NAGOYA   23 Feb 2026
 
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Race 12 920m

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From the inside draw Dual Blade has enough dash to find the lead and set a reasonable tempo. NISHINO STEADYMIKI (7) was below her best last time when ninth over 1400m at this track. Goes up a rung or two but she is capable of running a bold race. SHINE MONOLITH (6) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1500m at this track, beaten 5.5 lengths into seventh. Taking on a better line-up this time but he is up to the challenge. UTAKATA (10) has been in the market at her last couple of starts but hasn't made an impression, last start finishing sixth over 1400m at this track. Worth another chance. DUAL BLADE (1) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1500m at this track, beaten 6 lengths into sixth. Has his share of ability and is a top-three prospect.
1 x7066 DUAL BLADE
Akiko Okita
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at this track on February 9 over 1500m, 6 len behind Futari Saison carrying 57kg at $4.50. Before that faded in the straight 6th of 12 at this track on January 26 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Teruken Yumi Girl carrying 57kg at $20.80. Watch for sharp improvement.
1
TSUTSUI YUSUKE
RED, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, White cap
2 02627 SALT CHANCE
FUTOSHI TAKESHITA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Toshio Sugiura
At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on February 9 over 1400m, 8 len behind Misty Blue with 55kg at $4.70. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on January 26 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind Wolke Schatze carrying 55kg at $2.50. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
2
DAIMYO OTSHATA
GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, BLACK SLEEVES, COLLAR, Black cap
3 94090 DUFTBLUTE
Maruyama Shinichi
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Hidaka Breeders Union Co. Ltd.
At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on February 9 over 1400m, 14 len behind Misty Blue carrying 57kg at $147.30. The run before that 9th of 12 at this track on January 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Teruken Yumi Girl with 57kg at $102. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
3
KATSUKI NIWA
YELLOW, PURPLE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, Red cap
4 64796 WIN FOR YOU
MANABU KURACHI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on February 9 over 1400m, 8 len behind Misty Blue carrying 55kg at $127.80. The start before that 9th of 12 at this track on January 26 over 1500m, 13 len behind Armored Truck with 55kg at $85.20. Can't recommend against this lot.
4
SEIJI KATO
MAGENTA, BLACK BAND, WHITE ARMBAND, Blue cap
5 09000 TRIPLE AI
SATOSHI INOUE
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG

Last start raced on the pace before fading ran last of 12 at this track on February 9 over 1400m, 17 len behind Tactica with 54kg at $125.90. The race before that second last of 12 at this track on January 26 over 1500m, 11 len behind Wolke Schatze carrying 55kg at $125.80. Others preferred at this stage.
5
HIROSHI OHARA
DARK BLUE, FIREBRICK SIX SPOTS, ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 05397 SHINE MONOLITH
KAZUO FUJIGASAKI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Terumi Yoshioka
Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on February 9 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Ai Taroo carrying 57kg at $8.30. The start before that 9th of 12 at this track on January 26 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Wolke Schatze with 57kg at $5.30. Nicely placed to bounce back.
6
SACHIO YAMADA
GREEN, RED BAND,WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 94449 NISHINO STEADYMIKI
TSUGIO HARAGUCHI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track on February 9 over 1400m, 9 len behind Tactica with 55kg at $5.50. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on January 26 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Wolke Schatze with 55kg at $4.50. Can do much better.
7
TAKAHIRO IMAI
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, ORANGE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Green cap
8 00398 PARAMO LAND
Masato Yokoi
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Kozo Ishise
Last start 8th of 12 at this track on February 9 over 1500m, 7 len behind Futari Saison carrying 57kg at $14. The run before that 9th of 12 at this track on January 26 over 1400m, 9 len behind Beni Hammad carrying 57kg at $45.40. Safely held last start but is capable of better.
8
HIROKI MURAKAMI
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW SIX CIRCLES, YELLOW SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Green cap
9 00058 SOAP STONE
KATSUMI ITO
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Last start 8th of 12 at this track on February 9 over 1500m, 6 len behind Ai Taroo carrying 55kg at $45.90. Before that 5th of 11 at this track on January 26 over 920m, 6 len behind Final Queen with 55kg at $184.60. Win would surprise.
9
SHINICHI MARUYAMA
YELLOW, BLACK BAND, ARMBAND, Orange cap
10 09766 UTAKATA
Naomi Tobe
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Hiroyuki Asanuma
At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on February 9 over 1400m, 6 len behind Tactica carrying 55kg at $2.90. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at this track on January 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Beni Hammad carrying 55kg at $3.70. Nicely placed to atone.
10
JUNKI MOCHIZUKI
SKY BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND,SKY BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
11 05004 COOL SHERRY
ISAO NISHIKIMI
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Tetsuji Kawakami
Last start 4th of 12 at this track on February 9 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Ai Taroo carrying 55kg at $74.20. Before that second last of 12 at this track on January 26 over 1500m, 9 len behind Nishino Protea carrying 55kg at $18.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
11
TOSHIYUKI KATO
GREEN, YELLOW CHECK, GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Pink cap
12 59065 DERMA C'EST SI BON
NORIYUKI UEMATSU
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 53.0KG
Hiroyuki Asanuma
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at this track on February 9 over 1500m, 5 len behind Ai Taroo carrying 53kg at $26.70. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 6th of 12 at this track on January 26 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Wolke Schatze carrying 53kg at $18.10. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
12
AOI KINOMAE
MEDIUM BLUE, RED BAND, WHITE HEARTS BAND,RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Pink cap