CHUKYO   03 Aug 2025
 
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NAYABASHI TOKUBETSU 1600m

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Many of these have the speed to be prominent so a genuine tempo is anticipated. DIANASAAL (5) is yet to miss the placings in three starts, including two wins. Has not been produced since he got the prize over 1600m at Tokyo on November 24. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Will give a great sight. OTOKOGI AMPAN (4) returns from a layoff of 12 weeks. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1600m at Kyoto. Has ability and should be right in the finish. CHERNOBOG (2) ran below expectations when fresh from a spell at Niigata over 1600m last time, finishing seventh and beaten 5 lengths after being in the firing line on the bend. Nicely placed to make amends. RED BELLE AME (3) turned in another moderate effort last start when 7 lengths from the winner in 11th over 1600m at Hanshin. Well placed to turn things around.
1 00x70 ERIN ACHILLES
SHINICHI ITO
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Yuki Dendo
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 7th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 8 over 1400m, 3 len behind Steelblue carrying 58.0kg at $222.20. Second run from a spell 13th of 16 at Fukushima on July 6 over 1800m, 11 len behind Nishino Ti Amo with 58.0kg at $95.80. Prefer in something a bit easier.
1
TOSHIKI AKIYAMA
BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS
2 022x7 CHERNOBOG
H FUJIWARA
6YO    GELDING 58.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after four months 7th of 11 at Niigata on July 27 over 1600m, 5 len behind Caught Alliciant with 57.0kg at $10. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Kyoto on February 10 over 1800m, head behind Noble Sky with 58.0kg at $3. Worth another chance.
2
ALEX BADEL
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBAND
3 56240 RED BELLE AME
HIROKI KAWASHIMA
6YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Tokyo Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Most recently 11th of 13 at Hanshin on June 21 over 1600m, 7 len behind Hawaiian Tiare with 55.0kg at $8.10. The race before that 4th of 9 at Kyoto on April 26 over 1600m, 3 len behind Brickwork carrying 58.0kg at $4.70. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
3
RYOTA SAMESHIMA
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, ARMBAND
4 3x34x OTOKOGI AMPAN
MINORU OGURI
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Kazuhiro Masuda
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Kyoto May 10 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Altoum carrying 58.0kg at $4.70. When resuming last campaign third of 9 at Kyoto April 26 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Brickwork carrying 57.0kg at $3.30. Expected to run well.
4
KOHEI MATSUYAMA
BLUE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPES
5 1x21x DIANASAAL
TAKASHI SAITO
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of eight months. Finished off last preparation won by 0.8 len Tokyo November 24 over 1600m defeating Shin Forever with 56.0kg at $2.80. When resuming last campaign second in a small field at Kyoto in the LR October 26 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Teleos La La with 56.0kg at $1.80. Should be right in the finish.
5
TAISEI DANNO
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES
6 7x300 SAKURA AURA
HIROKI KAWASHIMA
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Sakura Commerce Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 43-day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 13 at Hanshin on June 21 over 1600m, 6 len behind Hawaiian Tiare with 53.0kg at $69.30. The race before that 10th of 14 at Tokyo on April 27 over 1400m, 4 len behind Sympatheia carrying 56.0kg at $11.80. Hard to recommend on recent form.
6
MANABU SAKAI
HOT PINK, WHITE BAND
7 x86x0 TAGANO SUPERNOVA
H NAKAO
7YO  BROWN  HORSE 58.0KG
Ryoji Yagi
Second run back. First-up after three months 15th of 18 at Kokura on July 20 over 1200m, 7 len behind Flicker Jab carrying 58.0kg at $120.40. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Kyoto on April 26 over 1600m, 5 len behind Brickwork carrying 58.0kg at $68.50. Fitter but must improve sharply.
7
HARUHIKO KAWASU
LIME GREEN, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, LIME GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS
8 24046 CADENCY MARK
YUICHI FUKUNAGA
5YO    MARE 56.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 43 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 13 at Hanshin on June 21 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Hawaiian Tiare carrying 54.0kg at $9.50. The run before that 4th of 9 at Tokyo on May 18 over 1600m, 4 len behind Beau Monde with 56.0kg at $7.50. Genuine hope on best form.
8
DAITO OZAWA
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES