NAGOYA   03 Jun 2025
 
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Race 7 1500m

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Off the inside draw Al Asha should bounce straight to the lead and set a solid tempo. PURGATORIO (8) was prominent from the outset and fought on for second last start over 1400m at this track, making it three minor placings in a row. Well placed this line-up and there is no reason why he cannot find winning ways. AL ASHA (1) made progress last time out, finishing 5 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1500m at this venue after being in the firing line on the corner. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. LORD STOUT (4) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race and finished 4.5 lengths away in sixth last time out over 1500m here. Nicely placed to take this out. AKINO IROKUSA (9) returned from a spell two weeks ago when she was in contention on the bend before being beaten 5 lengths into seventh over 1500m at this course. Strips fitter now and can turn things around.
1 6x193 AL ASHA
HIROYUKI IMAZU
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Akiyoshi Kojima
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track on May 5 over 1500m, 5 len behind Cerulean Gegen carrying 55kg at $3.90. The start before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 11 at this track on April 23 over 1700m, 24 len behind Glorious Grace carrying 55kg at $11.60. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
1
MASAAKI OHATA
RED, YELLOW BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, White cap
2 83769 LOVE WAY
NOBUYUKI HONNA
5YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Yoichi Masuda
Last start 9th of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1500m, 6 len behind Meisho Umikaze carrying 55kg at $16.70. Before that 6th of 11 at this track on May 5 over 1400m, 7 len behind Fine Noble with 55kg at $40.40. Can improve on recent efforts.
2
AKIO OZAKI
PURPLE, YELLOW ZIGZAG CHEVRON, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, Grey cap
3 67969 EAST VENTI
TAKAO TSUKADA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start 9th of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1500m, 10 len behind Solar System with 57kg at $29.40. The run before that from last on the turn 6th of 11 at this track on April 21 over 1500m, 2 len behind Divine Luce carrying 57kg at $20.70. Tempted to look elsewhere on recent form.
3
TOMOMORI SYOTARO
GREEN, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 63406 LORD STOUT
NORIYUKI UEMATSU
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd.
Last start 6th of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Meisho Umikaze carrying 57kg at $9.30. The race before that second last of 11 at this track on May 5 over 1400m, 11 len behind Fine Noble with 57kg at $7.90. Expected to go well.
4
SHINICHI MARUYAMA
YELLOW, BLACK BAND, ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 07960 THOUSAND PUNCH
ISAO NISHIKIMI
5YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG
Chigira Bokujo
Last start ran last of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1500m, 18 len behind Meisho Umikaze with 57kg at $26.70. The race before that 6th of 11 at this track on April 22 over 1500m, 7 len behind Up Aegis carrying 57kg at $16.60. Comes into this in ordinary form. Can't enthuse.
5
KATSUKI NIWA
YELLOW, PURPLE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 50873 RIC RUI KON
KESATOSHI SAKURAI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1500m, 4 len behind Solar System carrying 55kg at $69.90. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track on May 5 over 1500m, 11 len behind Cerulean Gegen with 55kg at $189.60. Needs plenty of luck to trouble the top few.
6
SEIGO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, RED VEE, Yellow cap
7 87495 COCONUTS NUTS
Akiko Okita
5YO  BAY  MARE 51.0KG

Last start 5th of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1500m, 6 len behind Solar System with 51kg at $42.30. The race before that 9th of 11 at this track on May 5 over 1400m, 9 len behind Fantasista with 51kg at $53.50. Not going well enough to win this.
7
REI OGASAHARA
PURPLE, WHITE SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE CHECKS, Light green cap
8 68322 PURGATORIO
KATSUYUKI IMAZU
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1400m, 2 len behind Still The One with 57kg at $4.50. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on May 5 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Meisho Ayukaze with 57kg at $1.60. Major player on recent form.
8
JUNKI MOCHIZUKI
SKY BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND,SKY BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
9 643x7 AKINO IROKUSA
KATSUYUKI IMAZU
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG

Second run back. First-up after two months faded in the straight 7th of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1500m, 5 len behind Meisho Umikaze carrying 55kg at $14.90. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at this track on August 21 over 1500m, 21 len behind Malaia Garnet carrying 54kg at $23.30. Worth another chance.
9
HIROSHI OHARA
DARK BLUE, FIREBRICK SIX SPOTS, ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 50590 BELLA FLOR
ISAO NISHIKIMI
5YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Toshihiko Tabata
At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1500m, 9 len behind Meisho Umikaze carrying 53kg at $46.70. The race before that 9th of 11 at this track on May 5 over 1400m, 9 len behind Fine Noble with 55kg at $75.70. Likely to struggle.
10
AOI KINOMAE
MEDIUM BLUE, RED BAND, WHITE HEARTS BAND,RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
11 44878 NAMURA BRIDGET
HIROYUKI IMAZU
4YO  GREY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mutsuhiro Namura
Last start 8th of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1500m, 5 len behind Meisho Umikaze carrying 55kg at $28.40. The start before that got back early 7th of 11 at this track on May 5 over 1400m, 8 len behind Fine Noble with 55kg at $45.40. Rather invest elsewhere.
11
HOSOKAWA SATOSHI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, Hot pink cap
12 00000 MEINER BOLERO
ISAO NISHIKIMI
8YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
K.Thoroughbred Club Ruffian
Last start 10th of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1500m, 8 len behind Meisho Umikaze with 57kg at $82.40. The race before that second last of 11 at this track on May 5 over 1400m, 10 len behind Fantasista carrying 57kg at $217.40. Likely to find them too smart.
12
TOSHIYUKI KATO
GREEN, YELLOW CHECK, GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Hot pink cap