NAGOYA   23 Apr 2025
 
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Race 9 1500m

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Genuine tempo with Karao Yabure leading the way. WILD HUNTER (4) found the line nicely last start to get up for second over 1500m at this track. Sure to go well again. KARAO YABURE (6) started at $7.80 last time and ran below expectations, finishing fifth and beaten 6 lengths at this track over 1500m. Has a good record at this course and distance, including three wins. Worth noting Seigo Tsukamoto goes aboard. Finds a nice race and can make amends. INNOCENCE (10) showed good early dash and raced on the speed last start before fading to finish 5 lengths back in fourth over 1500m at this track. Will push forward and is among the chances. ASTERIUS (1) got the prize two runs ago but was less impressive last time out when sixth over 1500m at this track, beaten 6 lengths. Worth another chance.
1 81016 ASTERIUS
TSUGIO HARAGUCHI
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start 6th of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1500m, 6 len behind Realiser with 57kg at $15.60. The start before that won by 1.5 len at this track March 28 over 1500m defeating Oidemese with 56kg at $4.50. The inside gate brings him right into contention.
1
SOICHI KATO
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, White cap
2 92787 KYOEI PALAST
TSUGIO HARAGUCHI
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Haruo Tanaka
Last start 7th of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1500m, 7 len behind Realiser carrying 57kg at $98.30. The race before that 8th of 11 at this track on March 26 over 1500m, 10 len behind Into The Fire with 56kg at $21.10. Fully tested on his recent run.
2
TOMOMORI SYOTARO
GREEN, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 46558 KEY FACE
FUTOSHI TAKESHITA
9YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Toshifusa Nakashima
Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1700m, 6 len behind Quintarelli carrying 55kg at $96.20. The race before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 9 at this track on March 25 over 1500m, 8 len behind It's Nothing carrying 54kg at $92.30. This race looks too tough.
3
JUNKI MOCHIZUKI
SKY BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND,SKY BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 94002 WILD HUNTER
FUTOSHI TAKESHITA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Junichi Ito
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at this track on March 25 over 1500m, neck behind It's Nothing with 56kg at $8.20. The race before that second last of 11 at Ohi on March 12 over 1800m, 17 len behind Bleu Marine Ciel with 56kg at $49.40. Capable of a big finish.
4
MAKOTO OKABE
MAGENTA, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON, MAGENTA SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 153x0 TOTAL DIA
SHINICHI IDEUE
4YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG

Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1500m, 18 len behind Realiser carrying 57kg at $108.80. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Kasamatsu on April 17 2024 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Tosen Gemma carrying 56kg at $16.10. Unlikely to threaten.
5
MASAAKI OHATA
RED, YELLOW BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 11525 KARAO YABURE
YOSHIYUKI SAKAGUCHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
KR Japan
Useful type. Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1500m, 6 len behind Realiser carrying 57kg at $7.80. Before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 12 at this track on February 26 over 1700m, 0.8 len behind Francorchamps with 56kg at $1.30. Can atone for a modest effort last time.
6
SEIGO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, RED VEE, Light green cap
7 8x000 PRATA LUZ
ISAO NISHIKIMI
6YO  GREY  HORSE 53.0KG
Dearest Club Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 32-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 22 over 1200m, 25 len behind Yoshino Yattarude carrying 58.0kg at $311. The race before that second last of 13 at Kokura Dirt on February 22 over 1000m, 14 len behind Palais Faucon with 58.0kg at $134.10. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
7
OGASAWARA ANTELOPE
PURPLE, WHITE SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE CHECKS, Light brown cap
8 00900 SAINT BENOIT
KIYOMI SAKODA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Katsumi Yoshida
At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1500m, 11 len behind Realiser carrying 57kg at $194.40. Before that second last of 11 at Urawa on March 21 over 1400m, 20 len behind South Ville carrying 56kg at $246.30. Latest form makes this a pretty tough assignment.
8
SHINICHI MARUYAMA
YELLOW, BLACK BAND, ARMBAND, Light brown cap
9 47270 J L BRIDGE
HITOSHI MIYAMOTO
7YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG
Yukihito Hashimoto
At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1500m, 11 len behind Realiser with 55kg at $79.30. The run before that 7th of 10 at this track on March 25 over 1700m, 9 len behind Covinha carrying 56kg at $66.80. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
9
TAKAHIRO IMAI
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, ORANGE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Hot pink cap
10 44144 INNOCENCE
TSUYOSHI KAWANISHI
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
G Riviere Racing Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on April 9 over 1500m, 5 len behind Realiser with 55kg at $7.40. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Yuto The Ashige with 54kg at $38.60. Can atone for a modest effort last time.
10
DAIMYO OTSHATA
DARK GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, BLACK SLEEVES, COLLAR, Hot pink cap