NAGOYA   25 Apr 2025
 
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Race 5 1500m

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Solid tempo with several going forward headed by Fort Portal. FORT PORTAL (11) ran below expectations last time after being prominent on the corner at this track, finishing sixth and beaten 6 lengths starting at $2. Has a good record at this course and distance, including a win and three minor placings. Finds a nice race and can atone. ARDOUR GROW (10) is building up to a win, most recently finishing 1.3 lengths from the winner in third over 1500m here. Drawn out but should be in the finish again. NAMURA SCAR (2) was well fancied last start over 1400m at Kasamatsu when sixth, beaten 8 lengths. Draws ideally and worth another chance. FOR YOU RUN RUN (4) placed two back then last time out was fifth, beaten 5 lengths, over 1500m at this venue. Chance on best figures and worth including.
1 77025 CALIBURNUS
YOSHIYUKI SAKAGUCHI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Most recently 5th of 9 at this track on March 31 over 1700m, 4 len behind Rei Grace with 56kg at $19.20. The start before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on March 17 over 1700m, 5 len behind Covinha with 56kg at $92.30. Looks tested despite the low draw.
1
KATSUKI NIWA
YELLOW, PURPLE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, White cap
2 15146 NAMURA SCAR
ENOKIYA MITSURU
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Mutsuhiro Namura
Most recently 6th of 8 at Kasamatsu on April 18 over 1400m, 8 len behind Alluring Sorrel carrying 57kg at $1.80. Before that 4th of 10 at this track on March 28 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Estrada with 56kg at $1.20. Draws a nice alley and rates highly.
2
HIROKI MURAKAMI
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW SIX CIRCLES, YELLOW SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 80700 STRAIGHT
KATSUMI ITO
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 51.0KG

At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on April 11 over 1500m, 18 len behind Secret Matter carrying 55kg at $366.90. The race before that ran last of 10 at this track on March 27 over 1500m, 20 len behind Exultation carrying 54kg at $251. Others offer greater appeal.
3
OGASAWARA ANTELOPE
PURPLE, WHITE SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE CHECKS, Salmon cap
4 42535 FOR YOU RUN RUN
T TSUNODA
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Shigeru Murata
Last start 5th of 12 at this track on April 11 over 1500m, 5 len behind Verk Arthur with 55kg at $6.10. Before that 3rd of 9 at this track on March 31 over 1500m, 2 len behind Papita carrying 54kg at $7. An inside alley is a big advantage. Winning prospects.
4
HOSOKAWA SATOSHI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, Cyan cap
5 097x0 TATE MODERN
TSUGIO HARAGUCHI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Masatsugu Otani
Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 12 at Sonoda on March 25 over 1400m, 15 len behind Duwa with 56kg at $4.10. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at Sapporo Dirt on July 27 over 1700m, 18 len behind Daita Justice carrying 57.0kg at $6.20. Maybe a place.
5
SHINICHI MARUYAMA
YELLOW, BLACK BAND, ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 34482 EIFER ROBUSTO
SHINICHI IDEUE
6YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Minoru Nakashima
At the latest run 2nd of 12 at this track on April 11 over 1500m, 0.8 len behind Starlight Blue carrying 57kg at $18. The start before that 8th of 10 at this track on March 31 over 1700m, 9 len behind Kitano Daloma with 56kg at $23.90. Genuine hope on the latest effort.
6
MAKOTO OKABE
MAGENTA, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, MAGENTA SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 57748 COSMO LULLABY
ISAO NISHIKIMI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Big Red Farm
Last start failed to make an impression; 8th of 12 at this track on April 11 over 1500m, 9 len behind Verk Arthur with 55kg at $17.50. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track on March 31 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Teruken Ren Joy carrying 54kg at $63. Well held last time and facing a tough task today.
7
TOSHIYUKI KATO
GREEN, YELLOW CHECK, GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Light green cap
8 19710 SABLIER
FUTOSHI TAKESHITA
4YO  GREY  FILLY 55.0KG
Junichi Ito
At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on April 11 over 1500m, 12 len behind Secret Matter carrying 55kg at $20. Before that came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track March 28 over 1400m defeating Reganto carrying 54kg at $5.30. Easily accounted for last start but is capable of much better.
8
KATSUTO MARUNO
GREEN, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBAND, Light brown cap
9 52440 SHINTO AKIRA
Uto Hideki
8YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG

Last start 10th of 12 at Funabashi on March 31 over 1200m, 12 len behind Hiro Shige Crystal with 56kg at $8.10. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Funabashi on March 11 over 1200m, 6 len behind Margot Beat carrying 56kg at $8.90. Should go well in this line up.
9
DAIMYO OTSHATA
DARK GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, BLACK SLEEVES, COLLAR, Light brown cap
10 53763 ARDOUR GROW
KATSUYUKI IMAZU
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG
Masashi Isobe
At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at this track on April 11 over 1500m, 1.3 len behind Starlight Blue with 55kg at $2.50. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track on March 31 over 1700m, 4 len behind Rei Grace with 54kg at $9.60. Worth following up.
10
HITOMI MIYASHITA
PURPLE, PINK BAND,WHITE SLEEVES, PINK ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
11 2x216 FORT PORTAL
HIROYUKI IMAZU
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Hidaka Breeders Union Co. Ltd.
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at this track on April 11 over 1500m, 6 len behind Secret Matter with 57kg at $2. The race before that favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track March 28 over 1500m defeating Earth Heroine carrying 56kg at $1.30. Can atone.
11
TAKAHIRO IMAI
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, ORANGE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Hot pink cap