TOKYO DIRT   11 May 2024
 
GOING: G

Maiden Race 2100m

Track: FIRM      

Moderate pace with Twinkle Stage rolling to the lead and setting the tempo. NEW BALLADE (11) finished third, beaten 3 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 2100m at this track. Likely improver with strong prospects. SATONO GIFTED (6) finished ninth at his last appearance over 1900m at Kyoto Dirt on April 21. Likely to be in the finish in this much more suitable assignment. SANONO GOLD (10) was in a rearwards position on the turn last time out before finishing 8 lengths from the winner in fifth over 2100m here. Among the chances in what looks a nice race for him. PLATINA BAND (2) was beaten 9 lengths into sixth in a 1800m contest at Nakayama Dirt eight weeks ago. Has his share of ability and is a top-three prospect.
1 9x99x VOGELWEIDE
MASASHI FUKAYAMA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt March 2 over 1800m, 16 len behind Reggae Beach carrying 57.0kg at $176.60. First up last campaign ninth of 16 at this track February 17 over 1600m, 19 len behind Sorrel Bullet with 57.0kg at $76.40. May need more time.
1
H UCHIDA
WHITE, RED CHECKS, RED SLEEVES
2 4376 PLATINA BAND
KOICHI SHINKAI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Myoei Shoji Co. Ltd.
Resumes off a 55 day let-up. Last start 6th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 17 over 1800m, 9 len behind Jamila Noor carrying 57.0kg at $15.10. The start before that 7th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on February 25 over 1800m, 8 len behind Dubai Blues with 57.0kg at $8.10. Further improvement is anticipated.
2
TAKUYA ONO
BLUE, LIGHT BLUE CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES
3 09808 IDEA IGOSSO
YASUTOSHI MATSUNAGA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Syuichi Masuda
Last start 8th of 16 at this track on April 20 over 2100m, 10 len behind Grover Tesoro with 57.0kg at $235.60. The run before that second last of 18 at Nakayama on April 6 over 2000m, 10 len behind Lake Crescent with 57.0kg at $372.20. Well held last time and facing a tough task today.
3
KAZUMA HARADA
BLUE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES
4 0x0 ACCEL HOLY
MASAKI MATSUYAMA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Yasuji Yoshioka
Third race start. First start eased back early on 11th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 14 over 1800m, 16 len behind Craving Honor with 57.0kg at $119.10. Went for a spell before returning 13th of 16 at this track on April 28 over 1600m, 15 len behind Matsuri Botan carrying 57.0kg at $367.60. Needs to lift.
4
TAKUYA KOWATA
YELLOW, BLACK RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES
5 8x877 YOUR GLORY
EIJI NAKADATE
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 7th of 12 at Nakayama Dirt on April 6 over 1800m, 8 len behind Purna Chandra with 57.0kg at $118.50. The run before that 7th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 16 over 1800m, 13 len behind Mitsukane Gemini carrying 57.0kg at $42.10. Not keen.
5
H KITAMURA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND
6 50x09 SATONO GIFTED
Y IKEE
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Hajime Satomi
Third-up today. First-up 11th of 18 at Hanshin on March 24 over 1600m, 11 len behind Pacific High carrying 57.0kg at $13. Second run from a spell 9th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on April 21 over 1900m, 13 len behind Derma Atman with 57.0kg at $7.10. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
6
JOAO MOREIRA
LIME GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, STRIPED SLEEVES
7 00x0 YUKINO LONGCHAMP
YOSHIHIKO ISHIGE
3YO    GELDING 57.0KG
Motoyuki Inoue
Second-up. First-up after five months 10th of 12 at this track on April 27 over 2100m, 22 len behind Cannelle with 57.0kg at $447.70. Previously second-up eased back early on 11th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on December 2 over 1800m, 29 len behind Mont Saint Axia with 56.0kg at $222.20. Unlikely to threaten.
7
Y SHIBATA
HOT PINK, BLUE SLEEVES, HOT PINK DOUBLE ARMBAND
8 95584 SIGMUND
T IWATO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Yuki Dendo
At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on April 27 over 2100m, 7 len behind Cannelle carrying 57.0kg at $36.60. The start before that 8th of 14 at Nakayama Dirt on March 31 over 1800m, 11 len behind Diogenite carrying 57.0kg at $18.70. Expected to finish much closer.
8
DAICHI SHIBATA
BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
9 8065x TWINKLE STAGE
N TAKAGI
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Hiroshi Yamada
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign fifth of 16 at this track February 11 over 2100m, 10 len behind Satono Raise with 55.0kg at $88.30. On debut eighth of 18 at Nakayama December 16 over 2000m, 11 len behind Turquoise Fringe carrying 55.0kg at $27.40. Solid return wouldn't surprise.
9
AKIRA SUGAWARA
YELLOW, LIME GREEN HALVES, LIME GREEN DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES
10 3x435 SANONO GOLD
TORU KURITA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Nobuyuki Sano
At the latest run 5th of 16 at this track on April 20 over 2100m, 8 len behind Grover Tesoro with 57.0kg at $21.20. The race before that 3rd of 13 at Nakayama Dirt on March 31 over 1800m, 5 len behind The Rock carrying 57.0kg at $16.10. Capable of more – worth another chance.
10
HIRONOBU TANABE
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASHES, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBANDS
11 3x3 NEW BALLADE
TOMOHITO OZEKI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Second-up. Promising on debut ran on from midfield; 3rd of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on February 3 over 1800m, 5 len behind Tenka Jo carrying 57.0kg at $13.60. Returned from break made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 16 at this track on April 20 over 2100m, 3 len behind Grover Tesoro carrying 57.0kg at $2.60. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
11
TADHG O'SHEA
LIGHT BLUE, RED SIX SPOTS, ARMBAND
12 7x060 WAKAMIYANO MIKOTO
YUKIO INAGAKI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Takayuki Yoshikawa
Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start eased back early on 10th of 13 at Nakayama Dirt on March 30 over 1800m, 24 len behind Kurfurst carrying 57.0kg at $40.20. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 10 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Aero Sonic with 57.0kg at $160.10. Hard to make a case on recent form.
12
YUTARO NONAKA
BLACK, LAVENDER CROSSED SASHES, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES
13 09x08 KLART
ISSEI MURATA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. Resuming 13th of 16 at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 13 len behind Sekkachi Dragon carrying 57.0kg at $78.70. Second run from a spell second last of 9 at Tokyo on April 27 over 1600m, 7 len behind Danon Kilauea carrying 57.0kg at $373. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
13
T EDA
WHITE, RED CHECK, SLEEVES
14 500 KIDSTON
MICHIHIRO OGASA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Most recently 13th of 16 at Tokyo on April 21 over 1800m, 11 len behind Balance Dancer with 56.0kg at $57.10. The run before that 13th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on February 25 over 1800m, 19 len behind Vermeer carrying 57.0kg at $6.60. Out of his depth.
14
KATSUMA SAMESHIMA
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBAND
15 0x080 ARABURU
YASUO TAKEICHI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Tsuneo Honda
Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Last start 11th of 14 at Nakayama Dirt on March 31 over 1800m, 14 len behind Diogenite carrying 53.0kg at $152.80. The start before that 8th of 13 at Nakayama Dirt on March 9 over 1800m, 9 len behind Alchimiste carrying 53.0kg at $184. Happy to risk.
15
AKIHIDE TSUMURA
WHITE, DARK VIOLET DOUBLE BAND, DARK VIOLET SLEEVES