NAGOYA   22 Dec 2025
 
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Race 5 1500m

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Strong tempo likely with several going forward, headed by Ardest and Miya Iguazu. GOURMAND (9) showed early speed from an outside draw last start and raced on the pace before boxing on well to finish second, beaten 3 lengths, over 1400m at this track. In the right race and is a winning hope. ARDEST (7) registered a strong win at Monbetsu two runs ago. Fair effort last time out when prominent at the turn before finishing fifth over 1200m at Monbetsu, beaten 2.5 lengths. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders. LOVE AND HOPE (8) was safely held when fourth last time out over 1500m at this track, beaten 4.5 lengths. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Has a good record at this course and distance, including a win and two minor placings. Beautifully placed and is sure to prove tough to beat. CHAMPAGNE GOLD (6) is coming off a last-start fourth, beaten 8 lengths, over 1500m at this track. Hard to knock.
1 00600 IKU AN RO
AKIRA NARITA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
June Wilson
Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at this track on December 9 over 1500m, 22 len behind Bright Beginning with 55kg at $956.20. The race before that ran last of 12 at this track on November 21 over 1500m, 18 len behind Smooth Operator carrying 55kg at $338.20. Looks tested despite the low draw.
1
AKIO OZAKI
PURPLE, YELLOW ZIGZAG CHEVRON, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, White cap
2 76375 SATONO VIENTO
Uto Hideki
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Hajime Satomi
Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on December 5 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Oscillation with 55kg at $67.40. The run before that 7th of 9 at this track on November 25 over 1500m, 7 len behind Mikino Oboe carrying 53kg at $34.90. Can do a lot better than that last run.
2
TOMOMORI SYOTARO
GREEN, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 66959 A SHIN ELEVEN
KESATOSHI SAKURAI
7YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG
Eishindo Co. Ltd.
Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on December 9 over 1500m, 18 len behind Bright Beginning with 55kg at $280.20. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at this track on November 11 over 1500m, 7 len behind Kuromehyo with 55kg at $47. Nice draw but others preferred.
3
OGASAWARA ANTELOPE
PURPLE, WHITE SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE CHECKS, Red cap
4 88534 PLUMERIA RING
KIYOMI SAKODA
3YO  BLACK  FILLY 55.0KG
Viridian Keiba Club
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on December 9 over 1500m, 5 len behind Over Drive with 55kg at $7.90. The run before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on November 21 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind Allwetter carrying 55kg at $16.30. Drawn well and is among the chances.
4
TSUTSUI YUSUKE
RED, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Blue cap
5 36170 HUIT MOULINS
Uto Hideki
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG
Takafumi Murakami
Last start second last of 12 at this track on December 9 over 1500m, 25 len behind Bright Beginning with 57kg at $9.50. The run before that 7th of 11 at this track on November 11 over 1700m, 15 len behind Thunder Flare carrying 57kg at $122.30. Needs to improve.
5
DAIMYO OTSHATA
GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, BLACK SLEEVES, COLLAR, Yellow cap
6 14534 CHAMPAGNE GOLD
FUJIGASAKI KAZUHITO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
KH Racing
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 53-day let-up. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on October 30 over 1500m, 8 len behind Kashima Sweep with 55kg at $3.80. The race before that 3rd of 12 at this track on October 16 over 920m, 4 len behind Schon Ruska with 55kg at $16.90. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
6
SEIGO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, RED VEE, Yellow cap
7 42215 ARDEST
KATSUYUKI IMAZU
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Tatsuya Akimoto
Returns from a 40-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 16 at Monbetsu on November 12 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Taisei Surge carrying 57kg at $17.30. Before that won by 0.5 len at Monbetsu October 29 over 1000m defeating Nishino Endeavor carrying 57kg at $1.40. Can build on that encouraging effort last start.
7
MASAAKI OHATA
RED, YELLOW BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Green cap
8 63314 LOVE AND HOPE
SATOSHI INOUE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
DMM Dream Club Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on December 5 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Oscillation carrying 55kg at $8.90. The race before that won by 1.5 len at this track November 20 over 1500m defeating Nobu Eight carrying 55kg at $2. Can atone.
8
JUNKI MOCHIZUKI
SKY BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND,SKY BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Green cap
9 31082 GOURMAND
YOSHIYUKI SAKAGUCHI
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Masamichi Hayashi
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on December 5 over 1400m, 3 len behind Alcaraz with 57kg at $4.10. The run before that 8th of 12 at this track on November 21 over 1500m, 7 len behind Allwetter carrying 57kg at $10.20. Made headway last time. Top chance.
9
SOICHI KATO
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, BLUE CAP
10 64145 MIYA IGUAZU
KATSUYUKI IMAZU
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Masuomi Yamamoto
Last start led to the turn then faded 5th of 12 at this track on December 9 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Over Drive carrying 55kg at $8.90. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on November 21 over 1500m, 4 len behind J L Harbor carrying 55kg at $14.70. Mediocre effort last time out but this suits.
10
HOSOKAWA SATOSHI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE CAP
11 36508 ORTHO JUPITER
SHINICHI IDEUE
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Most recently got back early 8th of 12 at this track on December 9 over 1500m, 16 len behind Bright Beginning carrying 55kg at $406.30. The run before that ran last of 11 at this track on November 11 over 1500m, 14 len behind Daigo Seiryu with 55kg at $21.30. Tested from a wide gate.
11
SHIN HIGASHIKAWA
RED, BLUE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE STRIPE SLEEVES, Pink cap
12 47800 A SHIN MOTEUR
TSUGIO HARAGUCHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track on December 9 over 1500m, 25 len behind Bright Beginning with 57kg at $369.40. Before that second last of 12 at this track on November 21 over 1500m, 18 len behind Smooth Operator carrying 55kg at $110.70. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
12
TAKAHIRO IMAI
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, ORANGE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Pink cap