Races ARM Nakayama - JAP

Second run back. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after three months 4th of 13 at Tokyo on November 17 over 1600m, 4 len behind Legatus carrying 56.0kg at $6.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 18 at Niigata on July 27 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Tramandare with 58.0kg at $16.50. Should progress from that first-up run.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign won by neck Kokura July 13 over 1800m defeating Vigorous Dancer carrying 55.0kg at $3.10. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by nose Kyoto June 9 over 1600m defeating Barrel Turn with 55.0kg at $3.30. Cannot make a strong case.

Second-up. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after eight months second last of 13 at Tokyo on November 17 over 1600m, 8 len behind Legatus with 54.0kg at $20.60. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at Chukyo on July 1 2023 over 1600m, 7 len behind Ask Konnamonda with 55.0kg at $5.20. Fitter but must improve sharply.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Tokyo October 14 over 1600m defeating Cefiro with 56.0kg at $2.50. Won previous preparation first up favourite; won by 2 len at Tokyo June 9 over 1600m defeating Vanguard's Heart carrying 55.0kg at $2.30. Expected to prove hard to beat.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation eighth of 14 at Tokyo October 14 over 1400m, 5 len behind Sonshi carrying 54.0kg at $20.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Sapporo August 10 over 1500m defeating Stella Barcelona carrying 55.0kg at $4.20. May need the run.

Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 15 at this track on December 7 over 1800m, 0.6 len behind Dios Valiente carrying 58.0kg at $3.20. The race before that ran on from midfield; 4th of 14 at Kyoto on October 12 over 1800m, 2 len behind Keiai Sena with 58.0kg at $11.90. In the finish last time and should go well again.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign 15th of 17 at Chukyo September 22 over 1200m, 15 len behind Mild Claymore carrying 56.0kg at $87.10. First up last campaign ran last of 17 at Kyoto June 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Josho Hope with 54.0kg at $60.70. May need this run.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 5th of 14 at Kyoto on October 12 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Keiai Sena carrying 56.0kg at $5.30. Won previous preparation first up won by 1.3 len at Hanshin December 24 2023 over 1800m defeating Anri Road carrying 55.0kg at $1.70. Should be right in the finish.

Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign won by 1.3 len Niigata August 11 over 1800m defeating Romneya carrying 53.0kg at $2.50. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by neck Tokyo June 22 over 1600m defeating Kaito Gut carrying 53.0kg at $2. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.

Racing second-up today. Not raced for 56 days. Last outing 6th of 10 at Tokyo on November 2 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Contrapposto carrying 53.0kg at $7.20. At only start last preparation 9th of 16 at Niigata on August 3 over 1800m, 7 len behind Scintillation carrying 56.0kg at $28.20. Unlikely to threaten.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Not raced for 41 days. Resuming 4th of 7 at Tokyo on October 26 over 1600m, 2 len behind Water Licht carrying 58.0kg at $12.90. Last start 7th of 13 at Tokyo on November 17 over 1600m, 6 len behind Legatus carrying 55.0kg at $28.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 41 day let-up. Last start 2nd of 13 at Tokyo on November 17 over 1600m, 2 len behind Legatus with 55.0kg at $8.90. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Tokyo on November 2 over 1800m, 3 len behind Contrapposto with 55.0kg at $8.30. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.

Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation seventh of 17 at Kyoto October 20 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Keep Calm carrying 54.0kg at $110.20. First up last campaign ran last of 15 at this track September 28 over 1600m, 13 len behind Trovatore with 58.0kg at $326.70. Happy to work around.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 16 at Chukyo September 15 over 1600m, 10 len behind Peisha Flower with 58.0kg at $4.30. When resuming last campaign third of 14 at Niigata August 25 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Ballet Master carrying 56.0kg at $2.60. Marginal prospect.

Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 15 at this track on September 28 over 1600m, 3 len behind Trovatore with 58.0kg at $11.10. First up last campaign second last of 14 at Hakodate on July 7 over 1800m, 9 len behind Kiminonawa Maria carrying 58.0kg at $8.10. Must be included.

Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign ran last of 12 at Kyoto on May 19 over 2000m, 12 len behind Empire Waist carrying 56.0kg at $37.50. When resuming last campaign 11th of 13 at Tokyo on February 11 over 1800m, 10 len behind Conch Shell carrying 56.0kg at $1.70. Not good enough for these.