KYOTO DIRT   28 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G

HIGASHIOJI STAKES 1200m

Track: STANDARD      

Alm La Tour, Stella Fiore and A Lot Dream to match motors but there will be plenty of pressure from other quarters. STELLA FIORE (15) is close to breaking through after three consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 1200m at Hanshin Dirt after being in contention all the way. Expected to cross from wide out. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. BONANZA (9) is back from a spell of 12 weeks and does go well when fresh, including a win to launch last campaign over 1200m at this track. Makes plenty of appeal. JUN WINDOM (12) finished third last start at the first run back from a spell over 1200m at Hanshin Dirt, beaten 2.5 lengths. Ready to go a couple better. ALM LA TOUR (2) ran a better race last start to finish a close second over 1200m at Hanshin Dirt after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Suitably placed so he can feature again.
1 x210x DATE BOREAS
M NISHIZONO
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Naoki Watanabe
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 13th of 16 at this track February 3 over 1200m, 12 len behind Don Amitie carrying 58.0kg at $48.40. When resuming last campaign second of 14 at Nakayama Dirt December 24 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Worlds Collide with 58.0kg at $31.40. Marginal prospects.
1
KOSEI MIURA
SILVER, MAROON DIAMOND CHECK, MAROON SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND
2 38552 ALM LA TOUR
Y KAWAMURA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Mieko Sakigawa
Useful type. Most recently 2nd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 31 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Namura Frank with 55.0kg at $5. Before that 5th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 2 over 1200m, 5 len behind Copano Pasadena with 58.0kg at $10. Winning prospects enhanced by the favourable draw.
2
R WADA
LIME GREEN, HOT PINK CROSSED SASHES, YELLOW ARMBAND
3 5141x GODSEND
TAMIO HAMADA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Kanayama Holdings Co. Ltd.
Resumes after a break of nine weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation by 2.5 len Hanshin Dirt February 24 over 1200m defeating Stringendo with 58.0kg at $10.60. When resuming last campaign fifth of 16 at this track January 7 over 1200m, 6 len behind Emerald Beach with 55.0kg at $9.80. Should be ready to run well.
3
KATSUMA SAMESHIMA
BLACK, GREEN FIVE STARS, STRIPED SLEEVES
4 1x00x BRAVE JACKAL
KODAI HASEGAWA
6YO    GELDING 58.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign 12th of 16 at this track February 17 over 1400m, 7 len behind Lady Force with 55.0kg at $60.80. Previously first up; ran last of 12 at this track January 6 over 1400m, 16 len behind Mozu Rickey with 58.0kg at $17.20. Hard to enthuse.
4
S HAMANAKA
LIGHT BLUE, RED SIX SPOTS, ARMBAND
5 22141 A LOT DREAM
M HONDA
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Shigeru Homma
Useful type. Most recently won by 0.5 len at Nakayama Dirt April 6 over 1200m defeating Anthurium with 56.0kg at $10.30. Before that 4th of 13 at Hanshin Dirt on March 10 over 1200m, 4 len behind Kanekome Sister with 55.0kg at $7.70. Great chance to win again.
5
MANABU SAKAI
YELLOW, RED CROSSED SASHES, RED AND LIGHT BLUE STRIPES SLEEVES
6 x7402 MIROR BERGMAN
MASAYUKI NISHIMURA
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Toshiya Miyazaki
At the latest run 2nd of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on April 7 over 1150m, 1.3 len behind Nac Drops with 56.0kg at $37.60. The race before that 13th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 2 over 1200m, 10 len behind Copano Pasadena carrying 56.0kg at $19. Fully tested under these conditions.
6
K IKEZOE
BLUE, SLEEVES, SILVER DIAMONDS
7 49x78 LOVE KELLY
DAISUKE TAKAYANAGI
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Masateru Mizutani
Multiple Grade 3 placegetter. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Comes off a 50 day let-up. Resuming 7th of 16 at this track on February 3 over 1200m, 6 len behind Don Amitie carrying 56.0kg at $25.20. Second run from a spell 8th of 12 at Chukyo Dirt on March 9 over 1400m, 7 len behind Alm Brave with 56.0kg at $13. Cannot entertain.
7
KANTA TAGUCHI
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW CROSSED SASH, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS
8 68051 LORRENZO
Y KATO
6YO  DK B  HORSE 58.0KG
Tan Maruyama
Comes off a 56 day let-up. At the latest run won by 1.5 len at Nakayama Dirt March 3 over 1200m defeating Nitto Basil carrying 58.0kg at $9.70. Before that 5th of 12 at Nakayama Dirt on January 13 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Date Boreas carrying 58.0kg at $9.30. Fully tested under these conditions.
8
YUJI HISHIDA
BLUE, HOT PINK CROSSED SASHES, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE DOUBLE ARMBAND
9 2x13x BONANZA
Y SHONO
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Kyoko Habata
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 16 at this track February 3 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Don Amitie with 58.0kg at $3.20. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by neck this track January 14 over 1200m defeating Lord Radius carrying 58.0kg at $1.40. Could prove too smart for these.
9
JOAO MOREIRA
BLUE, YELLOW DOUBLE BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE DOUBLE ARMBAND
10 08504 MEISHO HYUMA
K FUJIOKA
6YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Resumes off a 50 day let-up. Last start 4th of 12 at Chukyo Dirt on March 9 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Alm Brave with 58.0kg at $35.50. Before that 14th of 16 at this track on February 17 over 1400m, 8 len behind Lady Force with 55.0kg at $32.50. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
10
YUTAKA TAKE
ROYAL BLUE, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES
11 3117x ETIENNE
N YOSHIDA
5YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
Makio Okada
Gelding back from a spell of nine weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 16 at Nakayama Dirt February 25 over 1200m, 4 len behind Manibhadra with 56.0kg at $8. When resuming last campaign third of 15 at Hanshin Dirt December 28 over 1400m, 5 len behind Spirit World with 58.0kg at $53.30. Anticipate a bold showing.
11
TAKASHI FUJIKAKE
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE TWO CHEVRONS
12 011x3 JUN WINDOM
TAMIO HAMADA
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Hiroaki Kawai
Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 31 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Namura Frank with 54.0kg at $4.30. Previously second-up favourite; won by 1.0 len at Chukyo Dirt December 17 over 1400m defeating Candescent carrying 55.0kg at $5.70. Among the leading chances.
12
MIRAI IWATA
LIGHT BLUE, RED HOOPS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND
13 x00x6 MEISHO FUJITAKA
YUZO IIDA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Yoshitaka Matsumoto
Second-up. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after three months 6th of 12 at Chukyo Dirt on March 9 over 1400m, 5 len behind Alm Brave carrying 58.0kg at $105.50. Previously second-up 10th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on December 2 over 1200m, 9 len behind Taisei Blaze carrying 58.0kg at $82.50. Needs more time.
13
H MIYUKI
BLUE, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBAND
14 85x03 LECOULTRE
KEIJI YOSHIMURA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Ichikawa Yoshimi Holdings Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. First-up 10th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on February 25 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Manibhadra carrying 55.0kg at $22.60. Last start 3rd of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on April 7 over 1150m, 1.5 len behind Nac Drops carrying 58.0kg at $27.30. Wide draw makes it tough.
14
AKIRA SUGAWARA
WHITE,BLUE STRIPES,RED SLEEVES,BLUE DOUBLE ARMBAND
15 13x22 STELLA FIORE
MINORU OGURI
5YO  DK B  MARE 56.0KG
Hoshino Racing
Third-up today. Freshened for 57 days. Resuming 2nd of 16 at this track on February 3 over 1200m, neck behind Don Amitie carrying 56.0kg at $6.90. Last start 2nd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 2 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Copano Pasadena with 56.0kg at $1.80. Can improve. Top chance if at her best.
15
K TOSAKI
YELLOW, MEDIUM PURPLE FIVE STARS, MEDIUM PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS
16 010x7 DRAGON GOKU
YASUHIRO NEMOTO
5YO  DK B  HORSE 58.0KG
Tsugio Fukumoto
Second-up. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after three months 7th of 12 at Chukyo Dirt on March 9 over 1400m, 6 len behind Alm Brave carrying 58.0kg at $13.60. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at Tokyo Dirt on October 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Copano Pasadena carrying 57.0kg at $103.20. Unlikely to threaten.
16
FUMA MATSUWAKA
YELLOW,GREEN FIVE STARS,GREEN SLEEVES,YELLLOW HOOPS