NAGOYA   24 Aug 2026
 
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Race 9 1500m

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Plenty of pace with Jeanie and Aya Chance leading from Kasumizuki. JEANIE (10) turned in a fine effort to win by 2 lengths at today's track and distance last time out to continue her outstanding recent form. Needs to be at her best to beat this field but she can get the job done. AYA CHANCE (8) went to the paddock after scoring at her last appearance three months ago over 1400m at this track. Capable of playing a major role. VIOLENZA (9) could only manage fourth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1500m at this track, beaten 3 lengths after being prominent at the corner. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. OICHINOKATA (4) hasn't made an impression lately despite market confidence. Last start could only manage fifth over 1500m at this track. Can sneak into the finish.
1 x0882 A SHIN MERIDA
Naomi Tobe
6YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG

Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 12 at this track on July 31 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind Blu Rosso with 52kg at $29.10. The run before that sat on the speed throughout before fading ran second last of 9 at this track on June 18 over 1500m, 11 len behind Lovely Senna with 55kg at $10. Others have better prospects.
1
KONDO HAYATO
PURPLE, RED CHECKS, PURPLE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, White cap
2 36550 KASUMIZUKI
KATSUYUKI IMAZU
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Little Blue Farm Co. Ltd.
Most recently ran second last of 12 at this track on July 31 over 1500m, 11 len behind Angel Number with 57kg at $9.40. Before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 12 at this track on July 3 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Whittingham carrying 57kg at $23.40. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
2
TATSUYA WATANABE
BLUE, GREEN VEE, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, WHITE ARMBANDS, CUFF, Black cap
3 59554 KANAAMI DEATHMATCH
KESATOSHI SAKURAI
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Kentaro Yui
Last start 4th of 11 at this track on July 31 over 1500m, 7 len behind Stapes Shoma with 55kg at $62.90. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on July 17 over 1500m, 4 len behind Hakusan Flash carrying 55kg at $16.90. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
3
HIROSHI OHARA
DARK BLUE, FIREBRICK SIX SPOTS, ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 46255 OICHINOKATA
SATORU SETOGUCHI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG

Last start 5th of 11 at this track on July 31 over 1500m, 7 len behind Stapes Shoma carrying 52kg at $9.80. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on July 17 over 1500m, 7 len behind Queen's Mont Blanc carrying 52kg at $3.90. Nicely drawn and should prove hard to beat.
4
OGASAWARA ANTELOPE
PURPLE, WHITE SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE CHECKS, Blue cap
5 45x00 TOTAL DIA
SHINICHI IDEUE
5YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 12 at this track on July 17 over 1500m, 18 len behind Queen's Mont Blanc with 57kg at $23.80. Last start ran last of 12 at this track on July 31 over 1500m, 14 len behind Angel Number with 57kg at $72.60. Fully tested on his recent run.
5
TERUHIRO ASANO
WHITE, MAGENTA DIAMOND CHECK, MAGENTA SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPE, MAGENTA COLLAR, Yellow cap
6 0758x KITAKARAKITA PUNCH
MANABU KURACHI
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at this track April 22 over 1500m, 9 len behind It's Nothing with 55kg at $35. On debut seventh of 9 at Monbetsu June 28 2023 over 1000m, 8 len behind Call Me Maybe carrying 54kg at $9.70. Not keen on her chances.
6
GAKU BANNO
BROWN, WHITE DIAMOND CHECKS, BROWN SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 x0707 EXULTATION
KESATOSHI SAKURAI
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Last start settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at this track on July 31 over 1500m, 7 len behind Angel Number with 55kg at $143.10. The run before that ran last of 12 at this track on July 17 over 1500m, 17 len behind Satono Sphere with 55kg at $129.70. Can't recommend against this lot.
7
KATSUTO MARUNO
GREEN, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS, Green cap
8 1631x AYA CHANCE
TAKAO TSUKADA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Kiyohide Hasegawa
Resuming today after a break of three months. Finished off last campaign won by 3 len this track May 25 over 1400m defeating Win Titania with 55kg at $1.70. When resuming last campaign eighth of 12 at this track October 28 over 1500m, 13 len behind Midas List with 55kg at $7. Can go on with the job this prep.
8
TOSHIYUKI KATO
GREEN, YELLOW CHECK, GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Green cap
9 85343 VIOLENZA
KESATOSHI SAKURAI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 11 at this track on July 31 over 1500m, 3 len behind Stapes Shoma with 57kg at $8.10. The start before that 4th of 11 at this track on July 3 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Sayahime carrying 57kg at $3.40. Well placed to take this out.
9
SEIGO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, RED VEE, Orange cap
10 x1311 JEANIE
T TSUNODA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Yukio Baba
Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 38-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 2 len at this track on July 17 over 1500m defeating Santa Martina carrying 55kg at $1.40. The race before that favourite; won by 3 len at this track on May 21 over 1500m defeating Camice with 55kg at $1.10. Winning hope.
10
HIROKI MURAKAMI
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW SIX CIRCLES, YELLOW SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBAND, Orange cap
11 29981 KAFUJI ASSAM
TSUGIO HARAGUCHI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Mamoru Kato
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 len at this track on July 31 over 1500m defeating Bow Appears carrying 57kg at $33.30. Before that 8th of 12 at this track on July 17 over 1500m, 7 len behind Jeanie with 57kg at $58.30. Genuine hope.
11
SOICHI KATO
RED,MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, BLUE CAP
12 67x44 TERUKEN LANDLER
HIROYUKI IMAZU
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 9 at Ohi on July 3 over 1600m, 7 len behind Yuyu Starry with 56kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell 4th of 11 at Ohi on July 22 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Nansei Scorpion with 56kg at $33.70. Will be saved up for one last crack.
12
MASAAKI OHATA
RED, YELLOW BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Pink cap