NAGOYA   18 Dec 2025
 
GOING:

Race 12 920m

Track:      

Plenty of pace likely from Copano David, Hakusan Kraken and Water Riche battling for the lead from Ripplet. COPANO DAVID (10) improved sharply with a win as favourite over 1700m at this track two weeks ago, getting home by 3 lengths. Meeting a tougher field but can measure up with the right run. GOD IMPULSE (1) was in the money two starts back but was unable to repeat the effort last time when 12th at this track over 1500m. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time. AO LELE (5) turned things around last start and scored by one length over 1500m at this track. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he can go back-to-back. A SHIN PANTA RHEI (7) hit the frame two starts ago here but ran below par last time when eighth over 1500m at this track. Open to improvement and should be about the mark.
1 73820 GOD IMPULSE
YOSHIYUKI SAKAGUCHI
5YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
Masayuki Takase
At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track on December 4 over 1500m, 14 len behind Kamille carrying 57kg at $19.10. The start before that 2nd of 12 at this track on November 20 over 920m, 2.5 len behind Istros with 57kg at $9.70. Sure to be tough to beat from an inside draw.
1
OGASAWARA ANTELOPE
PURPLE, WHITE SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE CHECKS, White cap
2 87807 DETONATOR
FUTOSHI TAKESHITA
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Yuko Nakamura
Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on November 20 over 1500m, 7 len behind Segantini with 55kg at $57.40. The race before that ran last of 10 at this track on November 10 over 1500m, 12 len behind Karao Yabure with 55kg at $27.90. Draws well but looks safely held.
2
KATSUTO MARUNO
GREEN, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 71388 RIPPLET
FUTOSHI TAKESHITA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Green Farm Co. Ltd.
Most recently second last of 9 at Kanazawa on December 7 over 1400m, 5 len behind Crape Myrtle with 55kg at $39.20. The start before that 8th of 10 at Kanazawa on November 11 over 1500m, 11 len behind M T Pal with 55kg at $9.90. Draws well but predicted to struggle.
3
SEIJI KATO
MAGENTA, BLACK BAND, WHITE ARMBAND, Red cap
4 08303 WATER RICHE
TAKAO TSUKADA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Masato Yamaoka
Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 12 at this track on December 10 over 920m, 4.5 len behind Mikano Venus carrying 55kg at $4.70. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track on November 26 over 1700m, 12 len behind Star Wood Tail with 55kg at $72.50. Nice alley and worth including.
4
TOMOMORI SYOTARO
GREEN, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 05741 AO LELE
SATORU SETOGUCHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Tadahiko Nakamura
Recent form sound. Last start came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track November 21 over 1500m defeating Mariana Jazz with 53kg at $8.90. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on November 7 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Segantini with 57kg at $47.90. Capable of a big finish so don’t write him off.
5
HIROKI MURAKAMI
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW SIX CIRCLES, YELLOW SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 90076 AFROBEAT
KIYOMI SAKODA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Koichiro Yamaguchi
Last start 6th of 12 at this track on November 21 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Jaldabaoth with 57kg at $37.20. The start before that 7th of 12 at Monbetsu on October 16 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind La Toile carrying 54kg at $154.40. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
6
DAIMYO OTSHATA
GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, BLACK SLEEVES, COLLAR, Green cap
7 05538 A SHIN PANTA RHEI
HIROYUKI IMAZU
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Eishindo Co. Ltd.
Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on December 5 over 1500m, 9 len behind Gambariki with 57kg at $48.70. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on November 20 over 920m, 5.5 len behind Istros with 57kg at $9.50. Nicely placed to bounce back.
7
MASAAKI OHATA
RED, YELLOW BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Green cap
8 99989 NOIBARA
YOSHIYUKI SAKAGUCHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Speed Farm Co. Ltd.
Most recently eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track on December 4 over 1500m, 10 len behind Kamille with 55kg at $46.20. The start before that 8th of 12 at this track on November 20 over 1500m, 9 len behind Segantini with 55kg at $125.60. Others look better placed.
8
SOICHI KATO
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, BLUE CAP
9 02100 HAKUSAN KRAKEN
YOSHIYUKI SAKAGUCHI
7YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Goichi Kawasaki
At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on December 5 over 1500m, 9 len behind Gambariki with 57kg at $62.60. Before that 10th of 12 at this track on November 21 over 1500m, 12 len behind Spartan World carrying 57kg at $24.80. Genuine chance this time around.
9
TERUHIRO ASANO
WHITE, MAGENTA DIAMOND CHECK, MAGENTA SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPE, MAGENTA COLLAR, Orange cap
10 11241 COPANO DAVID
KOICHI CHIBE
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG
Sachiaki Kobayashi
Recent form sound. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 3 len at this track December 5 over 1700m defeating La Mia Strada carrying 57kg at $2.20. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on November 21 over 1500m, 2 len behind Ao Lele with 55kg at $2.30. Sure to go well again.
10
HOSOKAWA SATOSHI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE CAP
11 86606 LUGNAQUILLIA
SHINICHI IDEUE
7YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on November 20 over 920m, 9 len behind Istros carrying 57kg at $12. Before that second last of 11 at Monbetsu on October 30 over 1000m, 9 len behind Superbia carrying 57kg at $270. Wide draw too testing.
11
AOI KINOMAE
MEDIUM BLUE, RED BAND, WHITE HEARTS BAND,RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Pink cap