Races ORP Nakayama - JAP

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 7th of 16 at Kyoto on November 22 over 2400m, 4 len behind Danon Cima carrying 58.0kg at $26.70. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Tokyo on October 13 over 2400m, 1.5 len behind Shining Sword carrying 58.0kg at $7.60. Strong winning hope.

Third-up today. First-up sat on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Kyoto on November 15 over 2000m, 5 len behind Key Performer with 56.0kg at $7.90. Second-up won by 1.3 len at Kyoto November 30 over 2200m defeating Culminale carrying 55.0kg at $18.90. Last-start winner who can measure up again.

Having second run back today. Not raced for 62 days. Last outing 11th of 18 at Kyoto in the G1 Kikuka Sho (Japanese St Leger) on October 26 over 3000m, 8 len behind Energico carrying 57.0kg at $45.90. At only start last preparation won by 1.5 len at Niigata August 17 over 2200m defeating Iklil carrying 55.0kg at $1.50. Not disgraced at the top level fresh in the Kikuka Sho. Suited here and gets chance to atone.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resumes off a 41 day letup. First-up 3rd of 8 at Tokyo on November 1 over 2400m, 2.75 len behind Triple Cork with 57.0kg at $8. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Fukushima November 16 over 2600m defeating Satono Sotiras carrying 58.0kg at $4.50. Charged home to score latest. Won only try third-up and drawn for a soft run. Definite winning chance.

Returns from a 55-day let-up. Last start 11th of 13 at Kyoto on November 2 over 3000m, 12 len behind Volante carrying 55.0kg at $6. The run before that ran last of 12 at Sapporo Hcp on September 7 over 2600m, 17 len behind Mystery Way carrying 53.0kg at $5.90. Wait until she shows something.

Second-up. First-up after eight months 6th of 16 at Kyoto on November 22 over 2400m, 3.5 len behind Danon Cima carrying 58.0kg at $12.30. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at this track January 12 over 2200m defeating Easy Breezy with 57.0kg at $2. Kept coming fresh and fitter again. Has won second-up. Goes well course and distance and is among the leading chances.

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 4th of 16 at Kyoto on November 22 over 2400m, 3 len behind Danon Cima carrying 58.0kg at $52.80. Before that 4th of 13 at Kyoto on November 2 over 3000m, 3.5 len behind Volante carrying 56.0kg at $12.30. Racing okay but look elsewhere.

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up second last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on October 18 over 2100m, 16 len behind Pikapika Thunder with 58.0kg at $139.90. Last start 14th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on December 7 over 1800m, 16 len behind Crown Sienta carrying 53.0kg at $278.80. Wait until he shows something.

Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign 11th of 18 at Niigata October 25 over 2000m, 6 len behind Simhanada with 58.0kg at $44.90. First up last campaign ninth of 16 at Fukushima June 28 over 2000m, 4 len behind Angola Black carrying 58.0kg at $16. Unlikely to trouble the top few.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Tokyo October 13 over 2400m, 3 len behind Shining Sword carrying 58.0kg at $72.30. First up last campaign second last of 14 at this track September 14 over 2000m, 10 len behind Black Shield with 55.0kg at $51.80. This looks a stern test.

At the latest run got back early 12th of 15 at Hanshin on December 14 over 2200m, 9 len behind Ecoro Dinos with 56.0kg at $80.50. The run before that 7th of 13 at Kyoto on November 2 over 3000m, 6 len behind Volante carrying 52.0kg at $20.10. Not today.

Third-up today. Comes off a 48 day let-up. First-up held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Hanshin on September 28 over 2400m, 0.5 len behind Danon Cima with 55.0kg at $17.90. Second run from a spell won by 2 len at Kyoto November 9 over 2400m defeating Pic Des Mouches carrying 58.0kg at $4.50. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.

Second run back. First-up after five months 14th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on November 24 over 2100m, 16 len behind Kyokirambu carrying 54.0kg at $145.10. Previously second-up 11th of 14 at Tokyo on February 8 over 2400m, 9 len behind Meiner Campana carrying 54.0kg at $69.70. Needs to do a lot more.

Racing second-up today. Last start won by 2.5 len at this track December 7 over 2500m defeating Filius with 56.0kg at $2.90. At only start last preparation won by 0.5 len at this track September 13 over 2000m defeating Genji carrying 55.0kg at $2.30. Course and distance winner latest and in sparkling form winning last three. Hard to beat again.