NAGOYA   18 Sep 2025
 
GOING:

Race 12 1700m

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A solid tempo on the cards with A Shin Merida heading them off. A SHIN MERIDA (10) was quickly into stride and went on to score last time out over this track and trip. Should cross from wide out and be in this for a very long way again. Capable of another big performance. MEISHO SAKIGAKE (7) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a strong race last time out, finishing third here. Not that much tougher, so a win on the cards. MISO (11) scored two back at this track but was below his best last time when sixth. Nicely placed to bounce back. MEINER NARRATIVE (9) closed off strongly last start to grab second. Top-three prospects.
1 x5570 ROCKY BRAVE
NAOTO TAKESHITA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Yutaka Harada
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start 10th of 12 at this track on August 19 over 1500m, 15 len behind Promising Gal with 57kg at $29.10. Before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at this track on July 23 over 1500m, 6 len behind Papita carrying 53kg at $36.90. Others preferred at this stage.
1
DAIMYO OTSHATA
GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, BLACK SLEEVES, COLLAR, White cap
2 58677 ALL ROUNDER
KIYOMI SAKODA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshizawa Holdings Co. Ltd
Most recently got back early 7th of 12 at this track on September 3 over 1700m, 8 len behind Sammaru Empire with 57kg at $39.10. The race before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at this track on August 19 over 1500m, 10 len behind Promising Gal with 57kg at $10.10. Prefer to see.
2
HOSOKAWA SATOSHI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, Grey cap
3 71030 AMAMITSUTSUKI
FUJIGASAKI KAZUHITO
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Sunday Hills
Most recently second last of 12 at this track on September 3 over 2000m, 20 len behind Dio Spada with 53kg at $30.60. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track on August 20 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Le Terrible with 55kg at $11.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
3
SOICHI KATO
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Salmon cap
4 90090 DANCING LOVELY
FUTOSHI TAKESHITA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 53.0KG
Junichi Ito
Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on September 3 over 1700m, 16 len behind Sammaru Empire with 53kg at $172.20. The race before that 9th of 12 at this track on August 19 over 1500m, 15 len behind Promising Gal carrying 55kg at $84.90. Happy to risk.
4
HITOMI MIYASHITA
PURPLE, PINK BAND,WHITE SLEEVES, PINK ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 24088 TOHO LAMBO
TSUGIO HARAGUCHI
5YO  DK B  MARE 51.0KG
Toho Bussan Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on September 3 over 1700m, 11 len behind Sammaru Empire carrying 51kg at $56.50. Before that eased back early on 8th of 11 at this track on August 20 over 1700m, 7 len behind Le Terrible carrying 51kg at $102.50. Has to find improvement.
5
OGASAWARA ANTELOPE
PURPLE, WHITE SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE CHECKS, Yellow cap
6 48040 WILD HUNTER
FUTOSHI TAKESHITA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Junichi Ito
Last start 10th of 12 at this track on September 3 over 1700m, 11 len behind Sammaru Empire with 57kg at $22. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on August 19 over 1500m, 7 len behind Promising Gal with 57kg at $32.60. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
6
TAKAHIRO IMAI
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, ORANGE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Yellow cap
7 60553 MEISHO SAKIGAKE
KIYOMI SAKODA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on August 19 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Promising Gal carrying 57kg at $7.30. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on July 23 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Papita carrying 57kg at $14.50. Further improvement is anticipated.
7
MIKIO FUJIWARA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, STRIPE SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 44265 SCHIUMA PALLA
KESATOSHI SAKURAI
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Kosho Bokujo
Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on September 3 over 1700m, 7 len behind Sammaru Empire with 55kg at $15.90. The run before that 6th of 11 at this track on August 20 over 1700m, 6 len behind Le Terrible with 55kg at $19.80. Could sneak into the finish.
8
SEIGO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, RED VEE, Light green cap
9 85262 MEINER NARRATIVE
NAOTO TAKESHITA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 31 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at this track on August 18 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Coral Moon with 57kg at $18.60. The race before that eased back early on 6th of 12 at this track on July 23 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Hattori with 57kg at $12.90. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
9
HIROKI MURAKAMI
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW SIX CIRCLES, YELLOW SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
10 44211 A SHIN MERIDA
Naomi Tobe
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 0.8 len at this track September 2 over 1700m defeating Secret Matter with 53kg at $3.90. The start before that won by 4 len at this track August 19 over 1700m defeating Your Glory carrying 55kg at $3.20. Major player on recent form.
10
JUNKI MOCHIZUKI
SKY BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND,SKY BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
11 66116 MISO
T TSUNODA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on September 3 over 1700m, 7 len behind Sammaru Empire with 57kg at $2.20. The run before that favourite; won by 4 len at this track August 18 over 1500m defeating B B Pickett carrying 57kg at $9.50. Capable of more – worth another chance.
11
KATSUTO MARUNO
GREEN, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
12 00000 LORD BALDER
SATOSHI INOUE
6YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd.
Most recently second last of 12 at this track on September 3 over 1700m, 15 len behind Sammaru Empire with 57kg at $395.60. The run before that ran last of 12 at this track on August 19 over 1500m, 46 len behind Promising Gal with 57kg at $367.10. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
12
SEIJI KATO
MAGENTA, BLACK BAND, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap