CHUKYO   09 Aug 2025
 
GOING: G

CHUKYO SPONICHI SHO 1400m

Track:      

Expecting a strong tempo with Particular, Danon Kilauea and Admire J going forward ahead of Kanshin and Koto. KANSHIN (10) is a progressive galloper who is first-up since finishing eighth over 1200m in the Gr 3 AOI Stakes at Kyoto ten weeks ago. Has never missed the frame when fresh from a spell in three starts. Best form puts him right in this. TAGANO ENFANT (5) is a promising galloper who won at his last run before a break three-and-a-half months ago over 1400m at Kyoto. Has never missed the frame when fresh from a spell. Winning rider Yuji Hishida sticks. Should be in the finish. DANON KILAUEA (9) was prominent at the corner and finished second last time over 1400m at Tokyo when resuming from a spell, beaten a neck. Nicely placed to take this out. SOURIRE MIGNON (4) returned from a spell three weeks ago when she was beaten 4 lengths into fifth over 1200m at Kokura. Strips fitter and should be thereabouts.
1 x315x ADMIRE J
Y TOMOMICHI
6YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Junko Kondo
Is first-up after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 15 at Fukushima April 26 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Tolkien with 55.0kg at $6.60. When resuming last campaign third of 18 at Kokura February 22 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Red Evans carrying 58.0kg at $4.80. Has claims on best form.
1
TAISEI DANNO
BLUE, LIGHT BLUE HALVES, LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES
2 140x0 KOTO
K NONAKA
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Toshio Terada
Second-up. Comes off a 55-day let-up. First-up after seven months 11th of 15 at Hanshin on June 15 over 1200m, 7 len behind Rapier carrying 56.0kg at $21.10. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at this track September 16 over 1400m defeating Sunrise Pluto with 54.0kg at $3.70. Fitter but must improve sharply.
2
DAITO OZAWA
WHITE, BLUE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
3 x00x0 ZIPPY RACER
SHOICHI TEMMA
8YO    GELDING 58.0KG
Makio Okada
Second run back. First-up after three months second last of 14 at this track on July 26 over 3000m, 22 len behind Hezarfen carrying 60.0kg at $152.80. Previously second-up second last of 14 at Niigata on May 10 over 2890m, 46 len behind Cosmo Cipria with 57.0kg at $183.80. Fitter but must improve sharply.
3
RIKI TAKASUGI
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE TWO CHEVRONS
4 x49x5 SOURIRE MIGNON
YASUYUKI TAKAHASHI
3YO    FILLY 53.0KG
Toshiyuki Fukumori
Second-up. First-up after two months 5th of 18 at Kokura on July 20 over 1200m, 4 len behind Flicker Jab with 53.0kg at $7.20. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Kyoto in LR on May 11 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Mui with 55.0kg at $4.10. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
4
MANAMI NAGASHIMA
LIME GREEN, RED RIGHT SASH, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS
5 x321x TAGANO ENFANT
KOICHI ISHIZAKA
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
Ryoji Yagi
Resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign won by 0.5 len Kyoto May 3 over 1400m defeating Virgil with 57.0kg at $2.30. Previously first up; third of 13 at Hanshin March 23 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Rapier carrying 57.0kg at $13.10. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
5
YUJI HISHIDA
LIME GREEN, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS
6 2x63x PARTICULAR
MITSUNORI MAKIURA
5YO    MARE 56.0KG
Shimokobe B.
Mare back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at Tokyo May 24 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Perifania carrying 56.0kg at $18.30. First up last campaign sixth of 12 at Tokyo May 10 over 1400m, 4 len behind Sky High with 56.0kg at $33.90. Expect she will go well.
6
YUICHI KITAMURA
WHITE, RED SLEEVES
7 865x7 MEISHO KOGIKU
MAMORU ISHIBASHI
5YO    MARE 56.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 18 at Kokura on July 20 over 1200m, 6 len behind Flicker Jab with 56.0kg at $82.40. Previously second-up 6th of 17 at this track on March 22 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Salt Queen with 56.0kg at $157. Unlikely to threaten.
7
HEART KAMEDA
ROYAL BLUE, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES
8 0x500 JUN GOLD
Y TOMOMICHI
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Junji Kawai
Returns from a 55-day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 15 at Hanshin on June 15 over 1200m, 7 len behind Rapier carrying 58.0kg at $25.20. The race before that 10th of 14 at Hanshin on April 19 over 1400m, 5 len behind Lady Marion with 56.0kg at $6. Not keen.
8
ALEX BADEL
LIGHT BLUE, RED HOOPS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS
9 1x9x2 DANON KILAUEA
MITSUMASA NAKAUCHIDA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Danox Co. Ltd.
Racing second-up today. Not raced for 49 days. Last outing 2nd of 14 at Tokyo on June 21 over 1400m, neck behind Trapeziste with 58.0kg at $20.10. At only start last preparation 9th of 18 at Niigata on July 27 2024 over 1600m, 5 len behind Tramandare with 55.0kg at $20.70. Sure to run well.
9
SEINOSUKE YOSHIMURA
WHITE,RED BAND,SLEEVES,WHITE ARMBANDS
10 x218x KANSHIN
SHOTA NISHIZONO
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
Akira Nakatsuji
Colt returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign eighth of 16 at Kyoto in the G3 May 31 over 1200m, 2 len behind Abu Qir Bay carrying 57.0kg at $6.90. Previously first up; second of 8 at Nakayama March 16 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind So Darn Right carrying 57.0kg at $3.70. Bold performance expected.
10
YUGA KAWADA
WHITE, BLUE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS
11 800x7 TAISEI CURRENT
Y YAHAGI
3YO  DK B  COLT 55.0KG
Seiho Tanaka
Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after three months 7th of 13 at Hanshin on June 21 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Hawaiian Tiare carrying 54.0kg at $13.50. Previously second-up 5th of 15 at this track in the G3 Nikkan Sports Sho Shinzan Kinen on January 13 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Lila Emblem carrying 57.0kg at $8.10. Fitter and worth including.
11
Y IWATA
BLUE, WHITE SIX SPOTS