Neds - Form Guide

Epic Night (1) 2634641890
Trainer: Satoru Setoguchi()
Jockey: Hiroki Murakami
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $101,011
Win / Place: 17% / 36%

5 yo Dark Bay Horse

Sire: DREFONG (USA)

Dam: SHOWER BOUQUET (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

46: 8-5-4

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

34: 7-5-3

Season

12: 1-1-1

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-1-0

4th Up

2: 0-0-0

Metro

7: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

39: 8-5-4

Dirt

46: 8-5-4

Firm

19: 5-4-0

Clockwise

46: 8-5-4

Jockey Stats

Horse

26: 6-5-2

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 1700m

Comments

Has been safely held at his past two starts, finishing second last over 1700m here behind Keiai Karakia when beaten over 18 lengths at long odds. His previous ninth in 3yo+ A2 company over 1400m was no better, and there was little late in either performance. The class drop and strong Nagoya record are positives, but he must find a major form reversal.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
10th of 11	15/9/26	Nagoya	1700m	A4 3U	2	Hiroki Murakami	57kg	R	1:48.80	56.3 km/h	17.7L	1-8	$82	12	$18,120	-	1. Keiai Karakia 2. Sarasara Hair 3. Cullberg
9th of 11	3/9/26	Nagoya	1400m	A2 3U	2	Keigo Ohata	57kg	R	1:28.40	57.0 km/h	11.2L	11-10	$34	15	$30,187	-	1. Bol 2. Memory Drive 3. Mia Stella
8th of 11	19/8/26	Nagoya	1700m	A4 3U	2	Hiroki Murakami	57kg	Fast	1:49.10	56.1 km/h	5.3L	6-5	$29	22	$18,112	-	1. Nobori Yumin 2. Rock Majesty 3. Yuzunoki
1st of 12	28/7/26	Nagoya	1500m	B1 3U	8	Keigo Ohata	57kg	R	1:36.10	56.2 km/h	0.3L	11-3	$25	15	$15,206	$8,945	1. Epic Night 2. Sarasara Hair 3. Cullberg
4th of 12	13/7/26	Nagoya	1700m	B1 3U	9	Takahiro Imai	57kg	Fast	1:50.80	55.2 km/h	5.5L	3-3	$39	13	$15,206	$1,342	1. Nobori Yumin 2. Teruken Leinster 3. Sarasara Hair
6th of 9	30/6/26	Nagoya	1700m	A5 3U	1	Teruhiro Asano	57kg	Good	1:48.60	56.4 km/h	14.5L	9-6	$44	14	$15,206	-	1. Piko Blue 2. Promising Gal 3. Thomas Tesoro

Moon Sky (2) 0x8868341x
Trainer: T Tsunoda(Japan)
Jockey: Katsuto Maruno
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $259,993
Win / Place: 5.56% / 22%

6 yo Bay Horse

Sire: TO THE WORLD (JPN)

Dam: STARLIT SKY (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

36: 2-1-5

Distance

2: 0-0-0

Track

3: 1-0-1

Season

7: 1-0-1

1st Up

10: 1-0-0

2nd Up

10: 0-0-3

3rd Up

7: 0-1-1

4th Up

5: 0-0-0

Metro

32: 1-1-4

Non-Metro

4: 1-0-1

Turf

14: 1-0-2

Good

13: 1-0-1

Soft

1: 0-0-1

Dirt

22: 1-1-3

Firm

2: 1-0-1

Clockwise

24: 1-0-4

Anti-Clockwise

12: 1-1-1

Jockey Stats

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 1900m

Comments

Returns from a lengthy spell after winning a 3yo+ B2 over 1500m at Nagoya, where he was a short odds-on favourite and beat Maruka Blitz by a length and a half. The run prior is the caution, as he was beaten seven lengths over 1700m as a prohibitive odds-on favourite. His track record is sound, but two unplaced runs at this distance temper the winning case.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 12	13/7/26	Nagoya	1500m	B2 3U	2	Junki Mochizuki	57kg	Fast	1:36.60	55.9 km/h	-	1.5L	8-4	$1.50f	13	$12,934	$7,603	1. Moon Sky 2. Maruka Blitz 3. Golazo Gol
4th of 9	30/6/26	Nagoya	1700m	A5 3U	3	Seigo Tsukamoto	57kg	Good	1:48.60	56.4 km/h	-	7.0L	1-4	$1.10f	14	$15,206	$1,342	1. Piko Blue 2. Promising Gal 3. Thomas Tesoro
3rd of 12	16/6/26	Nagoya	1500m	A7 3U	6	Junki Mochizuki	57kg	Fast	1:35.00	56.8 km/h	-	1.1L	4-3	$6.70	38	$14,886	$1,751	1. Perfect 2. Seiun Ater 3. Moon Sky
38 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 11	9/5/26	Kyoto	1900m	ALLOW 4U	7	Takashi Fujikake	58kg	Good	1:59.10	57.4 km/h	-	8.2L	10-8	$169	9	$137,720	-	1. Ten Ace One 2. Garden Camellia 3. Meisho Conan
6th of 10	30/4/26	Sonoda	1400m	COND 4U	1	Osuke Tayama	55kg	Good	1:30.50	55.7 km/h	-	5.9L	6-5	$11	32	$31,740	-	1. Two Piece 2. Jasper Novel 3. Zendan Sky
32 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 15	29/3/26	Hanshin	1800m	ALLOW 4U	3	Fuma Matsuwaka	58kg	Good	1:52.20	57.8 km/h	0:39.90	13.4L	13-14	$115	7	$140,770	-	1. T M Pilot 2. Birnbaum 3. Real Folgore

Micha (3) 1530806009
Trainer: Toru Aramaki(NAGOYA)
Jockey: Rei Ogasahara
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $99,941
Win / Place: 8.93% / 26%

5 yo Bay Horse

Sire: CHEVAL GRAND (JPN)

Dam: DARK MULLEIN (USA)

Rating

Stats

Career

56: 5-2-8

Distance

8: 0-0-2

Trk/Dst

7: 0-0-2

Track

46: 5-1-8

Season

15: 1-0-3

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

3rd Up

2: 0-0-1

4th Up

2: 0-0-0

Metro

10: 0-1-0

Non-Metro

46: 5-1-8

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Good

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

55: 5-2-8

Firm

29: 4-1-4

Clockwise

53: 5-2-8

Anti-Clockwise

3: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 2000m

Comments

Has offered little in two recent runs, finishing ninth over 1700m here behind Keiai Karakia after settling a long way back and failing to improve. Two back he was second last in a 3yo+ COND, well beaten by 23 lengths and unwanted in the market. Past track-and-distance placings give minor context, but current form leaves him hard to recommend.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
9th of 11	15/9/26	Nagoya	1700m	A4 3U	1	Aoi Kinomae	55kg	R	1:48.80	56.3 km/h	17.5L	11-11	$325	13	$18,120	-	1. Keiai Karakia 2. Sarasara Hair 3. Cullberg
10th of 11	2/9/26	Nagoya	2000m	COND 3U	1	Aoi Kinomae	55kg	Fast	2:10.70	55.1 km/h	23.4L	11-11	$419	14	$39,244	-	1. Kitano Fern Hill 2. World Kiss 3. Margot Buddy
10th of 11	19/8/26	Nagoya	1700m	A4 3U	6	Aoi Kinomae	55kg	Fast	1:49.10	56.1 km/h	23.3L	11-11	$88	20	$18,112	-	1. Nobori Yumin 2. Rock Majesty 3. Yuzunoki
6th of 10	30/7/26	Nagoya	1400m	A4 3U	4	Aoi Kinomae	55kg	Fast	1:29.10	56.6 km/h	10.7L	10-10	$78	17	$18,247	-	1. Minimal Design 2. Yuzunoki 3. Promising Gal
10th of 11	13/7/26	Nagoya	1700m	A4 3U	8	Aoi Kinomae	55kg	Fast	1:51.10	55.1 km/h	14.5L	8-10	$85	13	$18,247	-	1. Thomas Tesoro 2. Memory Drive 3. Balearic Sea
8th of 11	30/6/26	Nagoya	2000m	A4 3U	7	Aoi Kinomae	55kg	Good	2:12.30	54.4 km/h	13.1L	6-9	$29	13	$18,247	-	1. Seiun Ater 2. Cassadaga 3. Scars

A Shin Maqlube (4) 2211185361
Trainer: Yoshiyuki Sakaguchi(Japan)
Jockey: Aoi Kinomae
Weight: 53kg
Prize Money: $44,857
Win / Place: 22% / 40%

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: ONE AND ONLY (JPN)

Dam: A SHIN RETURNS (JPN)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

22: 5-2-2

Distance

2: 0-0-0

Track

14: 5-2-2

Season

14: 5-2-2

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-0-1

3rd Up

2: 1-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

8: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

14: 5-2-2

Turf

6: 0-0-0

Good

6: 0-0-0

Dirt

16: 5-2-2

Firm

6: 2-0-2

Clockwise

19: 5-2-2

Anti-Clockwise

3: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

14: 5-2-2

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1500m - 1700m

Comments

Lifted nicely last start to win a 3yo+ B1 over 1700m at Nagoya, leading and scoring by a length from Belleza Fin while near the top of an open market. That followed a fair sixth over 1500m behind Oscillation. Her record with Aoi Kinomae is a genuine asset, and while the rise to 2000m is a query, she has clear top-three appeal.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 10	14/9/26	Nagoya	1700m	B1 3U	2	Aoi Kinomae	53kg	R	1:50.50	55.4 km/h	1.0L	3-1	$5.70	13	$12,844	$7,550	1. A Shin Maqlube 2. Belleza Fin 3. Souffler
6th of 12	1/9/26	Nagoya	1500m	B1 3U	2	Aoi Kinomae	53kg	Good	1:36.70	55.8 km/h	4.9L	4-8	$5.70	14	$15,094	-	1. Oscillation 2. Best Flower 3. One Heart
3rd of 11	18/8/26	Nagoya	1500m	B1 3U	2	Aoi Kinomae	53kg	Fast	1:35.60	56.5 km/h	2.3L	9-4	$16	36	$12,838	$1,509	1. Solis Lux 2. Your Glory 3. A Shin Maqlube
36 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 12	13/7/26	Nagoya	1500m	B2 3U	10	Aoi Kinomae	53kg	Fast	1:36.60	55.9 km/h	3.8L	7-9	$5.80	12	$12,934	-	1. Moon Sky 2. Maruka Blitz 3. Golazo Gol
8th of 11	1/7/26	Nagoya	1700m	BC 3U	4	Aoi Kinomae	55kg	Good	1:48.40	56.5 km/h	14.8L	4-6	$11	27	$30,411	-	1. Tamamo Saijo 2. Memory Drive 3. Ao Lele
1st of 11	4/6/26	Nagoya	1700m	B6 3U	5	Aoi Kinomae	53kg	Good	1:51.00	55.1 km/h	2.0L	4-1	$1.90f	10	$10,420	$6,130	1. A Shin Maqlube 2. By Myself 3. Diputar Azul

Souffler (5) 6704146543
Trainer: Tetsuya Inoue(Japan)
Jockey: Seidai Myoujou
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $80,252
Win / Place: 2.86% / 20%

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: LE VENT SE LEVE (JPN)

Dam: VINCULUM (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

35: 1-1-5

Distance

10: 0-1-1

Trk/Dst

10: 0-1-1

Track

21: 1-1-3

Season

18: 1-0-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

11: 0-0-2

Non-Metro

24: 1-1-3

Dirt

35: 1-1-5

Firm

13: 1-0-1

Clockwise

32: 1-1-3

Anti-Clockwise

3: 0-0-2

Jockey Stats

Horse

10: 1-1-2

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1500m - 2000m

Comments

Produced her best recent work when third to A Shin Maqlube in a 1700m B1 here, finishing hard from an unlikely position to be beaten just under two lengths. The concern is that her prior fourth behind Ripley was nine and a half lengths away and she owns only one win from 35 starts. The finish last time gives her a place angle, not a strong win case.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 10	14/9/26	Nagoya	1700m	B1 3U	4	Myojo Haru Dai	55kg	R	1:50.50	55.4 km/h	1.8L	8-7	$17	13	$12,844	$1,510	1. A Shin Maqlube 2. Belleza Fin 3. Souffler
4th of 9	1/9/26	Nagoya	2000m	B1 3U	8	Tatsuya Watanabe	55kg	Good	2:11.90	54.6 km/h	9.8L	6-5	$23	14	$15,094	$1,332	1. Ripley 2. Handful 3. Wakagimi
5th of 11	18/8/26	Nagoya	1500m	B1 3U	10	Junki Mochizuki	55kg	Fast	1:35.60	56.5 km/h	3.8L	4-5	$5.40	36	$12,838	-	1. Solis Lux 2. Your Glory 3. A Shin Maqlube
36 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 12	13/7/26	Nagoya	1700m	B1 3U	10	Tatsuya Watanabe	55kg	Fast	1:50.80	55.2 km/h	7.5L	7-8	$18	12	$15,206	-	1. Nobori Yumin 2. Teruken Leinster 3. Sarasara Hair
4th of 11	1/7/26	Nagoya	1700m	BC 3U	10	Myojo Haru Dai	55kg	Good	1:48.40	56.5 km/h	9.5L	8-6	$18	12	$30,411	$2,683	1. Tamamo Saijo 2. Memory Drive 3. Ao Lele
1st of 9	19/6/26	Nagoya	1700m	B9 3U	5	Myojo Haru Dai	55kg	Fast	1:50.70	55.3 km/h	0.8L	6-3	$12	15	$10,420	$6,130	1. Souffler 2. Luminous Pillar 3. Yamakatsu Raiko

Dragoste (6) 2534665524
Trainer: Akiko Okita(KANAZAWA)
Jockey: Katsuki Niwa
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $109,118
Win / Place: 8.86% / 35%

7 yo Brown Mare

Sire: DANON LEGEND (USA)

Dam: HEART'S CONSENSUS (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

79: 7-15-6

Distance

2: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Track

27: 1-5-2

Season

12: 0-2-2

1st Up

3: 0-0-2

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-1-0

4th Up

3: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

79: 7-15-6

Dirt

79: 7-15-6

Firm

36: 3-10-4

Clockwise

64: 4-14-4

Anti-Clockwise

15: 3-1-2

Jockey Stats

Horse

18: 1-5-2

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 2000m

Comments

Was honest without threatening when fourth over 1700m here behind Keiai Karakia, beaten six and a half lengths after failing to quicken. Her second to Sabu Ryu Shin over 1500m the start prior reads better, but she remains unplaced in two attempts at this distance. A repeat of the two-back effort would help, though others bring sharper claims.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 11	15/9/26	Nagoya	1700m	A4 3U	11	Katsuki Niwa	55kg	R	1:48.80	56.3 km/h	6.5L	10-7	$12	11	$18,120	$1,599	1. Keiai Karakia 2. Sarasara Hair 3. Cullberg
2nd of 11	4/9/26	Nagoya	1500m	A4 3U	2	Katsuki Niwa	55kg	R	1:35.80	56.4 km/h	1.5L	6-2	$7.80	38	$15,094	$3,108	1. Sabu Ryu Shin 2. Dragoste 3. Teruken Leinster
38 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 12	28/7/26	Nagoya	1500m	B1 3U	10	Katsuki Niwa	55kg	R	1:36.10	56.2 km/h	3.3L	10-9	$13	28	$15,206	-	1. Epic Night 2. Sarasara Hair 3. Cullberg
5th of 11	30/6/26	Nagoya	2000m	A4 3U	11	Katsuki Niwa	55kg	Good	2:12.30	54.4 km/h	8.6L	4-9	$16	13	$18,247	-	1. Seiun Ater 2. Cassadaga 3. Scars
6th of 12	17/6/26	Nagoya	1400m	A5 3U	6	Katsuki Niwa	55kg	Fast	1:28.10	57.2 km/h	4.6L	12-9	$65	29	$14,886	-	1. Wetterhorn 2. Cal Bay Cruise 3. Yuzunoki
6th of 11	19/5/26	Nagoya	2000m	A6 3U	11	Keigo Ohata	55kg	Fast	2:12.50	54.3 km/h	8.0L	9-8	$6.80	13	$14,989	-	1. Gaju Nori White 2. Ay Oh 3. Micha

Peach Blossom (7) 0579551288
Trainer: Futoshi Takeshita(NAGOYA)
Jockey: Seiji Katou
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $107,610
Win / Place: 12% / 29%

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: HOKKO TARUMAE (JPN)

Dam: DAVAY DAVAY (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

24: 3-4-0

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

8: 1-1-0

Season

13: 1-1-0

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-1-0

4th Up

2: 1-0-0

Non-Metro

24: 3-4-0

Dirt

24: 3-4-0

Firm

15: 2-3-0

Clockwise

8: 1-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

16: 2-3-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1500m - 2000m

Comments

Has finished eighth at both runs since her better form, most recently beaten over 10 lengths at Nagoya after sitting close enough but failing to finish off. The previous 3yo+ COND effort was weaker again, as she was beaten over 14 lengths and unwanted in the market. A prior track win is noted, but her current figures fall short.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
8th of 11	15/9/26	Nagoya	1700m	A4 3U	9	Katsuto Maruno	55kg	R	1:48.80	56.3 km/h	10.5L	8-9	$34	13	$18,120	-	1. Keiai Karakia 2. Sarasara Hair 3. Cullberg
8th of 11	2/9/26	Nagoya	2000m	COND 3U	4	Katsuto Maruno	55kg	Fast	2:10.70	55.1 km/h	14.4L	10-8	$40	15	$39,244	-	1. Kitano Fern Hill 2. World Kiss 3. Margot Buddy
2nd of 12	18/8/26	Nagoya	1700m	B1 3U	5	Keigo Ohata	55kg	Fast	1:49.10	56.1 km/h	5.0L	6-3	$11	20	$15,094	$3,108	1. Maruka Blitz 2. Peach Blossom 3. Biarritz
1st of 12	29/7/26	Nagoya	1500m	B4 3U	3	Katsuto Maruno	55kg	Good	1:36.70	55.8 km/h	0.3L	10-7	$5.40	29	$10,644	$6,261	1. Peach Blossom 2. Your Glory 3. Wow Wow Wow
5th of 9	30/6/26	Nagoya	1700m	A5 3U	8	Keigo Ohata	55kg	Good	1:48.60	56.4 km/h	8.5L	6-5	$51	14	$15,206	-	1. Piko Blue 2. Promising Gal 3. Thomas Tesoro
5th of 12	16/6/26	Nagoya	1500m	A7 3U	7	Keigo Ohata	55kg	Fast	1:35.00	56.8 km/h	6.6L	9-9	$53	14	$14,886	-	1. Perfect 2. Seiun Ater 3. Moon Sky

Ripley (8) 4318734121
Trainer: Enokiya Mitsuru()
Jockey: Masaaki Oohata
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $62,876
Win / Place: 25% / 53%

Jockey / Horse Combo

5 yo Dark Bay Mare

Sire: ADMIRABLE (JPN)

Dam: SUZUKA DARLING (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

32: 8-2-7

Distance

2: 1-0-1

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-1

Track

27: 7-2-7

Season

12: 4-1-3

1st Up

4: 1-0-1

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

4th Up

3: 0-0-2

Metro

4: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

28: 8-2-7

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Good

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

31: 8-2-7

Firm

14: 3-1-6

Clockwise

29: 8-2-7

Anti-Clockwise

3: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

3: 2-1-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1500m - 2100m

Comments

Comes here in strong order after winning a 3yo+ B1 at Nagoya by half a length from Handful, having been near the top of betting. The prior second over 1700m behind Daichi Rapport was also solid, especially given she started an outside chance. Seven wins at this track and a perfect two-start distance profile make her a serious winning threat.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 9	1/9/26	Nagoya	2000m	B1 3U	1	Masaaki Ohata	55kg	Good	2:11.90	54.6 km/h	0.5L	3-2	$4.40	34	$15,094	$8,879	1. Ripley 2. Handful 3. Wakagimi
34 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 12	29/7/26	Nagoya	1700m	A5 3U	12	Masaaki Ohata	55kg	Good	1:50.00	55.6 km/h	1.0L	4-3	$20	29	$15,206	$3,131	1. Daichi Rapport 2. Ripley 3. Baepsae
1st of 12	30/6/26	Nagoya	2100m	B4 3U	3	Masaaki Ohata	55kg	Good	2:17.60	54.9 km/h	2.5L	4-1	$34	12	$10,644	$6,261	1. Ripley 2. Nobori Yumin 3. Grass Vision
4th of 9	18/6/26	Nagoya	1500m	B8 3U	4	Aoi Kinomae	53kg	Fast	1:35.40	56.6 km/h	7.5L	2-6	$3.50	14	$10,420	$919	1. Lovely Senna 2. Mariana Jazz 3. Grand Nebula
3rd of 12	4/6/26	Nagoya	2000m	B5 3U	12	Aoi Kinomae	53kg	Good	2:12.40	54.4 km/h	4.5L	4-8	$26	15	$10,420	$1,226	1. Rock Majesty 2. Glorious Hero 3. Ripley
7th of 11	20/5/26	Nagoya	1500m	B1 3U	3	Aoi Kinomae	53kg	Fast	1:35.00	56.8 km/h	9.1L	3-8	$45	27	$14,989	-	1. Manno Duet 2. Sept Couleurs 3. Promising Gal

Oken Boss (9) 28106x9602
Trainer: Naoto Takeshita()
Jockey: Takahiro Imai
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $87,356
Win / Place: 20% / 30%

5 yo Bay Horse

Sire: HOKKO TARUMAE (JPN)

Dam: OKEN CHOCO (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

43: 9-2-2

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

39: 9-2-2

Season

11: 1-2-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

4th Up

2: 1-1-0

Metro

4: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

39: 9-2-2

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Good

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

42: 9-2-2

Firm

22: 5-1-2

Clockwise

42: 9-2-2

Anti-Clockwise

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

30: 9-1-2

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 1700m

Comments

Bounced back sharply when beaten a neck over 1500m here behind Aster Ruthenium, fighting hard after briefly holding the advantage despite being among the outsiders. The run before was poor behind Maruka Blitz, but his broader Nagoya record and strong association with Takahiro Imai are notable. If he carries that latest effort to 2000m, he is a live chance.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 10	14/9/26	Nagoya	1500m	B1 3U	10	Junki Mochizuki	57kg	R	1:35.00	56.8 km/h	0.3L	1-1	$9.70	27	$15,100	$3,109	1. Aster Ruthenium 2. Oken Boss 3. Your Glory
11th of 12	18/8/26	Nagoya	1700m	B1 3U	6	Takahiro Imai	57kg	Fast	1:49.10	56.1 km/h	13.2L	3-5	$55	21	$15,094	-	1. Maruka Blitz 2. Peach Blossom 3. Biarritz
6th of 12	28/7/26	Nagoya	1500m	B1 3U	5	H Yoshihara	57kg	R	1:36.10	56.2 km/h	4.8L	2-4	$21	27	$15,206	-	1. Epic Night 2. Sarasara Hair 3. Cullberg
9th of 12	1/7/26	Nagoya	1400m	A3 3U	9	Myojo Haru Dai	57kg	Good	1:27.90	57.3 km/h	13.8L	9-10	$42	83	$22,809	-	1. Cal Bay Cruise 2. Balearic Sea 3. Sept Couleurs
83 Day Spell
6th of 11	9/4/26	Nagoya	1400m	A4 3U	6	Takahiro Imai	57kg	Good	1:28.40	57.0 km/h	5.5L	1-2	$13	13	$18,615	-	1. La La Effort 2. Brighten 3. Bordeaux Riskless
12th of 12	27/3/26	Nagoya	1500m	A1 3U	9	Takahiro Imai	55kg	Good	1:35.50	56.5 km/h	14.5L	1-4	$49	17	$35,238	-	1. Melt 2. Al Fahidi 3. Black Storm

Solis Lux (10) 5607973431
Trainer: Kesatoshi Sakurai(Japan)
Jockey: Hiroshi Oohara
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $113,725
Win / Place: 5.88% / 36%

7 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: MAURICE (JPN)

Dam: LUMINOUS GROOVE (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

68: 4-12-9

Track

5: 1-0-2

Season

10: 1-0-2

1st Up

5: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

4th Up

2: 0-0-0

Metro

3: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

65: 4-12-9

Turf

3: 0-0-0

Good

3: 0-0-0

Dirt

65: 4-12-9

Firm

40: 3-8-4

Clockwise

66: 4-12-9

Anti-Clockwise

2: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1230m - 1700m

Comments

Returns from a six-week freshening after winning a 3yo+ B1 over 1500m at Nagoya by a length and a half, travelling behind the leader before finishing off cleanly. He had earlier run third over 1700m behind Rock Majesty at big odds, so the recent form is respectable. The first try at 2000m is the question, but he can hold a minor claim.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 11	18/8/26	Nagoya	1500m	B1 3U	4	Seigo Tsukamoto	57kg	Fast	1:35.60	56.5 km/h	1.5L	2-1	$5.80	21	$12,838	$7,547	1. Solis Lux 2. Your Glory 3. A Shin Maqlube
3rd of 12	28/7/26	Nagoya	1700m	B1 3U	7	Katsuki Niwa	57kg	R	1:51.30	55.0 km/h	2.6L	11-5	$24	14	$12,934	$1,521	1. Rock Majesty 2. Glorious Hero 3. Solis Lux
4th of 12	14/7/26	Nagoya	1400m	B3 3U	12	Hiroshi Ohara	57kg	Fast	1:29.40	56.4 km/h	5.0L	10-9	$8.70	13	$10,644	$939	1. Cullberg 2. We Will Win 3. Diputar Azul
3rd of 12	1/7/26	Nagoya	1500m	A6 3U	11	Katsuki Niwa	57kg	Good	1:34.90	56.9 km/h	3.3L	8-7	$95	15	$15,206	$1,789	1. Positivity 2. Destiny Hope 3. Solis Lux
7th of 12	16/6/26	Nagoya	1500m	A7 3U	10	Katsuki Niwa	57kg	Fast	1:35.00	56.8 km/h	8.6L	7-8	$123	33	$14,886	-	1. Perfect 2. Seiun Ater 3. Moon Sky
33 Day Freshen-Up
9th of 12	14/5/26	Sonoda	1230m	C1 4U	5	Takanori Nagai	57kg	Fast	1:19.10	56.0 km/h	11.9L	10-11	$381	21	$17,457	-	1. Victory Bridge 2. Sexy Cat 3. Fuseno Aurora

Cullberg (11) x774513283
Trainer: Yukio Abe(NAGOYA)
Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $166,034
Win / Place: 11% / 55%

7 yo Dark Bay Gelding

Sire: MAURICE (JPN)

Dam: GARNET CHARM (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

45: 5-11-9

Track

12: 2-3-2

Season

9: 1-1-2

1st Up

7: 0-1-1

2nd Up

6: 0-1-1

3rd Up

5: 0-2-0

4th Up

5: 1-1-1

Metro

4: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

41: 5-11-9

Turf

2: 0-0-0

Good

2: 0-0-0

Dirt

43: 5-11-9

Firm

19: 4-6-3

Clockwise

16: 2-3-2

Anti-Clockwise

29: 3-8-7

Jockey Stats

Horse

4: 1-1-1

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 1700m

Comments

Worked home into third over 1700m here behind Keiai Karakia, beaten five lengths after starting big odds. His previous eighth in 3yo+ A2 grade over 1400m was plain, so the latest run was a useful lift. Seigo Tsukamoto has a good record aboard, and that helps his place prospects, but the first try at this trip keeps the assessment measured.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 11	15/9/26	Nagoya	1700m	A4 3U	4	Tsutsui Yusuke	57kg	R	1:48.80	56.3 km/h	5.0L	9-5	$40	12	$18,120	$2,132	1. Keiai Karakia 2. Sarasara Hair 3. Cullberg
8th of 11	3/9/26	Nagoya	1400m	A2 3U	1	Katsuto Maruno	57kg	R	1:28.40	57.0 km/h	9.2L	8-6	$10	15	$30,187	-	1. Bol 2. Memory Drive 3. Mia Stella
2nd of 10	19/8/26	Nagoya	1500m	A5 3U	1	Seigo Tsukamoto	57kg	Fast	1:34.90	56.9 km/h	3.0L	8-4	$4.80	22	$15,094	$3,108	1. Bol 2. Cullberg 3. Sabu Ryu Shin
3rd of 12	28/7/26	Nagoya	1500m	B1 3U	4	Seigo Tsukamoto	57kg	R	1:36.10	56.2 km/h	0.8L	9-6	$6.80	14	$15,206	$1,789	1. Epic Night 2. Sarasara Hair 3. Cullberg
1st of 12	14/7/26	Nagoya	1400m	B3 3U	10	Seigo Tsukamoto	57kg	Fast	1:29.40	56.4 km/h	1.5L	11-3	$3.60	13	$10,644	$6,261	1. Cullberg 2. We Will Win 3. Diputar Azul
5th of 12	1/7/26	Nagoya	1500m	A6 3U	1	Katsuto Maruno	57kg	Good	1:34.90	56.9 km/h	5.1L	12-8	$20	15	$15,206	-	1. Positivity 2. Destiny Hope 3. Solis Lux

Maruka Blitz (12) x064229216
Trainer: Satoru Setoguchi()
Jockey: Souha Kondou
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $322,465
Win / Place: 10% / 31%

6 yo Bay Horse

Sire: EISHIN FLASH (JPN)

Dam: ROYAL NECKLACE (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

29: 3-3-3

Distance

3: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-1-0

Track

8: 1-3-0

Season

9: 1-3-0

1st Up

9: 0-0-1

2nd Up

5: 0-0-0

3rd Up

5: 1-0-1

4th Up

4: 1-1-0

Metro

21: 2-0-3

Non-Metro

8: 1-3-0

Turf

9: 1-0-1

Good

8: 1-0-1

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

20: 2-3-2

Firm

6: 1-2-0

Clockwise

25: 3-3-1

Anti-Clockwise

4: 0-0-2

Jockey Stats

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1500m - 2000m

Comments

Has the strongest winning reference through his 3yo+ B1 win here two starts ago, when he beat Peach Blossom by five lengths over 1700m and scored with plenty in hand. Last start he was a beaten favourite behind Keiai Karakia, but he still raced handy and battled on fairly. Weight relief and a solid Nagoya record point to a clear rebound opportunity, making him the horse to beat.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 11	15/9/26	Nagoya	1700m	A4 3U	10	Junki Mochizuki	57kg	R	1:48.80	56.3 km/h	7.5L	6-6	$2.10f	28	$18,120	-	1. Keiai Karakia 2. Sarasara Hair 3. Cullberg
1st of 12	18/8/26	Nagoya	1700m	B1 3U	4	Junki Mochizuki	57kg	Fast	1:49.10	56.1 km/h	5.0L	1-1	$9.50	36	$15,094	$8,879	1. Maruka Blitz 2. Peach Blossom 3. Biarritz
36 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 12	13/7/26	Nagoya	1500m	B2 3U	11	Tatsuya Watanabe	57kg	Fast	1:36.60	55.9 km/h	1.5L	6-3	$5.60	55	$12,934	$2,665	1. Moon Sky 2. Maruka Blitz 3. Golazo Gol
55 Day Freshen-Up
9th of 12	19/5/26	Nagoya	2000m	B1 3U	6	Hiroki Murakami	57kg	Fast	2:11.80	54.6 km/h	14.3L	2-9	$3.10	29	$14,989	-	1. Manno Status 2. Keiai Karakia 3. Ao Lele
2nd of 11	20/4/26	Nagoya	1700m	B1 3U	1	Hiroki Murakami	57kg	Fast	1:50.50	55.4 km/h	4.0L	2-2	$3.10	13	$15,512	$3,194	1. Comune 2. Maruka Blitz 3. Golazo Gol
2nd of 12	7/4/26	Nagoya	2000m	B1 3U	8	Hiroki Murakami	57kg	SP	2:13.40	54.0 km/h	0.3L	1-1	$4.20	14	$15,512	$3,194	1. Wild Hunter 2. Maruka Blitz 3. Teruken Ren Joy