NAGOYA   22 Dec 2025
 
GOING:

Race 11 1700m

Track:      

The trio Solar Ray, Norinori Brillante and Par will set a strong tempo. AL FAHIDI (6) struggled in a tougher race two starts back but last time appreciated the drop in grade and bounced back to salute over 2000m at this track. Terrific chance to go back-to-back. NORINORI BRILLANTE (7) progressed nicely last time out to finish just half a length from the winner in second over 1500m at this track after being in the firing line on the turn. Taking on a better field but he is up to the task. SUNSET VERY (1) finished 2.75 lengths from the winner in fourth last start over 1700m at this track, an improvement on his sixth at this track the run before. Finds a nice race and can play a significant role. PROMISING GAL (10) made progress last time out, finishing 2.5 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1700m at this track. Best efforts measure up so capable of another big run.
1 52164 SUNSET VERY
KESATOSHI SAKURAI
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Lerver Co. Ltd.
Last start 4th of 12 at this track on December 9 over 1700m, 2.75 len behind Meiner Lacaille carrying 57kg at $26. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1500m, 7 len behind Jogenno Tsuki with 57kg at $6.80. Can improve on that reasonable effort last time out.
1
SEIGO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, RED VEE, White cap
2 79559 TYCOON BAGO
NAOTO TAKESHITA
8YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Makimoto B.
Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on December 9 over 1700m, 10 len behind Meiner Lacaille carrying 57kg at $140.90. The start before that 5th of 11 at this track on November 11 over 1500m, 4 len behind Namura Micheal carrying 57kg at $5.70. Win doesn't look likely.
2
HIROKI MURAKAMI
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW SIX CIRCLES, YELLOW SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Black cap
3 x0325 SOLAR RAY
TAKAO TSUKADA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on December 9 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Meiner Lacaille with 57kg at $17.60. The run before that 2nd of 11 at this track on November 11 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind Namura Micheal carrying 57kg at $3.30. Among the winning hopes on best form.
3
TOMOMORI SYOTARO
GREEN, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 17948 I'LL BE MAJOR
NOBUYUKI HONNA
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Takefumi Okada
Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on November 25 over 1700m, 7 len behind Ernani carrying 57kg at $174.60. The start before that 4th of 11 at this track on November 11 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Namura Micheal carrying 57kg at $91. Can't make much of a case.
4
AKIO OZAKI
PURPLE, YELLOW ZIGZAG CHEVRON, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, Blue cap
5 37505 RYO RAI RAI
NAOTO TAKESHITA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Big Red Farm
Last start 5th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1500m, 6 len behind Jogenno Tsuki with 57kg at $158.50. The run before that second last of 11 at this track on October 29 over 1700m, 12 len behind Sano Pre with 57kg at $14.50. Hard to enthuse.
5
TAKAHIRO IMAI
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, ORANGE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Yellow cap
6 x7x01 AL FAHIDI
YOSHIYUKI SAKAGUCHI
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran last of 16 at Niigata on October 26 over 2000m, 13 len behind Meiner Ocean with 58.0kg at $43. Second-up won by 3 len at this track December 4 over 2000m defeating Scars carrying 57kg at $2.90. Racing well. Has strong claims.
6
JUNKI MOCHIZUKI
SKY BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND,SKY BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 62542 NORINORI BRILLANTE
TSUGIO HARAGUCHI
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Masanori Kohama
Racing well recently. Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on December 9 over 1500m, 0.5 len behind Sanyo Sfida carrying 57kg at $10.80. Before that 4th of 8 at this track on November 7 over 1700m, 2 len behind Orion Heart with 57kg at $2.80. Further improvement is anticipated.
7
TSUTSUI YUSUKE
RED, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Orange cap
8 4609x PAR
KIYOMI SAKODA
6YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Sunday Hills
Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at this track October 17 over 1400m, 9 len behind Cassadaga carrying 51kg at $47.60. Previously first up; ran last of 16 at Ohi December 29 over 1400m, 42 len behind Lord Arabian with 55kg at $204.30. Marginal chance.
8
AOI KINOMAE
MEDIUM BLUE, RED BAND, WHITE HEARTS BAND,RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
9 12600 EXULTATION
KESATOSHI SAKURAI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Last start 10th of 12 at this track on December 9 over 1700m, 10 len behind Meiner Lacaille carrying 55kg at $412.60. The run before that 10th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1500m, 12 len behind Jogenno Tsuki carrying 55kg at $113.20. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
9
HIROSHI OHARA
DARK BLUE, FIREBRICK SIX SPOTS, ARMBANDS, Pink cap
10 88873 PROMISING GAL
TSUGIO HARAGUCHI
5YO  BAY  MARE 51.0KG
Katsumaro Kondo
Last start 3rd of 12 at this track on December 9 over 1700m, 2.5 len behind Meiner Lacaille with 51kg at $84. The start before that got back early 7th of 11 at this track on November 11 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Namura Micheal with 55kg at $18.20. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
10
OGASAWARA ANTELOPE
PURPLE, WHITE SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE CHECKS, Pink cap