1800m – Dirt
American Face | Winless in 7 starts since breaking maiden over Nakayama 1800m. Last three starts to left, returning to right after second over Chukyo 1900m on 13 December. Decent speed. Has chance. |
Ange Libre | Last out over Nakayama 1800m on 6 December from outside gate posted best fourth in 7 starts of past year. Could make money with right trip. |
Balsamic Moon | Only 4 career starts, three over mile. Runs from far off pace, with good late speed. Posted best of last 3 starts with fifth over Tokyo mile. First time at Nakayama. Could surprise. |
Boma Line | Finally broke maiden on 13th start after being tried over various distances, surfaces. First race in 6 months. Speed lacking, but could be competitive amid this field. |
Cafe Speranza | Only sixth start of career. Made money in three, only missed board in one. Last out was second in Chukyo 1800m. Runs close to pace. Good late speed. |
Chester Coat | Moved to JRA from local racing and disappointed in one start over turf. Being moved to dirt but speed lacking. Likely outclassed. |
Cosmo Kelvin | Only win in 15 career starts was at NAR track. Lacks speed. Likely outclassed. |
Hadiah | 3yo colt struggling with lack of power. Posted second over Tokyo mile end of November as weight has climbed since summer. First time over distance. Condition key on race day. |
Hai Cheese | Has struggled with only 3 starts from 22 in money. Posted weight gain in spring and third over Nakayama 2400m. First race in 8 months. Wild card. Condition key on race day. |
Jeunesse | Versatile 3yo filly returned after 7 months off for close fifth over Nakayama 1800m 6 December. Decent speed. Improvement likely. Chance with right trip. |
M O Ruby | NAR sprinter moved to JRA and turf sprints. First time back on dirt, first time at distance. Wild card. |
Meiner Ilargi | Big 3yo colt came close to winning numerous times, but failed to win. Finally broke maiden last out in July on 12th start. Has figured in money four times over Nakayama 1800m. Likely competitive amid this field. |
Only One Boy | Slow start to career until moved to dirt, then quickly posted three starts in the money, including win over Nakayama 1800m. Last three starts from spring have brought 6-9-5 all to left and most recently raced 6 December. Good speed. Return to Nakayama a plus. Promising. |
Seiun Soldier | Failed to win over first 8 starts of career, then won two races at NAR tracks in span of one week. Likely not competitive amid JRA field. |
Suzukaze | Has made money only once in 9 starts this year. Lacks stamina. Not promising. |
Win Reserve | Third start of career. Won debut over Nakayama 1800m in March. Returning after 7 months off. Wild card. |