NAGOYA   31 Jan 2025
 
GOING:

Race 2 1500m

Track:      

No obvious leader in a race that lacks much early pressure on paper. KURINO SUPERIOR (7) is a three-start maiden who finished sixth at his most recent appearance over 1500m at this track. Among the top chances in what looks a most suitable race. TALK DOWN (5) resumed from a spell last start and finished fourth over 1500m at this track. Great chance to break his maiden status with that run under his belt. HIKARU FAIRY (2) finished ninth at her most recent appearance over 1500m at this track after she gave away a big start. Worth including here. YUINO KUNIMARE (1) was prominent until they straightened last time but weakened to finish eighth over 1500m at this track. No surprise if he figured in the finish.
1 00788 YUINO KUNIMARE
KIYOMI SAKODA
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG
Kentaro Yui
At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on January 20 over 1500m, 9 len behind Tsukikage carrying 56kg at $7.80. Before that 8th of 11 at this track on January 4 over 1500m, 9 len behind Horse Spirit with 56kg at $3.50. No threat last start but is capable of better.
1
SEIGO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, RED VEE, White cap
2 05x89 HIKARU FAIRY
ENOKIYA MITSURU
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 8th of 11 at this track on January 6 over 1500m, 6 len behind Yumeuranai carrying 52kg at $4.60. Second-up 9th of 12 at this track on January 20 over 1500m, 9 len behind Tsukikage carrying 52kg at $42.20. Rates highly. Big chance.
2
TAKAHIRO IMAI
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, ORANGE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Grey cap
3 836x0 ALA RAKKO
KAZUO FUJIGASAKI
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 11 at this track on January 6 over 1500m, 46 len behind Yumeuranai with 56kg at $75.50. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at this track on June 27 over 920m, 5 len behind Ai Taroo with 52kg at $5.40. Needs to do a lot more.
3
HIROKI MURAKAMI
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW SIX CIRCLES, YELLOW SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 05620 SUGOINA SUGOIDESU
ISAO NISHIKIMI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Most recently second last of 12 at this track on January 20 over 1500m, 13 len behind Tsukikage carrying 56kg at $20.10. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Kanazawa on December 28 over 1400m, 9 len behind Kurino Charles carrying 55kg at $27.40. Others preferred at this stage.
4
KATSUKI NIWA
YELLOW, PURPLE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 477x4 TALK DOWN
YUKIO ABE
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 12 at this track on January 20 over 1500m, 4 len behind Tsukikage with 56kg at $67.20. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at this track on July 25 over 920m, 4.5 len behind Metcha Hattori carrying 55kg at $22.80. Strong winning chance.
5
JUNKI MOCHIZUKI
SKY BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND,SKY BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 00087 BEAR IMMUNITY
NAOTO TAKESHITA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG
Hiroshi Kumaki
At the latest run 7th of 11 at this track on January 4 over 1500m, 8 len behind Horse Spirit with 55kg at $3.60. The race before that 8th of 11 at this track on December 23 over 1500m, 10 len behind Cosmo Bell Tree with 55kg at $5.30. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
6
DAIMYO OTSHATA
DARK GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, BLACK SLEEVES, COLLAR, Light green cap
7 096 KURINO SUPERIOR
FUJIGASAKI KAZUHITO
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Yoriko Kurimoto
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at this track on January 17 over 1500m, 9 len behind Maru Mori Active with 56kg at $13.60. The run before that 9th of 11 at this track on January 4 over 1500m, 10 len behind Horse Spirit with 56kg at $16.70. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
7
MAKOTO OKABE
MAGENTA, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, MAGENTA SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
8 678x5 SAPPHIRE GOLD
FUJIGASAKI KAZUHITO
3YO  DK B  FILLY 52.0KG

Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 12 at this track on January 20 over 920m, 2.5 len behind Astro Gaia with 52kg at $8.30. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Monbetsu on September 11 over 1000m, 6 len behind Shrewsbury carrying 55kg at $9.90. Fitter and worth including.
8
HITOMI MIYASHITA
PURPLE, PINK BAND,WHITE SLEEVES, PINK ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
9 89009 SPICE MAN
TSUGIO HARAGUCHI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG
Akifumi Ito
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on January 17 over 1500m, 13 len behind Maru Mori Active with 56kg at $19.80. Before that second last of 11 at this track on January 4 over 1500m, 11 len behind Horse Spirit carrying 56kg at $5.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
9
SOICHI KATO
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap