NAGOYA   02 Jul 2026
 
GOING:

Race 11 1500m

Track:      

Solid tempo with Steel Actor to lead but under plenty of pressure in a keen early contest. NORINORI BRILLANTE (11) looks close to a win, the latest effort a strong third, only beaten 0.6 lengths, over 1500m at this track. Tsutsui Yusuke who has two wins when partnering stays on. Among the leading chances. MISTY LILAC (5) went forward last start over 1500m at this track and held on well for second, beaten a nose. Going up a level this time but he deserves plenty of thought. JASPER NOIR (9) is yet to find the frame in two runs since resuming from a spell, the latest when 12th over 1700m at this track. Will strip fitter and can find peak form in this suitable race. MANNO LIGHTNING (2) finished third last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 1.75 lengths. Will benefit from that outing. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run.
1 54634 DOUBLE ATTACK
FUJIGASAKI KAZUHITO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 52.0KG

At the latest run 4th of 8 at this track on June 18 over 1500m, 2 len behind Ultimate Saga carrying 54kg at $13.60. Before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 12 at this track on June 2 over 920m, 1.5 len behind Eiger carrying 57kg at $10.10. Draws the fence but the positives end there.
1
KONDO HAYATO
PURPLE, RED CHECKS, PURPLE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, White cap
2 43x33 MANNO LIGHTNING
YUKIO ABE
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshihiro Manno
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 3rd of 9 at this track on May 4 over 1700m, 8 len behind Whitby Abbey carrying 57kg at $9. Second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on June 3 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Mad Roulette with 57kg at $10.40. Good job last start and has top-three aspirations.
2
KATSUTO MARUNO
GREEN, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 35353 JUN FIRENZE
KIYOMI SAKODA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Junji Kawai
Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 12 at this track on June 19 over 1700m, 0.6 len behind Nihonpiro Ties with 57kg at $9.90. The start before that 5th of 10 at this track on June 3 over 1400m, 8 len behind Mad Roulette with 56kg at $30. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.
3
JUNKI MOCHIZUKI
SKY BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND,SKY BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 12108 STEEL ACTOR
T TSUNODA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 8th of 12 at this track on June 18 over 1500m, 11 len behind Bent with 57kg at $549.10. The run before that ran last of 10 at Kasamatsu on May 28 over 1400m, 13 len behind K's Reve with 57kg at $91.60. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
4
SOICHI KATO
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, BLUE CAP
5 14322 MISTY LILAC
YUKIO ABE
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Form hard to fault. At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track on June 18 over 1500m, nose behind Ultimate Saga carrying 57kg at $2.40. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Kawaten Max with 57kg at $10.10. Solid run last time and is a strong winning hope again.
5
MASAAKI OHATA
RED, YELLOW BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 4576x LOVE ME TEQUILA
TAKAO TSUKADA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Himeji February 5 over 800m, 7 len behind Smart Mace carrying 56kg at $33.20. Previously first up; second of 12 at Sonoda October 24 2024 over 1230m, 2.5 len behind Intensivo carrying 54kg at $8.50. Faces a tough essay.
6
TOMOMORI SYOTARO
GREEN, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 x8565 WETZLAR
T TSUNODA
9YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Kazuhiko Nagata
Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on June 19 over 1700m, 2.5 len behind Nihonpiro Ties carrying 57kg at $36.80. Before that got back early 6th of 10 at this track on June 3 over 1400m, 8 len behind Mad Roulette with 56kg at $73.30. Looks outclassed.
7
SACHIO YAMADA
GREEN, RED BAND,WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Green cap
8 017x7 MELT
T TSUNODA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Morimasa Hasegawa
Second run back. First-up after two months settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at this track on June 18 over 1500m, 10 len behind Bent carrying 57kg at $48. Previously second-up ran second last of 11 at this track on November 13 over 2000m, 20 len behind Mad Roulette with 57kg at $65.20. Needs more time.
8
TAKAHIRO IMAI
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, ORANGE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Orange cap
9 x0x00 JASPER NOIR
T TSUNODA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG
Kazuo Kato
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 18 at Kyoto on May 3 over 1200m, 15 len behind Lucido carrying 58.0kg at $112.60. Last start ran last of 12 at this track on June 19 over 1700m, 22 len behind Box Office with 57kg at $6.50. Genuine contender under these conditions.
9
HOSOKAWA SATOSHI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE CAP
10 22x49 ALSAFI
YUYA GOTO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 10 at Kasamatsu on May 28 over 1400m, 5 len behind Kotoshiro carrying 58kg at $2.20. Second-up ran last of 9 at Kasamatsu on June 12 over 1900m, 8 len behind A Shin Gaudi carrying 57kg at $20. Needs to improve to trouble the top handful.
10
MYOJO HARU DAI
BLACK, GOLD FIVE STARS, GOLD SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBANDS, Pink cap
11 32443 NORINORI BRILLANTE
TSUGIO HARAGUCHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Masanori Kohama
Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at this track on June 18 over 1500m, 0.6 len behind Ultimate Saga with 57kg at $1.80. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track on May 22 over 1500m, 4 len behind Bent carrying 56kg at $4.60. Put the writing on the wall last time.
11
TSUTSUI YUSUKE
RED, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Pink cap