Races ORM Nagoya - JAP

Finished last in a COND at this track most recently, beaten over 18 lengths by Daiyu Resonance after settling just off the lead and offering little late. His previous fifth also reads poorly, with the margin recorded as a distant last behind Ho O Wise. The class drop is some help, but he is unplaced in all four starts and all three tries at this track and distance, so a sharp turnaround is required.

Was ninth in a COND at this track last start, beaten over 16 lengths by Daiyu Resonance after the final effort gave out. He had also been eighth at Sonoda when beaten over 13 lengths by Key Classic, despite being near the top of betting. The class drop and fourth-up profile offer some context, but recent form has gone the wrong way and he must lift substantially.

Progressed again when third in a COND at this track two weeks ago, beaten four and a half lengths by Ecoro Zelda after trying hard from a prominent spot. That followed a safely held Funabashi run, so the improvement this campaign is clear. He is still chasing his first win at 1500m, but the class drop, winning rider back and proven placing at this venue make him the horse to beat.

Lifted sharply second-up when third in a COND at this track, beaten just under three lengths by Iron after staying on without quite matching the winner. That was a much better piece of form than her Niigata Mdn run, where she was unwanted in the market and never made an impact. Third-up now with a placing at the distance, she has a genuine minor-money profile.

Was unable to repeat his better effort when ninth in a COND at this track last start, beaten over 15 lengths by Jacky Barows as an outside chance in the betting. The run prior is the more appealing reference, finishing third here behind Bay Tree and beaten just under two lengths after finishing strongly. He has placed at this track and distance, but a rebound is essential.

Returned to more competitive form when third in a COND at this track two weeks ago, beaten three lengths by Battle Selene after being close enough without improving past the principals. That was a clear contrast to her Chukyo Dirt Mdn effort, where she was unwanted and beaten over 14 lengths. With the class drop and winning rider back, she looks a strong chance to hold that level.

Produced his best current-campaign result when third in a COND at this track, beaten six lengths by Tamamo Parfum despite being unwanted in the market. His previous Niigata Mdn run was poor, finishing second last and well held after settling rearward. The 1500m record still shows only one placing from six attempts, but the latest run gives him a solid platform in this grade.

Worked home only fairly when seventh in a COND at this track last start, beaten eight and a half lengths by Alma Freya after giving away too much ground. The run prior was similar, finishing eighth and beaten just over eight lengths behind Pushkar. He is unplaced in ten career starts and seven attempts around 1500m, so even with a class drop he looks a rough place hope only.

Finished seventh in a COND at this track last start, beaten over 15 lengths by Daiyu Resonance after settling back and making no impression. Two back he was more encouraging, beaten just over seven lengths by Pushkar after closing off strongly from an unlikely position. He has placed once at this track and distance, but the latest run leaves him needing conditions to fall his way.

Ran third in a COND at this track last start, although the margin was still over 10 lengths behind Brilliance and he never really threatened the winner. That was at least a better return than his previous tenth here, when beaten a long way by Sun Road. He has placed once from two starts at 1500m, which keeps him in the minor-money conversation rather than as a strong win play.

Was tenth in a COND at this track last start, beaten over 18 lengths by Jacky Barows after being unwanted in the market. His previous seventh at Kanazawa was no better, beaten over 17 lengths by Sunrise Rema after never getting into the race. The class drop is not enough to offset an unplaced record from five starts, and others bring far stronger recent figures.