NAGOYA   09 Feb 2026
 
GOING:

Race 12 2000m

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Switchblade is likely to take charge and set a decent tempo. IDOL EYES (4) turned in a fine effort to win by 2 lengths at this track and distance last time out to make it two-for-two this prep. Taking on a better line-up this time but she is good enough to play a major role. SWITCHBLADE (2) is a distance specialist who has been hard to fault, scoring two in a row before hitting the frame at the last two including a second most recently over 2000m at this track when he was prominent throughout. Tackling a deeper field this time but he is up to the task. RAGING THRUST (9) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when third over 1500m at this track after being prominent from the outset. Will be handy in running despite the tricky draw. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. LA LA EFFORT (3) scored last start at this track to make it two wins from two starts this campaign. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Should give backers a sight.
1 1523x MICHA
YUKIO ABE
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Shigeo Kadono
Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at this track December 4 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Al Fahidi carrying 57kg at $17.30. On debut ninth of 11 at Tokyo October 29 2023 over 2000m, 9 len behind Geocentric carrying 55.0kg at $178. Marginal prospect.
1
GAKU BANNO
BROWN, WHITE DIAMOND CHECKS, BROWN SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 21122 SWITCHBLADE
TSUYOSHI KAWANISHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Racing well recently. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on January 27 over 2000m, 2 len behind Taiki Vier Liebe carrying 57kg at $2.50. The race before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 11 at this track on January 15 over 1700m, 6 len behind Elaine Asti carrying 57kg at $3. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
2
TAKAHIRO IMAI
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, ORANGE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Black cap
3 05x11 LA LA EFFORT
HIROYUKI IMAZU
7YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Fujii Kosan Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up won by 4 len at Kasamatsu January 8 over 1400m defeating Technikos carrying 57kg at $2. Last start scored a big 5 len win at this track January 16 over 1500m defeating Orso Bianco with 57kg at $4.50. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
3
SEIGO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, RED VEE, Red cap
4 38x11 IDOL EYES
T TSUNODA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Morimasa Hasegawa
Third-up today. Resuming won by 2 len at this track January 3 over 1400m defeating Kafuji Java carrying 55kg at $3.20. Last start won by 2 len at this track January 16 over 2000m defeating Rimshot with 55kg at $3.20. Rates highly. Big chance.
4
HOSOKAWA SATOSHI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE CAP
5 81700 SAINT BENOIT
KIYOMI SAKODA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Katsumi Yoshida
Most recently second last of 12 at this track on January 27 over 920m, 9 len behind Copa Katsu with 57kg at $319.20. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track on January 2 over 2000m, 12 len behind Oniji Otani carrying 57kg at $45.60. Hard to have.
5
TSUTSUI YUSUKE
RED, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Yellow cap
6 52536 SOUFFLER
SATOSHI INOUE
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Kanayama Holdings Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track on January 26 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Kashima Sweep carrying 55kg at $4.90. The race before that 3rd of 9 at this track on January 16 over 2000m, 5 len behind Idol Eyes carrying 55kg at $3.60. Might need easier race.
6
JUNKI MOCHIZUKI
SKY BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND,SKY BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 67249 A SHIN LICHT
HIROYUKI IMAZU
8YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Eishindo Co. Ltd.
Last start second last of 10 at this track on January 14 over 1500m, 44 len behind Jaldabaoth carrying 57kg at $5.40. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on January 1 over 1400m, 6 len behind Misty Lilac carrying 57kg at $12. Fully tested on his recent run.
7
MASAAKI OHATA
RED, YELLOW BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Orange cap
8 0x000 MERITORIOUS
KOICHI CHIBE
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track on January 28 over 1400m, 18 len behind Up Shogun carrying 57kg at $14. The start before that second last of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on December 20 over 1900m, 22 len behind Through The Night carrying 57.0kg at $319.20. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.
8
TATSUYA WATANABE
BLUE, GREEN VEE, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, WHITE ARMBANDS, CUFF, Pink cap
9 27923 RAGING THRUST
T TSUNODA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshizawa Holdings Co. Ltd
Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 10 at this track on January 14 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Jaldabaoth carrying 57kg at $3.60. The race before that 2nd of 11 at this track on January 1 over 1700m, 1.5 len behind Gaju Nori White with 57kg at $2.80. Capable of a strong showing.
9
KATSUTO MARUNO
GREEN, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS, Pink cap