NAGOYA   23 Apr 2025
 
GOING:

Race 12 1700m

Track:      

Solid tempo with Al Asha leading from Cal De Cafe and Zafferano. GLORIOUS GRACE (3) was a determined maiden winner last time out, scoring by one length over 1400m at this track. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Handy draw will assist and he is a leading contender. KOMA ZERO ONE (2) was well supported when resuming last time out over 1500m at this track and proved too strong, scoring by one length. Fitter for that last hitout and can go on with it. FINE NOBLE (6) returned from a spell last start as a winner, taking out a 920m contest at this track by half a length. Serious contender. AL ASHA (10) led throughout last start to score an effortless 3 lengths win over 920m at this track. In the mix.
1 x1741 ECCLESIA
ENOKIYA MITSURU
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
OUMA Co. Ltd.
Useful type. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at this track April 9 over 1500m defeating Kurino Aggressive with 53kg at $5.70. Before that 4th of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 4 len behind Flush Draw carrying 52kg at $1.40. Genuine hope.
1
GAKU BANNO
BROWN, WHITE DIAMOND CHECK, BROWN SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 116x1 KOMA ZERO ONE
ENOKIYA MITSURU
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG

Second-up. First-up after eight months favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track April 8 over 1500m defeating Yatagarasu Mahina carrying 55kg at $1.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at this track on April 25 over 920m, 8 len behind Mai Sora carrying 56kg at $3.70. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
2
AOI KINOMAE
MEDIUM BLUE, RED BAND, WHITE HEARTS BAND,RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 x06x1 GLORIOUS GRACE
TSUYOSHI KAWANISHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshiko Kuriyama
Second run back. First-up after 14 months favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track March 25 over 1400m defeating Yatagarasu Mahina carrying 56kg at $1.10. Previously second-up 6th of 16 at Kyoto on February 3 2024 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Moani carrying 57.0kg at $210.60. Strong winning chance.
3
SOICHI KATO
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Salmon cap
4 3x331 CAL DE CAFE
Akiko Okita
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Haruki Satomi
Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track April 9 over 920m defeating Eiwa Cantlay carrying 57kg at $8.40. The start before that led but faded 3rd of 10 at this track on March 25 over 1500m, 6 len behind Sammaru Kingdom with 56kg at $2.30. Not keen on his prospects.
4
HOSOKAWA SATOSHI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, Cyan cap
5 99469 RU FENG
NORIYUKI UEMATSU
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
NICKS Co. Ltd.
Last start 9th of 12 at this track on April 10 over 1500m, 12 len behind Ao Lele with 55kg at $41.10. Before that 6th of 9 at this track on March 31 over 1500m, 7 len behind Toshin Imaji carrying 54kg at $142.50. Hard to recommend.
5
TOMOMORI SYOTARO
GREEN, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 0x0x1 FINE NOBLE
TAKAO TSUKADA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Turf Sport Co. Ltd.
Having second run back today. Not raced for 42 days. Last outing won by 0.5 len at this track March 12 over 920m defeating Satono Sphere with 54kg at $3.10. At only start last preparation second last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 18 over 1600m, 16 len behind San Lorenzo with 55.0kg at $20.10. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
6
SEIGO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, RED VEE, Light green cap
7 43200 GAINER
FUJIGASAKI KAZUHITO
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Katsumaro Kondo
At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on April 10 over 1500m, 15 len behind Ao Lele carrying 57kg at $2.70. The start before that ran last of 10 at this track on March 28 over 920m, 6 len behind Iikuni Asher carrying 56kg at $8.50. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
7
JUNKI MOCHIZUKI
SKY BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND,SKY BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBAND, Light green cap
8 4x271 SHINZEN WAKAMIYA
T TSUNODA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Shiro Hara
Most recently came from midfield and won by 3 len at this track April 8 over 1500m defeating Grass Cheer with 57kg at $2.70. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 7th of 10 at this track on March 25 over 1500m, 9 len behind Robustness carrying 56kg at $2.70. Scored a maiden win last time and is worth thought again.
8
MAKOTO OKABE
MAGENTA, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, MAGENTA SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
9 64654 ZAFFERANO
AKIRA NARITA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Kei Morooka
Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on April 10 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Dragon Kid carrying 57kg at $22.80. Before that 5th of 11 at this track on March 27 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Kitasan Bambina carrying 56kg at $7.50. Forward showing expected.
9
KATSUTO MARUNO
GREEN, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBAND, Light brown cap
10 0x6x1 AL ASHA
HIROYUKI IMAZU
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Akiyoshi Kojima
Racing second-up today. Last outing favourite; won by 3 len at this track April 8 over 920m defeating Lied with 55kg at $2. At only start last preparation 6th of 12 at this track on December 3 over 1500m, 17 len behind Modigliani carrying 54kg at $4.80. Big chance to make it back-to-back wins. Improver with winning prospects.
10
MASAAKI OHATA
RED, YELLOW BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
11 66710 SAINT TROPEZ
YUKIO ABE
4YO  DK B  FILLY 51.0KG
Him Rock Racing Holdings Co. Ltd.
Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on March 31 over 1700m, 19 len behind Kitano Daloma with 54kg at $212.60. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at this track March 13 over 920m defeating Feliz Clara carrying 54kg at $7.90. Not doing enough.
11
OGASAWARA ANTELOPE
PURPLE, WHITE SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE CHECKS, Hot pink cap