Races ORM Nakayama - JAP

Resuming after three-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Hanshin in the G2 Kobe Shimbun Hai September 21 over 2400m, 9 len behind Eri King with 57.0kg at $37.70. When resuming last campaign eighth of 18 at Hanshin April 20 over 1800m, 7 len behind Ask Voltage with 57.0kg at $34.30. Has the talent to take this out.

Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 12 at Tokyo on November 24 over 2400m, 3 len behind Valentine Girl with 58.0kg at $35.60. Last start 5th of 11 at this track on December 7 over 2500m, 7 len behind Mikuni Inspire with 58.0kg at $11.90. Preferred in something easier.

At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on December 7 over 2500m, 6 len behind Mikuni Inspire with 53.0kg at $79.40. The race before that ran last of 10 at Tokyo on October 11 over 2400m, 6 len behind Danon Whitney carrying 56.0kg at $75. Others favoured.

Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after three months 10th of 16 at Fukushima on November 16 over 2600m, 6 len behind Rosa Sans Rival carrying 58.0kg at $13.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Niigata on August 17 over 2200m, 1.5 len behind Amakihi carrying 58.0kg at $48.40. Fitter but must improve sharply.

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 18 at Kyoto in the G1 Kikuka Sho (Japanese St Leger) on October 26 over 3000m, 14 len behind Energico carrying 57.0kg at $179.10. Won previous preparation first up won by a nose at Fukushima June 29 over 2600m defeating Kilonova carrying 57.0kg at $76.20. Others make more appeal.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign seventh of 18 at Kyoto in the G1 Kikuka Sho (Japanese St Leger) October 26 over 3000m, 4 len behind Energico with 57.0kg at $107. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len Hanshin September 13 over 2400m defeating Take The Crown with 55.0kg at $2.50. Unbeaten in two tries fresh. Likely to play a major role.

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 7th of 10 at Tokyo on October 11 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Danon Whitney carrying 58.0kg at $49.90. Won previous preparation first up won by a neck at Kokura January 25 over 2600m defeating Saratoga Chips with 58.0kg at $4.40. Win would surprise.

Third-up today. Comes off a 49 day let-up. First-up 4th of 12 at this track in the G2 Asahi Hai St Lite Kinen (Japanese St Leger Trial) on September 15 over 2200m, 1.5 len behind Museum Mile with 57.0kg at $8.20. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Kyoto on November 9 over 2400m, 2 len behind Circle Of Joy carrying 56.0kg at $1.70. Strong record here. Close to a win and gets chance.

Colt back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign won by 0.5 len Fukushima June 28 over 2600m defeating Lux Helios carrying 54.0kg at $1.80. When resuming last campaign second of 12 at this track March 23 over 2000m, 0.5 len behind Amakihi carrying 57.0kg at $11.40. Placed 3/3 when fresh and trip suits. Could prove too smart for these.

Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 13 at Tokyo on October 19 over 1800m, 40 len behind Mikki Soldier with 56.0kg at $407.80. Last start ran last of 18 at Chukyo on December 14 over 2000m, 13 len behind Ten Miracle Star carrying 53.0kg at $300. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming got back early 12th of 15 at Kyoto on November 22 over 2000m, 12 len behind Mikki Gold with 58.0kg at $83.20. Last start 5th of 8 at Hanshin on December 7 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind G T Muso carrying 58.0kg at $16.30. Out of his depth.

Second-up. First-up after three months made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on December 7 over 2500m, 2.5 len behind Mikuni Inspire with 56.0kg at $2.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 at Sapporo on August 17 over 2600m, 4.5 len behind Rex Novus carrying 55.0kg at $15.70. Place only try course and distance last start. Improver with winning prospects.

Is first-up after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at Kyoto October 18 over 2200m, 3.5 len behind Joy Boy with 55.0kg at $4. Previously first up; seventh of 12 at this track in the G2 Asahi Hai St Lite Kinen (Japanese St Leger Trial) September 15 over 2200m, 5 len behind Museum Mile with 57.0kg at $89.30. Sure to be thereabouts.

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up second last of 8 at Tokyo on November 1 over 2400m, 5 len behind Triple Cork carrying 54.0kg at $58.20. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at Tokyo on November 24 over 2400m, 11 len behind Valentine Girl carrying 58.0kg at $87.10. Hard to make a case on recent form.