NAGOYA   30 Jul 2026
 
GOING:

Race 8 1500m

Track:      

Genuine tempo with the speedy Harpy Cuore leading the way. METALCRAFT (9) did a great job to score by 2 lengths over this course and distance last start in a far better run. Taking on a better field but he is up to the task. FINAL FELIZ (5) was always well back over this course and distance last time and never threatened in the straight, finishing ninth. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time. HARPY CUORE (8) performed well last time at this track, finishing third and only 1.75 lengths from the winner at the end of 1500m. Has her share of ability and finds a suitable race. LINK STARTS (1) last raced on June 18 when fourth at this track over 1700m. Best figures measure up and is well placed to do a lot better.
1 3x634 LINK STARTS
ENOKIYA MITSURU
7YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on June 18 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Teruken Leinster with 57kg at $11. The race before that 3rd of 11 at this track on June 4 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Wakagimi with 57kg at $4.40. Draws the fence and is a top chance.
1
MASAAKI OHATA
RED, YELLOW BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, White cap
2 08000 GRAND PRIX SHOT
Maruyama Shinichi
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Aegis Co. Ltd.
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start ran last of 10 at Sonoda on July 1 over 1400m, 19 len behind Short Stop with 57kg at $325.70. Before that ran second last of 12 at Sonoda on June 19 over 820m, 22 len behind Ankoro carrying 56kg at $471.40. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
2
KATSUKI NIWA
YELLOW, PURPLE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, Black cap
3 02469 ANYA AZAZAMASU
TSUYOSHI KAWANISHI
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track on June 30 over 1500m, 6 len behind Canta Canarito with 55kg at $32.30. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track on June 4 over 2000m, 8 len behind Rock Majesty with 55kg at $6.90. Can do a lot better than that last run.
3
JUNKI MOCHIZUKI
SKY BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND,SKY BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 24385 ONIKU DAISUKIMAN
TETSUYA INOUE
7YO  BROWN  HORSE 54.0KG

Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 5th of 9 at this track on June 19 over 1500m, 11 len behind Tamamo Saijo with 54kg at $8.40. The start before that 8th of 12 at this track on June 4 over 1400m, 6 len behind Bruschetta carrying 57kg at $13. Hard to have on recent efforts.
4
OGASAWARA ANTELOPE
PURPLE, WHITE SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE CHECKS, Blue cap
5 45279 FINAL FELIZ
TSUGIO HARAGUCHI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Lion Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on July 17 over 1500m, 11 len behind Luminous Pillar with 55kg at $12. Before that got back early 7th of 12 at this track on July 2 over 1500m, 8 len behind Kawaten Tiara carrying 55kg at $7.20. Nicely placed to make amends.
5
SEIGO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, RED VEE, Yellow cap
6 60686 TEREVAKA
NAOTO TAKESHITA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Last start 6th of 12 at this track on July 17 over 1500m, 5 len behind Luminous Pillar carrying 55kg at $12.80. Before that got back early 8th of 11 at this track on July 1 over 920m, 11 len behind Golden Ring carrying 55kg at $16.40. Among the winning chances.
6
HIROKI MURAKAMI
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW SIX CIRCLES, YELLOW SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
7 90794 SHUFFLE GIRL
TSUGIO HARAGUCHI
5YO  GREY  MARE 55.0KG
Katsumaro Kondo
Last start 4th of 12 at this track on July 17 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Luminous Pillar carrying 55kg at $48.90. The start before that 9th of 11 at this track on June 17 over 1500m, 15 len behind Earl Of Kent carrying 55kg at $34.10. Even the minor placings look out of reach.
7
SOICHI KATO
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, BLUE CAP
8 43333 HARPY CUORE
MANABU KURACHI
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG

Form hard to fault. At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 3rd of 12 at this track on July 17 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Satono Sphere carrying 55kg at $12.20. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track on July 3 over 1500m, 2 len behind Sayahime with 55kg at $13.20. Capable of going to the next level.
8
TATSUYA WATANABE
BLUE, GREEN VEE, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, WHITE ARMBANDS, CUFF, Green cap
9 75651 METALCRAFT
TORU ARAMAKI
6YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG
Yujiro Inutsuka
Last start came from midfield and won by 2 len at this track July 17 over 1500m defeating Informant with 57kg at $7.20. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on July 3 over 1500m, 6 len behind Grass Cheer carrying 57kg at $7.90. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
9
KATSUTO MARUNO
GREEN, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS, Orange cap
10 92962 EDONO VIOLET
Naomi Tobe
7YO  GREY  MARE 55.0KG
Yoshimatsu Endo
Most recently gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 12 at this track on July 17 over 1500m, 0.5 len behind Queen's Mont Blanc with 55kg at $21.80. The race before that 6th of 11 at this track on July 3 over 1500m, 6 len behind Sayahime carrying 53kg at $25.70. Wide draw too testing.
10
TSUTSUI YUSUKE
RED, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Orange cap
11 20700 GOURMAND
YOSHIYUKI SAKAGUCHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Masamichi Hayashi
Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on July 17 over 1500m, 14 len behind Luminous Pillar with 57kg at $29.20. Before that ran second last of 12 at this track on June 4 over 2000m, 13 len behind Rock Majesty carrying 57kg at $18.10. Has good early speed but looks outclassed.
11
DAIMYO OTSHATA
GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, BLACK SLEEVES, COLLAR, Pink cap
12 76445 DETONATOR
FUTOSHI TAKESHITA
6YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG
Yuko Nakamura
Last start 5th of 12 at this track on July 17 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Satono Sphere carrying 52kg at $58.50. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on July 2 over 1500m, 7 len behind Kawaten Tiara with 52kg at $27.40. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
12
KONDO HAYATO
PURPLE, RED CHECKS, PURPLE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Pink cap