NAGOYA   05 Sep 2025
 
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Race 6 1500m

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A solid tempo anticipated with Gambariki and Al Asha ahead of Sign Of Happiness and Nightfall Sun. GAMBARIKI (2) was comfortably accounted for when eighth last start over 1700m at this track, after being in contention on the turn. That followed a good first-up win at this track. Yet to miss the frame in seven starts over this course and distance. Finds a suitable race and can rediscover winning form. LEAD BLOW (9) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at this track, finishing third and only 1.75 lengths from the winner at the end of 1400m. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. VASUKI UN (3) finished 2.25 lengths behind the winner in sixth over 1700m at this track last start after lifting strongly to score two back. Hosokawa Satoshi stays aboard. One of the contenders. NEO ALITHEIA (8) doesn't win out of turn but ran a strong race last time out over 1500m at this track, finishing second. Looks well placed so expect a bold display.
1 28625 FUKU BELLE E
SATORU SETOGUCHI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Last start 5th of 11 at this track on August 22 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Royal Straight carrying 55kg at $14.40. The race before that 2nd of 12 at this track on July 24 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Zendan Sakura with 55kg at $17.60. Chance with the aid of an inside draw.
1
TOMOMORI SYOTARO
GREEN, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, ARMBANDS, White cap
2 22x18 GAMBARIKI
HIROYUKI IMAZU
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
Tomohiro Yoshino
Third-up today. First-up favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track July 21 over 1500m defeating Shabazi with 55kg at $1.10. Second-up raced on the pace before fading 8th of 12 at this track on August 22 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Cape Good Hope carrying 55kg at $2.60. Forward showing expected.
2
TATSUYA WATANABE
BLUE, GREEN VEE, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, WHITE ARMBANDS, CUFF, Grey cap
3 8x216 VASUKI UN
Akiko Okita
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
TURF Racing
Last start 6th of 12 at this track on August 22 over 1700m, 2.25 len behind Cape Good Hope with 57kg at $31.40. The run before that won by a head at this track July 23 over 1400m defeating Sablier carrying 57kg at $3.60. Showed enough last start to suggest he can take this out.
3
HOSOKAWA SATOSHI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, Salmon cap
4 25175 SIGN OF HAPPINESS
NAOTO TAKESHITA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Hidaka Breeders Union Co. Ltd.
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at this track on August 22 over 1500m, 6 len behind Promessa carrying 55kg at $5.10. The start before that 7th of 11 at this track on July 25 over 1500m, 7 len behind Teruken Lentil with 55kg at $48.90. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
4
KATSUKI NIWA
YELLOW, PURPLE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 00079 YAMORI ATSUMARE
ISAO NISHIKIMI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on August 22 over 1500m, 8 len behind Hekireki Issen carrying 57kg at $51.90. Before that 7th of 10 at this track on July 25 over 1500m, 8 len behind Waag's Tea with 57kg at $10.40. Hard to recommend.
5
HIROSHI OHARA
DARK BLUE, FIREBRICK SIX SPOTS, ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 10658 REALISATION
TORU ARAMAKI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Most recently 8th of 10 at this track on August 22 over 1500m, 5 len behind Hekireki Issen with 57kg at $22.40. The run before that 5th of 10 at this track on July 25 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Waag's Tea carrying 57kg at $18.40. Tempted to look elsewhere on recent form.
6
SEIJI KATO
MAGENTA, BLACK BAND, WHITE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
7 01040 AL ASHA
HIROYUKI IMAZU
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Akiyoshi Kojima
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading second last of 11 at this track on August 22 over 1400m, 20 len behind Royal Straight with 55kg at $5.20. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on July 24 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Chrome Noir carrying 55kg at $7.30. Genuine chance this time around.
7
SOICHI KATO
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
8 56552 NEO ALITHEIA
KAZUO FUJIGASAKI
5YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Masayuki Takase
Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 at this track on August 22 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Promessa with 53kg at $5.60. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track on July 24 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Zendan Sakura carrying 55kg at $5.30. Worth following up.
8
HITOMI MIYASHITA
PURPLE, PINK BAND,WHITE SLEEVES, PINK ARMBAND, Light green cap
9 42x33 LEAD BLOW
HIROYUKI IMAZU
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on July 24 over 1500m, 1.3 len behind Chrome Noir carrying 57kg at $2.30. Second run from a spell 3rd of 11 at this track on August 22 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Royal Straight with 57kg at $1.70. Genuine contender under these conditions.
9
HIROKI MURAKAMI
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW SIX CIRCLES, YELLOW SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
10 42356 RYUO
KIYOMI SAKODA
9YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG

Last start 6th of 11 at this track on August 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Royal Straight carrying 53kg at $47.70. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on July 24 over 1500m, 7 len behind Rainbow Bridge carrying 53kg at $12.20. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
10
REI OGASAHARA
PURPLE, WHITE SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE CHECKS, Light brown cap
11 77729 NIGHTFALL SUN
KESATOSHI SAKURAI
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Yusuke Hoshino
Most recently raced on the pace before fading 9th of 11 at this track on August 22 over 1400m, 12 len behind Royal Straight with 57kg at $7.50. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on July 24 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind Chrome Noir carrying 57kg at $14.70. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
11
SEIGO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, RED VEE, Hot pink cap
12 78474 LOGI SCREEN
SATORU SETOGUCHI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Masaaki Kumeta
Last start 4th of 11 at this track on August 22 over 1400m, 2 len behind Royal Straight with 55kg at $119.70. Before that 7th of 12 at this track on July 24 over 1500m, 9 len behind Rainbow Bridge with 55kg at $108.10. Wide draw a test.
12
KEIGO OHATA
GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, BLACK SLEEVES, COLLAR, Hot pink cap