FUKUSHIMA DIRT   21 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G

Maiden Race 1700m

Track: FIRM      

Genuine tempo with Plumeria Kuhio leading the way. LORD INFERNO (9) was in commission second up last start and was in the frame for the second time in as many runs this prep, finishing second over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt. Great chance to break through. DAIGO RYUJIN (11) showed good early speed from the inside draw last time and led into the straight before faded out of it, finishing fourth over 1700m at this track. Yuji Tannai has registered two minor placings when on board. Sure to run well. PLUMERIA KUHIO (4) missed the frame on debut then progressed nicely at his second outing when in the firing line on the turn, finishing a head from the winner in second at the end of 1800m at Nakayama Dirt. Likely improver with strong prospects. GRAND CENTRAL (2) is a five-start maiden who finished fourth, beaten 5 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1400m at Hanshin Dirt. Should be poised just off the lead. Not to be discounted.
1 0 SHIMAI
SAKAE KUNIEDA
3YO    FILLY 53.0KG
Masaru Shimada
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, 14th of 16 at Nakayama on February 25 over 1600m, 21 len behind Val D'orcia carrying 52.0kg at $298.90. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
1
MANAMI NAGASHIMA
LIME GREEN,SLEEVES,PURPLE DOUBLE ARMBANDS
2 535x4 GRAND CENTRAL
Y KITADE
3YO    COLT 56.0KG
Fujiwara Farm Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after two months 4th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 6 over 1400m, 5 len behind Dobbiaco carrying 57.0kg at $7. Previously second-up 5th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on December 23 over 1400m, 9 len behind A Tracks carrying 56.0kg at $46.70. Sure to run well.
2
TOSHIKI AKIYAMA
BLUE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBAND
3 G T ROSSO
Y YAHAGI
3YO    FILLY 51.0KG
Toshihiko Tabata
First-starter by Curlin out of Eltimaas. Respect any positive market lead.
3
NAHO FURUKAWA
LIME GREEN, YELLOW FIVE STARS, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, LIME GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND
4 02 PLUMERIA KUHIO
MASASHI FUKAYAMA
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
Hironori Takeda
Raced two times to date. At very big odds at debut, raced on the pace before fading 10th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 16 over 1800m, 17 len behind Mitsukane Gemini with 55.0kg at $61.60. Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 14 at Nakayama Dirt on April 6 over 1800m, head behind Lord Reverence carrying 55.0kg at $56.20. Should be right in the finish.
4
NANAKO FUJITA
WHITE, BLACK CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
5 3x7x0 ADMIRE PORSCHE
KEISUKE MIYATA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Junko Kondo
Racing second-up today. Not raced for 50 days. Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 18 at Nakayama on March 2 over 2200m, 11 len behind Dual Wielder carrying 57.0kg at $30.60. At only start last preparation 7th of 16 at Nakayama on December 24 over 2000m, 8 len behind Realest carrying 56.0kg at $26.70. Unlikely to threaten.
5
MAKOTO SUGIHARA
BLUE, LIGHT BLUE HALVES, LIGHT BLUE DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES
6 78x KITSUNENO YOMEIRI
YUKI UEHARA
3YO    FILLY 54.0KG
Koki Maeda
Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 16 at Tokyo Dirt February 3 over 1600m, 13 len behind Groschen with 55.0kg at $70.50. On debut seventh of 16 at Nakayama Dirt January 6 over 1800m, 6 len behind Mako Taiga carrying 55.0kg at $8.70. Not ready yet.
6
DAISUKE SASAKI
LIGHT BLUE,RED CROSSED SASH,LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES,RED ARMBANDS
7 x9009 KEEP IN MIND
M KOGA
3YO    COLT 54.0KG
Koji Murano
Resumes off a 57 day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on February 24 over 1800m, 7 len behind Tosen Leicester with 57.0kg at $85.90. The run before that 10th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 20 over 1800m, 12 len behind Loxias with 57.0kg at $66.60. Would rather see in something easier.
7
SHOTA KOBAYASHI
BLUE, YELLOW BAND, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS
8 3x844 BULLSEYE
MASAKI MATSUYAMA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Premium Race Horse
Most recently made ground from midfield; 4th of 14 at Nakayama Dirt on March 31 over 1800m, 8 len behind Diogenite carrying 57.0kg at $10.40. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 13 at Nakayama Dirt on March 9 over 1800m, 8 len behind Alchimiste carrying 57.0kg at $36.50. Strong winning hope.
8
SHU ISHIBASHI
BLUE, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBAND
9 45x32 LORD INFERNO
KAZUYUKI OGATA
3YO    COLT 56.0KG
Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. Resuming held ground to the line 3rd of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 10 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind Aero Sonic with 56.0kg at $7. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Nakayama Dirt on March 31 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind The Rock carrying 56.0kg at $3.60. Definite winning chance.
9
TAKEZO NAGANO
WHITE,BLUE BAND,SLEEVES
10 40x7 LA LA MONSTRE
YASUYUKI TSUJINO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Fujii Kosan Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 17 over 1400m, 9 len behind Satono Eins with 57.0kg at $7.70. Previously second-up 12th of 18 at Kyoto on November 26 over 1400m, 11 len behind Lavanda carrying 56.0kg at $10.20. Solid top-three hope.
10
GENKI MARUYAMA
LIGHT BLUE, DENIM STRIPES, SLEEVES
11 723x4 DAIGO RYUJIN
HIROO SHIMIZU
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Koji Hasegawa
Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 15 at this track on April 7 over 1700m, 4 len behind American Chief with 57.0kg at $3.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at Tokyo Dirt on October 28 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Diaspora with 56.0kg at $38.10. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
11
YUJI TANNAI
WHITE, HOT PINK HALVED, HOT PINK DIAMOND BAND,BLUE SLEEVES
12 0x APPROACH
KAZUHIRO KATO
3YO    GELDING 54.0KG
Eiji Kondo
Resumes from a spell after only one run when second last of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on January 13 over 1800m, 28 len behind Blissful with 57.0kg at $269.10. Will struggle against these.
12
GENKI MIZUNUMA
BLUE, YELLOW FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES
13 7x03 FOREST GATE
HITOSHI KOTEGAWA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Team Yukki Racing
Third-up today. Resuming 10th of 16 at Tokyo on February 18 over 1800m, 7 len behind Best Me Ever carrying 57.0kg at $166.20. Second run from a spell made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Nakayama Dirt on March 30 over 1800m, 7 len behind Kurfurst with 57.0kg at $6.70. Expected to go very well.
13
KAZUKI KIKUZAWA
PURPLE,BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPES
14 39x95 JODHPUR
I AIZAWA
3YO    COLT 56.0KG
Kozo Ishise
Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 17 over 1800m, 13 len behind Jamila Noor carrying 56.0kg at $63.10. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 14 at Nakayama Dirt on April 7 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Oken Silver with 57.0kg at $17.40. Prefer to watch at this stage.
14
RYUTO YOKOYAMA
BLUE,YELLOW ARMBANDS
15 x0064 GREAT MAGIC
YASUO TAKEICHI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Hideki Sakurai
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at Nakayama Dirt on March 30 over 1800m, 8 len behind Kurfurst with 57.0kg at $96.90. The start before that 6th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on March 17 over 1800m, 5 len behind Ask Happy More with 57.0kg at $372.70. Will be saved up for one last crack.
15
YAMATO TSUNODA
LIGHT BLUE, HOT PINK DIAMOND CHECK, BLUE SLEEVES, HOT PINK ARMBAND