NAKAYAMA DIRT   30 Mar 2024
 
GOING: M

Maiden Race 1800m

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No noted leaders on paper so Grover Tesoro and Micha are the ones likely to be prominent. KURFURST (2) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at this track over 1800m. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. GROVER TESORO (4) is a consistent performer with two minor placings from three starts this campaign. 4 lengths from the winner in third last start over 1900m at Chukyo Dirt. In a suitable race and can find the winner's circle. FOREST GATE (5) finished midfield when resuming from a break last start over 1800m at Tokyo, beaten 7 lengths when unwanted in betting. Can do much better. DIAVIK (8) didn't do a lot on debut six weeks ago, finishing 11 lengths from the winner in eighth over 1600m at Tokyo Dirt. Will take a lot from that experience. Anticipating a better performance.
1 97x06 WAKAMIYANO MIKOTO
YUKIO INAGAKI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Takayuki Yoshikawa
Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 10th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 18 over 2100m, 14 len behind Nishino Corvette with 56.0kg at $47.10. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 16 at this track on March 10 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Aero Sonic with 57.0kg at $160.10. Comes into this in ordinary form. Can't enthuse.
1
YUTARO NONAKA
BLACK, LAVENDER CROSSED SASHES, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES
2 x0522 KURFURST
NARU OWADA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Ken Racing Kumiai
Going well. Most recently 2nd of 12 at this track on March 9 over 1800m, 8 len behind Ground Beat carrying 57.0kg at $2.20. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 18 over 2100m, neck behind Nishino Corvette carrying 57.0kg at $3.80. Hard to beat if he brings his A-game.
2
TAKESHI YOKOYAMA
LIGHT BLUE, RED STRIPES, YELLOW SLEEVES
3 0x006 GREAT MAGIC
YASUO TAKEICHI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Hideki Sakurai
Most recently 6th of 15 at this track on March 17 over 1800m, 5 len behind Ask Happy More carrying 57.0kg at $372.70. The race before that 10th of 16 at this track on February 25 over 1800m, 13 len behind Vermeer carrying 57.0kg at $160.10. Predicted to struggle.
3
YUJI TANNAI
LIGHT BLUE, HOT PINK DIAMOND CHECK, BLUE SLEEVES, HOT PINK ARMBAND
4 5x923 GROVER TESORO
N TAKAGI
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Ryotokuji Kenji Holdings Co. Ltd.
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Chukyo Dirt on March 10 over 1900m, 4 len behind Pakka Pakka Boo carrying 57.0kg at $4.30. The race before that 2nd of 16 at this track on February 25 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Vermeer carrying 57.0kg at $19. Can take this out.
4
AKIRA SUGAWARA
LIME GREEN, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND
5 7x0 FOREST GATE
HITOSHI KOTEGAWA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Team Yukki Racing
Second-up. First start 7th of 16 at Nakayama on December 17 over 1600m, 7 len behind Mirabilis Magic with 56.0kg at $94.30. Went for a spell before returning 10th of 16 at Tokyo on February 18 over 1800m, 7 len behind Best Me Ever carrying 57.0kg at $166.20. Worth another chance.
5
KAZUKI KIKUZAWA
PURPLE,BLACK STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPES
6 0x NISHINO NERAIUCHI
DAISHI ITO
3YO    COLT 56.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Resuming after a break; only one run when ran last of 16 at this track on January 14 over 1800m, 55 len behind Craving Honor carrying 57.0kg at $58.50. Will need this run.
6
TAKEZO NAGANO
YELLOW,PURPLE HOOPS,WHITE SLEEVES
7 96840 MICHA
MICHIHIRO OGASA
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Shigeo Kadono
At the latest run 12th of 16 at this track on March 3 over 1800m, 24 len behind Kashima Espada carrying 54.0kg at $40.90. The run before that made ground from midfield; 4th of 16 at this track on January 21 over 1800m, slow going 9 len behind Ramsay Tesoro with 57.0kg at $25.80. Improvement required to threaten in this field.
7
YUKITO ISHIKAWA
YELLOW,BLUE FIVE STARS,YELLOW SLEEVES,RED STRIPES
8 8 DIAVIK
T IWATO
3YO    COLT 57.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
At debut, 8th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 17 over 1600m, 11 len behind Secret Matter carrying 57.0kg at $17.10. Open to improvement. Strong winning hope.
8
Y SHIBATA
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, STRIPED SLEEVES
9 07x90 SIIVET
SHIGENOBU ISAKA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Takahashi Farm Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 11 over 1600m, 11 len behind Ueo Muite Goran carrying 55.0kg at $307.40. Second-up 12th of 16 at this track on March 17 over 1800m, 17 len behind Jamila Noor carrying 55.0kg at $325.50. Fully tested on her recent run.
9
JUNJI SHIMADA
YELLOW,RED DIAMONDS,YELLOW SLEEVES,BLACK ARMBANDS
10 0x8 NAC RAINBOW
H SUGIURA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 52.0KG
Kinya Komatsu
Second-up. First start 12th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on October 29 over 1600m, 22 len behind Earth Eos with 55.0kg at $48.30. Went for a break before returning got back early 8th of 11 at Kawasaki on March 13 over 1400m, 10 len behind Rayel carrying 54kg at $13.80. Unlikely to threaten.
10
SHOMA SATO
RED, GREEN FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
11 x090x SILENT VOICE
KOICHI SHINKAI
3YO    COLT 54.0KG
Eiichiro Toike
Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 16 at this track January 8 over 1800m, 30 len behind Tanisen Dream carrying 54.0kg at $478.20. Previously first up; second last of 15 at Fukushima Dirt November 18 over 1700m, soft track; 23 len behind Kotohodo Sayoni carrying 53.0kg at $390.40. May need the run.
11
TAKURO ISHIDA
WHITE, BLUE HALVED, BLUE SLEEVE, RED ARMBAND
12 0 GYUNYU
MASASHI FUKAYAMA
3YO    FILLY 55.0KG
Kentaro Yui
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, second last of 16 at this track on March 16 over 1800m, 29 len behind Mitsukane Gemini with 55.0kg at $166.80. Needs to do a lot more than she did on debut.
12
HATSUYA KOWATA
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW HOOPS
13 00 RE STAR ROCH
TAKESHI HORIUCHI
3YO    FILLY 52.0KG
Yasuhiro Suzuki
Had two starts to date. At very big odds at debut, second last of 16 at this track on January 14 over 1200m, 23 len behind Jo Roligt with 55.0kg at $391.80. Last start 11th of 16 at this track on March 10 over 1200m, 21 len behind Gran Luchador carrying 55.0kg at $675.70. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
13
KO NAGAHAMA
RED, WHITE CHECKS, RED SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS