NAGOYA   12 Mar 2025
 
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Race 12 1700m

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Moderate tempo with Lily Express leading the way and a few others keeping in touch. MEISHO RAIMEI (6) improved last time out to score by 1.5 lengths as public elect over 1500m at this track. Meets some better types this time but another big run will not surprise. REVOLTADE (12) has been out of the money recently including last time out when eighth over 1500m at this track two weeks ago. Terrific chance to return to form. SEI GOOD LUCK (2) is having his first run since January 2. Excels when fresh with three victories from four starts including a win over 1400m at Kawasaki at the start of last prep. Major player. LILY EXPRESS (7) resumes from a spell of six months and is having his first outing under new trainer Yoshiyuki Sakaguchi. Finished tenth at Chukyo Dirt over 1200m at the opening run last time in work. Can feature here in easier.
1 72457 DRAGOSTE
Akiko Okita
6YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG

Last start 7th of 11 at this track on February 25 over 1700m, 8 len behind La Mia Strada with 54kg at $64.90. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on February 10 over 1500m, 5 len behind Anancus with 54kg at $22.90. Happy to risk.
1
HOSOKAWA SATOSHI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, White cap
2 4214x SEI GOOD LUCK
YUKIO ABE
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Seiki Kaneda
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 14 at Kawasaki January 2 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Hinode Mitchi with 57kg at $6.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len Kawasaki July 25 over 1400m defeating Le Rire with 53kg at $2.40. Excellent chance.
2
TAKAHIRO IMAI
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, ORANGE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Grey cap
3 56575 ST FLORIS
HITOSHI MIYAMOTO
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Takanobu Kuwahata
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at this track on February 25 over 1500m, 6 len behind Ryo Rai Rai with 52kg at $55.90. The start before that 7th of 12 at this track on February 10 over 1500m, 7 len behind Anancus carrying 54kg at $54.10. Not one of the top selections.
3
SOICHI KATO
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Salmon cap
4 39780 REBELLIOUS HEART
NOBUYUKI HONNA
8YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on February 10 over 1700m, 16 len behind Colleville with 56kg at $278.90. The race before that second last of 9 at this track on January 28 over 1700m, 7 len behind Solar Ray with 56kg at $294.20. Can't make much of a case.
4
TOSHIYUKI KATO
GREEN, YELLOW CHECK, GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 x0x0x ISAIAS
FUJIGASAKI KAZUHITO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Masatake Iida
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign ran last of 12 at Kawasaki on November 15 over 1500m, 14 len behind Castle Shion carrying 56kg at $9.70. When resuming last campaign 11th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on June 9 over 1800m, 16 len behind Leander carrying 57.0kg at $182.60. Hard to enthuse.
5
JUNKI MOCHIZUKI
SKY BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND,SKY BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 33141 MEISHO RAIMEI
KIYOMI SAKODA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshitaka Matsumoto
Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at this track February 28 over 1500m defeating Satomin with 56kg at $2. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track on February 14 over 1700m, 2 len behind All Rounder carrying 56kg at $3.60. No reason he cannot salute again.
6
SEIGO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, RED VEE, Yellow cap
7 10x0x LILY EXPRESS
YOSHIYUKI SAKAGUCHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Takao Doi
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 10th of 13 at Chukyo Dirt on September 21 over 1200m, 10 len behind American Ticket with 56.0kg at $65.50. First up last campaign second last of 13 at Hanshin Dirt on October 1 2023 over 1200m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Meisho Horen carrying 55.0kg at $100.50. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
7
MASATO YOKOI
SKY BLUE, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, SKY BLUE ARMBAND, Light green cap
8 74946 KEY FACE
FUTOSHI TAKESHITA
9YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Toshifusa Nakashima
Useful mare. Last start 6th of 10 at this track on February 25 over 1500m, 7 len behind Ryo Rai Rai carrying 54kg at $13.40. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track on February 10 over 1700m, 2.25 len behind Lil Frost with 54kg at $102.20. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.
8
DAIMYO OTSHATA
DARK GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, BLACK SLEEVES, COLLAR, Light green cap
9 40700 KANARRA CREEK
YUKIO ABE
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Godolphin
At the latest run ran last of 12 at Funabashi on February 12 over 1200m, 11 len behind Jonagold with 56kg at $37.80. The start before that ran last of 13 at Funabashi on January 24 over 1600m, 25 len behind Green Dial carrying 56kg at $20.90. Not on recent form.
9
HIROKI MURAKAMI
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW SIX CIRCLES, YELLOW SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
10 70079 KITASAN ETOILE
FUJIGASAKI KAZUHITO
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Last start 9th of 11 at this track on February 25 over 1700m, 13 len behind La Mia Strada with 54kg at $116.20. The race before that eased back early on 7th of 12 at this track on February 10 over 1700m, 10 len behind Colleville carrying 54kg at $188.30. Likely to play a big role.
10
HIROSHI OHARA
DARK BLUE, FIREBRICK SIX SPOTS, ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
11 00000 FIELD MAURICE
KAZUO FUJIGASAKI
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Katsumi Chida
At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track on February 25 over 1500m, 21 len behind Ryo Rai Rai with 56kg at $226.60. The run before that ran last of 12 at this track on February 10 over 1500m, 43 len behind Anancus carrying 56kg at $218.80. Not keen on his prospects.
11
GAKU BANNO
BROWN, WHITE DIAMOND CHECK, BROWN SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
12 09008 REVOLTADE
KATSUYUKI IMAZU
5YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 8th of 10 at this track on February 25 over 1500m, 14 len behind Ryo Rai Rai with 56kg at $106.10. Before that 10th of 12 at this track on February 10 over 1500m, 13 len behind Anancus carrying 56kg at $61.30. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
12
MASAAKI OHATA
RED, YELLOW BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap