NAGOYA   26 Jun 2025
 
GOING:

Race 11 1500m

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A strong tempo is anticipated. MEISHO TAISETSU (9) went forward and proved too strong last time out, scoring by one length over 1400m at this track. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is capable of a big performance. SAINT EX (6) was well fancied when resuming last start over 1600m at Kochi when fourth, beaten 2.5 lengths. Worth another chance. DHANYAVAAD (7) was quickly into stride over 1500m at this track last time and went on to score by 1.5 lengths. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is right in contention. SAMMARU LEGEND (1) has been in good form, scoring three back at this track then placing twice in a row, most recently when second over 1900m at Kasamatsu. Finds a suitable race and can fill another top-three spot.
1 00132 SAMMARU LEGEND
HIROYUKI IMAZU
7YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Isamu Soma
Racing well recently. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Kasamatsu on June 11 over 1900m, 2.5 len behind Gold Gear carrying 57kg at $1.80. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track on May 23 over 1500m, head behind Koln Concert carrying 55kg at $2.70. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
1
TSUTSUI YUSUKE
RED, YELLOW BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
2 16226 STEEL ACTOR
T TSUNODA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on June 6 over 1700m, 6 len behind Al Barsha with 56kg at $5. The run before that 2nd of 10 at this track on May 23 over 920m, neck behind Bright Phantom with 56kg at $3.20. Nice draw but others preferred.
2
HOSOKAWA SATOSHI
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
3 x3x65 LUCE D'ORO
HIROYUKI IMAZU
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Dearest Club Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Not raced for 42 days. First-up 6th of 8 at Kasamatsu on March 20 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Steel Actor with 58kg at $1.30. Last start 5th of 11 at Kasamatsu on May 15 over 1400m, 4 len behind Moueix with 57kg at $131.20. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
3
SEIGO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, RED VEE, Salmon cap
4 91222 KING OF THE NILE
YUKIO ABE
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Him Rock Racing Holdings Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on June 6 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Meisho Taisetsu carrying 52kg at $14. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on May 23 over 1500m, nose behind Koln Concert with 54kg at $15.30. Low draw and expected to go well.
4
RYO NOVATA
PURPLE, WHITE SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE CHECKS, Blue cap
5 4x352 LORD RENVERSER
YOSHIYUKI SAKAGUCHI
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd.
Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on June 6 over 1700m, nose behind Al Barsha with 56kg at $7.70. Before that 5th of 10 at this track on May 23 over 1500m, 3 len behind Koln Concert with 56kg at $4.10. Likely to struggle.
5
SHINICHI MARUYAMA
SKY BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND,SKY BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS, White cap
6 134x4 SAINT EX
TAKAO TSUKADA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Yuki Hashimoto
Second-up. First-up after three months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Kochi on May 25 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Ecoro Courage with 57kg at $1.60. Previously second-up 13th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt in LR on November 17 over 1700m, 22 len behind T O Drefong with 57.0kg at $6.80. Improver with winning prospects.
6
KATSUTO MARUNO
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Orange cap
7 22811 DHANYAVAAD
T TSUNODA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Chizu Yoshida
Racing well recently. Last start favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track June 17 over 1500m defeating Baepsae with 57kg at $2.30. Before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at this track May 22 over 1700m defeating Solar Ray with 57kg at $8.80. Genuine contender.
7
HIROKI MURAKAMI
GREEN, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, ARMBANDS, Orange cap
8 02222 TSUKISHIRO
YOSHIYUKI SAKAGUCHI
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on June 5 over 1500m, 2 len behind Indicator with 55kg at $13.40. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on May 22 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Hakusan Mignon carrying 55kg at $4.30. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.
8
HITOMI MIYASHITA
RED, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Light brown cap
9 12511 MEISHO TAISETSU
Uto Hideki
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track June 6 over 1400m defeating King Of The Nile with 56kg at $1.30. The start before that favourite; won by 6 len at this track May 9 over 1500m defeating Wetzlar with 57kg at $1.60. Hard to beat if he brings his A-game.
9
TAKAHIRO IMAI
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, ORANGE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Pink cap
10 32344 WETZLAR
T TSUNODA
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Kazuhiko Nagata
At the latest run 4th of 9 at this track on June 17 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Dhanyavaad with 57kg at $7. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on June 6 over 1400m, 6 len behind Meisho Taisetsu carrying 56kg at $14.50. Wide draw a test.
10
KEIGO OHATA
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, BLUE CAP
11 11113 PRIMERA
Uto Hideki
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Hideko Kondo
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 12 at this track on June 6 over 1400m, 5 len behind Meisho Taisetsu with 54kg at $4.50. The race before that won by 2.5 len at this track May 8 over 1700m defeating For Beroul with 55kg at $1.30. Genuine contender under these conditions.
11
JUNKI MOCHIZUKI
GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, BLACK SLEEVES, COLLAR, Blue cap
12 4x12x MAD ROULETTE
TSUYOSHI KAWANISHI
7YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 12 at this track April 8 over 2100m, a head behind Fuku Pygmalion carrying 57kg at $13. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 len Kasamatsu March 20 over 1600m defeating Meisho Taisetsu carrying 57kg at $9.10. Doesn't appeal.
12
SOICHI KATO
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, BLUE CAP