SAGA   14 Dec 2025
 
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Race 9 1300m

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Lack of early speed means Firestorm could find the lead. FIRESTORM (7) has switched yards since finishing second a month ago over 1000m at Monbetsu. Plenty to like about his prospects. CROWN MAKANA (10) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 1200m at Monbetsu. Looks well placed so expect another big run. RAMBUTAN (8) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1500m at Nagoya, crossing the line in tenth. This doesn't look as hard so he is set to turn things around. FER A CHEVAL (2) has not won for a long while. Last raced on November 13 when beaten 4.5 lengths into sixth at Monbetsu over 1000m. In the right race and should be competitive.
1 x0807 ROYAL CAPITAL
HISAMI YANO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG
Yuko Nakamura
Returns from a 32-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 11 at Monbetsu on November 12 over 1000m, 10 len behind Nisshin Geppo with 55kg at $92. Before that second last of 11 at Monbetsu on October 30 over 1000m, 12 len behind Lancelot with 55kg at $58.80. Has the inside gate but looks tested.
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REN HASEGAWA
MAROON, WHITE CHECKS, MAROON SLEEVES, WHITE COLLAR, White cap
2 99796 FER A CHEVAL
SHIZUO OSHIMA
8YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Nisshin B.
Returns from a 31-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 10 at Monbetsu on November 13 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Steel Bright with 55kg at $112.20. Before that 9th of 12 at Monbetsu on October 16 over 1000m, 5 len behind La Toile with 55kg at $263.30. Capable of more – worth another chance.
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TSUBASA KAMO
GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Black cap
3 00083 SIRIUS LIGHT
HIROFUMI ISHIKAWA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 3rd of 12 at this track on November 23 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Inlet carrying 56kg at $25.90. The race before that 8th of 11 at Nagoya on November 7 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Candy Ribbon with 57kg at $23.90. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.
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SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA
BLACK, GOLD CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD STRIPE, Red cap
4 86898 LOVE KO
MORIYUKI YORIMOTO
5YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Nissin Holdings Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 8th of 10 at Kasamatsu on November 18 over 1400m, 10 len behind Admiring with 53kg at $223.40. Before that second last of 10 at Kasamatsu on November 5 over 1400m, 14 len behind Snow Sound carrying 53kg at $253.90. Has to find a few lengths.
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OMI DAIKI
WHITE, BLUE BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Blue cap
5 56035 BIZANTINO
SHIZUO OSHIMA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Godolphin
Comes here off a 32-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 11 at Monbetsu on November 12 over 1000m, 8 len behind Nisshin Geppo carrying 57kg at $10. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Monbetsu on November 5 over 1000m, 4 len behind Angel Caido with 57kg at $31.40. Didn’t fire last time out but this suits.
5
MANATO HIDA
YELLOW, BLACK CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 37748 VICTORY FORCE
MICHITAKA DOI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Green Farm Co. Ltd.
Last start ran last of 8 at Kanazawa on November 17 over 1400m, 23 len behind Iide Tesshin with 57kg at $123.80. The run before that 4th of 9 at Kanazawa on November 5 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Blue Trailer carrying 57kg at $20.60. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.
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TAKU KAWASHIMA
RED, WHITE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 27422 FIRESTORM
TORU YAMADA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 54.0KG

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 33 day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Monbetsu on November 11 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Ulzzang with 57kg at $29.60. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Monbetsu on October 29 over 1000m, 4 len behind Excellen Winner carrying 57kg at $11.40. Should be right in the finish.
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HAYASHI YUTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Green cap
8 86400 RAMBUTAN
MASANORI MASHIMA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Yuki Dendo
Most recently 10th of 12 at Nagoya on November 20 over 1500m, 9 len behind Sammaru Melody with 55kg at $89.10. Before that ran last of 12 at Nagoya on November 7 over 1500m, 12 len behind Surf Galaxy with 57kg at $78.90. Well placed to take this out.
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YOSHIKI YAMADA
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, ORANGE STARS, Green cap
9 48000 RENEGADE
AKIMASA IBI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG
Big Red Farm
Comes off a 32 day let-up. Last start 13th of 15 at Monbetsu on November 12 over 1200m, 8 len behind Crown Jewel with 57kg at $312.50. The run before that ran last of 10 at Monbetsu on November 3 over 1800m, 44 len behind Mila Colle Sienne carrying 57kg at $329.50. Would be better placed in something easier.
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YUKIHITO NAGATA
WHITE, MAGENTA DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Orange cap
10 68673 CROWN MAKANA
TOSHIO OGAKI
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG

Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 16 at Monbetsu on November 11 over 1200m, 5 len behind Bring Joy carrying 57kg at $13.40. The run before that 7th of 12 at Monbetsu on October 28 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Sodachizakari with 57kg at $58.30. Worth following up.
10
HIROKI YAMASHITA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Orange cap
11 68380 VREDE
SHIZUO OSHIMA
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG
Eiichi Nakayama
At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track on November 23 over 1400m, 18 len behind Inlet carrying 56kg at $122.40. The run before that 8th of 12 at this track on November 9 over 1300m, 14 len behind Ping Pang Pong carrying 56kg at $109.70. Can't see him troubling these.
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JYOJI KOMATSU
NAVY, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Pink cap
12 09090 FUMITATUBOUQUETOSS
MORIYUKI YORIMOTO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start 10th of 12 at this track on November 24 over 1400m, 12 len behind Lacusno Kamikazari carrying 52kg at $120.30. The race before that 9th of 12 at this track on November 9 over 1300m, 14 len behind Ping Pang Pong with 54kg at $396.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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SHOMA KANAYAMA
WHITE, GREEN CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Pink cap