NAGOYA   18 Sep 2025
 
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Race 6 1500m

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Moderate tempo expected with Sun Cortez likely to find the front over Partida and Malaia Garnet. MALAIA GARNET (10) resumed last time out and finished second over 1400m at Kasamatsu, beaten half a length. Has solid form at this circuit, including three wins. Leading contender. PARTIDA (3) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start but was doing his best work late. Boasts a strong record here and is one of the clear threats. Sharp improvement anticipated. HEKIREKI ISSEN (12) ran below expectations last time at this track, finishing seventh. Finds a nice race and can bounce back. IROGONOMI (2) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period but shoulders best figures that measure up. Can do better.
1 53496 IBUSHIGIN
KAZUO FUJIGASAKI
5YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at this track on September 4 over 1400m, 11 len behind Giessbach carrying 57kg at $54.40. Before that second last of 10 at this track on August 20 over 1500m, 14 len behind Ho O Enishi carrying 57kg at $14.70. Draws the fence but the positives end there.
1
TERUHIRO ASANO
WHITE, MAGENTA DIAMOND CHECK, MAGENTA SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPE, MAGENTA COLLAR, White cap
2 25250 IROGONOMI
YOSHIYUKI SAKAGUCHI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Gensho Uchida
Most recently second last of 12 at this track on September 4 over 1400m, 16 len behind Giessbach carrying 57kg at $6.80. The race before that 5th of 8 at this track on August 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Big Better carrying 57kg at $3.10. Sure to be tough to beat from an inside stall.
2
HIROKI MURAKAMI
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW SIX CIRCLES, YELLOW SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 355x5 PARTIDA
NAOTO TAKESHITA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Yuko Nakamura
Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 12 at this track on September 4 over 1400m, 11 len behind Giessbach carrying 57kg at $6.20. Previously second-up 9th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 2 over 1800m, 14 len behind Earth Eos carrying 58.0kg at $323.80. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
3
TAKAHIRO IMAI
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, ORANGE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Salmon cap
4 81760 SUN CORTEZ
NORIYUKI UEMATSU
7YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Kato Stable Co. Ltd.
Most recently ran last of 11 at this track on August 21 over 1700m, 51 len behind Rinno Palpito with 53kg at $98. The run before that 6th of 11 at this track on July 24 over 1500m, 11 len behind B B Pickett carrying 53kg at $27.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
4
AOI KINOMAE
MEDIUM BLUE, RED BAND, WHITE HEARTS BAND,RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 89407 MAJOR LABEL
KATSUYUKI IMAZU
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Koji Maeda
Returns from a 53-day let-up. Most recently got back early 7th of 11 at Kochi on July 27 over 1300m, 16 len behind Ryunosu carrying 57kg at $138.30. The race before that second last of 12 at Kochi on July 12 over 1300m, 9 len behind Miss Katharine carrying 57kg at $9. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
5
HIROSHI OHARA
DARK BLUE, FIREBRICK SIX SPOTS, ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 66x89 OSTFALEN
HIROYUKI IMAZU
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Insel Racing Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 10 at this track on August 20 over 1500m, 13 len behind Ho O Enishi with 57kg at $4.40. Second run from a spell ran last of 9 at Kasamatsu on September 11 over 1600m, 18 len behind Mountain Peony with 57kg at $9.90. Will be doing best work late.
6
SOICHI KATO
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
7 08778 YUSEI BLACKIE
KIYOMI SAKODA
6YO  BLACK  MARE 55.0KG

Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on September 4 over 1400m, 14 len behind Giessbach with 55kg at $105.30. The run before that second last of 8 at this track on August 20 over 1400m, 8 len behind Big Better with 55kg at $71.90. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
7
MIKIO FUJIWARA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, STRIPE SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 56649 NIKE'S SMILE
KATSUYUKI IMAZU
8YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Takahashi Farm Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track on September 4 over 920m, 8 len behind Hasunomi with 57kg at $57.50. The run before that 4th of 8 at this track on August 20 over 1400m, 4 len behind Big Better with 57kg at $21.50. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.
8
GAKU BANNO
BROWN, WHITE DIAMOND CHECKS, BROWN SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
9 09080 TOHO PARADISE
AKIRA NARITA
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 51.0KG
Toho Bussan Co. Ltd.
Last start ran last of 12 at this track on September 4 over 1400m, 19 len behind Giessbach with 51kg at $96. Before that ran last of 8 at this track on August 20 over 1400m, 16 len behind Big Better carrying 51kg at $198.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
9
OGASAWARA ANTELOPE
PURPLE, WHITE SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE CHECKS, Light brown cap
10 560x2 MALAIA GARNET
ENOKIYA MITSURU
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Yuki Dendo
Second run back. First-up after two months 2nd of 9 at Kasamatsu on September 11 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Toho Gemma carrying 55kg at $5.10. Previously second-up won by a neck at Kasamatsu January 22 over 1400m defeating Aviator carrying 56kg at $2.60. Among the top chances.
10
H YOSHIHARA
RED,BLACK STRIPES,NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 6x000 SONG FOR MAYA
KESATOSHI SAKURAI
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Masaru Shimada
Last start ran last of 11 at this track on September 4 over 920m, 11 len behind Hasunomi with 55kg at $191.70. Before that ran last of 10 at this track on August 20 over 1500m, 21 len behind Ho O Enishi carrying 53kg at $43. Tested from a wide gate.
11
SEIGO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, RED VEE, Hot pink cap
12 35317 HEKIREKI ISSEN
Uto Hideki
5YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG
Takefumi Okada
Most recently eased back early on 7th of 11 at this track on September 5 over 1700m, 10 len behind Teruken Lentil carrying 57kg at $8.30. The run before that won by 0.5 len at this track August 22 over 1500m defeating Jambalaya with 57kg at $2.40. Capable of more – worth another chance.
12
TOMOMORI SYOTARO
GREEN, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap