Races ORM Nakayama - JAP

Grade 2 winner. Second run back. First-up after four months came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 16 at Sapporo in the G3 Keeneland Cup on August 25 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Satono Reve with 57.0kg at $18.70. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Sha Tin in the G1 Champions Mile on April 28 over 1600m, 10 len behind Beauty Eternal carrying 57kg at $46. One of the top chances.

Grade 2 winner. Second-up. First-up after four months won by 0.5 len at Chukyo G2 Centaur Stakes September 8 over 1200m defeating Mama Cocha carrying 57.0kg at $6.40. Previously second-up 6th of 18 at Chukyo in the G1 Takamatsunomiya Kinen on March 24 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Mad Cool with 58.0kg at $8.40. Big winner fresh. Improver who is an excellent winning chance.

Multiple Grade 2 winner. Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation won by nose Tokyo G2 Keio Hai Spring Cup May 11 over 1400m defeating Red Mon Reve with 58.0kg at $3.70. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by nose Hanshin G3 Hankyu Hai February 25 over 1400m defeating Asakara King with 58.0kg at $3.40. Solid top-three proposition.

Multiple Grade 3 placegetter. Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 16 at Sapporo in the G3 Keeneland Cup on August 25 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Satono Reve carrying 57.0kg at $19.40. The race before that 9th of 18 at Kokura in the G3 Kitakyushu Kinen on June 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind Puro Magic with 58.0kg at $11.90. Hard to enthuse.

Multiple Grade 1 placegetter. Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 16 at Sapporo in the G3 Keeneland Cup on August 25 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Satono Reve with 55.0kg at $2.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 18 at Chukyo in the G1 Takamatsunomiya Kinen on March 24 over 1200m, head behind Mad Cool carrying 56.0kg at $5.40. Honest overall record and a close-up third in this last year. Excellent record second-up.

Sprinters Stakes winner. Having second run back today. Last outing sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 18 at Chukyo in the G2 Centaur Stakes on September 8 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Toshin Macau carrying 57.0kg at $8. At only start last preparation 8th of 18 at Chukyo in the G1 Takamatsunomiya Kinen on March 24 over 1200m, 6 len behind Mad Cool with 56.0kg at $8. Unbeaten in four runs second-up and won this off a very similar run last year. Must include.

Takamatsunomiya Kinen winner. Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Sha Tin in the G1 Chairman's Sprint Prize April 28 over 1200m, 14 len behind Invincible Sage with 57kg at $18. Previous preparation first-up won by head Chukyo G1 Takamatsunomiya Kinen March 24 over 1200m defeating Namura Clair carrying 58.0kg at $9.60. Already a winner this level and just missed in this last year. Go close.

Grade 2 winner. Racing well. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 18 at Chukyo in the G2 Centaur Stakes on September 8 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Toshin Macau carrying 55.0kg at $10.90. Before that won by a neck at Niigata G3 Ibis Summer Dash July 28 over 1000m defeating Win Greatest carrying 55.0kg at $7.60. Not far away last start. Big chance.

Grade 1 placegetter. Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation by neck Sha Tin G3 Premier Cup June 23 over 1400m defeating California Spangle with 52kg at $3.10. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Sha Tin November 11 over 1200m defeating Beauty Waves carrying 54.5kg at $8.70. Unlikely to feature.

Multiple Grade 3 winner. Second run back. First-up after two months did the work up front then tired 13th of 18 at Chukyo in the G2 Centaur Stakes on September 8 over 1200m, 5 len behind Toshin Macau carrying 53.0kg at $3.90. Previously second-up favourite; won by 0.5 len at Kokura G3 Kitakyushu Kinen June 30 over 1200m defeating Yoshino Easter with 53.0kg at $7.30. Fitter but must improve sharply.

Grade 1 winner. Second-up. First-up after three months eased back early on 12th of 18 at Chukyo in the G2 Centaur Stakes on September 8 over 1200m, 4 len behind Toshin Macau carrying 58.0kg at $9. Previously second-up 15th of 18 at Tokyo in the G1 Yasuda Kinen on June 2 over 1600m, 8 len behind Romantic Warrior with 58.0kg at $36.90. Fitter but must improve sharply.

Multiple Grade 3 winner. Second run back. First-up after three months won by 1.5 len at Sapporo G3 Keeneland Cup August 25 over 1200m defeating A Shin Spotter with 57.0kg at $4.30. Previously second-up won by a head at this track LR April 14 over 1200m defeating Thermal Wind carrying 57.0kg at $1.90. First try this level but promising type with a terrific strike-rate. Top rider aboard. Strong winning chance.

Grade 3 winner. Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation tenth of 18 at Chukyo in the G1 Takamatsunomiya Kinen March 24 over 1200m, 7 len behind Mad Cool carrying 58.0kg at $3.70. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 3 len Kyoto G3 Silk Road Stakes January 28 over 1200m defeating Aguri with 57.5kg at $3.30. Goes well fresh. Expect a forward showing.

Centenary Sprint Cup winner. Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Sha Tin in the G3 Sha Tin Vase June 2 over 1200m, 4 len behind Ka Ying Rising carrying 61kg at $19. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.5 len Sha Tin September 10 2023 over 1200m defeating Lucky Sweynesse carrying 52kg at $4.10. Has the ability to run well.

Multiple Grade 3 winner. Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 18 at Chukyo in the G1 Takamatsunomiya Kinen March 26 2023 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind First Force carrying 58.0kg at $16. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len this track G3 Yukan Fuji Sho Ocean Stakes March 4 2023 over 1200m defeating Divination with 57.0kg at $4.40. Not good enough for these.

Grade 2 winner. Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second of 18 at Niigata in the G3 Ibis Summer Dash July 28 over 1000m, a neck behind Mozu Meimei carrying 59.0kg at $6.50. First up last campaign second of 16 at Hakodate in the G3 Hakodate Sprint Stakes June 9 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Satono Reve carrying 59.0kg at $18.50. Prepared to watch.