NAGOYA   23 Feb 2021
 
GOING:

Race 4 1400m

Track: DIRT      

Genuine tempo with the speedy Ma Cherie to lead the way. A SHIN ARK (1) showed good speed and was prominent throughout before holding a placing, beaten 5 lengths over 1400m here last time. Jockey Takahiro Imai stays aboard and although yet to win has been in the money on him three times. Rates among the leading chances. SEI ORCHID (2) returns from a spell today after a year, his previous run was a 14 length sixth over 1800m. Expected to thrive back to NAR level. Has the profile of a winner. MA CHERIE (9) just missed last time when a half a length second at this track and is close to a win on recent form. Rates strongly and can overcome the tricky draw. CORDIA LUKKA (6) pushed forward from a wide draw last time and found a position close to the lead, sticking on well when third over 1400m at this track. Has been in the money four times this course and distance but yet to break through. Keep safe.
1 35462 A SHIN ARK
NORIYUKI UEMATSU
9YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Latest outing tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on February 8 over 1400m, 5 len behind Sun Kirara with 56kg at $2.40. The start before that 6th of 11 at this track on January 27 over 1400m, 8 len behind Indigo Jay carrying 56kg at $18.80. Leading contender coming out of the prized inside gate.
1
TAKAHIRO IMAI
BLUE, WHITE RIGHT SASH, SASH, BLACK ARMBANDS, GREY CAP
2 6x SEI ORCHID
YUKIO ABE
9YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Seiki Kaneda
Resuming from a lengthy break. At only start last campaign 6th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 14 over 1800m, 14 len behind Kitano Vision carrying 56.0kg at $3.30. Rates well here fresh.
2
KATSUTO MARUNO
YELLOW, BLUE BAND,STRIPE SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 62023 TOHO LUNA ROSSA
TSUGIO HARAGUCHI
9YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Toho Bussan Co. Ltd.
Recent form hard to fault. Latest run rolled along in front setting the pace and then edged out 3rd of 10 at this track on February 9 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Key Of Saga carrying 54kg at $37.70. Before that 2nd of 10 at this track on January 26 over 1400m, 3 len behind Takaichi Hikari with 54kg at $14.90. Solid prospects and a good alley doesn’t hurt.
3
SOICHI KATO
RED, BLUE SASH, SALMON CAP
4 78865 SPRING VEGA
YOSHIYUKI SAKAGUCHI
9YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Latest start 5th of 10 at this track on February 8 over 1400m, 11 len behind Slice Of Life with 54kg at $12.80. The start before that quickly across from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 11 at this track on January 26 over 1400m, 9 len behind Cripple Creek carrying 51kg at $14.50. Capable of a strong show here.
4
HOSOKAWA SATOSHI
RED, WHITE CHEVRON HOOP, GREY CAP
5 0x945 SEVEN RAVENS
ENOKIYA MITSURU
9YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Godolphin
Latest outing 5th of 10 at this track on February 9 over 1400m, 34 len behind Three Sharpen carrying 56kg at $5.80. The start before that 4th of 10 at Sonoda on January 7 over 1400m, 4 len behind Kikuno Dunkirk with 56kg at $35.30. Still likely to struggle after 2kg claim.
5
AOI KINOMAE
GREEN, WHITE CHEVRON HOOP, ARMBANDS, LIGHT BROWN CAP
6 32363 CORDIA LUKKA
KAZUO FUJIGASAKI
9YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Kazuyoshi Yamagami
Latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track on February 8 over 1400m, 7 len behind Slice Of Life with 54kg at $3.20. Before that 6th of 11 at this track on January 14 over 1400m, 7 len behind Kitano Taka Washi carrying 54kg at $2.90. Rates well and among the main hopes.
6
HIROKI MURAKAMI
BLUE AND LIGHT BLUE DIAMONDS, WHITE SLEEVES WITH BLUE HOOPS, HOT PINK CAP
7 07635 PACIFIC STAR
KATSUMI ITO
9YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
IHR
Latest start 5th of 10 at this track on February 9 over 1400m, 9 len behind Key Of Saga with 54kg at $133.10. The race before that 3rd of 11 at this track on January 26 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Cripple Creek carrying 54kg at $62.10. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
7
SHINICHI MARUYAMA
YELLOW, BLACK BAND, ARMBANDS, CYAN CAP
8 74203 MEISHO UTAHIME
NOBUYUKI HONNA
9YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Kazuko Matsumoto
Latest run raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at this track on February 8 over 1400m, 7 len behind Sun Kirara with 54kg at $13. Before that second last of 11 at this track on January 27 over 1400m, 49 len behind Vengan carrying 54kg at $19.40. Hard to have on recent performances.
8
RYOICHI FUJIHARA
WHITE, BLUE DOUBLE BAND, YELLOW SLEEVES WITH BLUE ARMBANDS, LIGHT BROWN CAP
9 45522 MA CHERIE
NORIYUKI UEMATSU
9YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Takao Matsuoka
Impressive in recent runs. Latest outing rolled along in front and was edged out late 2nd of 10 at this track on February 9 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Three Sharpen carrying 54kg at $8.20. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track on January 27 over 1400m, 30 len behind Vengan carrying 54kg at $11.90. Progressing well this campaign. Gets to right race now.
9
SACHIO YAMADA
GREEN, RED BAND, WHITE SLEEVES WITH RED ARMBANDS, CYAN CAP
10 00064 SEI GENESIS
YUKIO ABE
9YO  BLACK  HORSE 56.0KG

Latest run 4th of 10 at this track on February 8 over 1400m, 9 len behind Slice Of Life with 56kg at $4.40. The run before that 6th of 11 at this track on December 22 over 1400m, 9 len behind Sensho Lesaiya with 56kg at $29.50. Needs to step up on last few runs.
10
MASATO YOKOI
BLUE, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES WITH BLUE ARMBANDS, SALMON CAP