Races ORM Nakayama - JAP

Second run back. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after four months won by a neck at Niigata G3 Ibis Summer Dash August 3 over 1000m defeating T M Spada carrying 55.0kg at $4.60. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Meydan in the G1 Al Quoz Sprint on April 5 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Believing carrying 57.5kg at $26. Worth consideration.

Racing second-up today. Last outing 7th of 16 at Hanshin in G2 on September 7 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Kangchenjunga with 57.0kg at $9.40. At only start last preparation 2nd of 18 at Kokura in the G3 Kitakyushu Kinen on July 6 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Yamanin Al Rihla with 58.0kg at $9.70. Fitter but must improve sharply.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 13 at Sha Tin in the G1 Chairman's Sprint Prize April 27 over 1200m, 12 len behind Ka Ying Rising with 57kg at $94. Previously first up; fourth of 18 at Kyoto in the G3 Hankyu Hai February 22 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Kangchenjunga carrying 58.0kg at $7.30. Doesn't appeal.

Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 16 at Hanshin in G2 on September 7 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Kangchenjunga with 56.0kg at $3.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 18 at Chukyo in the G1 Takamatsunomiya Kinen on March 30 over 1200m, 2 len behind Satono Reve with 56.0kg at $14.60. Fourth in this last year and is a winner this level. Excels when second-up. Strong winning chance.

Second run back. First-up after four months won by 0.8 len at Hanshin G2 September 7 over 1200m defeating Mama Cocha with 57.0kg at $19.40. Previously second-up 10th of 18 at Chukyo in the G1 Takamatsunomiya Kinen on March 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind Satono Reve with 58.0kg at $42.40. Big win fresh when charged late. Solid top-three hope.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation 8th of 16 at Hakodate in the G3 Hakodate Sprint Stakes on June 14 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Ka Pilina with 57.0kg at $1.70. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 18 at Chukyo in the G1 Takamatsunomiya Kinen on March 30 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Satono Reve with 56.0kg at $3.50. Six minors at this level but yet to win from nine starts. Placed in this last year. Likely to play a major role.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second of 14 at Ascot in the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes June 21 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Lazzat carrying 59.5kg at $3. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 0.8 len Chukyo G1 Takamatsunomiya Kinen March 30 over 1200m defeating Namura Clair carrying 58.0kg at $3.80. Excels fresh and expected to go close.

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 16 at Sapporo in the G3 Keeneland Cup on August 24 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Panja Tower with 57.0kg at $7.30. The race before that 3rd of 16 at Hakodate on June 28 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind A T Makfi carrying 57.5kg at $4.60. Others make more appeal.

At the latest run 2nd of 16 at this track in the G3 Keisei Hai Autumn Handicap on September 6 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Ho O Las Cases with 56.0kg at $20.40. The race before that 4th of 17 at Chukyo in the G3 CBC Sho on August 10 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Invincible Papa with 56.0kg at $10.20. Faces a tough assignment.

Second run back. First-up after three months made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Sha Tin on September 7 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Ka Ying Rising with 57kg at $29. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Sha Tin in the G3 Sha Tin Vase on May 31 over 1200m, 3 len behind Helios Express with 61kg at $18. Others have his measure.

Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 16 at Hanshin in G2 on September 7 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Kangchenjunga with 58.0kg at $2.50. Previously second-up favourite; won by 1.5 len at Tokyo G2 Keio Hai Spring Cup May 3 over 1400m defeating Mama Cocha carrying 58.0kg at $4.10. Runner-up in this last year was sole placing this level from seven tries. Will be winding up late.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Comes off a 49 day let-up. First-up won by 0.5 len at Kokura G3 Kitakyushu Kinen July 6 over 1200m defeating Yoshino Easter with 55.0kg at $5.70. Last start 12th of 17 at Chukyo in the G3 CBC Sho on August 10 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Invincible Papa carrying 57.5kg at $4.20. Might just find this lot a bit smart.

Third-up today. Freshened for 49 days. First-up 2nd of 16 at Hakodate in the G3 Hakodate Sprint Stakes on June 14 over 1200m, nose behind Ka Pilina carrying 55.0kg at $7.10. Last start 2nd of 17 at Chukyo in the G3 CBC Sho on August 10 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Invincible Papa with 55.5kg at $3.20. Promising effort last time out. Solid prospect.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign won by a nose at Hakodate G3 Hakodate Sprint Stakes June 14 over 1200m defeating June Blair carrying 55.0kg at $6.20. First up last campaign 4th of 16 at Kyoto in the G3 Silk Road Stakes on February 2 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind A Shin Fencer with 54.0kg at $4.10. Faces a tough essay.

Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 13 at Sha Tin in the G1 Chairman's Sprint Prize April 27 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ka Ying Rising with 57kg at $116. When resuming last campaign seventh of 18 at Chukyo in the G1 Takamatsunomiya Kinen March 30. Won this last year when went forward from a wide gate. Goes well fresh and capable of playing a major role.

Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 16 at Sapporo in the G3 Keeneland Cup on August 24 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Panja Tower carrying 57.0kg at $5.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Meydan in the G1 Al Quoz Sprint on April 5 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Believing with 59.5kg at $71. Unlikely to threaten.