NAGOYA   23 May 2025
 
GOING:

Race 5 1500m

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Expecting a strong gallop with Cosmo Lullaby and Shining Rose taking up the running over Eerste Ster. DRAGON KID (7) lifted strongly but just failed to pick up the winner last start over 1400m at Kasamatsu. Will derive great benefit from recent racing. Meeting a deeper field this time but he is good enough to play a major role. RIPLEY (6) kicked off this campaign with a win two runs ago but was not as effective last time out when eighth over 1700m at this track. Finds a suitable assignment and can get the job done. SHINING ROSE (3) has been in great form with two placings in succession, most recently when third over 1400m at this track. Can produce a winning run here. DAISY ROCK (2) proved too strong two runs ago but was not as effective last time out when fourth over 1700m at this track. Worth another chance.
1 44009 SHINTO AKIRA
Uto Hideki
8YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG

Most recently second last of 10 at this track on May 9 over 1400m, 12 len behind Kurino Venus carrying 57kg at $70.10. The start before that second last of 11 at this track on April 25 over 1500m, 16 len behind Fort Portal carrying 57kg at $21.70. Tempted to look elsewhere on recent form.
1
DAIMYO OTSHATA
GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, BLACK SLEEVES, COLLAR, White cap
2 78914 DAISY ROCK
NORIYUKI UEMATSU
5YO  GREY  MARE 55.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on May 9 over 1700m, 9 len behind Orion Heart with 55kg at $46. The race before that came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track April 23 over 1400m defeating Harpy Tiara carrying 55kg at $20.10. Draws well and is a strong winning chance.
2
SHINICHI MARUYAMA
YELLOW, BLACK BAND, ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 21633 SHINING ROSE
TSUGIO HARAGUCHI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Kotaro Mizutani
Form hard to fault. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on May 9 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Skyray carrying 55kg at $4.40. Before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on April 25 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Partida with 55kg at $3.80. Nicely drawn and should prove hard to beat.
3
MASAAKI OHATA
RED, YELLOW BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 74884 COSMO LULLABY
ISAO NISHIKIMI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Big Red Farm
At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on May 9 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Kurino Venus carrying 55kg at $6.20. The run before that 8th of 11 at this track on April 25 over 1500m, 12 len behind Fort Portal carrying 55kg at $44.10. Mediocre effort last time out but this suits.
4
TOSHIYUKI KATO
GREEN, YELLOW CHECK, GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 71067 SABLIER
FUTOSHI TAKESHITA
4YO  GREY  FILLY 55.0KG
Junichi Ito
Last start 7th of 10 at this track on May 9 over 1400m, 9 len behind Kurino Venus with 55kg at $8.40. The start before that 6th of 11 at this track on April 25 over 1500m, 10 len behind Fort Portal with 55kg at $36.30. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
5
KATSUTO MARUNO
GREEN, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 16x18 RIPLEY
ENOKIYA MITSURU
4YO  DK B  FILLY 53.0KG
Itsuo Kibe
Third-up today. First-up won by 0.5 len at this track April 24 over 1500m defeating Waag's Tea carrying 53kg at $1.90. Second-up 8th of 10 at this track on May 9 over 1700m, 18 len behind Orion Heart with 53kg at $34. Ready to find peak form.
6
AOI KINOMAE
MEDIUM BLUE, RED BAND, WHITE HEARTS BAND,RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 2x132 DRAGON KID
T TSUNODA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Masako Shintani
Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 7 at Kasamatsu on May 16 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Mystic Power carrying 57kg at $1.20. The start before that 3rd of 12 at this track on April 25 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Coral Treasure with 57kg at $4.10. Winning chance after a narrow defeat last start.
7
SOICHI KATO
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
8 29734 EERSTE STER
Akiko Okita
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on May 9 over 1400m, 7 len behind Skyray with 55kg at $22.30. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 3rd of 10 at this track on April 25 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Microphyllum with 55kg at $8.40. Tempted to look elsewhere on recent form.
8
SACHIO YAMADA
GREEN, RED BAND,WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light green cap
9 7x053 TATE MODERN
TSUGIO HARAGUCHI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Masatsugu Otani
Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on May 9 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Kurino Venus with 57kg at $19.70. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track on April 25 over 1500m, 10 len behind Fort Portal carrying 57kg at $90.40. Prepared to risk on current form.
9
HIROSHI OHARA
DARK BLUE, FIREBRICK SIX SPOTS, ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 75595 LOGI MELIOR
KATSUMI ITO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Masaaki Kumeta
Useful entire. Last start eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track on May 9 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Kurino Venus carrying 57kg at $16.90. Before that 9th of 11 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind Kurino Eclipse with 57kg at $19.40. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
10
AKIO OZAKI
PURPLE, YELLOW ZIGZAG CHEVRON, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, Light brown cap
11 0x996 TSUKUBA MASAKADO
SATORU SETOGUCHI
8YO  BROWN  HORSE 53.0KG
Kazuyoshi Takimoto
Last start 6th of 10 at this track on May 9 over 1400m, 7 len behind Kurino Venus carrying 53kg at $23. The run before that 9th of 11 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind Kurino Eclipse with 53kg at $69.40. One of the roughies.
11
OGASAWARA ANTELOPE
PURPLE, WHITE SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE CHECKS, Hot pink cap
12 70090 STRAIGHT
KATSUMI ITO
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track on May 9 over 1400m, 15 len behind Kurino Venus carrying 55kg at $216.90. The race before that 9th of 11 at this track on April 25 over 1500m, 15 len behind Fort Portal carrying 51kg at $228.30. Tested from a wide gate.
12
MASATO YOKOI
SKY BLUE, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, SKY BLUE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap