NAGOYA   19 Dec 2025
 
GOING:

Race 8 1500m

Track:      

The trio Val De Grace, Gem State and Yoruha will set a strong tempo. STARLIGHT NIGHT (11) produced a good effort last start when second over 1400m at this track to make it three minor placings from five runs this preparation. Settles back early but winds up late. Could prove tough to beat. VAL DE GRACE (4) is still a maiden after eight starts. Could only manage to finish seventh last time out over 1500m at this track following a minor placing the run prior. Cannot be left out of calculations. YORUHA (2) missed the placings last start when fifth over 1500m at this track. Look for an improved run. KAFUJI ASSAM (8) took advantage of the good draw and sat on the pace last start before tiring to finish fourth over 1500m at this track. Worth including.
1 00999 WIN FELICE
AKIRA NARITA
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track on December 5 over 1500m, 11 len behind A Shin Carbine with 55kg at $456.30. The start before that 9th of 12 at this track on November 21 over 1500m, 12 len behind J L Harbor with 55kg at $344.90. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
1
AKIO OZAKI
PURPLE, YELLOW ZIGZAG CHEVRON, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, White cap
2 00145 YORUHA
Isao Hattori
3YO  DK B  FILLY 51.0KG
Kunio Tahara
Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on November 21 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Allwetter carrying 51kg at $11.20. The start before that 4th of 11 at this track on November 11 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Daigo Seiryu with 51kg at $11.90. Should enjoy a nice run from the inside stall.
2
OGASAWARA ANTELOPE
PURPLE, WHITE SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE CHECKS, Black cap
3 0x966 OGURI MCQUEEN
Akiko Okita
4YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently 6th of 11 at this track on December 5 over 1500m, 8 len behind A Shin Carbine with 57kg at $207.80. Before that 6th of 11 at this track on November 11 over 1500m, 14 len behind Chohachi with 57kg at $63.70. Tricky assignment.
3
HOSOKAWA SATOSHI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE CAP
4 03327 VAL DE GRACE
ISAO NISHIKIMI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Most recently raced on the pace before fading 7th of 11 at this track on December 5 over 1500m, 9 len behind A Shin Carbine carrying 53kg at $2.70. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on November 25 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Angel Number with 53kg at $3.20. Can bounce back.
4
MASAAKI OHATA
RED, YELLOW BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 09773 GOD FINGER
FUTOSHI TAKESHITA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on December 5 over 1400m, 5 len behind Alcaraz with 57kg at $119.20. Before that 7th of 12 at this track on November 21 over 1500m, 6 len behind Allwetter carrying 55kg at $86.20. Can't see him troubling these.
5
HIROKI MURAKAMI
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW SIX CIRCLES, YELLOW SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 38165 EST SOLE
FUTOSHI TAKESHITA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Kinji Hashikawa
Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on December 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Alcaraz carrying 55kg at $14.60. The start before that 6th of 11 at this track on November 11 over 1700m, 10 len behind Thunder Flare with 55kg at $187.30. Safely held last time out but this suits.
6
DAIMYO OTSHATA
GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, BLACK SLEEVES, COLLAR, Yellow cap
7 526x0 GEM STATE
YUKIO ABE
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Yusuke Hoshino
Second run back. First-up after eight months second last of 11 at this track on December 5 over 1500m, 15 len behind A Shin Carbine with 57kg at $28.60. Previously second-up 7th of 18 at Tokyo on November 16 2024 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Nafarroa carrying 58.0kg at $66. Don't underestimate.
7
JUNKI MOCHIZUKI
SKY BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND,SKY BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Green cap
8 31504 KAFUJI ASSAM
TSUGIO HARAGUCHI
3YO  DK B  COLT 57.0KG
Mamoru Kato
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on December 5 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind King's Roar carrying 57kg at $12. Before that 10th of 12 at this track on November 10 over 1500m, 16 len behind Grandite carrying 57kg at $5.90. Leading chance again.
8
SOICHI KATO
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, BLUE CAP
9 45862 ROSE DE RESCHT
FUTOSHI TAKESHITA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Last start 2nd of 12 at this track on December 5 over 1500m, 4 len behind Rock Majesty carrying 55kg at $28.70. The run before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at this track on November 10 over 1400m, 4 len behind Sampaguita Chan with 55kg at $52.20. Even the minor placings look out of reach.
9
SEIJI KATO
MAGENTA, BLACK BAND, WHITE ARMBAND, Orange cap
10 10364 EMMA DIAMOND
SATOSHI INOUE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Yoshio Oda
Last start 4th of 12 at this track on December 5 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Alcaraz carrying 55kg at $20. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on October 29 over 1500m, 9 len behind Nobori Yumin with 55kg at $25.60. Wide draw too testing.
10
SHIN HIGASHIKAWA
RED, BLUE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE STRIPE SLEEVES, Orange cap
11 89322 STARLIGHT NIGHT
KESATOSHI SAKURAI
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 8 at this track on November 25 over 1400m, head behind Bear Shot carrying 53kg at $3.30. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on November 7 over 1500m, 0.5 len behind Bright Zeus with 55kg at $3.50. Narrowly missed last start and is a top chance again.
11
SEIGO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, RED VEE, Pink cap
12 40753 WHITTINGHAM
TORU ARAMAKI
3YO  DK B  FILLY 53.0KG
Hamamoto Bokujo Co .Ltd
Most recently 3rd of 12 at this track on December 5 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind King's Roar with 53kg at $7.90. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on November 20 over 1500m, 6 len behind Meisho Fuso with 51kg at $69.20. Wide draw a test.
12
AOI KINOMAE
MEDIUM BLUE, RED BAND, WHITE HEARTS BAND,RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Pink cap