NARUOKINEN 2025
One Week Before Workout Analysis & Prediction Points for the Hanshin 1800m Turf Showdown
Date
Dec 6, 2025
Venue
Hanshin Racecourse
Distance
1800m Turf (Outer)
Track Type
Tough Ryegrass Turf
Course Characteristics
Long Backstretch
A ~665m run to the first corner minimizes draw bias, ensuring a fair start for all contenders.
Pace-Quickening Turn
A gentle downhill slope from the 3rd to 4th corner naturally increases the race pace, setting up a thrilling finish.
Grueling Uphill Finish
The 473.6m final straight features a tough 1.8m climb, demanding both stamina and explosive power.
Key Contenders Analysis
All Nut
オールナット
Positioned for consecutive wins with powerful workout and proven race craft.
Workout
Clocked a near-personal best of 53.3s with a blistering 12.1s final furlong. Top condition.
Previous Race
Won the Challenge Cup, showcasing sharp acceleration and maneuverability.
Pedigree
Sire Satono Diamond provides stamina; Dam’s sire French Deputy brings power. Ideal for Hanshin.
Grand Vinos
グランヴィノス
Reaching full potential, aiming to reverse the Challenge Cup result with significant expected improvement.
Workout
Exceptional sharpness with a stunning 11.3s final furlong. Colt is peaking.
Previous Race
Strong 2nd place to All Nut in his first graded stakes. Poised for a big step forward.
Pedigree
Sire Kitasan Black and mare Halwa Sweet promise prime performance at age five.
West Now
ウエストナウ
Untapped potential with a powerful late surge. A major threat on the long Hanshin straight.
Workout
Strategic light workout and pool training to maintain peak condition post-race.
Previous Race
Won Andromeda Stakes with a dominant late surge from a wide draw.
Pedigree
Sire Kizuna and Dam’s sire Frankel cross suggests elite power and stamina.
Danon Ayers Rock
ダノンエアズロック
Explosive speed demon, in top form despite a layoff. Ready to unleash on a clean track.
Workout
Remarkable 11.1s final furlong, easily outpacing higher-rated stablemates. Indicates G1-level condition.
Previous Race
Last performance is a non-factor due to poor track conditions. Expect huge improvement.
Pedigree
Sire Maurice provides elite mile speed, a huge asset in an acceleration-focused race.
Dark Horses & Mentions
David Barrows
Sizzling 11.1s final furlong. A tenacious front-runner who could steal the race.
Shonan Magma
The likely pacesetter. If he controls the tempo, he could cause a major upset. More tenacious since being gelded.
Nihonpiro Keith
Favors Hanshin’s outer course. Possesses the sustained speed from sire Kitasan Black to be a factor.
Omega Guinness
Impressive speed with a 50.1s workout. A potential surprise if he takes to turf as his pedigree suggests.
Final Predictions & Picks
A slow pace is anticipated, turning the race into a test of pure acceleration in the straight. The rematch between All Nut and Grand Vinos is the main event, but several challengers are primed to spoil the party.
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All Nut
Most reliable choice. Superior race sense, versatility, and consistent top-tier workouts make him the one to beat.
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Grand Vinos
Peaking at the right time. His explosive final furlong in training and expected improvement put him in the winner’s circle.
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West Now
The challenger with immense untapped potential. His closing power could overwhelm the favorites in the final stretch.
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Danon Ayers Rock
Top value play. His G1-level workout suggests he is ready to fire a huge race off the layoff.
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David Barrows
The dangerous front-runner. His speed on the fresh opening-day track could prove difficult to catch.
注
Shonan Magma
Keep an eye on the pacemaker. If the race unfolds slowly, he has the tenacity to stick around for a slice.
Workout Times (Nov 26-30)
| Horse Name | Date | Course | Last 1F |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Nut | 11/27 | Ritto坂 | 12.1 |
| Grand Vinos | 11/27 | RittoCW | 11.3 |
| West Now | 11/30 | RittoCW | 12.8 |
| Danon Ayers Rock | 11/26 | MihoW | 11.1 |
| David Barrows | 11/27 | RittoCW | 11.1 |
| Sents Blood | 11/27 | RittoCW | 11.4 |
| Duraleede | 11/27 | RittoCW | 11.5 |
| Nihonpiro Keith | 11/27 | RittoCW | 11.7 |
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