Races ORM Nagoya - JAP

Was well held at this track last start, finishing ninth behind Belleza Fin and beaten over 15 lengths after coming under pressure late. The run prior was much better when he won a B7 by a neck from Namura Fixer at this venue, and he is proven at this track and distance. Even so, that latest effort leaves him with a fair bit to turn around against stronger chances.

Went close in A5 grade at this track last start, running second to Shuffle Girl and beaten a length and a half after being kept safe near the top of betting. His previous sixth came when unwanted in the market, but the latest run was a clear return to form. The drop to B1, strong jockey record and proven track-distance profile make him the horse they have to beat.

Lifted at this track last start when third in B2 grade behind Personal Record, beaten just under two lengths despite starting at big odds. That was a solid rebound from an eighth over 1700m when beaten eight and a half lengths. With two wins and nine places from 17 starts at this track and distance, she has enough substance to be a genuine minor-placing chance.

Dropped right out last start at this track, finishing last behind Belleza Fin and beaten over 19 lengths with no obvious excuse in the run. She had won a B3 here the start prior, edging Cosmo Bell Tree by a neck, and her track-distance record is strong enough to respect. The issue is whether she can put that heavy defeat behind her quickly.

Has been holding her form well and was only just denied at this track last start, running second to Shuffle Girl as favourite and beaten just under a length. Two back she was third over 1700m, and she returns to a track-distance set-up where she has placed at all three attempts. With Junki Mochizuki again aboard, she looks a major winning chance.

Recent results look plain on paper, with an eighth behind Belleza Fin last start and a fifth behind Aster Ruthenium two back, both by more than 11 lengths. The case for improvement comes through her track-distance record and proven partnership with Aoi Kinomae, which keep her from being dismissed entirely. A minor placing is the more realistic target.

Produced a much better run at this track last start, finishing third in A4 grade behind Maruka Blitz and beaten just over two lengths despite starting at long odds. That followed a distant ninth in another A4, so the latest effort was a timely reminder of his best. He drops in grade and has three wins at this track and distance, giving him a genuine winning case.

Ran a good second in B2 grade at this track last start, beaten a length and a half by Personal Record after fighting hard late. She had been safely held behind Shuffle Girl the run prior and also lost to Sayahime recently, so the winning profile is not watertight. Her recent placing pattern is useful, but she shapes more as an each-way or minor-money hope.

Has been well beaten at both recent runs, finishing second last behind Belleza Fin last start and beaten over 19 lengths after dropping out of contention. He was also beaten over 12 lengths two back when poised to strike but offering little. A good track-distance record is the only real counter, and he must show far more under pressure.

Has started at very short odds at his past two runs but has not delivered, finishing seventh behind Aster Ruthenium last start and beaten over 13 lengths as an odds-on favourite. The start prior he was fourth behind Maruka Blitz after heavy support. His four wins from five starts at this track and distance demand respect, but recent form is a clear concern.