Races ORM Nakayama - JAP

Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Tokyo May 5 over 2000m, 6 len behind Hagino Aldebaran with 55.0kg at $90. Previously first up; second last of 11 at Tokyo January 28 over 2000m, 9 len behind Doctor Dolittle with 58.0kg at $33.60. Not keen on his chances.

Grade 1 placegetter. Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at Nakayama in the G1 Nakayama Grand Jump April 15 2023 over 4250m, a head behind Irogotoshi with 63.0kg at $4.30. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at Hanshin in the G2 March 11 2023 over 3900m, 9 len behind Gemini King carrying 60.0kg at $3.30. Expect a forward showing.

Second-up today. Last start 9th of 15 at this track on September 8 over 1200m, 12 len behind Bushin carrying 58.0kg at $239.70. At only start last preparation 11th of 15 at Kyoto Dirt on May 26 over 1200m, 7 len behind Goodwood Guy with 58.0kg at $79.70. Unlikely to threaten.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming second last of 16 at Niigata on August 24 over 1600m, 8 len behind One Direct with 58.0kg at $363.40. Second-up sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 10 at Nakayama on September 16 over 2000m, 10 len behind Cosmo Buddleja carrying 58.0kg at $228.50. Has to find improvement.

Useful colt. At the latest run won by 3 len at this track September 15 over 1800m defeating Cosmo Opinion with 55.0kg at $5.10. Before that 6th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on August 25 over 1800m, 12 len behind Groschen with 55.0kg at $35.40. Forward showing expected.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on August 4 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Daimei Seven with 58.0kg at $3.80. Second run from a spell 3rd of 14 at Chukyo Dirt on September 8 over 1800m, 7 len behind Meursault with 58.0kg at $11.10. Racing well. Top prospects.

Second run back. First-up after seven months eased back early on 8th of 16 at this track on September 16 over 1800m, 9 len behind Terrific Plan with 58.0kg at $121.50. Previously second-up 8th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Emi Sakihokoru with 58.0kg at $5.90. Fitter but must improve sharply.

Third-up today. Not raced for 42 days. First-up 3rd of 14 at Sapporo Dirt on August 3 over 1700m, 6 len behind Get Up with 52.0kg at $104.10. Second run from a spell 11th of 14 at Sapporo Dirt on August 18 over 1700m, 7 len behind Reflect The Moon with 56.0kg at $54.70. Impossible to entertain.

Second-up. First-up after six months favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at this track September 8 over 1800m defeating Cam Ranh Bay carrying 55.0kg at $3.10. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Kokura Dirt on January 28 over 1700m, 5.5 len behind Secret Key with 57.0kg at $3.60. Improver who is an excellent winning chance.

Second run back. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after four months got back early 11th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on August 17 over 1800m, 13 len behind Jasper Robusto with 58.0kg at $5. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len at this track February 24 over 1800m defeating Mountain Ace carrying 57.0kg at $1.90. Fitter and worth including.

Most recently won by 1.5 len at this track September 7 over 1800m defeating Dantsu Tiara carrying 55.0kg at $10.20. The race before that 8th of 14 at Niigata Dirt on August 11 over 1800m, 9 len behind Windfall carrying 55.0kg at $5.80. Can get the job done again.

Second run back. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after three months eased back early on 10th of 15 at Niigata Dirt in the G3 Leopard Stakes on August 4 over 1800m, 14 len behind Mikki Fight carrying 57.0kg at $26.10. Previously second-up 6th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt in the G3 Unicorn Stakes on April 27 over 1900m, 9 len behind Ramjet with 57.0kg at $15.20. Fitter and a winning hope.

Useful type. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 14 at Chukyo Dirt on September 8 over 1800m, 13 len behind Meursault carrying 55.0kg at $6.10. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 3 len at Chukyo Dirt August 10 over 1800m defeating Jo Tarumae carrying 55.0kg at $8.30. Genuine hope on best form.