NAGOYA   05 May 2025
 
GOING:

Race 4 1500m

Track:      

Al Asha has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. YATAGARASU MAHINA (4) was prominent from the outset and fought on for second last start over 1500m at this track, making it two minor placings in a row. Looks well placed this line-up so expect another big run. AL ASHA (10) opened this prep with a win two runs ago. Couldn't follow that up last time out when ninth over 1700m at this track, beaten 24 lengths after being prominent at the corner. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot make amends. GRAND FUTURE (3) was in contention on the corner and progressed nicely last start to finish a close third over 1500m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Finds a suitable race and can figure in the finish. SHABAZI (8) made progress last time out, finishing 3 lengths from the winner in second over 1500m at this track. Stacks right up.
1 48400 CROSSROAD
SATOSHI INOUE
9YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Last start second last of 11 at this track on April 21 over 1500m, 12 len behind Vin Chaud with 54kg at $60.60. Before that second last of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1500m, 10 len behind Shinzen Wakamiya carrying 55kg at $22.50. Wait until she shows more.
1
MYOJO HARU DAI
BLACK, GOLD FIVE STARS, GOLD SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBANDS, White cap
2 73508 RIC RUI KON
KESATOSHI SAKURAI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Last start 8th of 10 at this track on April 21 over 1500m, 14 len behind Ho O Ramesses with 55kg at $183.10. The run before that 10th of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1500m, 8 len behind Generate with 55kg at $22.20. Fully tested on her recent run.
2
HIROSHI OHARA
DARK BLUE, FIREBRICK SIX SPOTS, ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 4x663 GRAND FUTURE
SHINICHI IDEUE
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Toshihiko Tabata
At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at this track on April 21 over 1500m, 0.8 len behind Vin Chaud carrying 57kg at $3.40. The start before that got back early 6th of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1500m, 6 len behind Shinzen Wakamiya carrying 57kg at $15.40. Leading player.
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SEIGO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, RED VEE, Salmon cap
4 85522 YATAGARASU MAHINA
MANABU KURACHI
4YO  GREY  GELDING 57.0KG

Racing well. Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind Koma Zero One carrying 57kg at $3.60. The start before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Glorious Grace carrying 56kg at $7.40. Ideally placed to play a significant role.
4
DAIMYO OTSHATA
DARK GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, BLACK SLEEVES, COLLAR, Cyan cap
5 x8220 SOLAR SYSTEM
SHINICHI IDEUE
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Laurel Racing Co .Ltd.
Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1500m, 15 len behind Shinzen Wakamiya with 57kg at $1.80. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1500m, 3 len behind Beach Highball with 56kg at $3.40. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
5
MAKOTO OKABE
MAGENTA, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, MAGENTA SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 30835 OMEGA LEGEND
YUKIO ABE
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG
Reiko Hara
At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on April 21 over 1500m, 4 len behind Vin Chaud with 55kg at $3.50. Before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Little Cocon carrying 55kg at $12.50. Has the ability to take this out.
6
HITOMI MIYASHITA
PURPLE, PINK BAND,WHITE SLEEVES, PINK ARMBAND, Light green cap
7 08x4x CERULEAN GEGEN
HIROYUKI IMAZU
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Ikuta
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 4th of 9 at Kasamatsu on August 29 over 1400m, 7 len behind Black River carrying 53kg at $4.50. First up last campaign on from midfield; 4th of 13 at Hanshin Dirt on March 23 2024 over 1800m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Tomoja Zan carrying 57.0kg at $286.70. Happy to work around.
7
MASAAKI OHATA
RED, YELLOW BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
8 4x942 SHABAZI
KATSUYUKI IMAZU
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Teruya Yoshida
Going well. Last start 2nd of 11 at this track on April 21 over 1500m, 3 len behind Kaguya with 55kg at $4.80. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Koma Zero One with 55kg at $12. Strong winning hope.
8
HIROKI MURAKAMI
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW SIX CIRCLES, YELLOW SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
9 69876 LIGHT BONHEUR
FUTOSHI TAKESHITA
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Most recently crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 10 at this track on April 21 over 1500m, 12 len behind Ho O Ramesses carrying 55kg at $162.20. The run before that 7th of 12 at this track on April 8 over 1500m, 7 len behind Shinzen Wakamiya carrying 55kg at $146.60. Fully tested on her recent run.
9
SEIJI KATO
MAGENTA, BLACK BAND, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
10 x6x19 AL ASHA
HIROYUKI IMAZU
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Akiyoshi Kojima
Third-up today. Resuming won by 3 len at this track April 8 over 920m defeating Lied with 55kg at $2. Last start 9th of 11 at this track on April 23 over 1700m, 24 len behind Glorious Grace with 55kg at $11.60. Capable of a better showing. Respect.
10
JUNKI MOCHIZUKI
SKY BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND,SKY BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap