NAGOYA   08 Apr 2025
 
GOING:

Race 8 1700m

Track:      

Strong tempo expected from Meikun, Switchblade and Akiyoshi Power. SWITCHBLADE (7) improved sharply on his fourth two starts back at this track with a win over 2000m at this track two weeks ago, getting home by 1.5 lengths after being in the firing line on the corner. Has the class to take care of this field. KAMUINO UTAGE (4) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a strong race last time out, finishing second and beaten only 1.5 lengths over 1700m at this track. Goes up a rung or two but he is worth serious consideration. MEIKUN (10) pushed forward and went on to record a determined win last start by a neck over 1500m at this track. Should be prominent in the run despite the wide draw. Tackling a deeper field this time but he is worth serious consideration. POMERANIAN GOD (6) was responsible for a better run last start, beaten 4.5 lengths into fourth over 2000m at this track. Better than recent efforts suggest.
1 x8215 MAKOTO AMULETO
T TSUNODA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Most recently 5th of 10 at this track on March 25 over 1700m, 11 len behind Sanyo Teio with 56kg at $15.90. The run before that came from midfield and won by a head at this track March 12 over 1500m defeating Ay Oh carrying 56kg at $13.80. Needs to find extra to beat these.
1
HOSOKAWA SATOSHI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, White cap
2 00009 BOW APPEARS
TAKAO TSUKADA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on March 25 over 1700m, 21 len behind Sanyo Teio with 56kg at $249.90. The run before that ran last of 12 at this track on February 25 over 1700m, 14 len behind Sanyo Teio carrying 56kg at $101.90. Others are preferred.
2
GAKU BANNO
BROWN, WHITE DIAMOND CHECK, BROWN SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 43207 NANGOKU JACKS
MANABU KURACHI
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Last start got back early 7th of 9 at this track on March 26 over 2000m, 16 len behind Switchblade with 56kg at $9.90. The start before that ran last of 10 at this track on March 13 over 1500m, 12 len behind Meikun carrying 56kg at $23.80. Genuine chance this time around.
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DAIMYO OTSHATA
DARK GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, BLACK SLEEVES, COLLAR, Salmon cap
4 35332 KAMUINO UTAGE
FUTOSHI TAKESHITA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Recent form sound. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on March 25 over 1700m, 1.5 len behind Sanyo Teio with 56kg at $8.70. The run before that 3rd of 10 at this track on March 13 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Meikun with 56kg at $18.10. Another bold run is expected.
4
MAKOTO OKABE
MAGENTA, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, MAGENTA SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 19467 SANYO STARDOM
TAKAO TSUKADA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Last start 7th of 10 at this track on March 25 over 1700m, 19 len behind Sanyo Teio carrying 56kg at $53.50. Before that 6th of 11 at this track on February 25 over 1500m, 3 len behind Netemonetemo Nemui carrying 56kg at $45.10. Others going much better leading into this.
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TOMOMORI SYOTARO
GREEN, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 68374 POMERANIAN GOD
FUJIGASAKI KAZUHITO
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Last start 4th of 9 at this track on March 26 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Switchblade carrying 56kg at $18. The run before that 7th of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Makoto Amuleto with 56kg at $5.70. Well placed to take this out.
6
SEIGO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, RED VEE, Yellow cap
7 20541 SWITCHBLADE
TSUYOSHI KAWANISHI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG

Useful colt. Most recently won by 1.5 len at this track March 26 over 2000m defeating Vil'ken with 56kg at $5. The run before that 4th of 11 at this track on January 28 over 1700m, 3 len behind Akiyoshi Power carrying 56kg at $7. Sure to go well again.
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MASAAKI OHATA
RED, YELLOW BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 01494 AKIYOSHI POWER
TAKAO TSUKADA
3YO  DK B  COLT 57.0KG

Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on March 25 over 1700m, 7 len behind Sanyo Teio with 56kg at $16.10. The race before that 9th of 11 at Kasamatsu on March 6 over 1400m, 18 len behind Milan Milan carrying 56kg at $8.90. Fully tested under these conditions.
8
KATSUTO MARUNO
GREEN, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBAND, Light green cap
9 31509 GRAND NORVE
YOSHIYUKI SAKAGUCHI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG
Nobuhiro Oka
Last start ran last of 9 at this track on March 25 over 1500m, 16 len behind Ay Oh carrying 56kg at $53.20. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1500m, 12 len behind Makoto Amuleto carrying 56kg at $10.10. Fully tested on his recent run.
9
SHINICHI MARUYAMA
YELLOW, BLACK BAND, ARMBAND, Light brown cap
10 12241 MEIKUN
TORU ARAMAKI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG

Recent form sound. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by a neck at this track March 13 over 1500m defeating Gold Max with 56kg at $4.60. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on February 25 over 1700m, 5.5 len behind Sanyo Teio carrying 56kg at $5.30. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
10
TAKAFUMI HATTORI
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 0101x TUNA FORTY
HIROYUKI IMAZU
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last preparation winning post a big 7 len win. This track October 31 over 1500m defeating Tami Nola carrying 55kg at $11.10. On debut ran last of 8 at this track August 9 over 900m, 15 len behind Sept Couleurs with 55kg at $10.90. Not without claims.
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TAKAHIRO IMAI
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, ORANGE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Hot pink cap
12 67076 BISHU BISHU
ENOKIYA MITSURU
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG

At the latest run 6th of 9 at this track on March 26 over 2000m, 14 len behind Switchblade carrying 56kg at $81.40. The start before that 7th of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1500m, 10 len behind Suns with 56kg at $271.80. Not on recent form.
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HIROKI MURAKAMI
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW SIX CIRCLES, YELLOW SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap