TOKYO DIRT   20 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G

Allowance Race 1400m

Track: FIRM      

The trio Shonan Obvious, Represent and Stjarn Gosse will set a strong tempo. SHONAN OBVIOUS (13) returns after a spell of ten weeks. Looking to emulate his win at Ohi at the beginning of last prep prior to a change of stables. Progressive type who is sure to be up for this. HAPPY AS LARRY (1) ran below expectations when fresh from a spell at Chukyo over 1600m last time, finishing tenth and beaten 7 lengths. Placed 2/2 when second-up so anticipating a big run this time. STJARN GOSSE (3) last appeared when eighth over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt four months ago. Races well at this track. Definite top-three chance. AWESOME DARER (8) lines up for the first time since February 17. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1300m at this track. Comes here with definite claims.
1 361x0 HAPPY AS LARRY
SHOGO YASUDA
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Kaneko Makoto Holdings Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after six months 10th of 13 at Chukyo on March 24 over 1600m, 7 len behind Argenteus with 56.0kg at $4.10. Previously second-up 3rd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 17 over 1400m, 2 len behind Keiai Anira carrying 54.0kg at $12.50. Worth another chance.
1
K TOSAKI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVES, BLACK DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES
2 2938x IEVAN POLKKA
KEIZO ITO
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Lion Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Resuming after nine weeks in the paddock. Finished off last campaign eighth of 16 at this track February 17 over 1600m, 7 len behind Pick Up Line with 58.0kg at $7.30. When resuming last campaign 11th of 13 at this track October 14 over 1600m, 11 len behind Romeo Boss with 57.0kg at $14.90. Sure to be thereabouts.
2
KYOSUKE MARUTA
YELLOW, BLACK TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
3 3148x STJARN GOSSE
MASAYOSHI EBINA
4YO    GELDING 58.0KG
Insel Racing Co. Ltd.
Resumes. Finished off last preparation eighth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt December 28 over 1200m, 3 len behind Chuwa Spring with 57.0kg at $4.90. Previously first up; sixth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt September 10 over 1200m, 3 len behind Ecoro Dunes with 56.0kg at $8.80. Likely to feature.
3
KAZUO YOKOYAMA
WHITE, SILVER CHECKS,CHECKED SLEEVES
4 790x7 WONDERFUL HEAVEN
T KUBOTA
5YO    MARE 56.0KG
Red Magic Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after three months 7th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 23 over 1400m, 8 len behind A Shin Resume with 56.0kg at $74.60. Previously second-up 5th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on September 3 over 1800m, 9 len behind Kitasan Doshin with 55.0kg at $20.30. Fitter but must improve sharply.
4
YUTARO NONAKA
RED, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS
5 7x40x FEBRUUS
H UEHARA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 14th of 16 at this track February 17 over 1400m, 11 len behind Yuino Ichigeki with 58.0kg at $48.10. Previously first up; fourth of 16 at this track January 27 over 1400m, 5 len behind Ho O Drucker with 57.0kg at $9.30. Not keen on his chances.
5
TAKUYA KOWATA
BLACK, RED RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND
6 76x55 SPENCER BAROWS
MASAYOSHI EBINA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Hirotsugu Inokuma
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 10 over 1400m, 9 len behind Alcione with 58.0kg at $14.40. Second run from a spell 5th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 23 over 1400m, 7 len behind A Shin Resume with 58.0kg at $10.10. Watch for a big final furlong.
6
RYUSEI SAKAI
WHITE, LIME GREEN BAND
7 x9096 SWITCH ON
HITOSHI KOTEGAWA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG
Satoshi Suyama
Most recently 6th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 14 over 1200m, 8 len behind Grand Faubourg carrying 58.0kg at $34.30. Before that 9th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 23 over 1200m, 9 len behind Rickey Yasuoka carrying 58.0kg at $38.60. Might just find this lot a bit smart.
7
KO NAGAHAMA
LIGHT BLUE, DENIM CHECK, GRAY SLEEVES, LIGHT PINK ARMBAND
8 3x35x AWESOME DARER
H UEHARA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Teruya Yoshida
Entire back from a spell of nine weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 16 at this track February 17 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Yuino Ichigeki carrying 58.0kg at $10.50. When resuming last campaign third of 16 at this track February 4 over 1300m, 1.3 len behind Espada Azul with 58.0kg at $4.40. Expected to prove hard to beat.
8
TAKUYA ONO
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, RED SLEEVES
9 658x8 AURORA ARK
TATSUHIKO ISHIKURI
5YO    MARE 55.0KG
Shota Matsuya
Second-up. First-up after two months 8th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on March 24 over 1200m, 5 len behind Sunny Saffron carrying 56.0kg at $16.70. Previously second-up 6th of 16 at this track on November 4 over 1400m, 8 len behind Platinum Jubilee with 56.0kg at $101.30. Unlikely to threaten.
9
YUSUKE HARA
GRAY, BLACK CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
10 43x90 MARGOT REVE
SHIGENOBU ISAKA
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Ryohei Maeda
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 9th of 15 at this track on February 4 over 1600m, 8 len behind Mellow Voice with 56.0kg at $14.40. Last start 11th of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on March 16 over 1400m, 8 len behind Hakusan Bird with 56.0kg at $12.90. Likely to struggle.
10
AKIHIDE TSUMURA
YELLOW, LIME GREEN DIAMOND CHECK, PURPLE ARMBAND
11 x0040 KISEKINO ANGEL
YOSHIHIKO ISHIGE
5YO    MARE 56.0KG
Yoichi Kawashima
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 10th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 23 over 1800m, 7 len behind Easy On Me with 56.0kg at $76.20. The start before that 4th of 10 at Nakayama Dirt on February 25 over 1800m, 7 len behind Pitch Perfect carrying 56.0kg at $82.50. Will need to find plenty of improvement.
11
Y SHIBATA
HOT PINK, YELLOW CROSSED SASHES, LIME GREEN SLEEVES
12 0x8x5 TOLL SIEGER
KEIZO ITO
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Monreve Co. Ltd.
Racing second-up today. Last start crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 6 over 1700m, 7 len behind With The Dream with 57.0kg at $8.80. At only start last preparation 8th of 14 at this track on January 28 over 1600m, 6 len behind Lady Asu with 57.0kg at $25.70. Should progress from that first-up run.
12
H UCHIDA
BLACK,WHITE FIVE STARS,SLEEVES,SKY BLUE DOUBLE ARMBAND
13 x114x SHONAN OBVIOUS
SHIZUYA KATO
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Tetsuhide Kunimoto
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation fourth of 16 at this track February 10 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Aura Bills with 58.0kg at $7.50. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 4 len win. Ohi December 9 over 1400m defeating Danon Velocity with 56kg at $3. Winning hope.
13
DAISUKE SASAKI
RED,WHITE BAND,SLEEVES
14 47x9x VIP SOLIO
TOSHIAKI TAJIMA
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Kunihide Suzuki
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 9th of 14 at Kyoto Dirt on January 21 over 1400m, 9 len behind M's Mind with 58.0kg at $19.10. First up last campaign 7th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on September 18 over 1200m, 5 len behind Still Di Mare carrying 58.0kg at $31.90. Might need the run.
14
Y IWATA
HOT PINK, WHITE FIVE STARS, ARMBAND
15 1211x REPRESENT
MIZUKI TAKAYANAGI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Susumu Fujita
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation won by 0.8 len Nagoya January 31 over 1700m defeating Persona carrying 56kg at $1.20. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 8 len win. Nagoya November 14 over 1500m defeating Rouge Mary carrying 56kg at $1.20. Anticipate a bold showing.
15
H KITAMURA
RED,WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS
16 x0x39 LORD BRIGHT
YUSUKE WADA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. Resumes off a 41 day letup. Resuming 3rd of 16 at this track on February 10 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Aura Bills with 57.0kg at $17. Second-up 9th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 10 over 1400m, 14 len behind Alcione carrying 58.0kg at $20.40. Hard to make a winning case.
16
TAKEZO NAGANO
WHITE,BLUE BAND,SLEEVES