TOKYO DIRT   19 May 2024
 
GOING: G

Allowance Race 1600m

Track: STANDARD      

From the wide draw Bear Excellent can cross and set up a solid tempo. TRE CIME (2) scored his maiden win here last time out over today's trip, getting the decision by 4 lengths. Drawn well close to the inside and he is a key runner. BENNELONG POINT (13) was prominent from the outset when second over 1600m at this track last time out. Has a good record here at this journey. Should be poised just off the lead adn expected to be in the finish. MOULIN BLEU (9) was last at the races when she finished second over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt on January 21. Sure to make her presence felt. AWESOME DARER (10) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1400m at this circuit beaten 3 lengths. Fitter now and is sure to run well.
1 x0076 MANDARIN BOLERO
SHINICHI ITO
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Yuki Dendo
Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on April 27 over 1600m, 9 len behind Tre Cime carrying 58.0kg at $48.70. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 13 at Nakayama Dirt on April 7 over 1800m, 7 len behind Lord Magellan carrying 58.0kg at $38.30. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
1
MASAMI MATSUOKA
BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
2 x34x1 TRE CIME
MITSUMASA NAKAUCHIDA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Kaneko Makoto Holdings Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after two months won by 4 len at this track April 27 over 1600m defeating Bennelong Point carrying 58.0kg at $4.30. Previously second-up 4th of 17 at Hanshin on February 24 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Sweep Awards with 58.0kg at $5.30. The one to beat based on that latest effort. Improver with winning prospects.
2
AKIRA SUGAWARA
YELLOW, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES
3 76x02 FUKUNO BURJ
MASAHIRO TAKEUCHI
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Yuko Fukushima
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 13th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on March 16 over 1800m, 18 len behind Shonan Gallo carrying 58.0kg at $24.60. Last start 2nd of 13 at this track on May 5 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Get Up with 58.0kg at $38.10. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
3
KAZUO YOKOYAMA
YELLOW,BLUE DOUBLE BAND, HOT PINK SLEEVES
4 480x5 MELE KALIKIMAKA
S KOJIMA
6YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Tan Maruyama
Second run back. First-up after seven months 5th of 9 at Fukushima Dirt on April 21 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Hills Coln with 57.0kg at $62.40. Previously second-up 8th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on October 1 over 1200m, 6 len behind Kyoei Kung Fu with 56.0kg at $29.60. Needs more time.
4
M DEMURO
BLUE, HOT PINK CROSSED SASHES, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE DOUBLE ARMBAND
5 235x1 IMMORTAL SOUL
NAOTO CHIBA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Lion Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Second-up. Comes off a 60-day let-up. First-up after nine months favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 5 len at Sonoda March 20 over 1400m defeating Attacker Marine carrying 56kg at $1.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Sonoda on May 12 2023 over 1870m, 1.0 len behind Namura Haka carrying 56kg at $1.40. Facing a tougher challenge.
5
KYOSUKE MARUTA
YELLOW, BLACK TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
6 38x04 IEVAN POLKKA
KEIZO ITO
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Lion Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 10th of 15 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Spencer Barows carrying 58.0kg at $25.90. Second-up 4th of 12 at this track on April 27 over 1600m, 6 len behind Tre Cime carrying 58.0kg at $30.80. Can do a lot better than that last run.
6
K TOSAKI
YELLOW, BLACK TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
7 x25x9 WHITE CROW
E YANO
6YO    GELDING 58.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after two months 9th of 12 at this track on April 27 over 1600m, 15 len behind Tre Cime with 58.0kg at $3.40. Previously second-up 5th of 16 at this track on February 17 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Pick Up Line carrying 58.0kg at $3.30. Solid top-three hope.
7
MIRAI IWATA
LIME GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
8 0x95x RED AUREA
TOMOHITO OZEKI
6YO    GELDING 58.0KG
Tokyo Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at Kokura Dirt February 11 over 1700m, 7 len behind Danon Bolero carrying 55.0kg at $102. Previously first up; ninth of 16 at Kokura Dirt February 3 over 1700m, 9 len behind Modica with 58.0kg at $39.60. Hard to have.
8
TADHG O'SHEA
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, ARMBAND
9 0282x MOULIN BLEU
T KUBOTA
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Takafumi Murakami
Resumes. Finished off last preparation second of 14 at Nakayama Dirt January 21 over 1800m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Avion D'or carrying 55.0kg at $10.60. First up last campaign tenth of 13 at this track October 7 over 2100m, 15 len behind Meisho Kagekatsu carrying 53.0kg at $44. Sure to be ready to run well.
9
HIRONOBU TANABE
YELLOW AND BROWN CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVE, BROWN ARMBAND
10 x35x6 AWESOME DARER
H UEHARA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Teruya Yoshida
Second-up. First-up after two months 6th of 15 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 3 len behind Spencer Barows carrying 58.0kg at $12.40. Previously second-up 5th of 16 at this track on February 17 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Yuino Ichigeki carrying 58.0kg at $10.50. Sure to run well.
10
TAKESHI YOKOYAMA
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, RED SLEEVES
11 x56x3 CAM RANH BAY
T IWATO
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Godolphin
Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 12 at this track on April 27 over 1600m, 5 len behind Tre Cime with 58.0kg at $13.30. Previously second-up 6th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on January 20 over 1800m, 5 len behind Jack Pearl carrying 57.0kg at $13. Among the top chances.
11
AKIHIDE TSUMURA
MEDIUM BLUE, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND
12 00x0x BEAR EXCELLENT
H SUGIURA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 56.0KG
Hiroshi Kumaki
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign ran last of 12 at Nagoya on February 14 over 1500m, 41 len behind Apsara carrying 52kg at $6.80. First up last campaign ran last of 11 at this track on November 12 over 1600m, 25 len behind Miyabi Cry carrying 55.0kg at $65. Not keen on her chances.
12
TAKUYA ONO
YELLOW, LIME GREEN BAND, ARMBAND
13 2x272 BENNELONG POINT
SHOICHIRO WADA
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Last start 2nd of 12 at this track on April 27 over 1600m, 4 len behind Tre Cime carrying 57.0kg at $3.60. The start before that 7th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 10 over 1400m, 13 len behind Alcione with 58.0kg at $3.80. Further improvement is anticipated.
13
YUSUKE HARA
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBAND
14 50x40 YOUNG ROSES
T TEZUKA
4YO    GELDING 58.0KG
Susumu Fujita
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 16 at Fukushima on April 7 over 2600m, 7 len behind Maruka Blitz carrying 58.0kg at $6.70. Second-up raced on the speed throughout before fading 11th of 13 at Niigata on May 4 over 2200m, 8 len behind Isole Eolie carrying 58.0kg at $6.30. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
14
YUKITO ISHIKAWA
FIREBRICK, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS
15 x00x0 IN THE STONE
MICHIHIRO OGASA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Green Sword
Second run back. First-up after 10 months ran last of 14 at this track on May 4 over 1300m, 22 len behind Kenkyo with 58.0kg at $53.40. Previously second-up 10th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on July 16 over 1700m, 9 len behind Finger Click carrying 55.0kg at $4.70. Unlikely to threaten.
15
MIYABI MUTO
LIME GREEN, YELLOW ZIGZAG CHEVRON, HOOPED SLEEVES
16 0x0x0 MARVELOUS AGAIN
KAZUHIRO KATO
8YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Koji Asakawa
Having second run back today. Not raced for 57 days. Last outing second last of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 23 over 1400m, 19 len behind A Shin Resume with 55.0kg at $576. At only start last preparation ran last of 13 at this track on October 14 over 1600m, 24 len behind Romeo Boss with 58.0kg at $401.30. Fitter but must improve sharply.
16
KO NAGAHAMA
RED, WHITE STRIPES, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPES