Races ORP Nakayama - JAP

Second-up. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after three months ran on from midfield; 2nd of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on November 1 over 2100m, nose behind Long Way Home with 56.0kg at $6.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 15 at this track on March 16 over 1800m, slow going 1.3 len behind R Prost with 57.0kg at $17.90. Fitter again and a winning hope.

Colt back from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign won by 1.3 len Tokyo Dirt June 15 over 1600m defeating Grass Greed with 57.0kg at $1.80. Previously first up; second of 16 at Tokyo Dirt May 25 over 1600m, soft track; a head behind Derma Moon with 57.0kg at $8.50. Expected to play a major role.

Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign second last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 22 over 1400m, 21 len behind Fusetsu with 58.0kg at $137.10. Won previous preparation first up won by 1.0 len at Monbetsu June 19 2024 over 1200m defeating Prime Blue with 57kg at $4.10. Not good enough for these.

Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 16 at Nakayama on December 14 over 1800m, 10 len behind Winter Bell with 58.0kg at $137.40. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Kasamatsu on September 11 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Univers Un carrying 57kg at $5.10. Fitter but must improve sharply.

At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on December 13 over 1800m, 4 len behind Calorosa with 55.0kg at $13.50. The run before that 4th of 14 at Niigata Dirt on October 25 over 1800m, 6 len behind Sun Kalmia carrying 54.0kg at $16. Leading chance again.

Comes off a 38 day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 1.5 len at Kawasaki November 19 over 1500m defeating Brandistock carrying 56kg at $2.20. The start before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 2.5 len at Kawasaki October 15 over 1500m defeating Nijito Tarte carrying 56kg at $2. Would be better placed in something easier.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 11th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on November 24 over 1700m, 8 len behind Mana Etre with 58.0kg at $140.50. Second-up raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 14 at this track on December 14 over 2500m, 26 len behind Dakara Festive carrying 55.0kg at $200.10. Hard to imagine a top-three finish.

Returns from a 43-day let-up. At the latest run won by 3 len at Ohi November 14 over 1400m defeating Heavy Kyu carrying 54kg at $6. The start before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Ohi on October 24 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Lamorak with 54kg at $20.80. This is going to test her.

Comes off a 40 day let-up. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Kanazawa November 17 over 1400m defeating Bravo Kirishima carrying 55kg at $1.20. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Kanazawa on November 4 over 1500m, 3 len behind Tosho Cloud carrying 55kg at $3. This is going to test her.

Second-up. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after three months 5th of 12 at Kawasaki on November 20 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Fuino Majiwari with 57kg at $24.20. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Kyoto Dirt on February 23 over 1800m, 10 len behind Shah Zaman carrying 57.0kg at $109.30. Unlikely to threaten.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 14 at Chukyo on July 27 over 3000m, 9 len behind Tamamo Ace carrying 60.0kg at $22.20. First up last campaign 10th of 12 at Nakayama on April 6 over 2880m, 17 len behind Meisho Kazusa carrying 60.0kg at $123.50. Looks up against it.

Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after four months 6th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on November 8 over 1700m, 5 len behind Taisei Mambo with 58.0kg at $68.30. Previously second-up second last of 13 at Hakodate Dirt on July 6 over 1700m, 19 len behind Red Lightning carrying 58.0kg at $28. Must improve significantly.

Second-up today. Last start 7th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on November 24 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Mana Etre with 56.0kg at $31.10. At only start last preparation 11th of 13 at Hakodate Dirt on July 20 over 1700m, 11 len behind Okameno Koi carrying 58.0kg at $5.60. One of the top chances.

Resuming. Only had one start last campaign made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Niigata Dirt on August 30 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind Kazeno Takatoshi carrying 58.0kg at $3.90. First up last campaign came from midfield; 4th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on June 28 over 1700m, 10 len behind O K Birdie carrying 58.0kg at $31.30. Definite winning hope.

Second-up. First-up after three months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 16 at this track on December 7 over 1800m, 6 len behind Lizard Island with 57.0kg at $13.80. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at Sapporo Dirt on August 17 over 1700m, 7 len behind Dyaus carrying 55.0kg at $11.60. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.

Having second run back today. Last run 13th of 16 at Chukyo on December 14 over 1600m, 5 len behind Win Beatrice carrying 53.0kg at $9.90. At only start last preparation 8th of 16 at Nakayama on September 14 over 1600m, 6 len behind Emperor's Sword carrying 51.0kg at $5.40. Fitter and worth including.