Races ORM Nakayama - JAP

Second run back. First-up after two months sat on the pace when 2nd of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on September 8 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Hibiki carrying 58.0kg at $4. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Kokura Dirt on July 6 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Danon C'est Si Bon with 58.0kg at $12.90. Among the top chances.

Second run back. First-up after four months 8th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on September 1 over 1400m, 7 len behind Advance Pharoah with 58.0kg at $38.70. Previously second-up 11th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on November 12 over 1300m, 11 len behind Theurgist carrying 58.0kg at $14.20. Fitter but must improve sharply.

Second run back. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after three months 11th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on August 17 over 1200m, 7 len behind Jun Windom carrying 58.0kg at $5.10. Previously second-up won by 2.5 len at this track February 25 over 1200m defeating Ommaga Toru carrying 58.0kg at $1.90. Fitter and worth including.

Useful type. Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 14 at Niigata Dirt on August 18 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Meta Max with 50.0kg at $43.90. The run before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 17 at Kyoto on June 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Josho Hope carrying 53.0kg at $37.30. Nice draw and worth thought.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on September 1 over 1400m, 6 len behind Advance Pharoah carrying 58.0kg at $12.60. Second-up second last of 10 at Chukyo Dirt in LR on September 7 over 1400m, 10 len behind Emperor Wakea carrying 57.0kg at $114.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation by nose this track December 28 over 1200m defeating Emi Sakihokoru carrying 58.0kg at $16.80. When resuming last campaign eighth of 16 at Tokyo Dirt October 14 over 1300m, 7 len behind Rickey Magic carrying 58.0kg at $46.80. Hasn't shown enough.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign by 0.8 len Tokyo Dirt May 5 over 1300m defeating Ecoro Ares with 58.0kg at $8.20. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 5 len win. This track April 14 over 1200m defeating Nishino Piu Mosso with 58.0kg at $6.70. Must be included.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Morioka Dirt on August 6 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Z Central carrying 56kg at $1.70. Second-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 3 len at this track September 8 over 1200m defeating Invincible Papa carrying 56.0kg at $6. Expected to perform well.

Second-up. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after five months 8th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on August 17 over 1200m, 5 len behind Jun Windom with 56.0kg at $22.90. Previously second-up 10th of 15 at this track on January 13 over 1200m, 5 len behind Worlds Collide with 56.0kg at $7.30. Needs more time.

Third-up today. Freshened for 49 days. Resuming 10th of 15 at Hakodate on June 30 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Obaitori carrying 53.0kg at $9. Last start favourite; won by 2.5 len at Sapporo Dirt August 11 over 1000m defeating Amarna with 54.0kg at $2.30. Expected to go very well.

Last start got back early 12th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on September 8 over 1200m, 6 len behind Hibiki carrying 58.0kg at $60.10. The race before that 14th of 18 at Niigata on July 28 over 1400m, 8 len behind Mar D'irlanda with 54.0kg at $121.30. A top-three finish would surprise.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign eighth of 16 at Fukushima Dirt July 20 over 1150m, 7 len behind Escale with 56.0kg at $3.90. First up last campaign second of 16 at Kyoto Dirt June 9 over 1200m, a neck behind Bonanza carrying 55.0kg at $13.30. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.

Second-up. First-up after two months 7th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on September 1 over 1400m, 7 len behind Advance Pharoah with 58.0kg at $24.10. Previously second-up 5th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 23 over 1600m, 4 len behind Nishino Cashmere with 55.0kg at $94.40. Solid top-three hope.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 16 at Tokyo Dirt June 2 over 1400m, 3 len behind Bagradas carrying 58.0kg at $7.50. First up last campaign third of 15 at Hanshin Dirt April 13 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Lord Radius with 58.0kg at $6.40. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 14th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on July 20 over 1150m, 15 len behind Escale carrying 55.0kg at $156.50. Second run from a spell 3rd of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on September 8 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Hibiki carrying 58.0kg at $126.60. Not far off the winner latest and looks a genuine hope.

Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on September 1 over 1400m, 6 len behind Advance Pharoah carrying 58.0kg at $137. Previously second-up 12th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on April 28 over 1200m, 8 len behind Stella Fiore with 58.0kg at $153.10. Must improve significantly.