CHUKYO   02 Aug 2025
 
GOING:

TOYOAKE STAKES 1400m

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Pace strong from Shonan Last Boss going forward with Brickwork kicking up. MEINER TICKET (13) resumes. Did a good job at his only run last prep on 11 May, finishing eighth and beaten just 3 lengths over 1600m in the G1 NHK Mile Cup at Tokyo. Expect him to prove too good in this much weaker race. KITASAN D'AMOUR (10) is back from a break of nine weeks. Put together back-to-back wins before going for a spell, the most recent at Kyoto over 1400m. Winning chance. LADY MARION (11) is back from a spell of three-and-a-half months and does go well when fresh, including a win to launch last campaign over 1400m at Hanshin. Solid chance. STAHL WIND (6) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a fourth over 1200m at Kokura after he was well back on straightening. Likely improver who should be competitive.
1 9110x BRICKWORK
YASUYUKI TSUJINO
4YO    FILLY 54.0KG
Takayuki Shimokobe
Is first-up after a break of 11 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Kyoto May 18 over 1600m, 8 len behind Coconuts Brown with 54.0kg at $5.20. When resuming last campaign second of 16 at this track September 14 over 1600m, 2 len behind Redington with 53.0kg at $9. Solid return wouldn't surprise.
1
KOJI NISHIZUKA
WHITE, RED SLEEVES, LIME GREEN ARMBAND
2 60903 SHONAN LAST BOSS
TAKESHI OKUMURA
7YO    HORSE 54.0KG
Tetsuhide Kunimoto
Last start 3rd of 9 at Fukushima on July 12 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Rapier with 54.0kg at $10.70. The race before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 12 at Kyoto on May 18 over 1600m, 8 len behind Coconuts Brown carrying 55.0kg at $38.10. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
2
TAISEI DANNO
RED,WHITE BAND,SLEEVES
3 7x9x0 SUSAN ASHER
TAKASHI SUZUKI
6YO    HORSE 54.0KG
Chieko Hayashi
Racing second-up today. Freshened for 62 days. Last run 12th of 14 at Kyoto on June 1 over 1400m, 6 len behind Garonne carrying 58.0kg at $75.60. At only start last preparation 9th of 18 at Hanshin on March 22 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Masano Canaria carrying 55.0kg at $38.40. Unlikely to threaten.
3
KOHEI MATSUYAMA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVE, RED ARMBAND
4 48x53 ACUTUS
H FUJIWARA
5YO    HORSE 56.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 16 at Tokyo on June 22 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Cefiro with 58.0kg at $122.60. Second run from a spell 3rd of 10 at Niigata on July 26 over 1400m, 5 len behind World's End carrying 58.0kg at $46.80. Hard to have.
4
RIKI TAKASUGI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBAND
5 05607 JUNEAU
KATSUHARU TANAKA
7YO  GREY  GELDING 55.0KG
Kaneko Makoto Holdings Co. Ltd.
Last start 7th of 9 at Fukushima on July 12 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Rapier with 55.0kg at $33.90. The start before that 14th of 16 at Tokyo on June 22 over 1400m, 7 len behind Cefiro carrying 58.0kg at $93.20. Might just find this lot a bit smart.
5
MANABU SAKAI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLUE SLEEVES
6 06464 STAHL WIND
Y YAHAGI
5YO    HORSE 56.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 17 at Kokura on July 19 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Aim In Life with 58.0kg at $19.90. The run before that 6th of 15 at Hanshin on June 7 over 2000m, 3 len behind Shake Your Heart carrying 58.0kg at $19.50. Another bold run is expected.
6
RYUSEI SAKAI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBAND
7 00055 WIN SNOWLIGHT
T MIYA
5YO    HORSE 55.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 62 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 14 at Kyoto on June 1 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Garonne with 58.0kg at $8.20. The run before that 5th of 11 at Hanshin on April 20 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Namura Atom carrying 58.0kg at $22.20. Possesses a big finish.
7
YOSHIHITO NAGAOKA
RED,BLACK STRIPES,WHITE SLEEVES,RED ARMBANDS
8 52400 CAPTAINCY
MIKIO MATSUNAGA
4YO    HORSE 56.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 62-day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 14 at Kyoto on June 1 over 1400m, 4 len behind Garonne carrying 58.0kg at $12.10. The race before that 12th of 14 at Nakayama on April 12 over 1600m, 6 len behind Daishin Yamato carrying 58.0kg at $12.40. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
8
ALEX BADEL
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES
9 245x0 T O DA VINCI
I OKADA
7YO    HORSE 56.0KG
Tomoya Ozasa
Second-up. First-up after 14 months 12th of 17 at Kokura on July 19 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Aim In Life carrying 58.0kg at $42.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at Hanshin on March 3 2024 over 1400m, head behind Labeling carrying 55.0kg at $7.90. Fitter but must improve sharply.
9
KANTA TAGUCHI
YELLOW, RED DIAMOND CHECK, BLUE SLEEVES
10 0x11x KITASAN D'AMOUR
HIROO SHIMIZU
5YO    MARE 54.0KG
Ono Shoji
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation by 2 len Kyoto May 31 over 1400m defeating Ambivalent with 56.0kg at $5.20. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len Niigata May 17 over 1400m defeating Meisho Sachidake with 56.0kg at $7.50. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
10
YUGA KAWADA
BLACK, BROWN HOOPS, BLACK SLEEVES, BROWN HOOPS
11 0x11x LADY MARION
KODAI HASEGAWA
4YO    FILLY 53.0KG
Katsumi Yoshida
Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by 0.5 len Hanshin April 19 over 1400m defeating Sky High carrying 53.0kg at $15.60. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Hanshin March 30 over 1400m defeating Saluez with 54.0kg at $6.60. Major player on the form from last prep.
11
SEINOSUKE YOSHIMURA
YELLOW, RED STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES
12 110x TWILIGHT CITY
HARUKI SUGIYAMA
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
M's Racing
Racing first-up today. Not seen since she finished last of 18 at Hanshin in the G1 Oka Sho (Japanese 1000 Guineas) April 13 over 1600m, 31 len behind Embroidery with 55.0kg at $90.20. At her first start won by 0.8 len this track January 13 over 1600m defeating Primzahl carrying 55.0kg at $5.90. Don't underestimate.
12
FUMA MATSUWAKA
BLACK, WHITE BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND
13 x4x8x MEINER TICKET
T MIYA
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 8th of 18 at Tokyo in the G1 NHK Mile Cup on May 11 over 1600m, 3 len behind Panja Tower with 57.0kg at $102.10. When resuming last campaign 4th of 15 at this track in the G3 Nikkan Sports Sho Shinzan Kinen on January 13 over 1600m, 4 len behind Lila Emblem carrying 57.0kg at $4.50. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
13
R WADA
RED, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND