NIIGATA   05 May 2024
 
GOING: G

Maiden Race 1800m

Track: STANDARD      

A solid tempo anticipated with Aussenseiter and Diga Legend engaging in an early battle ahead of Last Spirits and Lux Maverick. LUX MAVERICK (4) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing second last time out over 2000m at Chukyo. Drawn to take a nice trail just off the speed. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. DIGA LEGEND (9) has recorded three minor placings from three runs this preparation. 2.25 lengths from the winner in third at the latest outing over 2000m at Chukyo. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. COLLEGIUM (3) raced once in the maiden preparation when sixth at Hanshin over 2000m back on December 2. Will be better for that run and is expected to go well. OMEGA IMPERIAL (13) was close to a maiden win before a nine weeks break, finishing off with a placing over 1800m at Kokura. Has a wide gate to overcome. Has ability and must be included in calculations.
1 606x MEISHO UMIKAZE
YUSUKE WADA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign sixth of 12 at Kokura March 3 over 2000m, 8 len behind Ho O Limousine with 57.0kg at $18.30. On debut sixth of 16 at Tokyo January 27 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Limerick carrying 57.0kg at $50.30. Prepared to watch.
1
TAKUYA ONO
ROYAL BLUE, HOT PINK RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES
2 0x NORISAN BLACK
KAZUYUKI OGATA
3YO    COLT 55.0KG
Norio Nakatani
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 13th of 17 at Nakayama on January 7 over 2000m, 15 len behind Stinger Glass with 57.0kg at $42.80. Marginal prospects.
2
MANAMI NAGASHIMA
BLUE, RED RIGHT SASH, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS
3 6x COLLEGIUM
Y IKEE
3YO    COLT 56.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a break; only one run when got back early 6th of 12 at Hanshin on December 2 over 2000m, 7 len behind Byzantine Dream carrying 56.0kg at $3.20. Likely to feature.
3
DAISUKE SASAKI
LIGHT BLUE, RED CROSSED SASHES, RED SLEEVES
4 7x032 LUX MAVERICK
MIKIO MATSUNAGA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
LUX Inc.
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 16 at Chukyo on March 24 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Ask Come On More carrying 57.0kg at $6.60. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Chukyo on March 9 over 2000m, 0.9 len behind Snow Diva carrying 57.0kg at $14.50. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
4
N YOKOYAMA
LIME GREEN,YELLOW DIAMONDS, LIME GREEN SLEEVES,YELLOW ARMBANDS
5 0x335 LAST SPIRITS
TSUTOMU OGATA
3YO    COLT 56.0KG
Ryohei Ito
At the latest run 5th of 16 at Fukushima on April 14 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Win Bolero carrying 56.0kg at $12.70. The run before that came from midfield; 3rd of 16 at Kokura on February 18 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Grate Crown with 57.0kg at $4.60. Should be right in the finish.
5
DAITO OZAWA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN HOOPS
6 00x LUX CROIRE
KOICHI SHINTANI
3YO    COLT 56.0KG
LUX Inc.
He is resuming after a 12 weeks break. Not seen since he finished last of 10 at Kokura February 11 over 2000m, 6 len behind Gold Breath carrying 54.0kg at $174.20. On debut second last of 14 at Kokura January 14 over 2000m, 16 len behind Integrate with 54.0kg at $39.60. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
6
HIROKI MATSUMOTO
LIME GREEN,YELLOW DIAMONDS, LIME GREEN SLEEVES,YELLOW ARMBANDS
7 00x ORIFLAMME
M IKEGAMI
3YO    COLT 54.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
He is resuming after a ten weeks break. Not seen since he finished last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt February 24 over 1800m, 21 len behind Tosen Leicester with 57.0kg at $255.40. On debut 12th of 16 at Tokyo February 3 over 1600m, 16 len behind Ceylon Gems carrying 57.0kg at $47.30. May need this run.
7
SHOTA KOBAYASHI
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, STRIPED SLEEVES
8 50 SILVER BLOND
YASUHIRO NEMOTO
3YO    FILLY 53.0KG
Yorikatsu Tsujiko
Raced two times to date. At very big odds at debut, 5th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 17 over 1600m, 6 len behind Secret Matter carrying 53.0kg at $81.30. Second-up eased back early on 11th of 16 at Nakayama on March 9 over 1800m, 7 len behind True Successor carrying 53.0kg at $27.70. Faces a tough essay.
8
NANAKO FUJITA
YELLOW, BLUE FIVE STARS,BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW STARS
9 5x333 DIGA LEGEND
H FUJIWARA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Toho Bussan Co. Ltd.
Going well. Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 16 at Chukyo on March 17 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Kurino Advance carrying 55.0kg at $3.80. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 13 at Hanshin on February 24 over 2000m, 4 len behind Sugar Kun carrying 57.0kg at $13.50. Capable of a strong showing.
9
KIWAMU OGINO
RED,BLUE CROSSED SASH,RED SLEEVES,WHITE STRIPES
10 8302x HAIDIZHEN
NAOYUKI MORITA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Makio Okada
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second of 12 at Kokura February 3 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Onami Konami carrying 57.0kg at $33.10. On debut eighth of 10 at Kyoto October 29 over 1400m, 11 len behind Vip Genie carrying 54.0kg at $127.60. Keep in mind.
10
GENKI MARUYAMA
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES,WHITE TWO CHEVRONS
11 6905 NEXT HEROINE
H TODA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Takashi Domori
Most recently ran on from midfield; 5th of 17 at Nakayama on April 7 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Cutie Chrome carrying 55.0kg at $156.10. The race before that 13th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 2 over 1800m, 15 len behind L'echellede L'ange with 55.0kg at $187.20. Prepared to just watch today.
11
MASAMI MATSUOKA
PINK,LIGHT BLUE FIVE STARS,STRIPES SLEEVES
12 0856x DIAMANT DROP
HITOSHI KOTEGAWA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 14 at Kokura March 3 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Kichi Parfait carrying 55.0kg at $31.80. On debut tenth of 16 at Nakayama December 10 over 1800m, 5 len behind Gran Cantante carrying 55.0kg at $13.70. Cannot make a strong case.
12
KAZUKI KIKUZAWA
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, STRIPED SLEEVES
13 8x83x OMEGA IMPERIAL
SHOGO YASUDA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Reiko Hara
Resuming after nine weeks in the paddock. Finished off last preparation third of 14 at Kokura March 3 over 1800m, 0.9 len behind Kichi Parfait carrying 57.0kg at $5.20. Previously first up; eighth of 16 at Kyoto February 3 over 1600m, 7 len behind Moani with 57.0kg at $19.10. Expected to play a major role.
13
ARATA SAITO
HOT PINK, LIME STRIPED SLEEVES
14 0x67x COSMO A MI MANERA
Y MUNAKATA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Big Red Farm
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 17 at Nakayama January 20 over 2000m, 7 len behind Dee My The Kid carrying 57.0kg at $114.60. Previously first up; sixth of 18 at Nakayama December 17 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Ask Nice Show with 56.0kg at $65.90. Hasn't shown enough.
14
YUJI TANNAI
RED, LIME GREEN CHECK
15 537x5 AUSSENSEITER
Y YAHAGI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Osamu Hirata
Second-up. First-up after three months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 15 at Hanshin on April 14 over 2200m, 4.5 len behind Life Saving with 57.0kg at $9.90. Previously second-up 3rd of 18 at Kyoto on January 8 over 2200m, neck behind Weep Delight with 57.0kg at $46.50. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
15
AKIHIDE TSUMURA
BLACK, HOT PINK CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES
16 0008x PEISHA LOVELY
YASUYUKI TAKAHASHI
3YO    FILLY 54.0KG
Naoto Kitajo
Resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Kokura March 3 over 2000m, 15 len behind Ho O Limousine with 52.0kg at $64.10. On debut 12th of 14 at Hanshin Dirt September 23 over 1400m, 32 len behind Kurino Fantasia with 52.0kg at $90.70. May need more time.
16
YAMATO TSUNODA
HOT PINK, LIGHT BLUE BAND, RED SLEEVES