KANAZAWA   07 Dec 2025
 
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Race 11 2000m

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Marine Dhun Dhun and Precioso to battle for the leading role. NAMIDANO KISS (9) returns from a layoff of six months. Scored over 1700m at this track to launch the last campaign and was also a winner when last seen. Has recorded two wins when first up from a break. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. PRECIOSO (7) scored at his most recent appearance, getting home by 2.5 lengths over 1700m at this track as favourite. That continued the good form this campaign, with three wins and three minor placings from seven runs. Big chance once again. PEGASUS TURBO (2) has scored at his last two starts, most recently by 1.5 lengths over 1700m at this track as favourite. That gave him two wins from three starts so far this campaign. Expect a bold showing. KURFURST (4) got the prize two runs ago but was less impressive last time out when fourth over 2600m at this track, beaten 4 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time.
1 160x5 MERMIN LOVE
MASAYUKI NAKAGAWA
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Second-up. First-up after six months 5th of 7 at this track on November 23 over 1700m, 7 len behind Precioso carrying 55kg at $36. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Kasamatsu on October 25 2024 over 1400m, 3 len behind Kiteya Iyoji with 52kg at $8.70. Needs to lift.
1
KOGA HIROTAKA
GREEN, BLACK HALVED, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBAND, COLLAR, White cap
2 6x211 PEGASUS TURBO
KAZUYA IBI
8YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Wahei Tsubonoya
Chasing a hat-trick. Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track November 5 over 1700m defeating Corniglia with 57kg at $2. The race before that favourite; won by 2 len at this track October 19 over 1500m defeating Seraphinite carrying 57kg at $1.60. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
2
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Black cap
3 34012 WEATHERCOCK
Hiromitsu Horiba
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Godolphin
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 7 at this track on November 23 over 1700m, 2.5 len behind Precioso with 57kg at $4.10. Before that came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track October 21 over 1500m defeating Yogurt Nan carrying 57kg at $11.10. Genuine contender under these conditions.
3
TAIGA KURIHARA
NAVY, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES , RED ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 0x014 KURFURST
KAZUYOSHI KATO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Ken Racing Kumiai
Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 11 at this track on November 9 over 2600m, 4 len behind Vehement carrying 57kg at $19.50. Before that ran on from midfield and won by 3 len at this track October 14 over 1700m defeating Romance Gray with 57kg at $1.10. Definite chance.
4
H YOSHIHARA
RED,BLACK STRIPES,NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, Blue cap
5 62236 DIAMOND LINE
SHIGERU SATO
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 12 at this track on November 16 over 1400m, 11 len behind Maruka Rapid carrying 55kg at $57.80. Before that got back early 3rd in a small field at this track on October 27 over 1700m, 60 len behind Saint Ex with 55kg at $17.30. Prepared to overlook against this line-up.
5
KENSHIN UOZUMI
GREEN, RED STRIPES, GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 16435 TEIKOKU
KINYA SUGAWARA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on November 17 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Zeloso with 57kg at $1.60. The run before that 3rd of 10 at this track on November 5 over 1700m, 2.5 len behind Pegasus Turbo with 57kg at $24. Tempted to look elsewhere on recent form.
6
CHIHIRO KANEKO
BLACK, RED VEE, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 12321 PRECIOSO
KAZUMASA KANEDA
8YO  DK B  GELDING 57.0KG
Kanayama Holdings Co. Ltd.
Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track November 23 over 1700m defeating Weathercock with 57kg at $1.30. The start before that 2nd in a small field at this track on October 27 over 1700m, 30 len behind Saint Ex carrying 57kg at $3.30. No reason he cannot salute again.
7
SHOMA KATO
ORANGE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, ORANGE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Green cap
8 21x10 MANGAN
MASAYUKI NAKAGAWA
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran on from midfield and won by 5 len at this track September 30 over 2000m defeating Pegasus Turbo with 57kg at $3.90. Second-up second last of 11 at this track on November 9 over 2600m, 18 len behind Vehement with 57kg at $9.10. Easily accounted for last start but is capable of better.
8
TATSUYA NAKAJIMA
NAVY, WHITE STRIPES, GOLD SLEEVES, Orange cap
9 x151x NAMIDANO KISS
KAZUMASA KANEDA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation by 2.5 len this track June 8 over 2100m defeating Mangan carrying 58kg at $2.80. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 len this track April 15 over 1700m defeating Hollywood Smile carrying 57kg at $1.90. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
9
YUMA SHIBATA
YELLOW, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPE, YELLOW COLLAR, Orange cap
10 118x1 RYUNO BREAK
KAZUYOSHI KATO
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Ryuichi Minoshima
Second run back. First-up after five months scored a big 9 len win at this track November 17 over 1400m defeating Al Satwa carrying 57kg at $4.20. Previously second-up won by a neck at Sonoda December 17 over 1400m defeating Azu Greater with 56kg at $7.90. One of the top chances.
10
TAICHI SUZUKI
RED, GREEN BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS, Pink cap
11 234x1 MARINE DHUN DHUN
KAZUMASA KANEDA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Second run back. First-up after five months came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track November 11 over 1400m defeating Hakusan Tsukimitei carrying 57kg at $2.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at this track on April 27 over 2000m, 1.0 len behind Mangan with 58kg at $2.90. Don't underestimate.
11
HIROHISA TACHI
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPE, Pink cap