NAGOYA   27 Jan 2026
 
GOING:

Race 4 1500m

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Solid tempo headed by Gold Plan and Rouge Paradis. LAND OF FIRE (9) has switched yards since finishing fourth six-and-a-half weeks ago over 1300m at Saga. Looks set to run well for the new barn. ORARION (5) is a 13-start maiden who is knocking on the door, the latest effort a solid second at this track over 1400m after being in the firing line on the turn. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. GRACE CHARMANT (2) was allowed to drift back from an outside draw last time but found the line strongly to finish fourth, beaten 4 lengths, over 1500m at this track. Solid top-three prospects. ALPHA VEGA (8) finished 15 lengths from the winner in eighth at her most recent outing over 1500m at this track after she was well back on straightening. Among the chances in what looks a nice race for her.
1 00989 PURPURITE
MANABU KURACHI
7YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Last start 9th of 12 at this track on January 13 over 1500m, 17 len behind Belleza Fin carrying 57kg at $337.90. Before that second last of 9 at this track on January 1 over 1400m, 11 len behind Eulachacha with 57kg at $96.50. Likely to run around at long odds and deservedly so.
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GAKU BANNO
BROWN, WHITE DIAMOND CHECKS, BROWN SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 49934 GRACE CHARMANT
KATSUYUKI IMAZU
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Hiroshi Aida
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on January 13 over 1500m, 4 len behind Purple Tiara with 53kg at $12.30. The run before that 3rd of 12 at this track on January 1 over 1500m, 3 len behind Logi Pierrefeu carrying 55kg at $13.60. Expected to finish much closer.
2
SOICHI KATO
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, BLUE CAP
3 73095 ROUGE PARADIS
Masato Yokoi
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Tokyo Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at this track on January 13 over 1500m, 8 len behind Belleza Fin with 55kg at $31.30. The race before that second last of 10 at this track on January 2 over 1400m, 12 len behind Nangoku Jacks with 55kg at $14. Draws well but predicted to struggle.
3
TOMOMORI SYOTARO
GREEN, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 00000 POND LADY
HITOSHI MIYAMOTO
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG

At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on January 13 over 1500m, 21 len behind Belleza Fin with 55kg at $257.40. The race before that ran last of 11 at this track on December 19 over 1400m, 53 len behind Meisho Ichimon carrying 55kg at $222.40. Out of her depth.
4
TAKAHIRO IMAI
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, ORANGE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Blue cap
5 09032 ORARION
Maruyama Shinichi
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. At the latest run raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 at this track on January 13 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Nihonpiro Kay with 57kg at $12. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track on January 1 over 1500m, 8 len behind Bestseller with 55kg at $33.90. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
5
KATSUKI NIWA
YELLOW, PURPLE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 90080 ANGELA LOVE
SATOSHI INOUE
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Hidaka Breeders Union Co. Ltd.
Last start 10th of 12 at this track on January 13 over 1500m, 18 len behind Belleza Fin carrying 55kg at $248.40. The run before that 8th of 10 at this track on January 2 over 1400m, 10 len behind Nangoku Jacks carrying 55kg at $125.30. Tricky assignment.
6
JUNKI MOCHIZUKI
SKY BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND,SKY BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 98657 MONT SAINT FREESIA
TSUGIO HARAGUCHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Shinichi Yamashita
Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on January 13 over 1500m, 10 len behind Belleza Fin with 51kg at $19. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track on January 2 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Playable Game carrying 51kg at $39.80. Prefer to see.
7
TSUTSUI YUSUKE
RED, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Green cap
8 93838 ALPHA VEGA
FUTOSHI TAKESHITA
4YO  GREY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mai Kondo
Last start 8th of 12 at this track on January 13 over 1500m, 15 len behind Belleza Fin with 55kg at $15. The start before that 3rd of 9 at this track on January 1 over 1400m, 3 len behind Eulachacha with 54kg at $7.70. Nicely placed to put the record straight.
8
DAIMYO OTSHATA
GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, BLACK SLEEVES, COLLAR, Green cap
9 00x54 LAND OF FIRE
Uto Hideki
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. Not raced for 45 days. First-up 5th of 12 at Saga on November 23 over 1400m, 4 len behind Inlet with 54kg at $9. Second-up 4th of 11 at Saga on December 13 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Ailes Vega with 54kg at $1.30. This race is well within his grasp.
9
SACHIO YAMADA
GREEN, RED BAND,WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Orange cap
10 00585 ANOTHER GHOST
SHINICHI IDEUE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track on January 13 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Purple Tiara with 57kg at $154.40. The start before that 8th of 11 at this track on January 2 over 1400m, 11 len behind Playable Game carrying 57kg at $40.90. Will be doing best work late.
10
MASAAKI OHATA
RED, YELLOW BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Orange cap
11 60876 WIN TITANIA
KAZUO FUJIGASAKI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
Last start 6th of 12 at this track on January 13 over 1500m, 10 len behind Belleza Fin carrying 55kg at $49.90. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track on January 2 over 1400m, 8 len behind Nangoku Jacks carrying 55kg at $23.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
11
HOSOKAWA SATOSHI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE CAP
12 58839 GOLD PLAN
TAKAO TSUKADA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 51.0KG

Last start second last of 10 at this track on January 14 over 1500m, 15 len behind Nobu Nori O carrying 55kg at $16.50. Before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on December 18 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Mizuiro with 55kg at $13.30. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
12
OGASAWARA ANTELOPE
PURPLE, WHITE SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE CHECKS, Pink cap