NAGOYA   13 Mar 2026
 
GOING:

Race 7 1400m

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Alcaraz should find the front with Ardour Grow and Plumeria Ring on his heels. ALCARAZ (10) was an effortless winner last time over 1500m at this track, scoring by 6 lengths. Has a high cruising speed. Will play a major role. PLUMERIA RING (3) performed well last time at this track, finishing fourth and only 1.5 lengths from the winner at the end of 1400m. Stepping up a level this time but on her best form she is one of the chief contenders. DIPUTAR AZUL (4) improved sharply on his fifth two starts back with a win over 1500m at this track two weeks ago, getting home by a head. Goes up a rung or two but he is worth serious consideration. ARDOUR GROW (2) finished second last time over 1500m at this track, beaten 2.5 lengths. Will trim down following recent racing. Has a solid record at this course and distance, including a win and four minor placings. Likely improver with solid claims.
1 44476 KURINO FRONTIER
SATOSHI INOUE
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Hiroharu Kurimoto
Last start eased back early on 6th of 11 at this track on March 2 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Anya Azazamasu with 57kg at $74.80. The start before that got back early 7th of 10 at this track on February 13 over 1400m, 11 len behind Rose Felicia carrying 57kg at $37. Will need to find plenty of improvement.
1
SHIN HIGASHIKAWA
RED, BLUE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE STRIPE SLEEVES, White cap
2 3x422 ARDOUR GROW
KATSUYUKI IMAZU
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 53.0KG
Masashi Isobe
Form hard to fault. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at this track on March 2 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind For Fan carrying 53kg at $3.50. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on February 13 over 1500m, neck behind H N Harmony carrying 53kg at $14.10. Nice draw and worth thought.
2
OGASAWARA ANTELOPE
PURPLE, WHITE SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE CHECKS, Black cap
3 42134 PLUMERIA RING
KIYOMI SAKODA
4YO  BLACK  FILLY 55.0KG
Viridian Keiba Club
Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 11 at this track on March 2 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Grand Cube with 55kg at $10.90. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track on February 13 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Neung Rutile with 55kg at $6.50. Not a bad effort last time and is open to improvement.
3
SEIGO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, RED VEE, Red cap
4 31351 DIPUTAR AZUL
NORIYUKI UEMATSU
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Azul Co. Ltd.
Most recently came from midfield and won by a head at this track February 27 over 1500m defeating Seisui Million carrying 57kg at $10.50. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Final Feliz with 57kg at $6.90. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
4
HIROKI MURAKAMI
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW SIX CIRCLES, YELLOW SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Blue cap
5 0x0x0 PAT JUNIOR
MANABU KURACHI
5YO  DK B  GELDING 57.0KG
Takuya Katagiri
Having second run back today. Last run ran last of 11 at this track on March 2 over 2000m, 15 len behind Teruken Ren Joy with 57kg at $5.60. At only start last preparation ran last of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on December 7 over 1400m, 18 len behind Curren What's Up carrying 58.0kg at $525. Must improve significantly.
5
DAIMYO OTSHATA
GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, BLACK SLEEVES, COLLAR, Yellow cap
6 76476 RABION AZUL
KAZUO FUJIGASAKI
8YO  BLACK  HORSE 57.0KG
Azul Co. Ltd.
Last start 6th of 11 at this track on March 2 over 2000m, 7 len behind Teruken Ren Joy carrying 57kg at $39.50. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 11 at this track on February 13 over 1500m, 9 len behind Heritage Song with 57kg at $151.60. Should be right in the finish.
6
TERUHIRO ASANO
WHITE, MAGENTA DIAMOND CHECK, MAGENTA SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPE, MAGENTA COLLAR, Green cap
7 57900 CAPITAN
YUKIO ABE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG

Most recently second last of 11 at this track on March 2 over 1700m, 10 len behind Anya Azazamasu with 55kg at $233.70. The race before that ran last of 10 at this track on February 13 over 1400m, 14 len behind Rose Felicia with 55kg at $166.70. Fully tested on her recent run.
7
TOMOMORI SYOTARO
GREEN, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, ARMBANDS, Orange cap
8 88900 GO GO GOAT
SATOSHI INOUE
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Eiji Fujimoto
Last start second last of 11 at this track on March 2 over 2000m, 12 len behind Teruken Ren Joy with 57kg at $142.80. Before that second last of 11 at this track on February 13 over 1700m, 24 len behind Thunder Flare carrying 57kg at $217.90. Fully tested.
8
TATSUYA WATANABE
BLUE, GREEN VEE, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, WHITE ARMBANDS, CUFF, Orange cap
9 60606 HIDA SAWAYAKA
NORIYUKI UEMATSU
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Takeshi Kusakabe
Last start 6th of 10 at this track on March 2 over 1400m, 10 len behind Manno Duet with 51kg at $98.70. The run before that ran last of 12 at this track on January 30 over 1500m, 17 len behind Nobori Yumin carrying 51kg at $194.70. Fully tested on her recent run.
9
HOSOKAWA SATOSHI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE CAP
10 x2131 ALCARAZ
KATSUYUKI IMAZU
4YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG
Seichi Serizawa
Recent form sound. Returns from a 53-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 6 len at this track January 19 over 1500m defeating Dia No Gotoku carrying 57kg at $1.20. The start before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on December 24 over 1500m, 2 len behind Sarasara Hair with 57kg at $23.30. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
10
SOICHI KATO
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, BLUE CAP