NAGOYA   05 Dec 2025
 
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Race 11 1400m

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Strong pace with Meisho Taisetsu and Koln Concert driving across from their wide draws. PAGEANT (1) made progress last time out, finishing second at the end of 1400m at this track. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he has the ability to mix it with them. MARUKA RAPID (3) was an impressive winner last time over 1400m at Kanazawa, leading throughout and putting 6 lengths on her rivals. Expected to take some stopping again. EIGHT WAN (5) is a genuine type with two minor placings from three starts this prep. Was handy all the way and finished 1.5 lengths from the winner in second last start over 2000m at this track. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he is up to the challenge. MEISHO TAISETSU (11) was easily accounted for when fourth last start over 2000m here after a good first-up win at this track. Finds a suitable race and can figure in the finish.
1 0x942 PAGEANT
TAKAO TSUKADA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 55.0KG

Form hard to fault. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at this track on November 12 over 1400m, 2 len behind Tanabata with 57kg at $2.10. Before that 4th of 9 at Kasamatsu on October 24 over 1400m, 4 len behind A Shin Jolt carrying 56kg at $6.60. The inside alley is a real bonus.
1
JUNKI MOCHIZUKI
GREEN, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, ARMBANDS, Pink cap
2 211x0 KITANO OCTOPUS
Akiko Okita
9YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Naoto Kitajo
Second run back. First-up after seven months ran last of 12 at this track on November 25 over 1700m, 43 len behind Ernani carrying 57kg at $10.40. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Ohi on December 25 over 2600m, 10 len behind Lucky Dream carrying 54kg at $79.90. Unlikely to threaten.
2
REI OGASAHARA
YELLOW, PURPLE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, White cap
3 x0x91 MARUKA RAPID
HIROSHI SASANO
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Takeshi Kusakabe
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 9th of 12 at this track on October 16 over 1500m, 13 len behind K's Reve carrying 55kg at $15.90. Last start won by 6 len at Kanazawa November 16 over 1400m defeating Kisling with 55kg at $3.10. Racing well. Has strong claims.
3
SOICHI KATO
BLUE, GREEN VEE, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, WHITE ARMBANDS, CUFF, Red cap
4 01157 PRIMERA
Uto Hideki
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Hideko Kondo
At the latest run 7th of 11 at this track on November 13 over 2000m, 14 len behind Mad Roulette carrying 55kg at $43.90. The run before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 12 at this track on October 16 over 1500m, 10 len behind K's Reve with 55kg at $8.80. Fully tested on her recent run.
4
KEIGO OHATA
GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, BLACK SLEEVES, COLLAR, Green cap
5 0x622 EIGHT WAN
NAOTO TAKESHITA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Teruo Ono
Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 7 at this track on November 13 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Nihonpiro Ties with 57kg at $4.20. The run before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 12 at this track on October 31 over 1700m, neck behind Covinha carrying 56kg at $34.30. Expected to go well.
5
HIROKI MURAKAMI
GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, BLACK SLEEVES, COLLAR, Yellow cap
6 32122 COVINHA
SATOSHI INOUE
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Teruya Yoshida
Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 12 at this track on November 25 over 1700m, 1.5 len behind Ernani carrying 57kg at $2.80. The start before that came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Kasamatsu on November 14 over 1900m, head behind Gold Gear with 57kg at $6.80. Thereabouts last start and should be competitive.
6
MYOJO HARU DAI
PURPLE, WHITE SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE CHECKS, Red cap
7 12113 MANNO LIGHTNING
YUKIO ABE
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshihiro Manno
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 50-day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on October 16 over 1500m, 5 len behind K's Reve carrying 57kg at $9.20. Before that scored a big 4 len win at this track September 19 over 1700m defeating Al Barsha with 56kg at $2. This is well within his grasp.
7
KATSUTO MARUNO
GREEN, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS, Pink cap
8 x0x0x GOLD PALADIN
HIROYUKI IMAZU
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Back after a long spell. Finished off last preparation 14th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 16 over 1400m, 13 len behind Lord Eclair carrying 58.0kg at $267.40. When resuming last campaign second last of 15 at Chukyo Dirt on December 15 over 1400m, 13 len behind Hrimfaxi carrying 58.0kg at $122.80. Hard to recommend.
8
MASAAKI OHATA
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, ORANGE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Green cap
9 34868 EVER SINCE
T TSUNODA
4YO  GREY  FILLY 53.0KG

At the latest run 8th of 12 at Kasamatsu on November 27 over 1400m, 9 len behind Stream with 53kg at $313.80. Before that second last of 7 at this track on November 13 over 2000m, 7 len behind Nihonpiro Ties with 55kg at $5.10. Fully tested on her recent run.
9
HOSOKAWA SATOSHI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE CAP
10 282x5 DHANYAVAAD
T TSUNODA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Chizu Yoshida
Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 8 at this track on November 25 over 920m, 4 len behind Bright Phantom carrying 57kg at $15.40. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on March 28 over 1500m, 4 len behind Solar Ray carrying 56kg at $2.10. Unlikely to threaten.
10
TOMOMORI SYOTARO
GREEN, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, ARMBANDS, Orange cap
11 12x14 MEISHO TAISETSU
Uto Hideki
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Third-up today. First-up came from midfield and won by 2 len at this track October 16 over 1700m defeating Covinha with 57kg at $1.10. Second run from a spell 4th of 11 at this track on November 13 over 2000m, 7 len behind Mad Roulette carrying 57kg at $9.60. This race is well within his grasp.
11
TAKAHIRO IMAI
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, ORANGE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Red cap
12 419x3 KOLN CONCERT
T TSUNODA
7YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG
Nobuaki Kazahaya
Second-up. First-up after five months rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 12 at this track on November 25 over 1700m, 2.25 len behind Ernani carrying 57kg at $11.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at this track on January 16 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Cotovia carrying 56kg at $2.30. Others offer greater appeal.
12
SEIGO TSUKAMOTO
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, BLUE CAP