaign 8 of 11 runners at Fukushima November 16 over 3380m, 14 len behind Arundel carrying 57.0kg at $40.30. Form from last prep won't measure up. |
10 Y IGARASHI |
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| 11 | 221x3 |
BURN PASSION
SHOICHI TEMMA 8YO HORSE 63.0KG Makio Okada Second-up today. First-up after three months held ground to the line finished third of 14 runners at this track on March 22 over 3350m, 5.5 len behind Impress carrying 60.0kg at $42.40. Previously second-up came from midfield; finished third of 7 starters at this track on September 16 over 2880m, 8 len behind Pinpoint Draw carrying 60.0kg at $7.10. May need more time. |
11 KEI OEHARA |
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PIETERSITE
ISSEI MURATA 5YO DK B HORSE 63.0KG North Hills Co. Ltd. Resuming after a break; having raced just once last campaign finished fifth of 14 runners at Kokura in the G3 on February 15 over 3390m, 9 len behind Smile Through carrying 60.0kg at $181.30. When resuming last campaign finished fifth of 13 starters at this track on November 30 over 3570m, 7 len behind Asakusa Genki carrying 60.0kg at $20. Not keen. |
12 KEITA BAN |
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