Races ORM Nakayama - JAP

Second-up. First-up after two months made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on September 8 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Granite with 56.0kg at $4.90. Previously second-up 5th of 16 at Hakodate on June 8 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind A Plus with 56.0kg at $7.60. Among the leading chances.

Racing second-up today. Last start 11th of 13 at this track in the G2 Shion Stakes on September 7 over 2000m, 10 len behind Christmas Parade with 55.0kg at $28.20. At only start last preparation came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Kokura July 6 over 1800m defeating Onami Konami carrying 53.0kg at $3. Improver who is an excellent winning chance.

Third-up today. First-up crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 3rd of 16 at Fukushima on July 20 over 1800m, 0.6 len behind Regalo Del Cielo with 55.0kg at $4.70. Last start 6th of 9 at this track on September 8 over 1800m, 4 len behind Granite with 55.0kg at $3.40. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.

Second-up. First-up after two months 5th of 13 at this track on September 22 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Keep Calm carrying 58.0kg at $252.30. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Tokyo on May 19 over 1800m, 7 len behind Push On carrying 58.0kg at $33.80. Unlikely to threaten.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign won by neck Fukushima July 14 over 1800m defeating Dynato Selene with 55.0kg at $4. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 0.5 len Tokyo June 16 over 1800m defeating Voeu De Noel with 57.0kg at $12.40. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.

Third-up today. First-up raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 17 at Niigata on August 31 over 1600m, 3 len behind Ho O Shelly carrying 56.0kg at $28. Second-up won by 1.3 len at this track September 14 over 1800m defeating Stick By Me with 56.0kg at $10.80. One of the main contenders.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 12th of 16 at Fukushima July 20 over 1800m, 6 len behind Regalo Del Cielo carrying 58.0kg at $22. First up last campaign third of 12 at this track February 24 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Insta King with 58.0kg at $9.60. May need the hitout.

At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track on September 8 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Granite carrying 56.0kg at $57.70. The run before that 11th of 13 at Niigata on August 11 over 1800m, 12 len behind Teumessa with 56.0kg at $51.40. Has the ability to be in the finish.

Second-up. First-up after four months sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at this track on September 8 over 1800m, 2 len behind Granite with 58.0kg at $9.20. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Tokyo Dirt on May 12 over 1600m, 6 len behind Eifer Epoch with 56.0kg at $6.20. One of the top chances.

Second run back. First-up after two months 9th of 13 at this track in the G2 Shion Stakes on September 7 over 2000m, 6 len behind Christmas Parade with 55.0kg at $104.50. Previously second-up won by a neck at Hakodate June 30 over 1800m defeating Blue Eyed Girl with 53.0kg at $23. Should progress from that first-up run.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Sapporo August 10 over 1800m defeating Cosmo Avanza carrying 55.0kg at $9. Second-up 7th of 14 at Sapporo on August 25 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Ezo Daimon carrying 56.0kg at $16. Not far away last start. Big chance.

Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Tokyo May 26 over 2400m, 8 len behind Ame Blanche with 58.0kg at $18.40. Previously first up; eighth of 11 at this track March 2 over 2500m, 7 len behind Kindlich with 55.0kg at $5. Will need this run.

Resuming after a spell of three months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Hakodate June 29 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Erato with 56.0kg at $12.30. First up last campaign ninth of 11 at Niigata May 11 over 2000m, 8 len behind Sea Wizard carrying 58.0kg at $11.70. In the mix on best form.

At the latest run second last of 13 at this track on September 14 over 1600m, 7 len behind Polka Rhythm with 54.0kg at $32.20. Before that 6th of 14 at Sapporo on August 25 over 1800m, 1.2 len behind Ezo Daimon carrying 54.0kg at $16.70. Can't tip based on recent efforts.