TOKYO DIRT   27 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G

Maiden Race 2100m

Track: FIRM      

Strong early tempo with Omega Jetman, Wave Rock and Good Express matching motors ahead of Cannelle and Real Beginning. GOOD EXPRESS (7) looks close to a win after finishing in the money at both runs, the latest when second at Fukushima Dirt over 1700m. Should be poised just off the lead. Among the leading chances. CANNELLE (12) is yet to break through after six career starts. Managed to find the placings at Nakayama two starts back when resuming before finishing fourth over 2000m at Nakayama last start. Likely to be about the money. REAL BEGINNING (1) is a two-start maiden who was close to a win before a 12 weeks break, finishing off with a minor placing at this track. Jockey Takuya Kowata back aboard. Among the chances while fresh. TAKIZAKURA (6) was out of the money on debut two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt, beaten 4.5 lengths into fourth. Likely improver with strong prospects.
1 0x2x REAL BEGINNING
K MAKI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 2nd of 16 at this track on February 4 over 2100m, 4 len behind Satono Epic carrying 57.0kg at $29.60. When resuming last campaign 10th of 15 at Fukushima on November 11 over 2000m, 13 len behind Classified carrying 55.0kg at $7.40. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
1
TAKUYA KOWATA
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBAND
2 7x0 CURINKY
NARU OWADA
3YO    COLT 56.0KG
Takashi Kurisaka
Third race start. First start 7th of 16 at Tokyo on February 3 over 1600m, 9 len behind Ceylon Gems carrying 57.0kg at $8.10. Went for a spell before returning settled back and ran on when 13th of 17 at Nakayama on April 14 over 2200m, 12 len behind Cliffhanger carrying 57.0kg at $25.20. Fitter but must improve sharply.
2
TAKEZO NAGANO
BLUE,WHITE CHECK,ARM BAND
3 00x YUKINO LONGCHAMP
YOSHIHIKO ISHIGE
3YO    GELDING 57.0KG
Motoyuki Inoue
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 11th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt December 2 over 1800m, 29 len behind Mont Saint Axia carrying 56.0kg at $222.20. On debut 16th of 18 at Tokyo November 5 over 1400m, 16 len behind Grand Harbour carrying 56.0kg at $84.60. Doesn't appeal.
3
KYOSUKE MARUTA
PINK,BLUE SLEEVES,PINK HOOPS
4 900x0 DUCKLING
Y MUNAKATA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Dearest Club Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 14 at Nakayama Dirt on April 7 over 1800m, 20 len behind Oken Silver carrying 54.0kg at $404.90. Previously second-up ran last of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on November 11 over 1700m, 11 len behind Takeno Shinsei carrying 54.0kg at $113.20. Needs more time.
4
HIROTO MAYUZUMI
MEDIUM ORCHID, BLUE BAND, STRIPES SLEEVES
5 9558 SIGMUND
T IWATO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Yuki Dendo
Last start 8th of 14 at Nakayama Dirt on March 31 over 1800m, 11 len behind Diogenite with 57.0kg at $18.70. The start before that 5th of 12 at Nakayama Dirt on March 9 over 1800m, 14 len behind Ground Beat with 57.0kg at $99. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
5
DAICHI SHIBATA
BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
6 44 TAKIZAKURA
YUKIO INAGAKI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Raced twice to date. At debut, 4th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on March 17 over 1800m, 2 len behind Ask Happy More carrying 57.0kg at $20.90. Second-up came from midfield; 4th of 14 at Nakayama Dirt on April 7 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Oken Silver with 57.0kg at $3.90. Key chance expected to feature.
6
TAKESHI YOKOYAMA
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, STRIPED SLEEVES
7 32 GOOD EXPRESS
MASAHIRO TAKEUCHI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Noboru Iyama
Having third race start. At long odds at debut, made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Nakayama Dirt on March 31 over 1800m, 7 len behind Diogenite carrying 57.0kg at $45.10. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 14 over 1700m, 0.5 len behind Definitivo carrying 57.0kg at $3.60. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
7
M DEMURO
YELLOW, PURPLE FIVE STARS, ARMBAND
8 59693 LEO BONHEUR
K KAYANO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Leo Co. Ltd.
Most recently 3rd of 14 at Nakayama Dirt on March 30 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Immortal Bird with 57.0kg at $47.30. The run before that 9th of 15 at Chukyo Dirt on March 16 over 1900m, 15 len behind Kazeno Runner carrying 57.0kg at $78.30. Sure to be about the money.
8
MASAMI MATSUOKA
RED, WHITE BAND, BLUE SLEEVES
9 92x0 WAVE ROCK
K HAGIWARA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after three months couldn't go on with it; 10th of 12 at Nakayama Dirt on April 6 over 1800m, 9 len behind Purna Chandra with 57.0kg at $2.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 14 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Flamme Blanche with 57.0kg at $26. Should progress from that first-up run.
9
TADHG O'SHEA
BLACK, RED CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES
10 6 OMEGA JETMAN
TAKAYUKI KATO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Reiko Hara
At debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 at Nakayama Dirt on March 30 over 1800m, 6 len behind Immortal Bird carrying 57.0kg at $12. Sure to kick on with that run under the belt.
10
KATSUMA SAMESHIMA
HOT PINK, LIME STRIPED SLEEVES
11 8x MAINSTREAM
TOMOHITO OZEKI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Resumes from a spell after only one run when got back early 8th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on February 24 over 1800m, 6 len behind Tosen Leicester carrying 57.0kg at $52.20. Win would surprise.
11
AKIRA SUGAWARA
LIGHT BLUE, RED CROSSED SASHES, RED SLEEVES
12 32x34 CANNELLE
T TEZUKA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Yukihiro Ochiai
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 18 at Nakayama on March 2 over 2200m, 5.5 len behind Dual Wielder with 57.0kg at $8. Second run from a spell came from midfield; 4th of 18 at Nakayama on March 30 over 2000m, 4 len behind Angola Black with 57.0kg at $5.80. Should be right in the finish.
12
YUTAKA TAKE
BLUE, WHITE DOUBLE BANDS, WHITE SLEEVES, LIGHT PINK ARMBANDS